Dear Winter,
I know it must be quite the shock to receive a letter from your brother; however, what I need to get off of my chest would be much more shocking; For you see, I know no one else I could turn to about this and I can't keep this secret forever. You may tell whoever you may see fit, for I trust your judgement better than my own at this very moment.
About nine months ago I went on a trip to a little village in Mistral to get away from Father and Mother for awhile, and, in an act of rebellion and foolishness, I may have… done something which I now regret with a Faunus woman.
A month ago, I received a letter from the village stating that the woman had died from childbirth, and, moreover, that they know I'm the father. I had, upon receiving this letter, dismissed it as no more than an elaborate prank. Still, the thought of it being true prevented me any rest. I slipped away soon after, unable to sate my curiosity. I had to know if it was true. And after seeing the girl for the first, I could no longer deny that it was so. I was presented with a child that not only had Faunus traits, but also possessed our family's characteristics as well. There could be no doubt. Naturally, I panicked, unsure of what to do. But after, much contemplation I came to the conclusion that I could not simply abandon this child. To do so would be telling of my cowardice, as a man unable to handle his responsibilities. Furthermore, all the villagers know I'm the father, so it would be pointless to try and hide it. Besides, if she is indeed a Schnee (which I have no doubt she is), she will find us eventually. I have found that fate is funny that way.
So, I have decided to keep the child. I named her Ersta Schnee (though everyone - including myself - has taken to calling the infant "little bean" ,affectionately) and I plan on returning home once she is old enough to no longer need a woman's bosom (there is a woman who has agreed to feed Ersta and I am most grateful to her).
Which is why I come to you with this. I know Father will be far from pleased with my decision; I hardly blame him. Our mother would certainly be of no help, and I would prefer that Weiss not be caught up in this drama if it is at all possible. Do with this information as you see fit, for I do not plan to keep this secret... In truth, I see no way to keep it secret. But I beg you not to tell our father where I am.
I will come to him when I'm ready.
With Love, your dear little brother, Whitley Schnee.
xoxoxo
Oh and P.S. :Your niece is simply adorable!