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Word Count: 536
AN: Italics this chapter are indicative of written (letter) word.
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A Kiss for Shelter
Love Letters
Xochitl,
It is my most sincere hope that this missive finds you well (I should hope that if anything of importance came to pass I'd already be aware). In any case, it has come to my attention that while our previous evening talks were fruitful, in the most enlightening and often satisfying of ways, some imperative matters were not discussed.
As to the matter of the space which our child might occupy upon arrival, I thought it most prudent to utilize the western chambers you are familiar with. The space is large enough to accommodate any furnishings necessary for our child's prosperity as well as another's. It is my wish that you consider re-inhabiting these chambers in the future (please refer to the attached floorplan outlining possible organization of the aforementioned space).
Also of concern is the question of our young's care. As governess you will undoubtedly be the main caregiver, however, I find that due to the circumstances there might be conflict when coordinating with my schedule. Admittedly, I am most eager to devote significant time to our child and thus would likely spend an indeterminate amount of time in the western rooms. I should hope that we can find some harmony when interacting- however mindful we must be of the rigid stipulations imposed on our actions in regard to one another.
At this point Xochitl stopped reading, shaking her head as she laughed with both bitterness and amusement. "Why not just say the rules those stuffy old busybodies made!" She huffed. Then glaring down at the paper she muttered, "And don't think I don't know that you're still upset about my hand in suggesting it all!" With a forlorn sigh she leaned back against the curved end of the longue, resting her hand with the scroll on her belly.
She groaned as she shifted slightly, her eyes drawn back to the expensive parchment.
There are other such concerns that I believe are relevant, but at the moment those two are foremost in my mind. It would be most efficient if we could converse about these affairs in person. However without a chaperone I fear we would be in violation of the contract.
Again Xochitl left off, "Oh? You suddenly care if we're together without proper chaperone? Impossible man… Really?"
Being cooped up in the guesthouse with only an occasional walk was starting to take its toll.
Therefore if a designated time might be set aside, please see to it to inform me.
"Is this about the tea? Is he being snarky because I didn't send him any?"
Otherwise, I view correspondence as an acceptable means of communicating your thoughts on the issues mentioned.
My sincerest wish is that you remain in good health. Please do not hesitate to inform me of any needs that might arise.
Kuchiki, Byakuya
27th Head of the Kuchiki Clan
Captain of the 6th Division of the Imperial Court Guard Squads of Seireitei
Xochitl released another plaintive sound as she set the scroll aside and rubbed at her stomach, "Such a man… Well, I suppose he's never been one for flowery words..." With a smile she looked down at the inescapable roundness at her middle. "How shall we reply, hmm?"