Secret PenPal within the little Palace

2nd exchange

Amira's pov: 

When I received his letter, I was surprised how fast he was replying back to me as I took it from Fedyor. I suddenly became aware that this was my 2nd letter from him and he seemed more interested in me. I knew I hadn't told any of my hobbies but that was fine. As I looked over it I read over his letter he wrote. 

A,

It does not matter if you are a mixed breed Grisha what you can do is amazing. Summon the light, the light is hope for everyone but you also have Tidemaker. No one could ever compare, not even a normal Sun Summoner. The idea you want summoners around to accept you must mean you have shared your secret of being a Two class summoner with them.

Everyone has a choice on what they do with their small science. even you who has gained not one but two. It is great to hear that you have trained with both, the saints must be looking down upon you if you made it this far without being detected by any of those who haven't know.

You have taken a risk of revealing yourself to another, but did you expect your card would end up in my hand? I am looking forward to the day I get to put your Grisha symbols to your face and know the person who is. Perhaps with time you will be ready to embrace your true nature of being both.

Things have been busy but Fedyor asks every year and every year I told him no. Perhaps the saints have given me the feeling of something was different this year. Now that I've answered your questions. Perhaps you will answer mine since I am sure you are far from wanting others to know.

Are your parents Grisha? Sometimes Small science can be inherited directly from a parent. Has Baghra known about you all this time and kept you concealed? Do you long for the day you can walk amongst your peers and be accepted for who you truly are?

-General Kirigan

To say I wasn't touched by his words was not the case, I felt like someone actually saw me for what I am...Even if he didn't know it was me. Still I needed to reply back to his letter so I needed to figure out what to write. I sighed not sure what to write so I stuck the letter in my kefta and walked to Baghra's hut. I knew I owed him some answers but I had to figure out what I wanted to write to him. I made sure no one saw me as everyone was focused on their letters and I was going to keep doing everything. 

As I walked into the hut I closed the door behind me as I walked down "Baghra" I said as I walked to the chair she had me sit in to wait for her. "You're a tad late Amira, were you participating in the letters?" Baghra asked as she walked. I hadn't seen her yet but her cane was easy to tell where she was before she was noticeable by the fire light. "I am, I received my 2nd letter." I admitted as she looked at me but I knew she'd said to avoid the General so I wasn't going to tell her who I had. 

"I suppose this is good to build relationships between your fellow Grisha." Baghra said before she smacked the chair leg which signaled me to get up. "Now call the light" I knew she was going to say that as I put my hands together and then formed a big ball of light. She knew when we were in her hut that I could only do so much but I was able to expand it enough to surround the room for a few minutes before she had enough. "Meet me tonight. We'll practice by the lake." Baghra said 

I merely nod as I soon left then walked to a desk to write a letter back. 

General,

Most would not see it the same as you have or my friends have with being a two class summoner. They may refer me as something not meant to be here within the little palace. Though everyone talks about how a Sun Summoner would solve a  lot of problems for Ravka. Of course I listen to them but I never get into big crowds. 

The saints are the reason I was born this way if it is some test to see if I could handle it I fear they are testing me. Still I adore the light and sometimes I try the hardest thing to form it at night. When I can't sleep I form just a small amount in my room to draw in my sketch book and enjoy the warmth it brings. 

What is life without risk? Even writing to you now I risk you figuring out who I am before it is time. Still I look forward to a day when I may be able to find that someone who will accept me without fault or expectation. Who would want someone like myself to be by their side but I fear that day will never come. 

Yes, my parents are Grisha and I come from a family lineage of Grisha. My Grandmother was Sun Summoner but in my family we're mixed with Inferni, Tidemaker, and the only squaller is my brother. Baghra? Well she knows the truth about all Grisha and she hits with her cane so it's not like I could hide from her. For one to be accepted by her peers she must first take that step herself...maybe this is my first step. 

-A 

Handing it to Fedyor I knew what I was doing, Fedyor knew exactly who to give it to. I just had to take a deep breath once he walked away but I knew Fedyor had to deliver all the letters so someone else must be delivering his. 

Aleksander's pov: 

I was finishing up my plans for what to do next with 2nd army anticipating her reply. It had to have been a her because none of our tidemakers who were men started with an A. I questioned if I pushed too far into her personal life and would she answer. Did Baghra know all this time and never tell me? That infuriating woman would do anything to keep a Sun Summoner from me. 

When Fedyor walked in and handed the letter, I was anticipating it not to be very long as I accepted it and left. As I read over it, I was surprised she had a grandparent...but what caught my attention was this grandmother is a Sun Summoner. 

Could this be..the Sun Summoner female mother once spoke of with her silly little blood pact? Stays away from big crowds...these are hints. I thought 

A, 

To summon the light in the night is something not so easily done since there is no sun light for you to call upon. You draw? When we meet I would love to see what you have done during those nights you can't sleep. Surely, you must feel great about what you are able to do and yet no one ever noticed any lights in the room even with that small amount you conjure with your small science. 

Why wait for such a thing when you have opportunity now? I can't wait for the day I lay eyes on you the beautiful two class summoner. If you want someone to walk this path with you then why don't we work together? See where things go as Sun and Shadow can help each other and we can work together to bring what you want to reality but also give you something you might need. 

And your mother? Father? Who is your brother in the little palace? Does his name also start with A if you can't tell me right now. I want to get to know you, the summoner who I can imagine is ready to step out into the light. Baghra can be tedious but she means well. 

-General Kirigan