Valkyrie
In contrast, Hotaru’s letter is pristine - the previous iterations discarded discreetly. But the tells are in the absence of them. Too perfectly transcribed, too controlled, as Nate has always known her to be when she is concealing herself.
Nate,
I don’t begrudge you your inability to believe me given all I had already done. My forgiveness is already yours, and I will write it here in case you find you need to see it to believe it: I forgive you. Though admittedly I am curious - who did, then? Are you safe? Or as safe as you can be, given everything.
Since coming back? Did The Voice send you on a quest? I have sat rereading this line and find I don’t understand it.
I can’t promise neat endings, but I will never forsake you a response.
Thank you. For your letter. For what you said, and what it meant.
Nate,
I don’t begrudge you your inability to believe me given all I had already done. My forgiveness is already yours, and I will write it here in case you find you need to see it to believe it: I forgive you. Though admittedly I am curious - who did, then? Are you safe? Or as safe as you can be, given everything.
Since coming back? Did The Voice send you on a quest? I have sat rereading this line and find I don’t understand it.
I can’t promise neat endings, but I will never forsake you a response.
Thank you. For your letter. For what you said, and what it meant.
Sincerely,
Hotaru Kaito the Valkyrie
Hotaru Kaito the Valkyrie
