Letter to Father
This letter is hand-delivered by courier.
My Dearest Father,
I have been informed that you have been being kept up-to-date on the matters here by Lord Silvercrest. Pending charges in what is most assuredly a setup, my dear friend faces perilous times and yet at every turn our inquiries and efforts have been blocked.
Merialeth has been beside herself as have the others though we are all trying to keep a tight rein on emotion in the face of things. It would not do for us to come undone or tarnish the reputation of this house.
Father, the danger did not end with Merialeth’s attack or the butchering of Helinia. Sadly, I must inform you that bit by bit the memories have returned to me and that I am much stronger than you probably think I am. I must also bring you news that the trials which have been set into play seem unrelenting and given the other information I suspect that HE is a pawn in a larger scheme. Ga’lanth Ashton does not so quickly switch off of a target, the last five years are evidence of that. I tried to speak to someone about it but it felt as though it was the least of their worries.
I fear for your safety and the safety of the others. Lady Ashfall is taking some of the men and women to her private home and I believe that Lord Silvercrest will make accomodations as well. I am not certain where I will go as of yet. I know that the apartment in the city is out of bounds and truthfully I do not know if I could endure it without reliving that morning over and over again.
Lord Bladerunner has spoken to me and I have urged him to take the time to focus on his own house and holdings. That with the absence of his cousin, it is of the utmost importance that he secure all holdings which might be mutually tied so that his assets are not frozen as well. This is for his protection and the protection of their family as a whole. I have offered my assistance if he needs it in the matter of business, though I suspect that he will do quite well on his own.
I am doing my best to do right by the oath I swore upon joining. Given the last two cases, Merialeth, Lord Silvercrest, and Lord Bladerunner have been forcing me to find rest where I can. If not for Lord Reshnir and his unwaivering support, I surely would have been undone. Father, please make sure to send a little something his way as a means of thanking him. He has become a quiet and unsung friend of mine who despite his fear and utter frustration at Lady Sophia’s plight, has also taken the time to ensure my well being. Naivaria is recovering slowly from the malady which beset her, a little better each day. Thankfully Lady Saphrael has not been a target and is in good health.
My god-mother has been returned to us and when I am not seeing to things here, I Have been checking in on her and ensuring that no permanent damage was done at the hands of her tormentors. It will still take time, but she is strong.
I hope that things are going well at the Estate. If you have need of me, please do not hesitate to summon me. I love you, papa. I miss you terribly, particularly as of late.
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