Firstly, thank you so much for reviewing!

loreenchristin: I thought I did, but I am now pretty certain I never wrote down their age, so here it is. Bill is 50, Laura 45 but looks more like around 40, Lee is 26, Kara 21.

This is the third (and last) part of the letters of Summer 1803. It is a bit longer than the ones before, I hope you don't mind.
Enjoy and please leave a review!
I also want to point out that I did make some adaptions - Ellen mentioned a Gina Six in chapter 2. I changed that, there are two characters now, Gina Inviere and Caprice Six, I think that matches BSG a lot better. Also for everyone who hasn't already figured it out - Margaret Edmonson is Racetrack. I also changed D'Anna to Dianna.

Disclaimer: I don't own BSG nor Voltaire (that also applies for the last chapter) nor Aristotle (in case you were wondering ;) )

Letters of a Summer - Part 3

William Adama to Laura Roslin, August 1803

Dear Ms Roslin,
the fact that you are quoting Voltaire to me confirms it - you really are perfectly sane.
I agree with your opinion on the abortion issue, but, hypothetically, if humankind was in danger of dying out, it really should not be an option, don't you think?
Treason was not what I had in mind, I was merely making a general observation Ma'am.
I quite envy you at the moment, the smog is still horrible in the City. Well, it is indeed better here in Kensington, but we are all still complaining. When will you be back in London? I would love to continue our conversation in person.

In sincere admiration,
William Adama

Laura Roslin to William Adama, September 1803

Dear Commander Adama,
I really do like Voltaire, I have to tell you at this point, he did say some very true things after all.
Now, the thought of humankind dying out is very hypothetical indeed, you have to admit that. I doubt it will ever come to it. But who knows, there are enough diseases in this world and especially the lack of hygene exposes us to a high danger. Even though a lot of people don't believe it, I do.
I am sorry, deeply sorry, if I insulted you, this was never my intention.
The lack of smog is one of the reasons why I love Hertfordshire in summer. I don't know yet when I will be back exactly, but I am Looking forward to meeting you again Commander.
How is your son doing in Brighton?

In friendship,
Laura Roslin

Robert Agathon to Laura Roslin, September 1803

Dear Aunt Laura,
I am doing fine. I have done what you asked me to do and kept in contact with all the others in London. You were right, I guess, as you usually are. It is weird being away from home but I also really like my fellow officers. I think I shouldn't complain.
How are you doing?

Best wishes,
Robert

Laura Roslin to Robert Agathon, September 1803

Dear Robert,
thank you for your letter and for once in your life doing what you are told. You are a good man, Robert, and I know you will do great. I bet they all really love you at the regiment. Stay the way you are and stay safe! My prayers are with you.

All the best,
your Aunt Laura

Violet Agathon to Laura Roslin, September 1803

Dear Aunt Laura,
how are you? I am sorry I haven't written in so long, but Mama always told me about what is going on in Hertfordshire.
I am currently practising this little Mozart piano piece you recommended. It is really not that simple! Being at home without Robert is weird, but I am getting more and more used to it. I don't see a lot of Karl either. When he is not at the wharf controlling stuff I know nothing about, he is in the study with Papa, going over some accounts. Isabella is quite stressed with the little one, but he is really sweet and I sometimes help out. Thank goodness I have Kara! Miss Thrace I mean. It would be so extremely boring without her! You probably know that better than I do, but I really think Mama is trying to get Karl to be attracted to her. He really really likes her though, but as a friend. The way I like Lieutenant Adama, too. Well, he is away anyway now. He sometimes writes to Kara, but he doesn't really seem to care about his father I think. I don't understand that.
I am sorry, you will scold me now for gossiping too much, I know it already.
Please come back soon! I have a lot of drawings to show you!

I miss you,
Violet

Laura Roslin to Violet Agathon, September 1803

My dear Violet;
I am doing fine and happy to hear you are practising the piano. You will get used to your Brothers not being around, I promise. I know it is not easy but you have to go on my dear.
You are a very perceptive girl Violet, but some things should be left unsaid. Telling the wrong things to the wrong people at the wrong time can get you into huge trouble, especially in London.
I would have loved to have you here with me for a few weeks, maybe next year it will work out. Margaret Edmonson keeps asking for you, maybe you should write to her.

All my love,
your Aunt Laura

William Adama to Laura Roslin, September 1803

Dear Ms Roslin,
of course it is very hypothetical, I never disputed that. It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
I gladly accept your apology, I think we can move past that now.
To be honest, I don't really know about the exact situation my son is in at the moment, he is keeping his distance. Probably this is for the best, even though I know that it pains my daughter at the same time. Speaking of her, I am in need of your opinion: At an evening soirée, Karolina has lately made the aquaintance of some new people, something that I would usually very much appreciate. However I feel quite weary of those and I would like to know if you with your extensive Knowledge about London society could tell me anything about them. I feel that if there is one person who is straight with me on matters like that, it would be you Ms Roslin. The names are Leoben Conoy and Dianna Biers.
Thank you in Advance for your help!

In friendship,
William Adama

Laura Roslin to William Adama, September 1803

Dear Commander Adama,
now you are quoting Socrates, for what purpose? I can imagine four different reasons. Firstly you could be testing me, secondly you could be trying to impress me, thirdly you could be lost for words or forthly, you simply admire the philosopher. If it is the first, I hope I have passed your Eealuation. If it is the second, it is unnecessary. The third one sounds very unlikely to me, so I remain with the forth one.
I can't judge you for your Family situation as I myself don't entertain any real dialogue with the ones that are left of my blood. However, my prayers are with your son in this hard time.
I am honoured that you are asking for my opinion. I have met both Leoben Conoy and Dianna Biers on several occasions and I think they are exactly what they appear to be: Educated, intelligent, arrogant and manipulative. Even though I suspect she is more power-hungry than her brother. He is more in for the game, if you understand what I mean. Her husband died under mysterious circumstances, that is all I know about her marriage. Nothing is known about his relationships. They are vaguely related to Gina Inviere and Caprice Six, so maybe you should ask Ellen Tigh for more details. After all, they are on much friendlier terms than I am and you seem to know her. Talking about Ellen Tigh - may I ask what she told you about me? I am simply curious.
Take care of your daughter.

In friendship and sincere admiration, even without quotes,
Laura Roslin

William Adama to Laura Roslin, September 1803

Dear Mr Roslin,
You laid out quite a few theories- did you ever consider that more than one could apply?
I think you might want to know that I wrote to Lee and am now waiting for an answer.
Your report about those people gave me a lot more clarity and I can assure you, I will take care of Karolina. I haven't asked Ellen Tigh yet, but I might when I get the chance. However as I am usually more in contact with her husband, I don't know when that will be.
So I take that the one Laura Roslin of Hertfordshire is concerned about Ellen Tigh's gossip? Well, I can assure you, she mainly complained about your lack of social conformity. I will tell you the rest when I see you again.

In gratitude and friendship,
William Adama

Laura Roslin to William Adama, October 1803

Dear Commander Adama,
I did consider this possibility indeed and I also thought about the combination I would like best. However, I am not going to tell you, Sir.
I suppose with your son being on a ship, contact might be a lot more difficult anyway, wouldn't it? But you trying it is a bigger act than most people would realize, I am convinced.
At this point I would like to tell you that I am currently preparing to go back to London. My journey will start next Wednesday. I hope to see you soon afterwards.

Your friend
Laura Roslin

Laura Roslin to Isabelle Agathon, October 1803

Dear Izzy,
As you know I will be back next week and I am so excited to see you all again! I have missed you so much!
It is weird to admit but I am also very much looking forward to seeing Commander Adama again. This is so strange, not even Lord Adar has ever had that effect on me. But it is more than just physical desire or whatever you want to call it, it is also more of a longing for his company, his wit. Is there something wrong with me? You know I am usually not like that! Isabelle, I know this isn't love, but it isn't nothing either. What is this?

You confused Laura

I finished BSG yesterday and I was crying so so much! But to be honest, watching Season 4 gave me even more of an idea where this fanfiction is going to go.

Love you all my dear Inkdrops!