I know that it hasn’t been that long since you left, but maybe it will have been by the time you receive this. So far Antonio (my hawk) has proved reluctant to carry anything without catching it hard in his talons and making the message useless.
I don’t have much news. I’m better than fine, on a personal level, I think. I serve in Lord Derimus’ guard unit now, and I’ve been welcomed with a sense of camaraderie, by them. It’s nice.
I hope that you’re doing well, and that the pace of the journey isn’t too much.
[The return letter's written in a hasty hand. It’s sealed, though there’s just an M scratched quickly into the wax.]
Dominic,
Antonio did right by you this time, happy to say. Just a few claw marks, no deciphering required. Good to hear you’re well. Road looks much the same day to day but it’s not the worst being apart from the army. Reminds me more now of traveling with the Inquisition, scouting ahead of the crowd, not scaring every bird in Shaldorn out of the trees at two miles’ distance. Quieter campfires, though.
Got a question for you. Might seem a strange one but don’t get wrapped up in it, it’s simple enough. Think back to when first you came here to Irkalla, out through the magisters’ basin-- tell me whether, after the High Magister was done with you, you dreamed.
Most important is that it was the first dream you had in Irkalla. If you recall it tell me what that dream was, exactly what you remember. If you don't recall tell me that. I'd explain further but can't at present. Trust me that I would if I could, and will when I can.
Send a quick reply, if you can. Keep this between outworlders, if you make any mention of it. Keep your feet underneath you and go round corners eyes-first, as they say. Watch out for yourself.
[She’s asked for a quick reply, and that was what he tried to give, though his handwriting was still neat, with careful flourishes. ]
Murphy,
I don’t know whether to think of quieter campfires wistfully or with sadness. I suspect that you miss them being a little louder.
And no, I didn’t dream, either before being cleaned of blood or when I was made to sleep after that, before my place in this world was determined. I’ve dreamed since then, but I can’t think of anything particularly notable about them. I admit that you’ve sparked my curiosity now, and I look forward to the explanation whenever you feel able to share it.
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timeasmymeasure
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Date: 2017-10-16 02:23 am (UTC)I know that it hasn’t been that long since you left, but maybe it will have been by the time you receive this. So far Antonio (my hawk) has proved reluctant to carry anything without catching it hard in his talons and making the message useless.
I don’t have much news. I’m better than fine, on a personal level, I think. I serve in Lord Derimus’ guard unit now, and I’ve been welcomed with a sense of camaraderie, by them. It’s nice.
I hope that you’re doing well, and that the pace of the journey isn’t too much.
My regards,
Machaíri
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Date: 2017-10-20 11:56 pm (UTC)Dominic,
Antonio did right by you this time, happy to say. Just a few claw marks, no deciphering required. Good to hear you’re well. Road looks much the same day to day but it’s not the worst being apart from the army. Reminds me more now of traveling with the Inquisition, scouting ahead of the crowd, not scaring every bird in Shaldorn out of the trees at two miles’ distance. Quieter campfires, though.
Got a question for you. Might seem a strange one but don’t get wrapped up in it, it’s simple enough. Think back to when first you came here to Irkalla, out through the magisters’ basin-- tell me whether, after the High Magister was done with you, you dreamed.
Most important is that it was the first dream you had in Irkalla. If you recall it tell me what that dream was, exactly what you remember. If you don't recall tell me that. I'd explain further but can't at present. Trust me that I would if I could, and will when I can.
Send a quick reply, if you can. Keep this between outworlders, if you make any mention of it. Keep your feet underneath you and go round corners eyes-first, as they say. Watch out for yourself.
Yours,
House Surana
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Date: 2017-10-23 09:47 am (UTC)Murphy,
I don’t know whether to think of quieter campfires wistfully or with sadness. I suspect that you miss them being a little louder.
And no, I didn’t dream, either before being cleaned of blood or when I was made to sleep after that, before my place in this world was determined. I’ve dreamed since then, but I can’t think of anything particularly notable about them. I admit that you’ve sparked my curiosity now, and I look forward to the explanation whenever you feel able to share it.
My regards,
Machaíri