Ok, this is a little idea I suddenly came up with one night while I was waiting to use the Internet. It's got an AU character in, Lisa, based on moi lol, but it's not terribly AU in the way it does not mess with the story. It's basically letters, the first one by Bergan to a woman who he loves - I tried to find his soft spot, but at the same time, I tried not to make him OOC, and I think I have done quite well with it - everyone who I have shown this to, has said I've done a good job of writing it.

There's going to be a few more responses, but I need to think of a reply which the Lisa character can give to Bergan.

Hope you enjoy!

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Dearest Lisa

This is the first time I have ever written to a woman, so if I do go on and ramble about issues that would not appeal to you, forgive me, for I am still learning.

How are you faring? I've heard you and your martial arts group are making quite a name for yourself in Bhujerba. Hm, makes me think of the time when you were back in Archades tutoring Lord Larsa - I so desperately wanted to see you perform, but you were ill at the time, and so you could only hold..the lamb chop was it? What a peculiar name for a piece of martial arts equipment.

I do hope the rest of Ivalice makes you feel better - it is indeed a beautiful world, and though were you once lived did not give you fond memories, you will learn in time that there are many more places to visit.

Deep down inside, I do hope you make your new home in Archades - I remember when Ghis and I escorted your group to the castle - you more then anyone, seemed so eager to learn about airships, the military - I thought it strange. I have not known a woman so eager to learn about something I hold dear to my heart. Hah, maybe you are the only woman destined to be my soul mate?

Truth be told, I think not a lot of women. I am experienced yes, in many things concerning them. I care more about my duties however, but that you know, as my whole life has been dedicated to warfare and related issues.

However, I desire children to carry on my bloodline - I have no family. Eldest brother died in the war, also my father died fighting for the Empire. My mother, in childbirth. It is up to me to carry on my line - when I pass, I want my abilities, my strength passed onto my offspring - preferably, a boy first. It is essential I have a son, a boy who I can train to be an image of myself.

Do you share any feelings for me I wonder? Our age difference maybe a problem, but then I think back to the time you said if you love someone, age should not be an issue. Maybe….just maybe I can pursue you, chase you, catch you, and make you my wife. You are a beautiful woman, I must admit one was shocked when you said that you never had a lover in your life. That must have meant..you were still so pure, so innocent.

Now I think about it more, I hunger for you. Just writing about how much we have in common, my desire to have a mate and a desire to teach you what you really need to know, what will really make you into a woman.

Lust seems to be brewing strongly in my heart, I do though, wish for myself to find true love with you, and to embrace it, and understand it. Never will it make me weak, as a Magister such as myself would not be able to change his character so easily. He must remain vicious, a military man whenever need be.

This letter, would it frighten you? I hope not. I care deeply for you, and not often do I write these words, yet alone say them.

Write back to me as soon as you have read this, and thought about a response..

All my love..

Judge Magister Bergan