Letters Between Siblings: Sevrin & Elyscia

[Sevrin Demarais]

Dearest little sister,

I hope this letter finds you well. I have wandered my way to the desert land known as Akasia, and I'm afraid I am not cut out for this dreaded heat. Why I thought this was a good idea was beyond me, but I shall not remain here for very long. I long for the high cliffs of Tresteria, the salty winds and lapping waters. However, there is a freedom here that I would otherwise not have back home. There are no politics, no drama, and I can live the way I want. Also, very beautiful women. I just needed to share that.

Still, I miss you and Cassandra terribly. I would endure the stuffiness of home tenfold if it meant I could be there with you, watching over you like I should be. Perhaps someday I'll be granted permission to at least visit for a short while.

Has our sister returned from Aralore yet? And what of your fiance? I do not like the idea of being so far away and Edward betrothing you to God knows who.

Write back to me soon before I die in this wasteland of a place. Be safe, little one.

Your brother,
Sevrin

[Elyscia Demarais]

My dear brother Sevrin,

I am so happy to hear from you! I miss you (And Cassie) so much, as I am the only one left of our family here in Tresteria.  It has gotten quite lonely.  I only really see the deGrey brothers and Eleesa and the boys, of course.  

Akasia sounds interesting, but I agree- I don't think I would be able to tolerate any kind of desert-like heat.. And all of that sand? I hope you are behaving yourself around all of those beautiful women you mentioned... Though I doubt it.  It's you we are talking about here.  

There is some news I suppose I should share with you.  We have all just heard that King Edward has died, over in Aralore while he was visiting.  Cassie and Aric are on their way home now, as I write this... And we will be having a service for Edward, I am sure.  There is all sorts of talk going around now on who will become regent of Tresteria until young Edward is of age to step up as king. 

Maybe you could come home? I know I would like that very much. My fiancee still has not returned.  I am not sure if he will or not.  But now with Edward gone, who's to enforce the marriage now?  I don't really know what agreements were made and if it is something I could back out of now, or not.  
Please don't die.  Come home.  Be safe, too.

I love you.

Your sister,

Ely

[Sevrin Demarais]

Elyscia,

I had to read your letter over several times before I could finally believe it. Even still, it is difficult to fully consider or come to terms with your words. It pains me even further to be stuck here, unable to come home, unable to be with you all as you mourn. Such a heavy burden should not have to fall upon young Edward's shoulders so suddenly, and I fear for him. I fear what this may do to all in the Demarais bloodline. I had neither great love nor dislike for our cousin, but we all know what chaos this will cause.

Please be safe. At least Cassie will be back with you soon. As for myself, I do not know. For now, please let the rest know that I grieve with them even from so far a distance, and you're all always in my thoughts. I'll figure something out...if I can. Perhaps, I can simply blame you should I get arrested and thrown in Tresterian jail. You could bat those pretty eyes and get me out of it, how does that sound?

Love you, little one. I'm already scheming, and will be in touch.

- Sevrin