#*triumphantly adds to meta masterpost*

[sparring-spirals]

Today on CR Things I Am Unreasonably Affected By: that note that Caleb left for Beau for the tower date in 126. And the simplicity of it. And the love in it! I get so happy thinking about it.

It is one thing, I think, to have the tower loaned out and tricked out to the nines. Having the tower cats turned into ninja dogs and great feats of magic tuned to you. Knowing your friends are willingly (if grouchily) outside in the cold because they want their two beloved party members to have a good date, one good night of peace before everything might get worse and worse and worse. That's all well and wonderful and meaningful and big ole 🥺🥰 hours

But something about that note, just. Ahw man. The note felt like... the letter equivalent of a steady hand on a shoulder, like the kind of smile Caleb gave Beau as he watched her researching happily in a library.

I saw that gif comp of Caleb and Beau in episode 48, miscommunicating and frustrated and AUGH, two well intentioned people saying everything the wrong way. And then cut to Caleb some 80 episodes later, up late preparing all the spells, plotting everything out, landing on the perfect ending and lovingly putting pen to paper to say:

"Dear Beauregard. Please forgive my deviating from your explicit instructions. But as a fan of rule breaking, I think you will likely permit the transgression." I am being a LITTLE contrary, as is my right, but I promise, it'll be good. I have crafted this with you in mind, and with all my affection for both of you and my very, very high intelligence, all geared towards this. Trust me on this, yes?

"Besides, what better gift could I offer the Lionett?" You deserve it. Yasha deserves it.

"Please enjoy your massage, and soak." The world is partway through ending or veering VERY close to it, we are kind of up shit creek with Mighty Nein style paddles (none), we have been exhausted and terrified and running for days now. Take this good night. Both of you, deserve to have one good, peaceful night, even if we don't know what will happen tomorrow.

"See you tomorrow at breakfast." I'll see you tomorrow, we will all see both of you tomorrow as we regroup and prepare. This is a guarantee, and a promise, and its own declaration of love. As your family, your loved ones- take your time for you and her, and I will see you tomorrow.

"C. W." Love, your brother in all but blood.

...Its just good, dammit. It's real good.