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To Lord Azrail,
I hope this letter reaches you in good health and sound spirit.
It has been some time since we last exchanged words, and much has changed within the capital since then. I trust that you have already sensed the subtle shifts in the wind, even from afar. You have always had a keen understanding of the undercurrents of power, and so I will not burden you with unnecessary explanations.
First and foremost, allow me to express my sincere gratitude. The kindness and attention you have shown Huifen have not gone unnoticed. She speaks of you often, more than she realises, and with a brightness that I have not seen in her eyes for quite some time. For that alone, you have my thanks.
