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[vanyel_ashkevron]

[A page of ornate script can be seen, but the sentences are broken thanks to how much has been crossed out:

FatherWithen,

Our paths may never cross again. I expect that brings you joy. I am going to request that this letter be sent to you. The Fae are capable of magnificent deeds and

The text stops almost as if the writer couldn't think how to continue.

I haven't been the best son and you haven't been the best father, however I don't regret having known you. I see now that my future is brighter than I ever imagined. I also see that holding petty grudges is a wasted effort.

As much as you may wish I were your bastard, I am not.

Each crossed-out section is legible. Unfortunately. The silver eyes of Vanyel are soon peering into the locket, his forehead creased.]

Am I allowed no privacy? [He balls the letter up in his hand and instead begins to write Lady Treesa at the top of a blank sheet of paper.] Are all families so difficult?

[No matter where he goes, what he accomplishes, there are certain facts that won't change. Withen in particular is like a stubborn mule when it comes to understanding him. He is only beginning to try in truth, but Vanyel knows it's far too little far too late.]

Comments

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[vanyel_ashkevron]

I wasn't the strong, masculine son he wanted. He is...rather simple-minded. [It doesn't matter what Vanyel does, Withen only judges him based on his sexuality.] My Gifts are varied. They were awakened late - compared to other Herald-Mages. I have the Bardic Gift, Mind-Speaking, Thought-Sensing, Projecting, Fetching, Far-Sight, Fore-Sight, Fire-Starting, a dash of the Healing Gift and something I've coined the "Othersense". It alerts me to other presences and energies.

...no. But I do wish I could have a better relationship with them.

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[cinnamoned]

I see. I suppose I can only imagine. My own parents were wonderful. But that is perhaps not my place to ask too much on that if you don't wish to talk on it.

I think I understand most of those or some idea behind them at least. That's...pretty impressive and varied. Do all of these Herald-Mages have so many gifts? I know we have our own sorcerers and the like back home, but this sounds different than their years of study. Their magic they use.

I suppose it would be rare to find anyone that might not have some regrets regarding family. Perhaps it is something to strive for once you return home? I gather from the letter that your family isn't here with you, at least.