'My lady Violette,
'It was with much joy I found your letter this afternoon. Meetings regarding the possibility of outlaws utilizing your forest have been long and exhausting, and we are no closer to deciding if an additional post is necessary or prudent. I have impressed upon them the importance of increasing our presence and thereby heightening the feeling of safety for our people, but the others of the Brotherhood are not convinced that the extra cost of supplies would be justified. Another round of meetings has been scheduled for the following week once inquiries for both the opposition and the supportive sides have been made. If you should have any names of people able to shed light on this matter, dear lady, please forward their names on to me here. Perhaps their testimony will be the fire needed to spark the Brotherhood's indignation against this injustice.
'I have read your letter yet again and find myself imagining your voice. It soothes and offers comfort to my frustrated spirit. Trouble yourself not, dear lady. I am well. The herbal lotion you sent along with me has been enough to dissuade any continuing discomfort, as has been the memory of your soft hands and expert care and tenderness. Such shall always be enough to heal any wound.
'Ronfar and Mauri's visit to your side eases my heart. I had begun to worry at your solitary position due to the continued presence of the outlaws. That Ronfar has taken personally to the task of your protection eases me further. Take care that you follow his instructions, dearest, for I want no harm to come to a single hair of your head.
'It pains me to say that I have no control over the date and time of my departure, so hampered and controled am I by the knowledge of my duty to the White Knights, but I know the waiting shall make our time together all the more blessed. I appreciate and cherish your understanding and can only state that I shall do my best to be home with you as soon as it is possible. My sincerest and fondest wish is to be beside you beneath our tree during its first bloom vowing my undying devotion and protection. If such a wish is possible, I shall indeed find a way to fulfill it.
'I must away now, dearest. I have scheduled a meeting with one of the Brotherhood to discuss the possibility of establishing a post. As long as their ears are open to the possibility, I shall take advantage of the opportunity. Be safe and well, dear lady, and know that I think of you often.
'I remain forever yours,'
Sir Leo
White Knight of Althena