March 1489 PD
Dearest Rora,
Of course I replied! You're my sister and no matter what I'll love you to the ends of the stars, and I know you feel the same about me. As much as I wish I could tell Wil (I've settled for telling Conrad, and I plead your forgiveness for it—I needed someone to be able to talk to over here about it, and he'll never give up your secret, that I am sure of) there's no way I'd give up being able to be in contact with you again.
Very well. I shall let the matter drop and we can talk about better things.
Jonny and Matthias sound wonderful, and from the photo you've sent me (how does it work? It's not painted, and it's so much clearer than any of the modern cameras over here take, not to mention it's in color, and it's on such odd paper!) they're clearly going to be very handsome men one day, likely unintentional heartbreakers both.
I've seen Luca again since I sent my last letter. It was at a garden party in mother's greenhouse. Father actually seems to like him, but it's hard not to like such a cheerful, charismatic man as Luca. I got to talk to him more, and learned a lot more about him. Like the fact that his family is famous for the fruit from their orchards. And that he managed to finally convince his father to convince his father to open up schools for the children in their estates. He was very proud of himself and it was such a happy glint he had in his eye as he proceeded to tell me all sorts of detailed plans for it. It was highly endearing. You make me blush with how you imply he and I have a future together, sister, and it's quite rude, you know, to tease me so (of course, it's not all that bad, either…). Sadly, Luca is returning to Suron soon, as his job accompanying Levana to Gedonelune is long over with, as she is very well settled in at this point. We've both promised to write each other, and he said he will try and come visit the palace whenever he is able.
Wil is looking better and better as time goes on, and he's entirely smitten with Levana—as she is with him! I can tell that theirs is a very good match. I love watching the two of them interact, it's like they've known each other all their lives.
With all the hope in my heart,
Ria