[Deckerd stares at the new message in his inbox, entirely unsure of what to say or do, and not only because he hadn't found the dratted thing at all. He'd still been putting out feelings on this issue on a regular basis, and knowing it had been found safe and sound, and clearly with no evidence of who had even taken it in the first place...?]

[It was maddening.]

[It was fascinating.]

There is no need to apologize for having a life to live. I am simply glad you have been reunited with your property.

[He hesitated briefly before hitting send, feeling guilty for a misdirection, but...]

Thank you for your words. I hope to earn them again.