Lord Dysmas,



I pray that this letter finds you and your family all well and that you should send them my warmest regards. I can not believe how quickly that spring seems to be fading to summer. Where has the time gone?



I propose we make a pack, my friend. What do you say that between the two of us there shall never be any lies? Only the truth, however grisly or embarrassing it may be.



How fortunate for you to have so many siblings? There must never have been a dull moment growing up. I do not think that a house can ever really be a home without a lot of children running around whether it’s siblings or cousins. Homes without life are merely houses… and houses always seem rather soulless in comparison to their livelier counterparts.



My condolences to you about your brother, Lander. I know I never knew him and that I barely know you but I never wished to stir up uncomfortable memories. Please forgive me.



Thank you for the extra prayers for my brother. Deep down I know that you are correct, but I can’t seem to help myself. I wish nothing more than to protect him. My father and uncle plan to guide him and that alone should put my mind to ease, and yet it does not. Perhaps, I worry too much. Is it a product of having too much time upon my hands? Should I take up a new hobby?



You know, admonishing a lady for thinking too much of you is a bit counterproductive is it not? I would like to laugh at your admission that your only ambitions are to uphold your family’s honor, but I can not. I respect you more for that. Though it does beg the question, outside of familial goals what makes you happy? You already know that horses make me happy.



Please, we are friends now are we not? Friends boldly ask questions that would seem impolite. I trust you’ll never shy away from speaking from your head and your heart to me.



My ambitions are much aligned with yours. Uphold my family’s honor and try not to be any greater of an embarrassment to them then I am on occasion. If we are discussing secret ambitions… I… Promise me you won’t laugh… did you promise? I should like to train horses. Stop laughing, I can feel you laughing all the way to Acharist. I know that it’s highly unlikely, but a girl can dream can’t she?



May the Gods watch over you.



Lady E