“Seb,

It’s been awhile. I figured I would right you when I arrived back home. How are you doing?

My brothers are the same. They have taken my attendance as free reign to be absolutely feral. I have many bruises to prove my dominance in the wrestling thats taken place since I’ve arrived, so don’t think for one moment I couldn’t take you. This summer is already weird without you. My mom asked how you were doing…

I told her you were your charming self, full of sarcasm and wit.

I hope your doing okay, despite the distance- I am here for you.

Always,

Elizabeth.”

“Lizzy,

My apologies for the timing of my letter, I wanted to write sooner but I’ve been rather busy…

Good to hear your brothers are the same. I’m doing okay. My sister seems to be okay, but I know she’s putting up with more than she can handle. I just wish she would tell me what I can do to help. My uncle? Still a stubborn prick. No matter what I do I can not get him to just let me help.

Send your mom my wishes..

Yours,

Sebastian”

“No apologies necessary!

I’m sorry to hear of your sister, if there is anything I can do, please let me know. My mother is the best herbologist around, I’m sure she can whip something up.

Don’t mind your uncle, he’s just projecting his own insecurities onto you. You’re the oldest sibling, I understand how that burden can be laid on your shoulders. How is the weather over there? I heard you got snow! I cant remember the last time I’ve seen snow so you have to tell me all about it!

Also, keep an eye on your post, we’ve sent a few things for the holidays.

All our love,

Elizabeth.”

“Lizzy,

I miss you. Your smile is all that is keeping me going and I can’t even see it. I feel it though, in your letters. I know my sister misses being at your cottage during this time- she loves baking with your mom.

It is snowing here, but its rather cold- and not in an enjoyable way. Then again, I haven’t really enjoyed much of this time apart.

I’ll keep an eye on the post as long as you do, my sister insisted.

Wish we all could be together again, I think my sister would enjoy it.

Sebastian”

“Seb,

I miss you too. I wish you were both here, we all do. My mother has been missing Anne as well, given, I am not much of a baker. She so wishes she had a daughter like Anne. You are both missed in our home. I’m sorry you haven’t been having a good time. Try not to drive yourself crazy and please, stay out of trouble. You tend to make questionable decisions without some supervision…

All our love,

Elizabeth.”

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