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Alderney State Penitentiary,

Dear Amethyst,

I was horrified that your teacher took advantage of you at such a young age. Please accept my apologies for my previous excitement. What you committed was an act of justice, not murder. That bastard deserved to be tortured slowly and was lucky for a quick death.

Your legal team’s suggestion to plead insanity was a brilliant move. I expect that your juvenile records are now either sealed or expunged.

I admire your bravery and resilience, and I am eager to know more. Why would a nice girl like you write to a murderer like me? Does it not terrify you to get involved with another monster?

Thank you for the photo. You are as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. Please send more.

Xero

P.S. What made you decide to dye one side of your hair blonde? Is the black half your natural shade?