Lady Peri

Jul 09, 2009 22:05


Lady Peri,

I am sorry to leave you behind, as others have before me, and yet I think you understand the pull one’s own home and people can have. Stronger than the pull of a friend in a foreign land, however dear, and dear you are. Perhaps I did not show how strongly the loss was felt - and that is surely my folly, if this leave-taking to you seems abrupt.

It may have been kinder to tell you my intentions before I left, and yet, when the moment came, I found myself penning letters instead, and leaving them in the keep of another. He, more so than any others, knows of my waning grace. I was losing the light of my people too soon, and in the beginnings of my despair I turned to him, for he is not unlike my grandfather - a grandfather whose company I shall no doubt be in soon.

I did not know, however, when first I left if the Castle would truly let me go, and yet it must have, or this letter would be with me still. My room is now empty, my things have vanished, and all that remains, besides the letters, is my little wood. Go there, if you wish. You may find much that interests you in my garden, as I found many plants akin to those in my own world. Plants that heal and mend. Duster I have invited to use the wood as well, though it is unlikely he will be as interested as you in the garden. Do not be surprised to see him there, Lady Peri, for he was as dear to me as you.

I wish for your happiness, Peri, and I would wish for your Doctor to return were I not worried of the effect on him. I would bless you in the old way, could I trust the Castle not to change my blessing. Instead, I must be content with wishing you well.

[the following is transcribed in her native tongue and script]
May stars ever shine on your path, dear friend.

Arwen Undomiel

paradisa

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