My dearest sister,



It feels like an age since we have seen one another last, even though it truly has not been so long. I am glad to hear that you are enjoying your stay in Athenia, though I selfishly wish that you were still here with me. These chitons you have sent ahead are stunning, and you are right when you say the purple will look lovely. I can only imagine that one day it will look lovely when my body is not stretched so many different ways at once.



Carrying a child is less of a miracle than it appears, and almost as soon as you left it feels like the child decided to make an appearance. None of my chitons properly fit any longer with my usual belts, instead I let them simply flow around me so that I can still breathe and move with what little grace remains. Without Desma's assistance every day I would not be able to properly dress myself or my hair, everything has been simplified as it is. The babe moves every now and then, especially when he hears his father's voice. It's as if he can't wait to join us but it is the strangest sensation I've ever felt.



Things at home are....different. The city is slowly being rebuilt as Stephanos does all he can, and we in turn do our part. It is difficult to rebuild when so much has been destroyed, but I have faith the gods have tested us enough and we will be able to to restore Taengea to what it was before the Creed returned.



I miss you dear sister, and though I am glad you are enjoying your travels, I hope that you will come home soon.



Your loving sister,



Pia