It was a strange feeling for me to gaze out the window and see the waves crashing on the rocks that poked up from below, my sweet, and to know that across the waters you were there still, waiting for me. You won't believe what today has been like, hon. It's been trying and twisted, and this man seems to me to be the oddest I've ever met.... First person isn't too bad. ;)

thou and I, my friend, can, in the most flunkey world, make, each of us, one non-flunkey, one hero, if we like: that will be two heroes to begin with. (Carlyle)