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[Sadira Reflov]

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Sadira sat at the table and gazed over the parchements that laid before her. Blank..empty..no words seems to be flowing from her mind to her hand. How was she to tell him? Finally after several moment of pondering she just started to write.

My dearest Zarlox,

I am writing to you to inform you I have news that you need to know about. Our force and protection has been depleted. Not many stand to guard our wonderful city. James and yourself being gone most of the time...has made it feel even less secure and safe. This eve, that I write to you, something had happened. Sanctus and its citizens were placed on a bargining table to say the least. I offered to pay the dues to help ensure the life of one of our own, and as well as those of the city. I fear though that price was my hand in marriage...and Sanctus itself. If only you were here...I nay not when you would return. I do not want you to think for one moment that this is a marriage based on anything more than what it is. I am weak and could not see another way to help protect the city and its people. I love you and tis you I wish I was marrying. I can only hope that in time you will forgive me. I do this for all of Sanctus. My heart breaks now as I write this. I miss you so and hope you are safe.

Love Always,
Sadira


She rereads the letter a few times then folds it up sealing it...a tear drop caresses her check as it gently rolls down. She sighs as she tucks the letter away for when she is to release it.
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"Nature gave man two ears but only one tongue. A gentle reminder that he should listen more than he speaks."

[Bailos]

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**a conversation as Sadira sends the letter between Sadira and Bailos**

Sadira: Will you be "proof reading" my letter?

Bailos: Hmm...Excellent question. I don't think so.
Bailos: But I'd like to encourage you to point out to him how stupid it would be to jeopordize Sanctus by coming after me, or trying to deny me you in marriage.

*A look of defeat adorned Sadira's face*

*the two go outside and release the bird that carried the letter to Zarlox*
*Sadira looks to him*

Sadira: Will you ever let me go to see them?
Bailos: Do you really think I am that much of a monster? Of course I will. And...I would imagine the knowledge that if your forsake your commitment to me that everything you have worked for in Sanctus, including your Inn, will be burnt to the ground would be sufficient insurance policy against your abandonment.

Sadira: My Inn? *a look of dread covers her as she imagines a number of fates* Will I ever get to see them again? My staff! They havnt been paid in weeks! What will happen?!

Bailos: Oh don't worry *my* dearest Sadira...You can see them soon. Just dont go doing anything rash on me.

With that comment he patted her hand and bent down to kiss it, all gentlemen like. He bowed formally to her before trudging upstairs to the tower portion of the grounds. He looked over his shoulder and spoke to her as he went in the tower doors;

Bailos: Breakfast will be on your table in the morning. Do sleep well...my fiancee