Cyrus returns to his room after assessing the damage dealt to Ac'talareh after a recent attack. He finds a stack of letters upon his desk there, all of them applications.
"Goodness" he mumbles "it seems that someone found out that I deal with applicants."
He breaks the seal of the first letter and reads over the paper, and begins to write a response upon a blank parchment. It reads
'Dear Mr Faltrezan Greyleaf,
After reading your application, it became apparent to me your desire to make better your life. This letter is sent to you as to admit you into the fold of the Delvers, that you might improve your current situation. One last step remains; that you should approach the ruins of Ac'talareh and recieve your initation task. Asking any member with the rank 'Regent' should get you well on your way for your task. Hopefully you will find a family within us soon,
~Regent of Mana, Cyrus'
Upon finishing one letter, he seals it with wax, and works on the next letter at his desk. Upon reading it, his eyebrows furrow slightly and he pens this response:
'Dear Mr Delzio Alor,
Your study of the Men of Ender intrigues me, as well as the fact that you share my thirst for knowledge. However, I have found your application... less than what I would want to accept. Here is why: First, you said you value communication within a guild, but answer the final question, and I quote, "Perhaps this should be answered when you know me better." I find this quite a lack of communication, and therefore contradictory. It would also be noted, secondly, that we would require an answer for that question, instead of a comment. Therefore, I can only urge you to rewrite your application, fixing the errors that I have detailed to you. Until then,
~Regent of Mana, Cyrus'
With this letter, Cyrus encloses a blank application, then seals it with wax. He places it aside to review the last letter of the stack. Reading this particular letter, Cyrus smiles slightly and pens a response
'Dear Mr Elogan Tuft,
While reading your letter, I had the pleasure to be introduced to a man who enjoys the history of the land, a man of curiosity and appreciation for the works of the ancients. You seem akin to the kind of members that the Delvers wish to seek, and therefore your application has been found acceptable. The only task keeping you from official initiation is that of receiving your task of entry. You must find the ruins of Ac'talareh and ask for a member ranked 'Regent' so that you may request what this task will be. I look forward to meeting you in person,
~Regent of Mana, Cyrus'
Finally penning this last letter, Cyrus seals it and carries the stack of replies to the aviary, where each letter would be sent off to its rightful owner. Some would be excited at the news sent, and others perhaps disappointed. Whatever the case may be, Cyrus returns into the depths of the ruins to observe whatever activity may be buzzing within.