Topic: An Invitation

Mairead Harker

Date: 2017-07-15 23:53 EST
The envelope was formally addressed to Doran Ilnaren and family.

Mr. Ilnaren,

You and your family are cordially invited to dine with the newly named, but not yet official, Baron of Old Market. You may bring an additional guest if you so desire.

This is also an invitation for you to serve as Squire for the district and wield its weapon of station.

Sincerely,

Mairead E. Harker

Doran Ilnaren

Date: 2017-07-16 22:53 EST
The reply, when it reached Maggie, was equally formal.

Miss Harker,

After discussion with my family, it is with great pleasure that we accept your invitation to dinner. A Wednesday evening would be ideal, given my current on-stage duties.

As for your invitation to stand as Squire of Old Market, I am honored by your consideration and humbly accept.

At your service,

Doran Ilnaren

Below the formal signature was a handwritten postscript. "I guess I'm going to have to learn how to fight with an axe, huh?"