Indeed. He valued his friends quite dearly. I'm sure your presence was well-appreciated.

[ Shade did know Oscar, after all, and knew his sensibilities. Green Carnation though it was, he had his suspicions, but...well, it was hardly any of his business. ]

It's a shame, that you didn't see him in the in-between, perhaps we could have met, if there is a version of myself in your world.