Lady Evangelina,

The accusation of confusion is unfounded my Lady, suffice it only to say I write with every hope that you do not read my letters with as much glib as you imply.

If you will not be accepting my apologies from a distance, then I will not waste your time with them until we next meet. I will be keeping track of how many I owe. When you will receive them, however is another matter entirely. While Taengea isn’t especially far from Athenia, my presence is required in Athenia’s senate. My time is often not my own for the duration that would be needed to visit you on the regular.

I will, however, make a concerted effort to make another trip to Taengea in the future. Our families are not historically allies, but nor are they on unfriendly terms. Our contact with one another could build a bridge that I am sure neither of our families would rebuke.

Given your younger brother has been taught speech, please let him know I shall desire words with him whenever it is I am next able to visit Taengea.

Thýella exceeded my expectations on our journey. I am quite pleased to have such a fine horse (I made sure to give her an apple on your behalf). We do not have oceans in Magnestis, but I may insist she join me in the capital. The weather in Athenia proper is fair for the moment: crisp skies, sun-filled days, and salty air. The seers say we are expecting some rain later in the week.

I’m not at liberty to discuss much with the inner workings of Athenia’s senate, but our commerce and trade is looking good. Crime is down. Morale is high. My father is beginning to rely on my input more, which is a good change of pace from always shadowing him.

I’d love to learn more about your family, truthfully. My knowledge of Taengea nobility and culture is passing at best.

Until our next correspondence,

Lord Dysmas