Dear Mama and Papa,
It has been some time since I wrote. A lot has been going on, but I don’t know how to go about it all. I suppose I will start with my studies. Papa has gotten me, someone to help with my numbers, I admit they are quite confusing, but I am enjoying learning again. I am learning numbers in the hope to become an apprentice to an animal doctor this coming fall. I am very excited to be able to help animals a lot, specifically horses.
There seems to be some drama between Father and Papa and a group of people who are not always kind. I try to stay out of it, but if I see my family start to suffer from it, I will have to step in. I am becoming closer to Ris, and she even gave me a harp. I have someone coming to teach me every other day and am hoping that I will be able to play well enough in time for the wedding. I think Papa and Father would appreciate that very much…I hope they would anyway.
There is one last thing I must speak about. I have met a very nice man named Steppan. He is very kind and I find myself always wanting to be talking to him. He makes me laugh and smile, and I feel older than I am when I am with him. He listens to me whenever I say something and shares with me all his big events. I was worried he wouldn’t stay in Bree, but he bought a house here which I am very excited about. That means he is staying! I was so excited and enjoyed celebrating with him. I feel as if he has a lot of secrets still though. He has told me a few things, but I feel there is more to him than he is letting on. I want to know about him, who he is. I must still ask about his scar, how his parents were lost to the darkness that too many innocents are taken to, and lastly why his "brother Ralph" is being hunted and by whom. He is my friend now and I want him to know I am trustworthy and want to know all about him. I hope we stay friends for a very long time. I like him very much, and want to know everything.
I am quite well myself and am just living the best life I can. I hope you are well up there. I love you.
Love,
Syl
