[A Letter to Bashir]

[Runic]

[The paper is pressed and new, scented like a freshly opened book. Not a single smudge of the ink.]

Bashir,

I have heard of your being assaulted by Recluta Bysjare. I am sure it has brought you discomfort. I shall do my best to aid in alleviating such.

Blueprints have been drafted. I will be purchasing materials soon.

Your friend,

Zain al-Zaiba
Nadiri of the Tower of Q'tolip

[Fabulous Secret Powers]

Zain,

there was a great deal of discomfort. There still is. I have never gone through so much coconut oil and medical alcohol; my wounds are rather unsightly. Somehow Martin did not further ruin my uniform after I gave it to him to be mended. I probably should have asked you instead, still... But I did not wish to distract you from your duties.

You continue being such a sweetheart. Your promise shall test my patience, but I shall do my best not to pester you about it... Too much. Okay, I promise not to annoy you about it.

I shall ask around about the cat. Meadow might know... Though perhaps such a feline would be too wild for your tastes. Surely someone in the Souk must deal in pets. Your comfort is immensely important to me.

With love,

Bashir

[Runic]

[A letter comes, once more it smells like a freshly opened book. The script is blunt and to the point.]

Bashir,

I will need additional context to the words 'I like you a whole lot' which you blurted as I left the Palatial Pyramid.
Pre-emptive thanks on context levied.

Your friend,

Zain al-Saiba
Nadiri of the Tower of Q'tolip

[Fabulous Secret Powers]

Dear Zain,

you should know by now that I sometimes just blurt out words without thinking.

However... I do like you a whole lot. You are one of the kindest ████ friends that I've ever had. Conversing with you is always the zenith of any day.

And you did bring salad to me at work, and I love ███ salad. And your offer to build us a new cabinet was simply darling, and made me ████████ very happy since I ████ am impressed by handy ████ individuals. And we really need a new cabinet, too, of course. That's important, too. Important things make me happy, too. ███ ████ ██ █████ ███

I apologize if I made you uncomfortable.

Your friend,

Bashir

P.S. Sorry about the ink splotches, this stationery was the only one left that was suitable for such an important letter, and I wanted to answer you immediately.

P.P.S. I'll get you your cat! I swear it!

P.P.P.S Did you know? Cats have three eyelids! The third one is translucent! It's called a nictous membano!

[Runic]

[A scrolled message, once more smelling of a newly opened book. Contained within is a chickens feather with a sculpted nib.]

Bashir,

It is of no concern. Many things make me uncomfortable, those words were not one of them. I merely wished additional context to their meaning. As I have often stated that I find reading emotion difficult and would not wish to be seen as misinterpreting the words.

Your stationary seems exceptionally leaky. If you require a new quill; find attached one of Magnifica's feathers.

You friend,

Zain al-Saiba
Nadiri of the Tower of Q'tolip