July 6, 1999
Dear L,
We miss you a lot. Aisha's been crying all week. She's afraid you'll get killed and never see us again. But you're better than that, right?
Near can do one-hundred piece blank puzzles now, and it's only been a month. Isn't that weird? Mello and Matt enjoyed the fireworks on the Fourth of July. Mello's been trying to set things on fire now, but Roger is practically following him around to stop him. It's really funny.
So, have you solved any huge cases yet? We're all rooting for you!
Missing you,
Beyond
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August 27, 1999
Dear L,
Near's eighth birthday went well. Now all that's left this year is Aisha's nineteenth birthday and Mello's tenth birthday. At least Near is easy to shop for. Legos, Legos, and more Legos. I think he's in his room right now, trying to recreate London out of Legos. Wouldn't surprise me.
Forgive me if I sound whiney, but when are you coming back to visit?
Your friend,
Beyond
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December 23, 1999
Dear L,
Mello got chocolate and toy guns for his birthday. Even from Near. Near gave him a dart gun that shoots little plunger darts. And Matt got him truffles. Is it possible to be addicted to chocolate?
He's shooting at Matt with his dart gun now, and Matt's dodging and using Near as a shield. I shudder to think what they'll get for Christmas.
Speaking of which, I hope this reaches you on Christmas like Aisha and I planned. And I really hope you like your gift. But would it have killed you to come home and visit for Christmas?
Your friend,
Beyond
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March 2, 2000
Dear L,
Thanks for the set of manga! I'd never read that one, and it was really good. I'm so glad I got to actually celebrate my real birthday this year, since it's leap year. To be perfectly honest, I think being born on February 29 is even stranger than being born on Halloween!
Hope to see you soon! Thanks again. It was a great seventeenth birthday present. Even if the best present would have been you coming home.
Happily,
Beyond
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March 13, 2000
Dear L,
Something's wrong with Aisha. It's been wrong for a while, but I think it's getting worse. She has more work than ever, and she looks worried all the time. She'll snap at anyone who mentions her schoolwork or detectives or you. I'm afraid something's going to happen to her.
Please, please come home. We need you.
Beyond
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March 29, 2000
Dear L,
I know… You'll get a letter from Roger, but… Please, please come back soon… Near and Mello and Matt are in hysterics… I can barely think. We've all taken a blow, and we need you here with us…
Please…
Beyond