Cutch

 Being a letter from Applecider Bolingbroke, to Lancogard North-Took, Deputy-Shirriff of the Northfarthing – Salutations, and all me respects to the honorable Bounders: May their paperwork forever be minimal.

Torech Besruth, Falathlorn, Lindon

2 Yávië in the Reckoning of Imladris

          I have been engaged in a line of research regarding Mortal customs relevant to weddings and marriages, and have recently come across a curiosity called the "honeymoon"... 

My first full day as wife to Cutch was - well, full.  Filled with light heart, laughter and, of course, love.  And not a few surprises.

I awaken, and let my mind drift up like a swimmer rising from deep waters.  The canopy over the bed fills my vision, until I turn my head and see Him, sleeping soundly next to me.  And I am fully awake with one thought...

...Herven nin.

Being the continued record of Applecider Bolingbroke, for debriefing & delineation by the Honorable Bounders, once I've finished this drink ...

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Being the continued record of Applecider Bolingbroke, for debriefing & delineation by the Honorable Bounders at the Hunt’s conclusion … (unless can somehow con Lance into handling the official particulars) …. 

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Being the record of Applecider Bolingbroke, cunningly coded in shorthand, for debriefing & delineation by the Honorable Bounders at the Hunt’s conclusion … (unless get very lucky, and can avoid paperwork) …. 

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