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Asher,
While I do not regret this decision, I am sorry, my love. I am sorry that I did not make the decision sooner, if only to allow her more time to prepare her body for the trials she will face. Her mind will not be the problem - I have no doubt that a green could value her intelligence and choose her, much like Teine chose Mira. Surprisingly, I feel I have more faith in Violet than Mira does. Likely because I refuse to acknowledge any trepidation or fears regarding her ability to survive until Threshing. I merely pray that Dunne will guide her, and keep her from Malek’s clutches. I have no doubt that I will find Lewis at my office door tomorrow, demanding an explanation. I am too tired to play this game of politics. I am tired of pretending that I still trust him. I am tired of faking professionalism when I see the face of your murderer. I refuse to let him take Violet from me the way he took you.
-RECOVERED, UNSENT CORRESPONDENCE OF GENERAL LILITH SORRENGAIL TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL ASHER SORRENGAIL
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Bren,
Gods, I miss you. I wish you were here to talk Mom out of this madness. She would have listened to you. She said that Violet is the most capable of the three of us, the most likely to make it through the Quadrant, because she deals with more pain before lunch than I do in an entire week. But it’s not the pain tolerance I’m worried about. It’s not even the constant exposure to death that worries me. She’s been training to be a scribe her entire life, only for it all to be upended six months ago because our mother is… batshit crazy? Unhinged? A sadist? All of the above? Our mother is immune to feelings and emotions. I’ll admit to becoming callous myself. But Violet? I’m worried about how she’ll cope with the indifference of it all.
-RECOVERED, UNSENT CORRESPONDENCE OF LIEUTENANT MIRA SORRENGAIL TO LIEUTENANT BRENNAN SORRENGAIL
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Colonel,
I have serious concerns regarding a cadet in my squad who was forced to join the Rider’s Quadrant
I would like to formally make a plea for leniency compassion basic human decency on behalf of Cadet Violet Sorrengail…
-RECOVERED, UNSENT CORRESPONDENCE OF SQUAD LEADER DAIN AETOS TO COLONEL CASIMIR AETOS
Colonel,
I apologize for my frankness, but I come to you, not just as a squad leader, but as your son. I am pleading with you to urge General Sorrengail to reconsider her decision to force Violet into the Rider’s Quadrant…
You know I don’t ask you for anything, because what’s the point much. But Father, please . Watching her die will rip away what’s left of my heart.
-RECOVERED, UNSENT CORRESPONDENCE OF SQUAD LEADER DAIN AETOS TO COLONEL CASIMIR AETOS
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Squad Leader Aetos,
Let me save you the parchment before you inevitably embarrass yourself. In regards to General Sorrengail’s decree that Cadet Sorrengail join the Rider’s Quadrant, my hands are tied. Should you have any further concerns regarding Cadet Sorrengails’ fate, I suggest you direct them to Zihnal, or Dunne.
-RECOVERED CORRESPONDENCE OF COLONEL CASIMIR AETOS TO SQUAD LEADER DAIN AETOS
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Colonel Markham,
I recognize that this is unusual, but I would like to formally request a meeting with you regarding an urgent matter. Please let me know of your availability at your earliest convenience.
-RECOVERED CORRESPONDENCE OF SQUAD LEADER DAIN AETOS TO COLONEL LEWIS MARKHAM
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Squad Leader Aetos,
My office hours for Scribe Quadrant cadets are tomorrow afternoon from 1400-1730. I will give you five minutes of my time after they end. Be at my office door at 1735.
-RECOVERED CORRESPONDENCE OF COLONEL LEWIS MARKHAM TO SQUAD LEADER DAIN AETOS