Topic: Correspondence

JewellRavenlock

Date: 2016-10-29 13:19 EST
((All correspondence with Little Eflhame characters can go here! Cell phones do not work in Little Elfhame, but some of the characters do have them and they work outside the neighborhood. Raven, carrier pigeons, couriers, and the RhyDin United Postal System all work inside Little Elfhame!))

Alain DeMuer

Date: 2016-10-29 13:21 EST
Someone knocked at the door of Jewell's home, and whomever answered found a young halfling waiting: a squire in her late teens, loyal to the Holy Order of Saint Aldwin as evidenced by the clasp on her cape, with wind braids in her wild dark hair and a hatchet and long knife at her belt. She said and did little other than bowing and surrendering a letter, so long as whomever answered the door was, or summoned, either Jewell herself or someone who seemed credible as a member of her staff.

The letter, in a fine parchment envelope and sealed with the DeMuer family crest, read as follows:

Your Imperial Majesty Jewell Ravenlock, the Overlady of RhyDin,

Congratulations on your win! I understand you were nearly untouched, and wish I could have been there to see it. If you are even a quarter as deadly today as I have seen you before, it is no wonder that every swordsman in the realm must defer to you now. They are fortunate to have the rings to protect them; may God spare any rival who does not seek the same protection.

Regrettably I will be on diplomatic business for the better part of next week, and cannot come to honor your victory in person. In my stead I hope to send Dame Kria Abdruin, the Knight-Sergeant of the Old Temple Lodge, to celebrate, to raise a glass in your honor, and to say in person what I cannot. I hope you enjoy the company and the revelry, while I endeavor to do the same with statesmen, lawyers, and accountants.

(I miss the old days. Don't you?)

I pray for your good reign and good fortune, and swift vengeance to your rivals.

Sincerely yours,
Lord Sovereign Alain Charles DeMuer of Drasill, the Baron of Saint Aldwin and Marquess of Noirmont

JewellRavenlock

Date: 2016-11-01 14:30 EST
Surely, no one could possibly accuse Jewell of purposely waiting several days to respond to the Lord Sovereign Alain?s letter. The Empress Overlady was, after all, incredibly busy. When her response was finally done and in a courier?s hand, it stood in contrast to the rather formal correspondence she had originally received, written as it was on a piece of personal stationery and in blue ink.

Alain,

Thank you very much for your kind words! Claire was a fierce opponent, but is there really anyone that can stand in the way of The Empress for long?

I can?t wait to meet Dame Abdruin, although I am sorry to hear that you and your lovely wife will be unable to attend the party. Perhaps we can do dinner sometime soon? I can always make time in my busy schedule for old friends.

Affectionately,

Jewell

Alain DeMuer

Date: 2016-11-01 15:23 EST
Maybe a coat was checked and returned with an extra slip of paper in the pocket. Maybe she chatted up a fellow restaurateur while the waiter put the bill on her table, with writing scribbled on the back. Maybe a poster, a plaque, a pretty flower caught her eye at a distance - distracted - and by the time she reached it, a scrap of paper fluttered at the base, placed there to catch her eye.

It read:

tea soon.
yrs etc.
al

Each line appeared to be... underlined, but the lines appeared strange at a glance, and squinting revealed they were a time (soon) and a place (in the city), written in very small letters.

A Familiar Shadow

Date: 2016-11-18 11:12 EST
The cloak and dagger was what Kria dreaded about her new posting, far more than the burden of command in an Order that did not quite trust her, or the danger inherent in a place like RhyDin. She had enough secrets of her own that needed tending. And besides, something about going undercover seemed unchivalrous.

Her hooded, heavy monastic robes were scratchy and warm, and the ancient brick abbey she knelt in was cold and gusty in moments, and hot from the flickering braziers in others. She meditated on her shadow, darker than dark and dancing beside the velvet-draped altar. Seek the Light, O Wicked Companion. Shelter in my heart like a babe in the womb, wrap yourself in my righteousness and be unburned. Burrow deep through blood and bone and find the Bridge to Paradise. Once fallen, now lost, we scale the Ahuran Peaks together.

Her shadow turned its head as small footsteps approached. With her head bowed she saw little of the gnome before her, but she recognized the thorny filigree on his buckled shoes. He doffed them, and she gathered the nearby cloth and basin to wash his feet.

She murmured words of holy comfort up at the messenger, and hid among them these secret words: "Our man has been invited into the Temple. There will be scheduled drops. We will keep you posted."

The gnome smiled slightly as she glanced at him, signaling his understanding. As she finished washing and rose, he cleared his throat and murmured, "Anything else to add?"

She looked him in the eye, and saw his momentary fear when he peered back into her alien gaze. She reached out and touched the side of his face, wooden prayer beads pressed to his cheek: "Pray for him."

Ducii

Date: 2016-12-01 16:54 EST
Three packages arrived at Jewell's office (via Handsome Couriers, whom she loved to use for those who love eye candy) with a merry little greeting from Duci reading simply: Enjoy!

One hot outfit for a night out at The Waterfront Blues, full meal giftcard included, dancing optional.

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Alain DeMuer

Date: 2016-12-12 10:57 EST
To: Jewell Ravenlock
physical, coded, 9:25 a.m.
protests @ dockside & rdi. nonhuman-owned or -operated companies, orgs targeted. will try to monitor the situation w/o escalating. this was not in sgt parr's reports; temple compartmentalized?
-al


((Cross-posted from here!))

JewellRavenlock

Date: 2016-12-12 11:01 EST
To: Alain DeMeur
physical, not coded, 10:03am

****

Kruger

Date: 2016-12-14 01:25 EST
The text was sent 30 seconds before fireworks exploded over the marketplace. Kruger could only hope that Jewell was in a place she could receive it, or that maybe what was happening would be obvious.

Text to Jewell: You asked me where I was when things happened to you. I didn?t have a good answer for you. I suppose I was right here, waiting for someone to call out. Not sure if you?re out there in what?s happening, keep your head down if you are. Today, if you?re in need and want to know where I am. All you need to do is look up. You?ll know it if you do.

Mallory

Date: 2017-02-17 08:47 EST
Late Friday morning, a letter made its way to Jewell: a courier had made their way as far as the front desk, but the message reached Jewell herself from the hands of hospital staff. It was on ruled paper torn (however carefully) out of a spiral notebook. It read:

Jewell,

Glad to hear you're alive. I am too, fyi -- not sending letters from beyond the grave yet, leastways not from me.

Also fyi, don't send anyone you give a **** about to Sylvan Springs. Minimum of one real slippery ****er working there. I guess don't worry about that now? can figure that out later. I'm fine now.

I think there's more I wanna say, but there's a half naked woman in my bed smoking my weed and it's pretty distracting. Not what you think, sadly.

Yet more fyi: my data card ran out, not sure how to reach Kate. Lmk that she's o.k. though if you can? Worried about her way too patient ass. Worried about Ishmerai too.

Get well soon, and don't blame me for any aches and pains. Except the eyes. I totally got you in the eyes.

-Mal

Elessaria

Date: 2017-02-27 19:18 EST
Delivered to The Empress by The Empath's protector, Lyavain, was a letter written in flowing, elegant script upon ivory parchment.

~Heart Notes~
The 11th of February

Jewellsie,

I am taking thine advice and spiriting away for a little while with Danny. Methinks 'tis the wisest choice. If thou hast need of me, call for me. My heart will hear thine. I promise.

Always,
~Eless

Claire Gallows

Date: 2017-03-22 11:57 EST
Claire had spent very little time in the city since the week of the Cleanse but the rumor mill still churned even if things were slower to reach her. Eventually, a small package was delivered by a Caelum Enterprises deliveryman along with a note to the Overlady.

Jewell,

After rough months, I've found these are good for nights where you need to turn your brain off and get a solid night of sleep. Sports politics aside, should you need anything that I can help with, please let me know.

Wishing you well for tomorrow and onward,
Claire

Enclosed were a box of lavender, valerian, and chamomile infused chocolates.
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Sapphire Ravenlock

Date: 2017-04-28 17:51 EST
Friday, 28 April 2017
11:15am

Sapphire to Crispin: Hey! Jewell says you better save a dance tomorrow for the May Queen
To Crispin: I stopped her from messaging you Tuesday when she came home high as the heavens
To Crispin: I'm going home for a few days later today because she seems to be doing better so if I don't respond and you need to reach her you may have to stop by in person or send a pigeon or something
To Crispin: 🐲

Crispin

Date: 2017-04-28 20:13 EST
To Sapphire

11:23am

I take it, then, that she means herself.

You may tell her that I will.

Could you send an address where I may reach her?

Sapphire Ravenlock

Date: 2017-04-28 20:24 EST
To Crispin

11:29am

Sigh! Yes, she means herself.

She is the Empress Overlady May Queen of 2017

I think it's going to her head. Someone may need to take her down a notch.

Feel free to get handsy when you dance.

Jewellsie lives at:
The Mills at Little Elfhame
xxx xxxx
xxx xxxx

Crispin

Date: 2017-04-28 20:26 EST
To Sapphire

11:31am

That is quite a title.

I will keep your advice in mind, thank you.

Will you return soon, or do you plan to make your visit home a lengthy one?

Sapphire Ravenlock

Date: 2017-04-28 20:30 EST
To Crispin

11:34am

You're welcome!

I'll be back in a few days. Plan is to spend the weekends at home and the weeks here or something. Been too long since I was home though. I do kind of have a life there too.

You gonna miss me ^.~

Crispin

Date: 2017-04-28 20:34 EST
To Sapphire

11:35

I do not feel there's a safe answer to this question.

Sapphire Ravenlock

Date: 2017-04-28 20:38 EST
To Crispin

11:37am

Hahaha! Sure there is! A big OF COURSE!

Crispin

Date: 2017-04-28 21:03 EST
To Sapphire

I shall take your word for it.

Take care on your trip, Sapphire.

Sapphire Ravenlock

Date: 2017-04-28 21:05 EST
To Crispin

Thanks!

If you want anything from the not-your-future, let me know!

Eregor

Date: 2017-05-30 23:28 EST
A small package arrived for Jewell at Beyond The Veil. It contained a well-wrapped bottle of Gardenhome Orchards' Cherry Sangria, and a brief note.

Lady Jewell,

I know that you have not had the easiest of times these past few months, and I know from experience that how heart-wrenching loss can be. No, I don't know the details, and it's not my business to know them.

Please accept this gift as a token of respect and friendship. I hope that you enjoy it, whether it brings you peace in a quiet moment alone, or joy in the company of close friends.

At your service,
Eregor T?r Gaird?n

JewellRavenlock

Date: 2017-06-01 14:39 EST
The faerie had been pleasantly surprised at receiving both the note and gift. She wasted only a day before sitting down to reply.

Eregor,

Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift but even more for the kind words. Although it has been an almost constant companion the last few years, loss does not become any easier to live with despite the duration or frequency of its visits.

I am ever grateful for the support of friends and loved ones who make all things bearable and any trial endurable, especially when the endurance does not seem possible.

Please give my affection to your lovely family.

Warm Regards,

Jewell

Mallory

Date: 2017-06-28 11:36 EST
Text to Sapphire: a boggart just stole my coffee and poured it on a mailman's head. thank **** it was iced.
Text to Sapphire: and last night Safiya and I were chased by a bloody sylvan knight on a black unicorn. we locked him in a callbox on the corner of Penitent and Canal St.
Text to Sapphire: unicorn bolted when we flashed some lights at it. think it's hiding in a car park nearby but that was 10 hours ago.
Text to Sapphire: anyway WTF IS HAPPENING and does your mom-of-this-universe know anything about it???

Sapphire Ravenlock

Date: 2017-06-28 11:45 EST
Text to Mallory: its been crazy here
Text to Mallory: J says the veil failed cause of some trouble on the faerie side
Text to Mallory: blah blah blah something bout a spoiled brat pinceling she kissed once so these peeps are coming over here to have some fun
Text to Mallory: she and merai have been taking spells off people all week and fighting back the wyldes that took over some peoples apartments
Text to Mallory: I saw the ****in' wylde hunt yesterday almost run down some old lady

two minutes later

Text to Mallory: think that unicorn is still there?
Text to Mallory: cos we should so go get it

Mallory

Date: 2017-06-28 11:57 EST
Text to Sapphire: oh no, I'm not going anywhere near that unicorn. I do NOT want to be cursed again. I already broke the one and I'm not in the market for a replacement.
Text to Sapphire: but if you're that bored, there's about a million redcaps between me and an early printing of Sincerus Renatus' work on the Philosopher's Stone. that'll teach me for paying in advance.
Text to Sapphire: at Namba's Fine Booksellers near Hillary Sq. join me if you like, but I'm getting that ****ing book one way or another.

Sapphire Ravenlock

Date: 2017-06-28 12:08 EST
Text to Mallory: Fiiiiiiine no unicorn :cry:
Text to Mallory: i'll be there in 20 gotta get some of my gear together first. i made a new mana blade that should hopefully work even with this fae stuff going on
Text to Mallory: and shin guards cause sometimes those little bastards bite

Mallory

Date: 2017-12-02 10:56 EST
Text to Sapphire at 3:06 a.m.: you up?
Text to Sapphire at 3:06 a.m.: you're in town right?
Text to Sapphire at 3:07 a.m.: omw over
Text to Sapphire at 3:12 a.m.: come to dockside door
Text to Sapphire at 3:12 a.m.: i swear its important
Text to Sapphire at 3:14 a.m.: text me back

Sapphire Ravenlock

Date: 2017-12-02 14:48 EST
Text to Mal at 3:24am: shhhhh
Text to Mal at 3:24am: i?m comin down

JewellRavenlock

Date: 2018-04-25 12:05 EST
Text to Ancelin from That Really Hot Faerie Chick: Hey, I'm alive and in town for Beltane later this week.
Text to Ancelin: We should get lunch. Or drinks. Or dance again.

Ancelin Aya

Date: 2018-04-26 16:40 EST
Text to That One Really Hot Faerie Chick: A beautiful death-proof faerie invites you to dance with her the week of Beltane...
Text to T.O.R.H.F.C.: You're trying to lure me to my doom, arentcha?
Text to T.O.R.H.F.C.: Wouldn't miss it for the world, gorgeous. Tell me where to be.

JewellRavenlock

Date: 2018-06-04 14:23 EST
Text to Ancelin: I'm in town
Text to Ancelin: Let's go find somewhere to make out

Ancelin Aya

Date: 2018-06-04 16:58 EST
Text to That One Really Hot Faerie Chick: Yes Ma'am.
Text to T.O.R.H.F.C.: Got a particular place in mind?