[A letter to Lieutenant Colmes.]

[TheShadow]

Lieutenant Colmes.

Knowing you as I do - I imagine you're confused. Hurt, or at the very least frustrated. Feeling betrayed by my announcement this eve.

Know this - My loyalty is, as always, ever more to B'aara and our Well. To the Sultan who rules this land, and to the people who dwell within.

Why did I chose not to seek Candidacy, Legateship? Time. Patience. This will not be the only election - in time, another will come. And another after that. And so on. I am not ready, and this is not the time to put what meager assets and allies I have to use to claim a seat. I don't have that capital - real, or political - to make it work without compromising. And so I will wait and work diligently to be ready for the next.

In the mean time - I will work to ensure a Purple  Legate, who may be favorable to the Fourth. I will take up the position of Magistrate, to better dispense Justice. I will speak within the Assembly, to enact change. I will fight beyond the Well, to protect Her.

Nothing has changed, but the time that I chose to act.

I'll keep the details close to my chest, as I'm sure you do and understand well the reasons why.

I hope this helps you to understand. Ask, if you've questions, and I'll try to answer.


In Her service -

Waterbearer Amenya Graen, Citizen of Ephia's Well.

[Blue41]

You're backing the wrong horse.

Lt. R. Colmes