[To Estellise Azimi: Isabella Fitzgerald]

[Empress of Neon]

Dear Estellise,

In spite of politics, you will find that I'm a woman of my word. One who has not forgotten the critical needs in her neighbors at the tower.

I won't pretend some of the behavior displayed by some of your peers hasn't been discouraging, but I intend to follow up on my promise as best as I am able.

Starting today, every week, I am donating a lump sum of 200 dinars to the Astronomers. I'd prefer if you picked up the donation yourself at the caravan grounds just east of Baz'eel, as you come off as one of the few astronomers I can seem to trust following Alexander's confession over the bellows. You may use it to wave bounties on archaeological finds or the purchase of those strange machine materials you use to empower The Shade. I expect a ledger every week denoting these expenses so I'm not just padding someone's pockets for retirement. I'd offer you more, but I'm on a tight budget and have to tend to the financial needs of my Oathseekers.

You may also write me for any special requests on imports. I have direct access to foreign markets, and you will find that makes for expedient research and exchanges in both exotic and bulk goods.

I will also draft written proposals to you, yours or whatever advocates you have to speak on your behalf at the assembly in regards to initiatives concerning our security.

Unfortunately, I will not be attending to them myself for awhile, as you understand from our prior meeting.

I know this isn't what you were hoping for, but it's the best I can do on the road following the Purple League's crushing defeat at the election. Frankly, I'm shocked at how many members of my own league wouldn't support our substitute-candidate of choice. It really shines a light on just how weak the commitment and character of our political party actually is. I might just go independent after this.

Know that I deeply regret pulling out of the race. I put too much faith in Sephidra as a bridge between the Whites and Purples in the interest of good governing post elections. The concern of 'not getting anything done' outweighing any concerns such as coercion or assassination, when they were clearly due.

I will never make that mistake again in that den of vipers.

~ Isabella Fitzgerald

P.S I found Sephidra in Kha'esh. She is hale and just fine. She confessed to me she pulled out of the race when she found out her life was in danger; though I'm sure you already deduced this.

Anyone who fancies being a leader, yet isn't ready to accept those kinds of risks, has no place in politics or government as far as I'm concerned.

You will see me again.

[cmenden]

Dear Isabella,

I do not often travel outside the Well on foot as I find it exceptionally dangerous. Additionally, I don't care much for dinars, so worry not. You can use them for other purposes, as you see fit.

No grudge is held from the Tower for your choices. We shifted our strategy rapidly as necessary to handle the ever-changing playing field.

Ellanher was one of the few candidates who the Tower was excited about, in truth, and what occurred is regrettable.

It is my hope that his recovery is swift.

Regards,
Estellise Azimi