[ He finds himself taken by a sudden pensive mood, as if his mind is attempting to determine what the Warriors of Light might be doing at this very moment. Of course, even if he allows his mind to wander as it will, he knows he will not be able to determine that. Still, he wishes that he could speak with both of them, to learn if they are well, and if he could, to have a private word with the woman he wishes to wed.

But such things cannot be, at least not at this present time, so he wills his thoughts to turn elsewhere. ]

I can hardly pretend that a part of me does not wish to travel there, even for a brief time, that I might see what they are seeing and speak with both of them again. But theirs is a covert mission, if I am understanding things correctly, and I will not jeopardize the success of said mission, no matter how much I wish to see them.

[ He knows the foolishness of such thoughts, and how he would potentially bring danger to them should he do what his heart wishes. ]

It is enough that I have this letter. I shall content myself with its contents.

[ And then he offers a smile to his friend. ] I am certain that she would charge full speed ahead to confront them if only she could. But I am also certain that her sister does much to call her back when her thoughts and desires run away from her.

[ He has seen examples of how the sisters complement each other and fit together as if they are two sides of the same coin. ]

But, my musings aside, what will you do now? [ He is sure that Estinien would rather not sit here and listen to his pensive wonderings about the two sisters. ]