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The Blade Dancer
Chapter II
Invasion: Letters from O-ma
Plumblossom,
The first few days away from home are always the hardest.
We miss you as much as you miss us.
Sometimes your mother calls for you to watch your brothers. Your father still sets a place for you at the table. Ohn complains you're not around to teach him the advanced sets anymore. Zelos and Kye still race in the fields, but they graciously give you honorary third place. They also eat your share of dinner. Even little Ruu looks for you. At this rate, his first word might be 'Irelia'.
Although we are far apart now, this is for the best.
The Placidium is the finest school in the world. Take advantage of this opportunity with all your heart. And when your journey has come to end, know that your family and home is waiting here.
There is no doubt in my heart that one day soon, you will be the greatest dancer in all of the First Lands.
Also don't eat too much fried food. You'll get pimples all over.
With much love and kisses, O-ma
Plumblossom,
I hope you are excited as we when you return home in a few weeks. But I have news that is just as exciting...
Our family hosted a merchant from Piltover!
His name is Mr. Sharptech and his mastery of Ionian is superb. He speaks like a poet and flatters you every other word.
And he is so generous as well. Mr. Sharptech gave us so many gifts. There are too many to list. Your brothers seem so taken by these 'hex-tech' contraptions although I don't quite know what of them. They are made of metal and move with a tick-tick-tick. One tells time. Another plays songs if you press it just right. There's even one that can boil your tea! Imagine that!
He also has two beautiful daughters, Cattie and Kassandra… although I don't approve of how much skin they reveal… alas, we must treat the customs of these foreigners with respect. I'm sure if you were here you three would be the best of friends.
Mr. Sharptech took off after a few days. He seemed very impressed by our household. He hopes to return soon with his associates. Perhaps you can meet him and his daughters one day!
I look forward to embracing you soon.
And try not to fall asleep in the bath again.
Hugs and kisses, O-ma
Plumblossom,
Do not return home for the Lunar Revel this year. Focus on your studies. Stay at the Placidium. Be safe and healthy.
I love you, O-ma
Chapter II, Invasion: Letters from O-ma Fin
Next Chapter: Invasion: Lost and Alone
Author's Notes: I originally had the story start with Irelia at school in the Placidium, but I wasn't a fan of the pacing and I detest having to make OC characters. I want to keep the story canon and lore compliant... plausible with some facts being skirted for dramatic effect. The ultimate idea was that Irelia would receive these letters from her O-ma and feel compelled to return home to see just what the heck was happening back in Dalu.
I always liked having a bit of epistolary novels so it was worth a try.
Also Dalu is Irelia's hometown in the Province of Navori. As far as I know, Dalu Bay isn't on the Runeterra map so I'm just gonna throw a dart and say western Ionian coast.
Also, take a guess as to who Mr. Sharptech and his daughters, Cattie and Kassandra, are supposed to be in canon... (Get it? Cause… Sharp… and [REDACTED] means knife in French? Oh never mind)
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