A Letter of Requests- Irongate The and Now One Shot

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by Blue-Roses-

by Blue-Roses-

Marius Westergard,

I know you're not used to formalities like this from myself in particular. However, I knew that once I brought up the topic in person, I wouldn't be able to stay as composed as I could behind paper. Please take the time to read my requests and take them into consideration. A response back as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated.

My first request is forgiveness. I'm sorry for a lot of things. I've come to grips with the fact that with immortality comes a lot to apologize for. I'll get to all of it eventually but I can certainly name the most recent things I've done wrong. I'm sorry for not being more conversational with you. I've never been good at keeping in touch, and it's only gotten worse throughout the years. I'm sorry that I'm on an eternal mission to kill you- but I don't expect forgiveness for that one. You know no one cheats death and until you can come to grips with that...well I'll be waiting. I'm sorry that I couldn't save you. Marius, mon ami, out of all of the victims I've ever had, you were the one I pitied the most. I hope to one day grant that release you search for.

My next request is one a little more difficult to ask you for. I know that Irongate is your city, and I will never tell you how to run it. I just have one request in regards to its future. Don't lose it. I'm tired of seeing you lose things and quite frankly, I'm tired of taking them from you. It would be a weight off both our shoulders.

The last one...and perhaps the hardest one to ask from you is my departure. I know my leaves have become harder and harder to predict, but I'm writing to inform you that I've once again gone over my head with something. It's too much to explain over letter, and something I rather you not mention to me. I don't want to repeat the past, Marius. I don't know how long I'll be gone but you know well that I'm relentless when it comes to your soul. You'll drop one of these days, and when you do you'll see me again. But, until then my friend. I'll be heading to one of the outer cities some ways from Irongate, but you can get through to me through mail still. I don't know if this will be hard or not for you. I've always been background noise when it comes to your life. But, it only feels right to have your permission, especially as Irongate starts its spiral.

I don't know if you remember what today is. Irongate doesn't celebrate mortal holidays much. I often joked in the past that this is the day we celebrate stealing the land from the natives. But really, it turned into something of family. You may not the same of me, Marius, but I always considered you the brother I never wanted. So, with this established, you deserve my Thanksgiving regards to you and your family. There's no rush on these requests. Hearing back will be enough.

I never thought it would take this long to finally understand you, Marius. But after the events of this evening I think I know a taste of what it's like to say goodbye to what you can't have.

I'm sorry,

Savion.