Lorina's Mailbox

[Lorina]

[Nestled away in some nook in the various hiding places of Hyrule Castle is a worn mailbox covered with various drawings of grinning cats and white rabbits. Lorina does not receive mail often, but it is there should the need arise.]

[Nairore]

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Dear Lori,

I'm certain father has told you about my absence by now, but if he hasn't, I'm sorry you had to find out this way. Simply put I'm leaving to do some intensive training. I don't know when I'll be back, but I will visit you every chance I get and I will make sure to write. As soon as I have a chance I will set up some means by which I can receive your letters in return. For the sake of my tutor I must keep where I'm going as vague as possible, but father will keep you informed.

At the Festival I met a man by the name of Rwaht Orin. You may not know the name, but he is quite a legend as a swordsman. He has agreed to take me under his tutelage. Only a man such as he would be able to take me away from home, away from father and away from you. This is a once in a lifetime experience for me, so I hope you understand. I really did not wish to leave you so abruptly, without even a goodbye, but Rwaht wishes to leave immediately and if I was late my opportunity would be lost.

I want you to keep in mind that since I'm gone you'll more than likely adopt my role as "daddy's girl" among the other Knights and they may harass you. Just remember everything I've told you. A little shock can go a far way and, while I know you don't like it, setting someone's shirt on fire will definitely keep them off of their back. Just don't let them take advantage of you or your good nature. Don't let them walk over you, and by the Goddesses don't give in to any of their charms. I don't want to come home and find out you've been swept off your feet by a valiant Knight, you're better than that. Princes or nothing, remember.

Anyway, as I write this I'm getting ready to travel. I will visit you as soon as I return to Castle Town, and keep an eye out for my next letter. I'll give you instructions on how to reach me then.

Take care, little sister, and remember that no matter what happens in the future that I love you.

Sincerely,
Nairore.

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[Nairore]

x x

Dear Lori,

I'm not sure when I'll be back in Castle Town. I need to come home, though, there's so much I need to get straight. And I need you. Writing this letter is probably foolish but it keeps me distracted, and I need distractions. My mind isn't in the right place these days, I don't know what's going on but I'm afraid. I'm actually afraid Lori, and I'm not even sure if that's a bad thing. Please, don't tell father about this letter, don't show it to him, don't even mention it. Keep this letter safe, because I'm not sure what he would do if he found it.

I can't say training isn't going well. It is, I'm getting much quicker and much stronger, I can handle my sword a lot better, it's really paying off. My muscles feel like they want to jump out of my body and quit, and that's glorious, though I'm really missing those massages you used to give me. Keep your fingers soft, Lori, I'm going to need one when I get back. It's the downtime between training that really gets to me. I haven't slept in several days and it's starting to take its toll.

It feels like there's a fog, like I can't see clearly. I'm questioning things, things father would be furious about if he knew I was even questioning them. Life is changing, things look so different these days, I don't know how to describe it. I don't know what's going on and I don't know what I'm going to do about it. I just want you to know that no matter what happens I love you and I will never, ever hurt you. Just stay safe while I'm away, don't give me more to worry about.

I've probably already said too much here. Just don't tell father, don't tell anyone. Keep this letter to yourself or burn it when you're done, I just needed to distract myself and tell you that I love you. Because I do Lori, I really do.

I'm sorry I left you.

Love,
Nairore

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[Nairore]

x x

Dear Lori,

As I'm writing this I'm both excited and afraid. A lot has changed since my last letter to you, once more. This past month has been one of the most interesting months in my life, and it has yet to reach its climax. I'm on my way back to Castle Town right now. By the time you read this I'll probably only be about a week or so from arriving, depending on how travel conditions are and what sort of pace Merik my tutor sets. I'm sure you'll notice the changes immediately. You're good like that.

I'm hoping to confront father while I'm there. I doubt he'll be pleased, but I'm not his little girl anymore. My life is now my own and I can make my own decisions. He won't understand this, I'm sure, but if you can please try to warm him up before I get there. I'm afraid because I don't want to hurt him. I'm my own person now, yes, but he's still my father no matter what happens. I never want to hurt him, physically or emotionally, but sometimes it's necessary.

I'm looking forward to seeing you again. The changes in my life have been both major and minor, and I think for the best. I want to get your take on things, as always, because you've always been much more insightful than I have. I hope you've been fairing well, I'm sorry my letters aren't more frequent. We just left Faron Woods and it's somewhat hard to find any means of sending letters. I hope this comes with enough warning for you to prepare, both father and yourself. I feel like I'm bringing a storm with me, but I can't do anything about it.

Be ready, Lori, for anything. I hope it doesn't come to it, but if it does I think it might be necessary for you to come with me afterward. Just be ready and pray.

Love,
Nairore

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