My Dear Lena,
Zanon is a fool for not seeing the wonderful woman you are, Lena. But you are strong. You do not need him. Fear not for your looks, my friend. Even though it has been years since I laid eyes upon you, I do not doubt you are as beautiful as ever.
Taengea, in general, is restless. The death of Zenon and Zacharias have unsettled things, to say the least. There are many that think our new king had a hand in their deaths, in bringing the much-feared Creed back to our shores. Irakles of Mikaelidas wishes for an investigation of the deaths. Things may soon be even more unsettled than it is now.
Personally, I have a light to settle on at the end of the day. At least when I am in Doralis. Arete is more often than not residing at my estate there, as of late. Ever since meeting her shortly after my stay in Colchis, where I met you, my friend, Arete has found ways to entice and surprise me. To keep me wanting more. Perhaps she is a witch as well, as it is not my habit to keep a woman around for so long. Until Arete, Evangalina had been the only one to ever capture my attention so.
Come to Taengea. Take some weeks, or months, to come to terms with Zanon’s choice, and find your confidence again. I know you may not take me up on this offer. You have your own responsibilities to attend. But it stands, just the same. You will always be welcome in my home.
Let the witch have the fool.
Your friend always, Nikos of Condos Baron of Doralis
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