Alli and Snapper from Bioluminescent Lisp have endeared themselves to me. Their sweet relationship develops behind the scenes of these stories about New Charleston. “Love Notes” will give us a peek into how they came to be together. Spoiler alert: Raccoon helps, for some value of helping.
Love Notes
Dear Snapper,
Thank you for repairing the roof. I doubt my insurance covers damage from falling raccoons. The trapdoor was unexpected. I do ask that you install a different type of handle; one your raccoon cannot open. Perhaps, while you are at it, you can convince your pet to go home with you. The creature either thinks it lives here or is looking for you.
May I be so bold as to extend an invitation to stay for dinner when you come to replace the handle? I am a cook of some modest talent, as your pet will attest.
Sincerely,
Alli
Hey Alli.
, 
belongs to zirself. I am merely 
. Ze 
you.
, 
to change the handle on the 
. I make no promises on it keeping out for long; ze is 
.
As for 
– I would be 
to but only if we eat on the 
. You really do need to see 
. Tomorrow night then?
Snapper
Dear Snapper,
Thank you for your company last night. The view is indeed spectacular.
I regret that I must ask you to repair the trapdoor. As you predicted, Raccoon was persistent. Could you endeavor to convince zir to at least stay out of my scones? I offer dinner on the roof as recompense for your repair services.
Sincerely,
Alli
. At least, I assume are sweet. I’ve never had one. Not that that’s a hint. You don’t need to share your with 
. You’ve lost enough of them to . I know likes to 
over at your . Maybe I can use that to get zir to stay out of the .
I found a string of 
. Most of them work. You could hang them around the . I’ll bring them by when I come to fix the 
Snapper
Dear Snapper,
Thank you for the lights. They are wonderful. They remind me of the fireflies I chased when I was a child.
I won’t be able to have lunch with you today. Perhaps you could join me for dinner instead? We’ll have to forego the roof due to the rain. I’ll see if I can find some candles in case the power goes out.
Sincerely,
Alli
What a 
! 
! Can we do that again? ?
The candles were nice too. Sorry knocked them over.
Snapper
Dear Snapper,
Thank you for the scones. I’ve moved the jar to an undisclosed location and left out a decoy. Perhaps that will deter Raccoon for at least a few hours. Ze is so intelligent, the scamp.
Will you join me for dinner again? The roof should be dry by now.
Sincerely,
Alli
I can’t believe we on the . I still think you were making up those 
. Pretty sure that one is the 
, not the . Are you trying to
or ?
Snapper
Dear Snapper,
I am shocked you would accuse me of manufacturing a constellation merely to endear myself to you or your furry companion. Scones seem to be sufficient for such a task. I will have you know that different cultures across history have had unique constellation systems. I’m certain there was at least one with a raccoon in the sky.
Love,
Alli
.
you for more than your . Your 
is just the right combination of firm and soft for a . . Not mine. I can anywhere.
Snapper
Dear Snapper,
Well, I wouldn’t want to deprive Raccoon of zir beauty sleep. While you may be able to sleep anywhere, I hope that you will consider sleeping here more often. You are welcome anytime.
Would you consider making my humble home yours?
Love,
Alli
Gotta 
an errand for 
. Taking with me. We’ll be back by . I’ll pick up 
on my way . And yes, & are moving in. How could we say no when you have such a ?
Snapper
