Korvaelis Dahshida
Savior of Udori Lake,
Your heroism has never gone unnoticed. I've watch you from afar and want to congratulate you on all your accomplishments. You have become the model citizen of Kalzasi and lead by example with every action that you take. I bet you’re wondering why you’ve received this letter. Unfortunately, I cannot give you any reward you for your work so far. In fact, I am embarrassed by the question I will soon ask of you. I cannot lie. This favor is probably beneath you. But I do not feel comfortable asking anyone other than the Savior…of Udori Lake.
You see, I fear for the safety of my family. I have two children and a husband. My son is immersing himself in our culture so soon I will worry less about him. However, my husband has no way of protecting himself in my absence. I fear for their safety while I’m gone. So to keep it short and simple, I ask that you teach my husband self-defense. He will need a sparring partner and someone to show him how to protect the family against threats. If you accept my invitation, please meet me at the Jade Crane Bathhouse tomorrow morning.
Sincerely,
Soraken Akiba Dahshida
Korvaelis slipped the letter into a pretty envelope and then stamped it with his deceased husband’s seal. He thought the letter looked pretty important and official.
“Please show up.”
~~
He was beginning to panic.
If word got out about what he had just done, Korvaelis was screwed. Using your dead husband’s name and rank? Sure, it was a bad idea, but for a good cause. At least that’s what he told himself. Every time a wave of guilt washed over him, Korvaelis fought it off with thoughts of his brother’s threats and the dangers society had imposed on him. That usually helped until his mind wondered to what his in-laws’ reaction to the letter if they got a hold of it.
Your safety, your capabilities, and your family matter more than that. He was definitely having an internal conflict.
“Remember, if someone asks about Akiba Dahshida…you send him my way. Correct?” If the tone of his voice wasn’t a dead giveaway to how anxious he was then the repetitiveness had to do the trick. Korvaelis knew he was bothering the poor woman at the front desk. He couldn’t help it.
“Yes…for the fiftieth time. If someone asks for Akiba Dahshida, we will escort him to the private bathing room. Then we will bring him tea like you asked. Is that all, m’lord?” The woman tried plastering a smile on her face. She valued the business more than something trivial like an annoying customer. “You should go relax in the meantime.”
“Yeah…you’re right.” He told her.
Korvaelis headed toward his private bathing room, closing the door behind him. Before slipping his robe off and putting his hair up. Slipping into the hot spring water, he leaned against a wall and then closed his eyes as he thought about what to say. If he asks why I’m here, I’ll tell him my husband can’t make it. If he rejects my offer, I’ll promise him something special. Korvaelis was beginning to relax as his thoughts drifted. Carefully planning out the meeting was starting to put him at ease.
Savior of Udori Lake,
Your heroism has never gone unnoticed. I've watch you from afar and want to congratulate you on all your accomplishments. You have become the model citizen of Kalzasi and lead by example with every action that you take. I bet you’re wondering why you’ve received this letter. Unfortunately, I cannot give you any reward you for your work so far. In fact, I am embarrassed by the question I will soon ask of you. I cannot lie. This favor is probably beneath you. But I do not feel comfortable asking anyone other than the Savior…of Udori Lake.
You see, I fear for the safety of my family. I have two children and a husband. My son is immersing himself in our culture so soon I will worry less about him. However, my husband has no way of protecting himself in my absence. I fear for their safety while I’m gone. So to keep it short and simple, I ask that you teach my husband self-defense. He will need a sparring partner and someone to show him how to protect the family against threats. If you accept my invitation, please meet me at the Jade Crane Bathhouse tomorrow morning.
Sincerely,
Soraken Akiba Dahshida
Korvaelis slipped the letter into a pretty envelope and then stamped it with his deceased husband’s seal. He thought the letter looked pretty important and official.
“Please show up.”
~~
He was beginning to panic.
If word got out about what he had just done, Korvaelis was screwed. Using your dead husband’s name and rank? Sure, it was a bad idea, but for a good cause. At least that’s what he told himself. Every time a wave of guilt washed over him, Korvaelis fought it off with thoughts of his brother’s threats and the dangers society had imposed on him. That usually helped until his mind wondered to what his in-laws’ reaction to the letter if they got a hold of it.
Your safety, your capabilities, and your family matter more than that. He was definitely having an internal conflict.
“Remember, if someone asks about Akiba Dahshida…you send him my way. Correct?” If the tone of his voice wasn’t a dead giveaway to how anxious he was then the repetitiveness had to do the trick. Korvaelis knew he was bothering the poor woman at the front desk. He couldn’t help it.
“Yes…for the fiftieth time. If someone asks for Akiba Dahshida, we will escort him to the private bathing room. Then we will bring him tea like you asked. Is that all, m’lord?” The woman tried plastering a smile on her face. She valued the business more than something trivial like an annoying customer. “You should go relax in the meantime.”
“Yeah…you’re right.” He told her.
Korvaelis headed toward his private bathing room, closing the door behind him. Before slipping his robe off and putting his hair up. Slipping into the hot spring water, he leaned against a wall and then closed his eyes as he thought about what to say. If he asks why I’m here, I’ll tell him my husband can’t make it. If he rejects my offer, I’ll promise him something special. Korvaelis was beginning to relax as his thoughts drifted. Carefully planning out the meeting was starting to put him at ease.
14th of Frost, 123
