Kharris Dawndancer-Blacksong

In Reply

(( This post is a reply to Ruecien's post here: http://ruecien.tumblr.com/post/177631332602/sharing-trouble ))

Included in a small parcel was an elegant envelope and thick, expensive parchment. The script was less refined than he might have remembered, as if learned and mastered as an adult and only recently. A small tin of personally blended goldthorn tea and a series of packets of seeds from the Kul Tiras with a variety of drawings with descriptions and notations as she felt he might enjoy.

Dearest Ruecien,

I have received your letter and have thought it over. Trouble has been long absent for many of us, and I fear Sinobel is not the only one to start stagnating. We've all long kept our noses down and out of the fires that surround us. While good for safety and security, perhaps less so for our many adventurous spirits in the ATS Crew. No apologies are needed for not keeping in touch, as I was lax on this, too, hmm?  Never fret with me, my friend, and call on me whenever I may be of assistance.

A little catching up is in order. I do well, and my Shadow stays with me still. We are happy in each other. Atlas was never was 'defunct', and she does well now, recovered from the attack on the Barge a few years back. We returned to our trading partners and deals, hiding our treasures on the island and the Barge until we've made even the Trade Prince seethe with our savvy profitability--Castien and Ylaise are always helpful there, they each have such an eye for appraisals. We still go on missions and secure work, but perhaps with too much emphasis on staid seas, rather than satisfyingly scandalous romps. We'll have to change that. The contents of your own letter align so very well with my own designs, I think we can come to a mutual satisfaction.

I think I can understand your concerns for Sinobel. I think Asarel has much the same for me, and me for him, if I come down to it. ATS keeps me busy, but it doesn't  fulfill me, if I'm being honest, the way we are now. I was never a businesswoman and never much cared for leading. I have kept them safe in  body, but I think our soul is anemic. I am good at keeping the Crew safe and being responsible for them. But I never cared for it, and have lost part of myself in it. Your letter struck me to heart because I saw, in your reflection of Sinobel's ailment, the certainty of my own. In firming our footing, I've lost a bit of my own rhythm and it's been disconcerting and disheartening to feel my own life out of step with my spirit.

Love is dreadful and wonderful and sometimes the core of it is compromises. I'll write Sinobel as soon as I've finished my letter to you. I hope you'll join her and not sequester yourself in Pandaria? Please do come and call, I could use your quick mind in helping me. I have some *a larger ink blot is born from a pause* puzzles of my own, and your input as a fellow alchemist would be invaluable.

Wishing to see you soon,

Kharris Dawndancer-Blacksong

CEO, Atlas Treasure Salvage

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In a separate package, much smaller but heavier, is included a shiny new compass with the ATS Sextant engraved. Inside is the inscription 'Look out for Trouble'. There is a new leather travel journal of the type for sketches and note taking.

Sinobel,

I'm sure you've heard, but there are new lands to see and explore. ATS could use a good map or two.

~KDB