Lord Dysmas,



Two letters in one month. I am deeply concerned that you may have me confused with someone else. Did you walk through a door and hit your head on the ceiling? Has it left you confused? Would you know if you were confused if you were confused? Please direct me to where to send the healer in your next missive.



I am afraid I was not adequately prepared for such correspondence. My younger brother quite managed to steal your letter away and proceeded to read it for the entire stable yard. I do apologize. I do not know why we encouraged him to learn to speak. He was so much nicer before he learned what words were.



Thyella is perfect for your lovely new mare. The days are growing warmer already here and I am anxiously awaiting the time until it's suitable to take the horses down to the seashore. If the opportunity presents itself, take Thyella to the seashore. There is nothing quite comparable to riding through the surf. It's the closest thing to magic I have ever felt.



You'd have me skip no details? This is further proof of your confusion and sending the letters to the wrong girl. You have me confused with someone else. My cousins Lady A and Lady M are due next week for a visit. They spend quite a bit of time with us here in Acharist in the summer but there really there is no better time to visit. The mares are all foaling here and everything feels so... like a new beginning. Enough about me though, how is your family? What is Athenia like this time of year?



I am going to implement a new rule. I will only accept your apologies in person. So if you are truly sorry about the outrageous number of letters you plan to send. You shall have to inform me of it in person. When shall I expect to see you here again? To be serious though, your letters do bring me joy and I anxiously await hearing more from you.



Sincerely,



Lady Evangelina





Please do not forget to give Thyella an apple for me.