Prince Vangelis,



I have been home a few days now, having first been rerouted to the city to spend some time with Pia in the Capitol.



I first must ask after you first before any other pleasantries. How have you been? Are you still healing well, or have you pushed yourself too far? I must confess, I have thought of your health daily, praying to Hygieia for your health and Hermes for swiftness in your recovery. I feel the need to bring the attention to you first. For, even with all that is going on around me, I have worried about you. And will continue to do so for as long as we are considered friends.



The news from Taengea is that we are a people on the mend. King Stephanos has rallied the people behind him, with the help of his uncle and the Leventi's in order to help fund the rebuilding of the kingdom. My sister seems to be truly happy, and I am genuinely glad for them. They are a good pair to help the Kingdom mend. Her pregnancy seems to be healthy and well, and I long to be in the city with her. And Theo's own marriage will only further the efforts, for it won't be long until she is wed to Achilleas. I find Serenn to be getting bigger as my sisters find themselves taking new names and leaving home. I must confess that I miss their company, for Imma and Nana are not the thrilling conversationalists that my sisters are.



I find myself spending more time alone, or with my sister's soon to be brother in law, helping with the wedding plans. I would imagine that the wedding won't be long out now. My mother didn't get the pleasure of planning the one between King Stephanos and Pia, so I am most certain that she will find no joy unless we make up for it with Achilleas and Theo. A wedding would certainly be a nice distraction. Even in assisting in the planning, I find myself wondering what the future will hold.



My father has spoken with me briefly about my own potential marriage, noting that my mother has constantly mentioned that her eldest daughter should be settled. He has always promised me that I will be notified of any offers and that my own opinions of the man would be taken into consideration when the time came. But, he tells me, I am to rest assured that he will find a suitable husband for me once both sisters are settled. Perhaps that is why I find myself most often out of the house, for there is only so much I can handle of marriage before my emotions get the better of me.



But enough about me and my silly concerns. How are things with your family? Is Princess Athanasia enjoying the filly? I promise her to be tame and well mannered, so hopefully, she did not pick up on the stallion's stubbornness in the journey. I instructed the stablemaster to keep them separated until both of you are comfortable with them. I feel that they would make fine sires if you should decide to breed them. Are you well enough to attempt to break him yet? Have you given him a name? I should have asked if you have ever broken a horse before giving you the monumental task of trying to get him saddled. But I truly have all the faith in you that you will be able to do so. And that his stubbornness should do quite well with your own.



I hope this letter finds you well. Please write back to me as soon as you are able, for there is very little to keep me entertained at home. May the Gods keep you safe, and may they bring you continued strength and healing. Give my best to your family, although you may tell your brother that I am still a bit sore with him for not telling me that you were waiting for me in the carriage back to the docks.



Forever thinking fondly of Colchis,



Selene