To the Grey Warden, Irien Cousland:
I do not know who the messenger was that just gave me this wedding invitation, but I am amazed that you have an errand-runner who was skilled enough to track me down. I've gone to a great deal of trouble to avoid attracting attention now that I've returned to Orlais, so the fact that the lad found me is impressive indeed.
Thank you so much for the kind letter. I miss you dearly as well, and I hope the wedding planning isn't going as poorly as you say. I do wish I was there to help you – if those other noble ladies are as silly as you described, I think I might be able to help keep you sane as you work on the thing. I'm glad to hear Wynne is able to help you a bit, at least, when she's not busy with her duties as court mage. She may not be related to either you or Alistair by blood, but I think it does both of you good to have her there.
Orlais is treating me well, and it is very nice to be home, for a time at least. While I haven't yet run into Marjolaine or anyone hired by her, I feel as if I'm getting close to finding her. What I will do when I meet her... that I do not know yet. I sometimes wish you were here with me, helping me make these decisions, but I know it is for the best that I deal with this on my own, despite the difficulty. Until I find Marjolaine, I am more than content to wander and see again the beauty of my home.
While I cannot guarantee that I will return in time for the wedding, I hope I can make it there around then, or shortly after. I'm sorry to hear there will be no honeymoon, but I understand – there is far too much work to be done to take a break now. Have you heard from any of our other companions? If any wrote to me, their letters have yet to arrive. I hope they are doing well.
Give Alistair my love and congratulate him on doing an excellent job as king thus far.
I hope to see you at the wedding, but if not, I am sure it will be beautiful.
Your friend,
Leliana
