Loophole

by July '91

[Man in the Iron Mask, MovieBased] Athos' neice comes to France to visit the uncle she loves as a father, but she finds unexpected alliances in the old friends she once knew, and unforseen feelings under the stars. AramisOC [AU, Starts PreFilm]

9. Correspondence: II

9 - Correspondence: II

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Marie,

I fear I am terrible at writing letters, as my sister will tell you. I always found it was easier to speak my mind with a sword than with a pen. I will try my best to report to you acceptably.

We were all extremely surprised to hear of your sister's engagement, but are relieved for your sake. All our blessings to your sister and her newfound sailor.

Raoul has been spending more and more time with Christine. Looking at them reminds me so much of his mother...

I digress. You must know that you are missed here. D'Artagnan urges me to tell you to continue practicing. I will say that I never thought I would see my prim niece holding a sword. I can't imagine my sister's reaction to that particular sight.

I know this isn't much of a correspondence, but as I said writing letters is far from my strong suit. I will just say that there are four old men here in France that anticipate your return. You bring youth and spirit to the stories that we have told each other time and time again. I would not tell Porthos that, however...

Give my love to your mother and all of your sisters,

Athos