Dearest Rue,

I thought I would miss you during your silly missions but I came across an ancient tree today that had a strange shape in its trunk which reminded me of your scowling face... and I realized that some time away from your dark and gloomy presence is actually quite refreshing.

Only kidding. I miss you dearly, my love.

Hurry home, please. I know the people need you more than I do but I think it's fair to say that I want you more. Besides, they have a dozen other Crows to help them and I only have you... am I selfish to say that?

In other news, the students...

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My Dear Pouty Prince,

I am happy to hear you are doing so well without me, though I must say that when I read between the lines of the poem you added, I can practically hear the screams of your heart as it calls for me. I presume you are smirking now as you read that. See, I know you so well. And now you must be smiling. See, I am right again.

On my end, Tai saw how much I enjoyed my previous trips to small villages and has now offered me the opportunity to lead a team to a village just south of Gaila Town. They were apparently ravaged by the war and left ignored after the fact... Tai said it would be good to go show them our support and bring them some food and resources to help build themselves back up again.

I know you worry about me but of course I said yes.

It will be another opportunity for me to learn more about these people and... I suppose I still feel the need to try and pay for my father's sins. And now you are rolling your eyes... I can tell. And whatever you may do to tell me otherwise, I can't help it. His desire to be in the good graces of Jakob Karney has made him worse than he ever was... did you hear the news of his recent speech? It was disgusting. I love my father but it made me feel sick... but also, it reminded me that if there is anything I can do to right some of his wrongs... I will take it. Plus, it would give me something worthwhile to do while you are off on your own missions.

Now stop pouting, as I imagine you are doing right now, and have pride in the fact that the woman you love so dearly will be helping to rebuild another village...

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Rue,

If you continue to respond to me like this then for every little issue then I will no longer tell you about my injuries or hardships.

It was just a fall, you buffoon. And sure, my arm is broken but it will heal much faster than the broken hearts of the people in this village. They have lost so much more and I will continue to help them. You should know where I am coming from better than anyone else...

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My love,

Yes, my arm is healing very well. I can use it again for the most part, but if I lift anything heavy it does ache a little.

Last night there was a celebration. It was lovely to see the folk of this village come together to drink and dance and let go of their worries for at least one night. Plus, I know you hate my meatloaf but they absolutely loved it! And don't try to tell me it's because they are starving or something of that sort. You just have bad taste.

How are you...

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My Dear Rue,

I miss you dearly.

I know it has only been two days since I left you behind and I have gone much longer with you but for some reason, this time I feel it more.

I am at an inn tonight and though the host has been so kind to me, the room feels so much more dark and lonely....

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Dear Rue,

Yes, you are probably right. My anxieties of seeing my father are at the forefront of my mind and that probably does have a lot to do with the darkness I am feeling in my heart.

Nevertheless, I wish you were here. I will forever despise those fools in Danyo for trying so hard to restart the Civil War... do they not realize that we have already lost so much? And though I love you for being able to talk them down from doing something stupid, at least for the time being, I hate them more for being the reason why you could not join me and keep me company.

I understand you are needed elsewhere for bigger and more important things, but I need you too. I don't mean to make you feel bad and I know I was insistent on being to face my father alone but I am accepting now that maybe I am not brave enough to do this.

I have been so happy away from him and instead with you, the happiest I have ever been, and despite all the time that has passed, all the fear and sadness and pain that I felt under his roof seem to be seeping back into me the closer I get to him.

I know it's selfish but please, Rue, when you finish your work in Danyo, please come to me. I need you with me...

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My Dearest,

Thank you. It brings me so much peace to know that. I will wait for you and whatever my father decides, whether he kicks me out right away or surprises me by showing at least a fraction of kindness, at the very least you will have a chance to see a part of me. You will see the home I grew up in... the home that is central in the worst of my memories.

Though to be fair, also some of the best... when my mother was alive and there with me, at least.

I am sorry to have worried you so much, my love. Thankfully, with this letter I bring some good news. At the train station, I came across a group of Crows and a couple of their families who recognized me from my time in Toor. You remember right? It was the very first village Tai sent me to all those years ago to help with rebuilding. They were so kind to me and offered to escort me to the Capital. Of course, I was insistent that they not enter too deep into the Capital with me, it would be dangerous for them, after all. But it will be nice to have some company...

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Rue,

I have finally arrived at the Estate.

It seems the gods are playing tricks on me as, after all my anxieties and fears, my father is not even home. Though maybe this is a good thing as it will allow me to settle a little before he returns.

The maids were so thrilled to see me... some even cried. They were all so good to me, so despite my unhappiness at being back, I was happy to see them and assure them of my happiness after all this time.

My father is expected to return in a day or two. In the meantime, I will try to warm up to this home at least a little as it may help me when facing my father. The thought that you will be here with me brings me ease...

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Dearest Rue,

There is still no sign of my father. He was supposed to return yesterday but we have not heard from him at all. Whatever the case

You disgusting son of a bitch!!! To think you believed you had any right to MY BLOODLINE YOU FILTHY ANIMAL. I've read all those horrid letters and worthless poems you sent her. You have hypnotized MY DAUGHTER with you conniving ways you wretched BASTARD!

SO SHE IS DEAD NOW!!! BY MY OWN HANDS!!!

I will NOT HAVE AN INSECT LIKE HER TARNISHING MY GREAT FAMILY HISTORY. That embarrassment is better off DEAD than tainted by YOU.

AND I WILL CERTAINLY NOT END IT THERE!! I WILL HUNT YOU AND I WILL KILL YOU TOO FOR DARING TO INSULT ME!

YOU AND YOUR DISEASED PEOPLE CARE SO MUCH ABOUT HAIR??? WELL KEEP HERS THEN AS A REMINDER THAT I, KEENE RIVIER, WILL END YOU TOO YOU PIECE OF FILTH!!!!

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