One ready-made excuse

Take this and vanish gracefully.

I am currently out of the office. I am using paid time off to stare at scenery and ignore notifications. Please assume all non-emergency alignment can survive my absence. I expect to reply once I return and have worked through the queue. If something is genuinely urgent, please reach out to your usual internal contact. Your patience is appreciated.

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Tweak it, steal it, disappear for a while. Leave the breadcrumb if it feels charming.

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