antebellum [t. riddle]

bonus i: christmas

winter break
— these are events that occur between christmas and new year's day of various different years, in no particular order. some have plot relevance, some don't. i hope you've all had a wonderful holiday season, and may 2022 be good to all of us. stay safe.
— the real update is coming within the next few days, i promise.

riddle, 

happy christmas.

mother says that you will be allowed to spend easter with us, if you'd like, and next christmas as well. i know that doesn't help much this year, but it is something to look forward to, i suppose. 

i've enclosed both my gift to you and rosier's. he's gotten his owl taken away, and isn't allowed to write anyone for the rest of the break.

regards, 

abraxas

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to tom,

happy christmas.

i've been told about your predicament, and i must say, i'd be lying if i didn't think it was at least a bit comical. i truly never even imagined a world in which you have worked yourself up over a witch.

now, i won't say who, but someone has given me the impression that they believe you are going to attempt something dangerous where she is concerned. i'm uncertain if this is connected with the events of this past summer, but if it is, then i implore you to reconsider. i believe that you forget that we, your knights, are not the same as others whom you may interact with. many of the things you have done to and shown us would terrify others, and introducing her to that aspect of who you are so early may not be advisable. 

regardless, i know you will not listen to me, but know that i truly wish no ill will upon you or her. there are few things you do not know, and one of them just happens to be the minds of young witches, an area in which i have an abundance of expertise. 

give the edwards girl my best, though i know you won't.

your birthday letter will arrive soon as well.

hadrian

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barry,

merry christmas. 

i'm writing to you outside of official channels because i am hoping to reach the human side of you rather than the professional ones. 

i will only ask this of you once more. leave 1213 alone. 

she is more than capable of fighting her own battles, and i am growing tired of your interference in american affairs.

if this situation persists, i will have no choice but to have you removed from our panel, or file official complaint on both my and her behalf. 

hoping you are well,

eileen vota

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eileen,