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A still-worried vampire

Dear Master,

I am not troubled. I did not do it.

Sincerely,

Your pet

Dear Rhapsody,

I should have known that is all you have to say about it.

Sincerely,

A Master who has forgotten your talent for brevity

Dear Master,

I once again apologize for disrupting our regular schedule for correspondence. I write to inform you that Lady Zari has succeeded in clearing my name of murder.

Sincerely,

Your pet

Dear Rhapsody,

Do inform your friend that she only has to ask for any reward she so wishes, and if it is within my power to grant, then it shall be done.

Sincerely,

Your Master

Dear Master,

It appears that Lady Zari wishes to transfer to another school, but she is worried that her Master, Lord Alexandru Gheorgiu, might not give her permission to do so. Would you be able to do something about this?

Sincerely,

A pet who believes her Master is as all-powerful as he says he is

Dear Rhapsody,

It was originally my plan to keep my identity a secret for as long as possible and reveal it only when necessary. But to continue doing so would prohibit me from fully keeping my word to your friend, and that is something I do not believe my pet shall look kindly on.

Enclosed with this letter are several documents for Lady Zari. One is from a school based here in Chalys, which is ready to welcome her as a student if she so wishes. The second is a note I have personally penned for your friend, and which you have my blessing to read. Indeed, by doing so you shall be consequently informed of the truth of my identity, which I hope you will not find undesirable in any way.

Sincerely,

Your concerned Master

To Sir Isaac

Knight of Sangre

Has my heartkeeper confided to you of any troubles lately? She has been noticeably withdrawn in our last few exchanges, more so than her usual.

Sincerely,