"Campbell..?"

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『 5:20p.m. 』

Norton.
He could hear the faint whispers of someone calling his name, someone who's voice sounded rather,, familiar.

Norton!
Feeling his heartbeat increase, Norton awoke up from his nap and glanced around his disorganized, compacted workspace. Unfortunately, he saw nobody. Nobody calling his name nor standing by his doorway.

Probably just some weird nightmare. Norton pondered.

Norton got back to work, unable to focus.

『 10:46p.m. 』

"Just a few more words and,, done!" Norton managed to mutter before plummeting his head onto his dusty desk.

Finally.. time to go to sle-

The doorbell chimed.

Good god, what is it now..

Norton unlocked and leisurely opened the door.

It was the postman, Victor! What could he possibly doing at my door during this hour..?

"Mail's here! For,, Ms- no, Mr. Campbell? I'm hoping I said that right." Victor handed the neatly secured letter to Norton, giving him a heartwarming smile, like he always is.

"Thanks.." Norton managed to let out.

He wobbled back to his room, laid the letter on his desk, and flopped onto his bed.

I'll just read the letter tomorrow.

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