Letter to a sister

Writers: Anwen, Emma
Date Posted: 30th December 2006

Characters: Fieayz, Jielta
Description: Fieayz and Jielta exchange letters
Location: Smith Hall (NPC), Vintner Hall
Date: month 1, day 3 of Turn 4

Arva gave a chirp as she came close to her owner.

The gold would clutch soon, and then not want to do this at all, thought Fieayz as she scribbled the letter to her sister. "There you go," she said tossing a scrap of meat roll in the gold's direction.
"Just wait a bit, no more than a quarter candlemark and you can take this letter."

Another chirp followed.

"I'm writing quickly," she said, fond exasperation in her voice as she read the note back.

'Jielta,' it began.

'I hope Turnover went well for you, I certainly had a very good time here at Garnet Valley. We went to the gather and dancing at the main hold itself. The feast was amazing, the cooks outdid themselves in so many ways.' 'I had some lovely dances, with a young holder who assists Lord Ishek. Apparently he is the son of some Lord Holder, not completely sure where though.' 'Then there was Lord Alrog, Papa would like him. He really has a nice big hold. But besides that, he's incredibly good looking, and has such a nice smile. I could have danced all night with him, but the Hallmaster thought I was making a spectacle of myself and separated us. But then he said he might write to Papa about organising a betrothal.' 'If he does, well we'll have to see what happens.' 'Anyway, I need to get Arva to take this now, she'll clutch in a few days and won't want to leave the eggs.
Did I tell you about her flight? A brown won it, so we'll have to see how many eggs there are.' 'Give my love to Papa, and a hug to Miyon.' 'Your sister, Fieayz' Folding the letter, Fieayz put it into a message tube and attached it to the flit, who disappeared /between/ after being told to 'find Jielta'.

Having not heard from her sister in quite some time, Jielta was suprised when Arva appeared in her rooms.
"Hello, little beauty," she greeted the gold. She had always been a bit jealous that her sister had gotten a queen.

She read the letter quickly, then again a second time.
Somehow, Jielta didn't really believe her sister's bragging about Lord Alrog. It certainly sounded too good to be true.

A quickly written letter back said:

"I had a wonderful Turn's End as well. I enjoyed dancing with many different partners. So much variety here to enjoy!

Daddy and I also looked at runners. He is going to buy me one, I just have to settle on which. There was a little mare that caught my eye...

Hope all else is well with you.

Your sister, Jielta"

Typical, thought Fieayz as she read the letter. Not one word about their father or brother. Sounded as though Papa was spoiling her rotten. Still Alrog had runners, she knew that, maybe he could take her riding some time.

Last updated on the December 31st 2006

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