Topic: To Whom This May Concern

Gypsy Lore

Date: 2012-01-01 08:10 EST
It came in a letter, addressed to one Isuelt DeRomiano.

Sealed in an envelope, plain white was this letter. There was no return address but there would be no need for it. If Isuelt wished she knew where to find the sender. She was no enemy, merely a new friend.

A friend who planned to stay out of the war brewing. But all the same the letter came — not containing the best of news or even news that was necessary. But the letter came, written by a feminine hand in black ink, scrawled out on plain white paper.

Isuelt,

I've encountered a mutual acquaintance of ours.

I had gone down to the docks looking for a friend to make good on a promise I made to her. Instead I found a living corpse, Renna, lurking around and apparently feeding on the flesh of the living. I'm not sure you are aware of her current state but I felt it necessary to inform you that she is on the verge of dying.

It looked to be the case anyway to my eyes.

I had actually seen her prior to this exchange but at the time I figured you would have already heard something. But that is not the reason for this missive.

She spoke of your sister and I know, that is painful to read even here. But she spoke of Lexia "ascending" to a higher power and that she had brought justice down on her head (down on Renna). I don't know what that means, if it truly means anything at all, since Renna was being her usual cryptic self. There is a lot I don't understand and you don't need to explain anything to me.

I plan on staying out of whatever is going on.

But I was worried by something else and it is that Renna said:

"They have something far greater to fear now than me."

Something else out for the Scathachians to fear? Again, no idea if she was talking about the figure masquerading as your sister. I just thought you should know. I wish you and everyone there the best of luck.

Yes, I already know I'm lucky to be alive. If you're gawking at this, please close your mouth.

Yours Truly,

Vera Deya

Issy

Date: 2012-01-05 08:16 EST
Upon reading the closing of the letter, Isuelt did indeed have to shut her mouth.

The parchment fell heavily on the table before her, though still within her fingers' grasp as she stared at the wall. Was it possible" Was it a trick" Was it a prayer's answer"

Renna, down at the Docks, injured and possibly dying. Even if it was true, Isuelt knew better than to think that she wouldn't take all she could with her. In any event, patrols along the dockside would have to be beefed up. Immediately.

The deep brown gaze of the Scathachian was boring a hole into the wall. What was this new menace to be feared more than Renna" There was something unknown coming. That was never good.

Licking at her lips, she folded the letter and tucked it back into her belt's pouch before setting out. She would be looking for Vera to answer a few questions.