Letting Him Down Easy

Politely decline Uncle [112377|Jasper Leap's] kind offer and convey [112376|Lena Palin's] thanks.

I think... I understand Uncle [112377|Jasper Leap's] thinking.

When [112375|Samuel Yale] and I first came here to make a living, Uncle Jasper often invited us over to dinner.

Not long after [112375|Samuel Yale] started heading into the wilderness to shed his reputation as a big, tough muscle man, leaving me here to earn a living.

[112375|Samuel Yale] comes back every now and again, but when he does, he spends most of his time trying to decide what to wear.

Uncle Jasper also lives alone and so he sympathizes with my situation.

It's just that I can't say for sure how long we will stay here. After all, [112375|Samuel Yale] and I want to go back to our hometown eventually, which is very far away...

There's nothing I can do... I can only respectfully decline Uncle Jasper's kind offer...

Please would you convey my gratitude to him? I don't think I can refuse him to his face...

So that's what's going on... she's right, nothing can be done.

Luckily I sent you. Otherwise I'd still be standing there wondering what to say...