During the events of Act II, Shay composes a heartfelt letter to Vella discussing important things like frosting, whipped cream, chess, dangerous activities, friendship, and most importantly, how sorry he is about that thing she tried to punch him for.
MASSIVE SPOILERS FOR THE GAME! Act 2 didn't have a very good ending, it needed closure, and TO DAH fanfic. Shay and Vella discussing the crazy mess about 6 months after the fact on Shay's birthday. Some Vella/Shay tints are involved.
Poem: Soon, the Maiden's Feast would begin. Soon, Mog Chothra would come for his tributes. Soon, as Vella knew, her life would likely end. But for now, she could dream and wish that wasn't the case.