#thought about doing handwriting but I have loopy teacher handwriting and it's just so unsuitable

[rederiswrites]

The crumpled draft of a letter, found near Rook's desk:

Mama Mother,

I write to reassure you that I am safe in good health. I continue to travel with Viscount Tethras and his companions. We have met so many amazing people, who In the Viscount's company I have seen so much of the world, and It has been an enlightening and educational experience.

I hope your hip isn't bothering you too Did Cousin Octavia's baby come safely? I trust everyone is keeping well.

These are troubled times. Please take every reasonable measure to protect yourself and the household, and supply yourselves against disruptions in provisioning. Don't let anyone go out without guards I caution you to please refrain from unnecessary excursions, and do not go out alone.

I include with this letter a quantity of Antivan coffee beans, from a roastery recommended to me by a friend gentleman of recent acquaintance. You will find that they are fresher than any Antivan coffee you can obtain in Tevinter. I include also a drakeskin belt, which I hope you will forward to Father Legatus Mercar, that he may wear it in health and victory.

Correspondence may be sent to me care of Aetius Albanus, at the Silver Kettle in Minrathous. He will see that it reaches us.

Love

Yours

With best regards,

Arden Mercar