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Chapter 20

Hello to the dearest and most wonderful sisters a Fela could have,

Things have been sad for us lately, with Mom and Dad gone. I thought maybe it'd be
nice for us to write each other about the good times, about the things that have
made us smile lately? I'll start with the other day. I spent it with Laeden and
Daphedee and a new friend, Ameenotep. Laeden told stories, one about a deal with a
devil that predictably went South, another about a man who couldn't see the good
right in front of him for his obsessive need to see the flaws. I love his stories,
and he knows so MANY! We got to talking about the next Celestial Exhibition and
Laeden came up with the theme, Visions of Thera. It's meant to leans toward the
artist's ideal world, or perhaps satire of someone else's ideal. I'll be putting
out the call for submissions soon. I've already nudged this young Battlerager,
Izqi, toward coming up with something. Laeden, my beloved pessimist, called the
goals of some of the world's cabals "childishly utopian." It makes me very
curious to see what folks will come up with!

Oh, and I guess not even a GOOD day is always picture perfect. I spoke to the
Emperor. And yes, I still find it funny that I can share words with him as more or
less an equal while Rashaze is still stationed in a cow field. It's kind of hard
to explain the exact thing that we talked about, so I guess I won't. Suffice it
to say I didn't like his answer, but I found weird comfort in having something I
was worried about confirmed for exactly as worrying as I thought? There's nothing
to be done asbout it, so there's that. Oh and it doesn't have anything to do with
Rashaze. Don't worry.

Of course, I felt a little down afterward, but wonderful husband to the rescue!
Laeden talked me down, told me that story about the man obsessed with flaws,
changed the subject, and saved the day. Then I made choinons. I should bring you
some. A choinon is a type of pocket sandwich I probably invented, named for a
Battlerager who did some real jerk-style stuff to some acquaintances. Typically
choinons will contain a gravy or cheese or other type of sauce, and chunks of
whatever seems like it'll go well together all in a hot, crispy bread pocket.
YUM! But watch out! Piss off somebody in or near my circle of friends and you
might get a recipe named after you. Ha!

This day got me thinking later about all the bright and beautiful moments that
comprise life, and why most folks don't put the most emphasis on those. I'm
guilty of it. I don't want to be, and I'm trying to worry less these days. I
asked Daphedee and Whildur to try and think of a BEST moment, across their whole
lives. It's kind of a challenge for some! Anyway, when you write back, tell me
about your best moment, or just about a good day. We all need some cheer.

Love from your littlest sister,
Renize