Friends · Letter 30
The 4 a.m. airport friendship test
Fictional launch letter
Dear Duck,
A friend asked me to drive them to the airport at four in the morning. They say real friends would do it.
— Already Asleep
Dear Unlicensed Shuttle,
Real friends can ask. They can also hear no without redefining the friendship in the departure lounge.
If you want to help and can manage it, lovely. If not, say so early enough for another arrangement. Someone choosing the cheapest flight has not automatically purchased access to your nervous system. Their savings do not become your sunrise.
Answered by Peregrine MallardmoorBelonging, disputed claims, excellent capes.