Three updates in one day, look at me go. These are Nikola's replies to Helen's letters. They're not as long, because I've never seen Nikola as much of a letter-writer. I think part of the reason I am being so prolific this week is because after tomorrow or Friday, I won't be able to update as much for a couple of weeks. I have like, 4 papers due, two presentations, and I have to pack up and move out of my dorm room. So I'll be busy busy busy. There will probably be more by tomorrow. I won't update again tonight, I don't want to overwhelm anyone. Enjoy. Let me know what you think, please. Reviews let me know that people actually like this, and sometimes I doubt myself.
I wish I owned Nikola Tesla, both the real one and the Sanctuary one. But I don't. Nor do I own anyone else. Except Kiri. And Minku.
Helen,
I was happy to hear you arrived safely. France has always interested me; I have heard great things about the wine. I'm afraid I won't have much to say about my time. While you are off gallivanting around Europe with your father, I am merely experimenting and biding my time until your next letter arrives. I am ever awaiting your return.
Nikola
Helen,
I am very glad to hear that you are finishing up in France early. I hope you will return early, though I will not raise my hopes too much; from what you've said your father's work is often unpredictable. I feel I should tell you that I came very close to blowing up my apartment yesterday. I knew there was a reason Kiri didn't want me cooking. I am okay, so you don't need to worry. There was nothing more than a puff of smoke and a spark. Ellie has been coming over to make my meals; it seems someone told her to check in on me occasionally. Thanks for that, Helen. Now everyone thinks I am incapable. I don't think I will ever live that down with Ellie.
Nikola
Helen,
With every letter you send me, I grow more envious of you. Rome sounds like a delightful place. I would enjoy a trip through Europe; as would Kiri, I think. I am glad to hear James is there with you. It is always pleasant to have a friend around. I can assure you that your father loves you. You are more than enough for him. The fact that he and James get on well does not mean your father prefers James over you, or even that he wishes you were a boy. He is happy that you are a strong, independent woman who will take the world by storm. Never forget that, Helen.
Nikola
Helen,
I am sorry you were left in the hotel all day; I wish I could have been there to entertain you. Although it seems I kept you entertained regardless. I receive letters from Kiri nearly every day. She seems to be having fun. I hope for both your sake and this woman's sake that she is not dull and boring. I have the feeling that you would rip her apart if she was.
Nikola
Helen,
It is good to know things are going so well for you. Mr. Druitt stopped by today. He demanded that I tell him where you were, and I told him that you were in Europe. I was reluctant to tell him your exact location. I am sorry but I simply do not trust that man. I hope this woman turns out to be as interesting as you hope she is. She sounds like what Kiri used to be like when she was growing up. Good luck in Vienna.
Nikola
Helen,
Minku sounds like everything you'd hoped for. I am glad you had fun. I hope you are successful; I am beginning to miss you, Helen. Hurry home.
Nikola
Nikola never sent his letters. They stood in a stack on his table, taunting him. He had written them, but he knew that they would never reach her before she moved on, and so they sat there. He thought that maybe he would give them to her in person when she returned, but he was nervous about how she would react to them. And there they sat.