kmmarsh
Junior Member
(The following is written in a rare Mantis cipher that Shiori taught her sister and is hoping Yo doesn't know in case it's intercepted...)
Dear Yuki-chan,
I fear that once again I have done something that will cause you to be disappointed in me. But you must understand, Yuki-chan, I was weak, and the temptation was strong. I could not resist the opportunity to have the one thing that I have always wanted. I do not have your strength of will and sense of integrity, dear sister. But then, I doubt you've ever desired anything that was forbidden to you.
I was in Crab lands attending the weddings of three of my erstwhile traveling companions. The monk had always seemed so helpful and honorable before. I do not know how he discovered my most secret desire. I inquired to make sure he wasn't planning to kill her, but she is dead all the same, and it may as well have been by my own hand. I do not think he loved her, but...was it worth it? He had such a pained look on his face, and it hurts me to think that I was the cause of it.
Oh, Yuki-chan, I wish you were here now. I can speak of this to no one but you, dear sister. Especially not him. I do not think he could ever forgive me if he found out.
I hope you are well and enjoying life out on the high seas. I was very happy for you when I heard of your new appointment as captain of your own ship. At least one of us has managed to obtain her heart's desire honestly.
Love, Shiori
Dear Yuki-chan,
I fear that once again I have done something that will cause you to be disappointed in me. But you must understand, Yuki-chan, I was weak, and the temptation was strong. I could not resist the opportunity to have the one thing that I have always wanted. I do not have your strength of will and sense of integrity, dear sister. But then, I doubt you've ever desired anything that was forbidden to you.
I was in Crab lands attending the weddings of three of my erstwhile traveling companions. The monk had always seemed so helpful and honorable before. I do not know how he discovered my most secret desire. I inquired to make sure he wasn't planning to kill her, but she is dead all the same, and it may as well have been by my own hand. I do not think he loved her, but...was it worth it? He had such a pained look on his face, and it hurts me to think that I was the cause of it.
Oh, Yuki-chan, I wish you were here now. I can speak of this to no one but you, dear sister. Especially not him. I do not think he could ever forgive me if he found out.
I hope you are well and enjoying life out on the high seas. I was very happy for you when I heard of your new appointment as captain of your own ship. At least one of us has managed to obtain her heart's desire honestly.
Love, Shiori
