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Ellary reached into the cubbyhole as she was getting ready for bed. This was a routine she had established ever since Art had left. She had been disappointed every time. This time, against her expectations, there was a note there. Breathless with hope, she replaced the brick, pushed her nightstand back against the wall and settled herself comfortably on her bed to read it.
She closed her eyes and resolved to read it slowly. It was the first love letter she had ever been given. She paused for a short moment and wondered if a letter from someone who was already your lover counted as a love letter or not. Regardless, she could not wait any longer and opened her eyes.
Ellary my love, I am so sorry to make you wait so long to hear from me. I have been training with my father’s Arms Master
