A letter for Aeronwy Caddick

[NeedForGreed]

The letter begins neatly written, but eventually devolves into "classic doctor chickenscratch".

Dear Signora Caddick,

I write to you with a predicament of my own making. In the hopes of your understanding, let me explain. I enjoyed being invited along to your talk, a chance to share my thoughts and hear others'. To understand, much better, the winds that blow in Ephia's Well. While it was largely other peoples' business, you were all such welcoming hosts and I enjoyed all of your company in turn. (Though, was something wrong with the colors of my robes?)

However, I am left with a lingering discomfort. Much of what was spoken affects the person I love, directly. And while he and I may have different visions, different politics, different worlds, I always aim to treat his world with respect as he does mine. I try my best to keep these things separated, and I make a point never to pass information or remarks around between those who speak to me or speak around me. It is the only way to remain both sane and true to my friends, as a person who prefers friends of many colors.

I find myself now in the uncomfortable position of keeping last night's conversation from him. Although no one asked it of me, I would find it clearly wrong to repeat to him what was said among the Balladeers. I assume that words said behind closed doors are meant to stay behind closed doors. Yet, my heart is unhappy and it hurts to keep so much from him that affects him.

If your group already considered reaching out to him with that proposal, would you consider simply having you - or your three leaders - speak to him and lay bare what was said last night? I do not want to keep secrets from someone I care about. It is eating at me, already. Alternatively, I ask whether you even care whether those words remain private. For all I know, I am agonizing over nothing. I do that sometimes.

I understand if you would prefer the sentiments expressed last night remain private, and do respect your decision and your wishes if you want me to not discuss it with him.

Signed,