Letters to Camp
*You know his wife topped him into doing this. Everyone receives a card that looks like one of these with a note inside saying Happy Hogswatch. Underneath the saying, is a tight scrawl written by someone who is used to their "s"s being "f"s and creative spelling. For easy reading, letters are transcribed below. *
Dear Robin,
Hope you're doing all right. Got called back home back in July, didn't even have time to get my shaving kit or say goodbye. My boss is a bastard. Trust you're keeping out of trouble and looking after everyone. My wife Sybil and Young Sam send their love. Sybil says don't be a stranger, you're welcome any time. Just ask for that bastard down at the Watchhouse, they'll know it's me.
It's been an honor to work with you. The man who raised you did a damn fine job, and the bastard who is your guardian doesn't know how good he's got it. Any man would be proud to call you his son a collegue.
If you ever feel like retiring from jumping off roofs, come look me up. You'll make a damn good copper one day.
Vimes
P.S. Please look after Violet. She's a smart girl, but I'll sleep easier knowing you're watching out for her.
[In the envelope is a shiny new watch badge, with a note saying Robin is now an honorary Watchman in Ankh-Morkpork by order of Commander Samuel Vimes)
Dear Livio,
You're a good man. Make sure you keep that promise to your friend.
If you ever find yourself in Ankh-Morpork, ask for me. We'll make sure you're taken care of.
Happy Hogswatch
Vimes
Dear Yozak,
hope you're doing well. Trust you're keeping your boss on his toes like a good officer and staying out of trouble. Back to doing paperwork after being sent back home by that bastard tyrant my boss and I'm still furious at him for not letting me say good bye. Rather be out patrolling, but I still manage to fit in a beat or two in between the complaints and the yelling.
Sybil and Young Sam send their love. Told them about you and Sybil says you're welcome to come anytime. Just ask for me down at the local Watchhouse and we'll put you up.
It was an honor to work with you.
Vimes
Dear little Brother (Kieran, in case you forgot, bastard)
Hope you aren't giving Ash too much grief. Got called away suddenly, didn't even have time to say goodbye, apparently my boss decided that my 'services' at Camp were no longer needed the bastard. Don't get into too much trouble, since I'm not there to stop you and Ashes could use a break every once in a while.
Sybil and Young Sam and I send their love. Sybil also says you and Ashes are welcome anytime and is always happy to talk to a fellow swamp dragon lover. If you do come visit, make a trip to the local watchhouse to drop off your Gonne. I won't have any of the damn things in my city, and at least we'll give you a receipt.
Vimes
P.S. You're a bastard, but a good man. Give the Watch hell when you go back. In the meantime, look after the place, will you? And keep your dirty feet off the table. and please look after Violet. She deserves better than what I gave her
[there is the key to the old Watchhouse and a pack of cigars in a box next to the letter]
Dear Ashes,
Hope you've had a good year and Kieran isn't giving you more problems than usual. Stubbornness and getting into trouble runs in the family. Glad to know there is someone there to make sure he doesn't cause too much havoc.
Sybil says to let you know you're welcome here any time. If you do come visit, just ask for that bastard down at the Watchhouse, they'll know who you're talking about.
Look after Violet and Kieran, since I can't
Happy Hogswatch
Your brother-in-law,
Vimes
[a scarf knitted by Sybil. It's multicolored and has very weird-looking dragons on it]
(to be mailed to her magically. We can haz awesome mail service to other dimensions)
Dear Rosalyn,
It was a honor and a pleasure to work with you. Even with the singing. Sorry about Nobby.
Vimes
Dear Miss Violet,
I'm sorry
Forgive
Hope you are well. Trust camp hasn't done anything more strange than usual and that Robin, and Kieran aren't getting into too much trouble. If they are, give them a smack around the head from me, will you? I'd do it myself, but my boss decided to call me back on extremely short notice and the bastard wouldn't even let me say goodbye. Sybil and Young Sam send their love. I've told them about you and your siblings, and Sybil says to tell you that you are welcome here, and that you can stay forever as long as you need if you happen to be in town. We're up on Scoone Lane, with the seared shrubbery and the strange noises around back. Can't miss it. If you do, talk to one of the Watchmen, they'll see you get there just fine.
[this part is a bit hurried] You are one of the smartest most capable people I have ever met. I know I wasn't a very good father, but I was proud to call you my daughter. I'm a bastard for leaving you, and nothing can change that but you should know you are far stronger than even you realize. I know you and your brother and sister are capable of changing things back home, and I wish you the best of luck. Make those idiots listen to you, whatever it takes. You deserve better.
Do the job in front of you, Violet, and then go home with your family. I expect nothing less from you.
Thank you for looking after this old copper.
Love
Your Father Vimes
[a bundle of ribbons, of all sorts of colors and fabrics are in a package with the envelope. There is also a knitted scarf of various colors with little dragons on it from Sybil]
*Ryuuken and Maladict recieve a bag each of Klatch Midnight Special coffee with a note that says Happy Hogswatch and to only use in small doses. Recommended serving is 1/8th a teaspoon*
Dear Robin,
Hope you're doing all right. Got called back home back in July, didn't even have time to get my shaving kit or say goodbye. My boss is a bastard. Trust you're keeping out of trouble and looking after everyone. My wife Sybil and Young Sam send their love. Sybil says don't be a stranger, you're welcome any time. Just ask for that bastard down at the Watchhouse, they'll know it's me.
It's been an honor to work with you. The man who raised you did a damn fine job, and the bastard who is your guardian doesn't know how good he's got it. Any man would be proud to call you his son a collegue.
If you ever feel like retiring from jumping off roofs, come look me up. You'll make a damn good copper one day.
Vimes
P.S. Please look after Violet. She's a smart girl, but I'll sleep easier knowing you're watching out for her.
[In the envelope is a shiny new watch badge, with a note saying Robin is now an honorary Watchman in Ankh-Morkpork by order of Commander Samuel Vimes)
Dear Livio,
You're a good man. Make sure you keep that promise to your friend.
If you ever find yourself in Ankh-Morpork, ask for me. We'll make sure you're taken care of.
Happy Hogswatch
Vimes
Dear Yozak,
hope you're doing well. Trust you're keeping your boss on his toes like a good officer and staying out of trouble. Back to doing paperwork after being sent back home by that bastard tyrant my boss and I'm still furious at him for not letting me say good bye. Rather be out patrolling, but I still manage to fit in a beat or two in between the complaints and the yelling.
Sybil and Young Sam send their love. Told them about you and Sybil says you're welcome to come anytime. Just ask for me down at the local Watchhouse and we'll put you up.
It was an honor to work with you.
Vimes
Dear little Brother (Kieran, in case you forgot, bastard)
Hope you aren't giving Ash too much grief. Got called away suddenly, didn't even have time to say goodbye, apparently my boss decided that my 'services' at Camp were no longer needed the bastard. Don't get into too much trouble, since I'm not there to stop you and Ashes could use a break every once in a while.
Sybil and Young Sam and I send their love. Sybil also says you and Ashes are welcome anytime and is always happy to talk to a fellow swamp dragon lover. If you do come visit, make a trip to the local watchhouse to drop off your Gonne. I won't have any of the damn things in my city, and at least we'll give you a receipt.
Vimes
P.S. You're a bastard, but a good man. Give the Watch hell when you go back. In the meantime, look after the place, will you? And keep your dirty feet off the table. and please look after Violet. She deserves better than what I gave her
[there is the key to the old Watchhouse and a pack of cigars in a box next to the letter]
Dear Ashes,
Hope you've had a good year and Kieran isn't giving you more problems than usual. Stubbornness and getting into trouble runs in the family. Glad to know there is someone there to make sure he doesn't cause too much havoc.
Sybil says to let you know you're welcome here any time. If you do come visit, just ask for that bastard down at the Watchhouse, they'll know who you're talking about.
Look after Violet and Kieran, since I can't
Happy Hogswatch
Your brother-in-law,
Vimes
[a scarf knitted by Sybil. It's multicolored and has very weird-looking dragons on it]
(to be mailed to her magically. We can haz awesome mail service to other dimensions)
Dear Rosalyn,
It was a honor and a pleasure to work with you. Even with the singing. Sorry about Nobby.
Vimes
Dear Miss Violet,
I'm sorry
Forgive
Hope you are well. Trust camp hasn't done anything more strange than usual and that Robin, and Kieran aren't getting into too much trouble. If they are, give them a smack around the head from me, will you? I'd do it myself, but my boss decided to call me back on extremely short notice and the bastard wouldn't even let me say goodbye. Sybil and Young Sam send their love. I've told them about you and your siblings, and Sybil says to tell you that you are welcome here, and that you can stay forever as long as you need if you happen to be in town. We're up on Scoone Lane, with the seared shrubbery and the strange noises around back. Can't miss it. If you do, talk to one of the Watchmen, they'll see you get there just fine.
[this part is a bit hurried] You are one of the smartest most capable people I have ever met. I know I wasn't a very good father, but I was proud to call you my daughter. I'm a bastard for leaving you, and nothing can change that but you should know you are far stronger than even you realize. I know you and your brother and sister are capable of changing things back home, and I wish you the best of luck. Make those idiots listen to you, whatever it takes. You deserve better.
Do the job in front of you, Violet, and then go home with your family. I expect nothing less from you.
Thank you for looking after this old copper.
Love
Your Father Vimes
[a bundle of ribbons, of all sorts of colors and fabrics are in a package with the envelope. There is also a knitted scarf of various colors with little dragons on it from Sybil]
*Ryuuken and Maladict recieve a bag each of Klatch Midnight Special coffee with a note that says Happy Hogswatch and to only use in small doses. Recommended serving is 1/8th a teaspoon*