Backstory: Letters lacking love (Arc)

[Anastasie Searlait Mulciber]

Dear Mister Mulciber,

I hope this letter finds you well, and that it does not take from what I understand is the very busy work in which you are involved in. I will attempt to make it as brief as possible so that this will not be the case.

I have been informed by father that our first scheduled dinner will be proceeded by the painting of our first portrait – I was writing in hopes of learning what you are planning on wearing so that I might dress appropriately.

I do not wish to disappoint.

Yours,
A. Laroque

[Arcturus Procyon Mulciber]

Mademoiselle Laroque,

Neutral colours. Contact my valet regarding such matters; he'll steer you in the right direction should you have concerns about other fripperies in this vein.

I trust your travel arrangements have been settled by now?

Sincerely,
A. Mulciber

[Anastasie Searlait Mulciber]

Mister Mulciber,

I was only trying..

Yes, of course. I apologise, I should have realised you'd have no interest such things are exceptionally trivial and should not have wasted your time with them. I will come dressed as your valet suggests.

The travel arrangements have been settled – I leave in the morning.

Yours,
A. Laroque

[Arcturus Procyon Mulciber]

Mademoiselle Laroque,

Your efforts to conform to our plans are appreciated.

I have arranged a small escort to meet your party at the border. There should be no trouble, but I prefer the reassurance of loyal men at your side than none at all.

Sincerely,
A. Mulciber

[Anastasie Searlait Mulciber]

Mister Mulciber,

Conform? An interesting choice of words.

I simply do not wish to disappoint, and would hate for the portrait to be anything but up to your standards.

I am sure my father is pleased with your plans – a small escort to your home will surely set his mind at ease.

Yours,
A. Laroque

[Arcturus Procyon Mulciber]

Mademoiselle Laroque,

I'm sure he is too. Please accept the enclosed as a token of my respect.

Sincerely,
A. Mulciber

(Enclosed: a beautiful new, non-leaky pen.)

[Anastasie Searlait Mulciber]

Mister Mulciber,

Respect is hardly the word for which you have chosen to show me, good sir. But I suppose the effort is appre-

Thank you, the pen is lovely and writes very well.

Yours,
A. Laroque