Liana
I must take pity on this poor rider now and resort to the normal post to send my letters to you. I am glad to know you are safe, and beg your forgiveness for what is to follow: I am a terrible correspondent. However, for your sake, I will try to keep my future letters as interesting as I can. For now, I can only say that I love you and miss you more than I thought possible. Stay safe and keep Lyra with you at all times. Should you need anything, the Mir has orders to dispatch one of his fastest riders to us.
Take care, my love
Edmund