Family

Today was just like any other it would seem until I received a letter from Aghir. Two days ago was Mai’s fourteenth birthday. It is late but I know I have to get her something. I can’t bring it in person, unless I desired to bring distress on her once more. I’ll meet Aghir somewhere and give it to him. I’ve not given a gift in sometime, I really didn’t know what to get her. Perhaps a new bow, get a finely crafted one. Fourteen is a bit old for toys I’d assume, so that was out of the question. She wasn’t much for jewelry or dress wearing last I saw her. She was in traveling clothes with bits of leather armor..still covered in dirt. She reminded me of how Caliko and I were. I finally settled on getting her some new armor and two swords, resembling what Caliko used to wear. I think she’d appreciate it, maybe be really happy. I do hope she is..though I can’t see her. I do love her. I stand around Bree, sit at my camp and still I feel numb to everything now. Just an urge to keep people safe but as for love..I only feel that sensation when I think of Mai. How things could of been different, we could of all been close. She could of met the company and they all would share the love for her. Truthfully I’d pity the man who’d try to win her heart. I can imagine giving her things her father and mother said no to, helping her get into trouble. I wish it was all different, but she has her path now. If the day does come that she wishes to see me again, I’d pack what I had and go anywhere no matter how sick I am. For now however I stay here and do what I can for the people.