A Letter to Father; 1716

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A Letter to Father | 1716

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[!] This letter would only be viewed by those within the House of Marna.

 

 

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To my most loving and Imperial Father,

 

It has been many years now since we last saw you, but Casa de Rafal is never without news of your movements and successes in your foreign land of Arcas. Every time a victory is had, or a new letter is circulated, we hold a great feast with all of our cousins and kin, toasting to your name and your health.

 

Mother has grown rather sullen lately, I heard her telling Auntie Ernesta of the stress she faces when she thinks of possible misfortunes that might befall you. She has made me take her letters now, asking me to decide if they’re worth reading depending on the subject or sender. The servants refer to her as an Empress in private, though she has told us never to mention it outside of the estate for our own safety. Sometimes she even holds a small court, mainly with our cousins, and she seems much happier when she is helping them with whatever they require.

 

Auntie Ernesta has asked me to put a note in for Helton, to tell him that she misses him. She has asked that he put aside a few bottles of the wine you’ve spoken of, the kind that grandmother’s family makes, for when the war is done. She also says that she hopes he has found a nice young lady that he can settle down with. I don’t know what she means.

 

Joseph is doing well. He takes as much pride in you as I do, bragging to the pages and servants about your achievements thus far, and how he will be an heir that you can be proud of. Catherine does some of the same, though she is often preoccupied with her two ladies and is always out in the city, paying for trinkets and dresses.

 

Margarita has taken a liking to the doves that we keep, for delivering notes and messages. She is sweet to me, though she clings to Mother more often than not. Josephine is also always with Mother, but she is a baby, so I cannot fault her for that.

 

I, myself, pray daily for your victory and your health. Our chapel is naught long without me in it, pious before the mural of Saint Julia that you had commissioned in honor of my birth. I miss you, Father, and I hope you will send for us when your war is won. I never forget that, no matter what, you’re my father and no title will make me love you less or more than I do already. GOD himself will look down upon us when we meet again, and I will know that it was his will that brought good fortune back to our family.

 

With love and many prayers,

Francesca

 

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[MissToni 3565]

Samantha Juliana would have somehow gotten her hands on the letter meant for her dear nephew. As she read through it her lips curled into a smile. In her other hand she would be holding a cup of wine, sipping on it every now and then. 

“Oh, my nephew has such sweet children, so sweet that I almost want to barf... I must make sure to meet them one day before they have all been turned into puppets and submissive dolls who listens to everything their dear papa says.” The old woman said, letting out a laugh as she spoke. Once she had finished her wine and the letter, she called for a servant. The young woman stepping forward as she was given the letter and some coins. 

“Remember... Exactly where you found it so that he does not realize it was ever missing.” She stated with narrowed eyes, the servant nodding before she disappeared. Samantha would go back to eating some cheese and filled her cup with more wine. 

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