This is just a little something I came up with because I haven't written for a bit and don't want to lose the habit.
I don't own any characters or anything, I'm just playing around until I figure out how to create my own better.
To: (email address)
From: (email address)
Subject: Hi sister! I need advice...
Hey Missy!
How is life? I'm doing pretty good. I just got transferred to a new department here at the Bureau. I'm working with a new partner, his name is Fox Mulder. Who does that to their child? Fox? Next you know people will be naming their kids things like "Apple" and "Cocoa."
We work in a division called the X Files. It would be right up your alley, unexplained phenomena and such. I got brought in to represent some hard science to Mulder's crazy theories. Thing is, he turns out to be right a lot more often than I (or the Bureau apparently) would like to admit.
Mom says you are off on some adventure again. Sorry I haven't written in a while, I've just been busy, though I know that isn't an excuse for not keeping in touch. I miss you big sister.
This is why I am writing you today though: as you know; I am not, nor have a ever been a "cuddler" in the widely recognized definition of the term. I like my space. I like time to myself. I enjoy a book and people staying the heck out of my personal bubble. My new partner does not understand what a personal bubble is. He is enormous compared to me, flirty at all times, and is constantly invading my space. I have no idea what to say or do to make him understand I don't want him millimeters from my face when he talks to me. He grabbed me by my necklace the other day. Who does that? It was rude and territorial (in the way it was done) and just all kinds of annoying. I just started working with him though. I don't want to draw a line too quickly, offend him, and be stuck working with him for years with resentment over crappy first impressions.
I want to do well here Miss. I want respect. I work hard and I want to prove to this boys club that I'm just as good as them. If I were a man his comments would just be water cooler talk. I don't want to be that woman who is all "equality until I'm uncomfortable," I hate that. His body language honestly probably would be different if I were a man, so at least I'm not making that up. I just don't know what to do. I wish you could just give him a glare smack-down for me and make it all go away like in elementary school.
I stopped seeing Ethan. He was an idiot, just like you said. No hard feelings, it was a mutual decision. No other news on that front to tell you about. How about you, crazy sister of mine? I have to live vicariously through someone...
I should go, I'm writing this on my lunch break and my no personal space partner is back. Wouldn't want him reading this and getting mad. Talk to you soon Missy, I miss you so much!
Love you lots,
Dana
As Missy read the email from her baby sister she just smirked to herself. I'm sure someone like that will do you good Dana. You need a man who isn't intimidated by you to finally break through all those walls. She began a reply.
To: (email address)
From: (email address)
Subject: Re: Hi sister! I need advice...
Is he cute? At least if he's cute it's not so bad he's invading your space. :) A tall, dark, handsome hunk could invade my space anytime.
Seriously though, just go with it Dana. If it's gets too uncomfortable say something, but you know you can be weird about your personal space. (Remember the great sleep-over blanket hogging fiasco of 1978?) I think he is probably just not aware that he is making you uncomfortable. Maybe move back when he does it to try to send a hint. If he doesn't get it, and it's still bothering you, then you should definitely say something.
I love you and miss you too. I'm in Arizona currently...
Missy continued the letter, ending it with a small comment about writing emails while at work, and hit send. Oh, Dana, you finally met your match she thought to herself with a smile, as she pictured her little sister squirming away from her partner.
Well, that's all for now. Just wanted to right something light and fluffy. :)