The other paper

The good: They are interested in publishing it as a short report.

The less good: This requires cutting 1200 words to get it to 2000 words.

The even less good: That probably means cutting a lot of stuff I added on the revision, which means it would have been nice to have been given this option before then!

Back to the good: This paper has a high likelihood of finally getting into print after appearing at a conference, oh, five years ago.

Lesson: Work faster, kids. Don't let things sit on anyone's desk.