Last Breath
The moonlight rising from the ocean flooded into the otherwise darkened room. Within, a small critter behind a desk sat. Graying fur shimmering in the dull light.
“Do open the curtains for Butter,” The aged mouse called weakly, a soft cough escaping its maw. Another of its ilk, brown furred, doing so hastily. “The sheep too, will be getting cold. Are they inside? Butter worries for their health.”
“War thinks Butter should be worrying about Butters own health.” Simply, the small companion uttered. Placing a paw upon the Veterans shoulder. “Drink Butters tea, old-folk. It will get cold. Writing can wait, no?”
The elderly musin simply offered a smile, before devolving into a series of coughs. As the fit came to an end, Butter stood now. A laborious feat, the soft cane aided in the elder to the bed just adjacent from the desk.
“Butter will finish Butters writing in the morning; there are some important things to be said.” With the struggle of age, Butter looked towards its son.
“Of course,” Assured War, as he did each night. “Now let sleep find Butter, War will tend to the sheep.”
When dawn came, and the frigid cold had not been chased away by a fire, War knew what was inside. The small home was quiet, the sheep not yet tended to, and the paper undisturbed.
Soon, those unfinished letters were sent out unto the world. Neatly penned in the Musin’s hand...
To The Silver State:
It has been many years since Butter last served elCihi’thilln, what feels like decades now. In Butters youthful, childish, confusion - Perhaps our relationship soured. Forever, Butter will believe in true Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya, and Butter wishes elCihi’thilln the best of luck in accomplishing that.
Ay’Larihei, the once Tilruir’Tir, Butter.
Orinmon Viradiraar @_ZONTY_
Orinmon,
Butter shall always regard you as a good friend. One day, perhaps we should reconcile. Butter has been living a good life since retirement, each day Butter is weaker than the last. The damage of the Uruk has never left Butter, breathing now ails Butter. Yet, it shall not kill Butter.
Yours truly and fellow soldier, Butter.
Laerdya @Venomous_Pup
Laerdya,
you are the last hope for Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya. Do not let the false idolatry, and blinded believers fool you. Be strong, and lead the Mali’Thill to a greatness previously thought unobtainable.
A follower, Butter.
Arún Dharas Ebonheart @TojoTime
Arún,
Butter will forever regard you as a good friend. No matter how ominous you are. Butter is in Butters final years of life, the likelihood of seeing each-other again is slim. Butter wishes you luck in your life, and that you live happily.
Your friend, Butter.
Llewellyn Amlugol @ItsMrCannibal
Llwellyn,
the years tick by; and no sight of you has been found. Butter fears for your health, but in the chance this letter is seen, Butter hopes you are well. It was a pleasure serving with you in elSillumir, and will forever be engraved in Butters memory.
Your comrade, Butter.
War @MaltaMoss
War,
Butter has, and will always, consider you Butter's son. Never did Butter marry, nor bare Butters own children; but you have cared for me much more than any child of Buttters could. Butter hopes to see the day of Musin unification, but please be careful out there. The world is cruel.
A proud Father, Butter.
Butter
SA 14 - SA 59, Aged 45
May the soul rest in eternal peace, and the body undisturbed.