Dead Letters

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[ Knoll has letters left on top of his bed so it won't be difficult to miss.

They're all written for a few people, starting with: Percival, Velvet, and Yukina.

All of the words are crossed out for Percival's but let me tell you I did have Knoll write a letter for Percival and it was LONG. ]

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Yukina's Letter

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Dear Yukina,

I’d be a fool to say I didn’t know this was coming. That said, I was never quite as eloquent as some may be in their letters, so I will keep this brief.

Please don’t give up, even though I’ll be no longer there by your side to support you, there are others who assuredly will. And even though I have some reservations about what may occur in the future, I can only hope that somehow by the end of all of this that we may meet again.

I’m sorry I don’t have much to comfort you with, but just in case things do not work out as planned, I wanted to tell you that I’m happy that you became one of my friends. You are one of those who made this unfortunate situation unbearable, and despite how much you believe yourself worthy of punishment, I would never wish to see it come upon you.

I have thought about pursuing a career in writing thanks to a talk with Percival about potential dreams, and left some inspirational tales for you.

Best of luck,
Knoll

Percival's Letter

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Dear Percival,

I’m sorry, but it may be thanks to my efforts that I am no longer amongst the living. Even so, I don't think I ever really had a chance and I don't think I even deserved that much in comparison to everyone else, but it was nice that you made me feel like I did.

You taught me so many things, and made me realize that I hadn't been living as my own person. I was simply a being that lived in shadows—someone who no one would recognize as an individual with a mind and will of my own. I started to wonder what could be something that I could do, even after everything had come to pass while I lived in my own world. Starting last week I was eager to try new things, knowing that this would be the only chance I'd have to do so.

I wondered what it might be like, if I were an author of some kind. Perhaps there are a few stories I could write that would enthrall many. Or maybe it'll be something that wouldn’t. I think I would have liked to show you, either way.

I could not help but imagine what things would be like if we had met anywhere else but here. Although I hardly think myself worthy of living in Grado anymore, I would have liked to show you around. Maybe you would have liked it. It was a nice thought, but in the end I don’t think I will ever know.

I would have also liked to see what your land was like. You mentioned something about skyfarers and such…with the amazing Captain of yours. That sounds like an enthralling experience that I would love to experience that as well. What would it be like, to be a skyfarer? I could only imagine.

On a more personal note…

Percival, you made me feel strong, when all I could think about was giving up and giving into despair. I told myself countless nights, even if Princess L’arachel assured me so many times otherwise, that there was no use in struggling, since all I would do was meet my death at the end. Even though it ended up being true all along, I think a small part of me wanted to at least do what I could to help you and everyone else. Was I useful to everyone else? Was I useful to you? These are the questions I ask myself as I write.

I can’t forget, how happy you’ve made me felt. I wanted to be there for you, like how you were always there for me. Sometimes I imagined that if I could live to the end of this, that we could share a moment when we’d laugh together and even joke…I’m sorry, I don’t know where I’m going with this.

I also ask that you not blame yourself. There was nothing you could do to prevent anything like this—it was inevitable.

Please stay alive. You still have something to return to—duties, and people who need you. I know you would say you couldn’t guarantee it, but it doesn’t mean you can’t try. Pardon my presumptions, as I believe your Captain would agree.

I have a last request. It’s on the back of this letter. If you can't manage to fulfill it, then that's fine. I’m used to things never working out the way I planned anyway.

I wish you well in all of your endeavors.

With love,
Knoll