My dear Azaloth, if you’re reading this, that means I am dead. Whether this act was committed by yourself, or by any other means, there are some things I would like you to know, if you’ll oblige me. Firstly, I would like to express my pride in the man you’ve become, you are intelligent, capable, and have the ambition and drive to carry our name into the future. Secondly, I would like to explain the reasoning behind many of the actions I’ve taken in regard to your life. I do not expect forgiveness, and I can no longer push you to continue doing things the way I wish them to be done, but I do hope you’ll consider my words nonetheless. I was very hard on you as a child, cruel at times even, and I would like you to know that this is through no fault of your own. I treated you as I did because it was the best way to prepare you for the arduous path that lies ahead of you, regardless of how it changed your opinion of me. If you hate me, you are justified, but you have become strong enough to endure the path that has been set for you as a result. Regarding your marriage to Chateâu de Latour, I remain resolute in my belief that this is the best way to secure the continued longevity of House Fleur. As head of the House, your priority is and always should be to do what is right for the House first, and yourself second, and to always uphold the honor of our name. I do hope your father is spared the fate that has befallen me. Spineless and cowardly though he may be, he is also innocent of my crimes, simply a victim of necessity as are you, and as I was before you. I will leave you now with one last sentiment, and that is to always be true to yourself; Letting others dictate your actions is beneath you. I know you have the ability to achieve whatever it is your ambition leads you to, I only hope that you can retain your sense of self regardless of the actions that you must take in service of those ambitions. Be well, my son. May you always be content, and live with no regrets.
With love, your Mother.
Geneviève de Fleur
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