For the Attention of Mistress Osanna Van Gatt by formal request of Lady Mereavus Vorserkeine-Alexston:

Osanna,
I am aware you are here. I am equally aware of why. The first half of this letter intends to implore you to leave off both William and Merripen; I assure you, you do not wish to see that look of emptiness of your child's face and know that you did it.

The second, is a warning. I am well aware that you disapprove, as I do. But I cannot permit anyone to wipe that look onto either of their faces again. As such, if you insist on remaining here, this letter authorises my men to take you home by force. I would rather that was not the case.

This is their time now. We can't rule them forever. We're parents, not tyrants. Go home to your family, Osanna.

- Mereavus Vorserkeine-Alexston

The note returned, a new parchment tucked inside.

Deerest Laydee Mereavus,

Yew kno wel enuff why I am here. Blude has been spiled and onlee mor to follo. i wud hope fer yer suporte on ths. yew mai not be abil to liv wit the thawt of wil's hayte but i hav nawt kum this far to let my first boryn chylde die at her own hand or ennyone elses.

-Osanna Idril VanGatt