Chapter 865 - First Blood [3]

 "Dear cousin, I apologize for the analog medium. Matters have grown hectic since Éclair announced your parting from major affairs. I don't much care for the drama between king and prime minister, long as the people aren't in harm's way. Serene and I have found a viable contact in Dorchester. Where money, drugs, and sex are involved, there lies a way to make a deal. Our fight against the rebellion will depend on the talks. I do miss the good old days of leaping in weapons first. I heard from Alta; Piers returned from the trip to Kreston. I couldn't catch his report, nor did he even speak if I remember. There's much going on – you know well as I do, the way the war ends is if either you or she dies. Anyhow, take care, cousin. The future is in our hands, the Haggards will prevail, no questions. Tis what we do." signed Julius Arnet Haggard.