The potential start to a little series of drabble-ish things. -- For @ingxni
Ma Vhenan,
You must forgive me for my excitable opening, but what an adventure this is turning out to be! It has only been three weeks, but the things we have seen! Now that we finally have some peace, I know that all these new commissions demand your attention. But oh, my love, I wish you could have joined me for this.
The beauty that peace has brought is astounding, breathtaking - it can't help but inspire! We have seen celebration after celebration, from dancing in the streets to grand banquets steeped in decadence. Even my own people have joined in the revelry, with a nearby clan inviting us to a bonfire! I know that there is still so much left to do and that the danger hasn’t fully passed us yet. But all these smiling faces, the sincerity of the happiness and relief I have seen... It makes me feel as though everything we did, all the blood and sweat and tears we endured was worth it. It's been amazing, Vhenan.
I want you to experience it, even if only as a memory. I have been trying to memorize every detail, every emotion, so we can Dream together when I return. I have so much to show you, Alarik. I think it will inspire you, too!
This trip is in its infancy, and we have much more land and many more engagements to cover. I know it will not all be this joyous. The Game still needs to be played, and battles fought. I have hope, though, that it's a feeling that will remain with us overall. That alone is beyond gratifying.
Not quite gratifying enough to stop me from missing you, of course. But I think that goes without saying. Even if I said it, anyway.
I wish I could go further into detail about our experiences so far, but it seems I have to wrap up. Cassandra has been giving me a look for a while now, and I really can't blame her. The schedule for these next few months will be very tight. A little exhausting just thinking about it, if I'm being honest, though Vivienne has said I remain an 'endless fountain of energy' regardless. I suppose I have that advantage over the others. It's easier to maintain a smile while looking forward when I know that at the end of all this I have you to come home to.
I can't say I'll be home soon, but I can say this: I love you, ma'sal'shiral. I love you; I love you; I love you. Once for each week I've been away, and an extra just in case. Know that I closed this letter with a kiss.
Yours, always, Séaghdha
P.S. - I really kissed the parchment. Didn't taste very good. Probably should have done it before I perfumed it, huh?














