Disclaimer: Do I have to say it? Still not mine.
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Communication Lines
Chapter Two: Jonathan
To Raoul of Goldenlake:
Well old man, I guess congratulations are in order. You finally married. Did you remember to tell that old matchmaking aunt of yours? I will say there were a lot of disgruntled widows and old maids when I announced it at court.
Thayet has recently informed me that there is another law that needs changing. She has decided to campaign for the rights of the Own to wed. It seems that Buri planted an idea in her head in her last letter. I would appreciate it if you could convince her to stop. It is making my life rather uncomfortable.
When I told Thayet that the law served the purpose of keeping dependants to a minimum she informed me that the numbers of illegitimate children was growing. When I said that the job was dangerous she reminded me that men in the army could marry. I was at a loss. I finally said that the men of the Own had never felt the need to get married before and stay in. She reminded me that before you took command, the Own was a way for parents to marry off their younger sons and for merchant's sons to move up in the world.
I suppose there is some merit to what she says. After all, the knight commanders are the only ones allowed to marry. My wife reminds me that because middle class men may join the law serves as a reminder of the disparity between nobles and the private citizens. That in mind, however, I still feel some attachment for tradition, and up until now, there has been no sense in arguing the point. Now that you have married, though? My life is much more difficult.
Jonathan of Conté
King
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A/N: Yes, these are quite short. They are meant to be. They're letters. Read them all in order then go read What Dreams May Come and coming soon : The Journey