Recieved Last Seed 5th, 582
Cousin Andeyle,
I hope this letter finds you in good health, and good spirits.
Your sudden departure certainly came as a surprise, but since the situation was quite urgent, I understand. Your mother, my aunt, of course, wasn't overly joyed about this. One might even say she was downright wrathful - swearing up and down that if she ever got her hands on you again she'd beat you within an inch of your life.
This is the product of the rage you experienced that encouraged your departure, I assume, and by Auri-el's light, Andeyle, it is unlike anything I have ever seen of her. I know you said that this was a newer experience for you, but eight above, I fear for what went on in that house if that was always lurking underneath.
Fear not, though - I did not reveal your letter or that I even knew you planned to leave at all - and that feigned ignorance spared me any fallback that may have come my way otherwise. She has spared Lirreah as well, as she was on an expedition into some old ruins at the time and could not have played a role in this it at all. Seems logic did not entirely leave her.
I am staying with Lirreah and Zoyana now, as I had planned to do before all this, so aside from a handful of awkward visits to inquire if I have heard from you (I told her I had not, which was true aside the first letter), your mother has kept well to herself and has seemingly, gone back to business as usual - though this time without an extra pawn to bully.
And since I know you and your soft heart quite well - yes, the Rosesong's are fine. No one seems to have noticed you stayed with them and if anyone did, your mother has not found out. Aakair did inquire of you the last I visited Alinor, seemed to be quite worried. I do not think telling him I hadn't heard from you since your departure did much to assuage him, but I was certainly not going to lie.
I eagerly await your return letter, dear cousin. I miss you quite fiercely - the days are not the same without your wit and chaos. If you plan to stay in Vukhel Guard long enough, I may find my way there. I am considering joining the Mage's Guild - I feel it will afford me more opportunity than I can get in Summerset, and I do not desire to become your mother's new favorite should she decide to replace you.
As well, if my ah - necromantic inclinations are discovered, I would much rather be as far away from her as I can manage. You know too well why.
Auri-el protect and eight guide, my dear cousin. Please, please be safe - my sister and I would very much like to see you again soon.
Warm regards,
Tan're