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You have reached Her Most Royal Majesty Nima, by the Grace of the gods, of Eros and the Sea of Samorrah and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Defender of the Faith.
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It is common knowledge that the queen enjoys casual correspondence by mail and will answer most letters of substance that come across her desk.
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Ahtem is clever, but broth is probably best for now. I can barely keep that down, and Sephiroth's appetite is small enough. But thank you.
No, it's not that I think it's evil, it's that no one should have to see what's in my mind. Zack, I am broken. My mind is shattered. I have no memories, no substance. Most days, I'm not even sure I'm real. My only real memory is my father leaving me with the Maeve, sneaking out of their house after a dinner, but now I'm not sure even that is real. Everything else is fog and blood and horror. I don't I wouldn't want anyone No one should This isn't something anything should have to suffer through. [Someone had no idea how to write that and didn't realize she'd started it a million different ways.]
Ask the priests for water's breath. It's a drink that will allow you to breathe underwater. You can meditate in the water under the pathways, and no one will bother you. Don't pray for me. Sephiroth needs your prayers much, much more.
Yours,
Regina
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Let me know if that changes and I'll see what I can do.
You're not broken. You're a little beaten and battered but you have a caring heart. That's not the sign of a broken person. I'm not going to push you for details, but I want you to know that you have a friend right here who understands blood and fog and horror, though I know mine's probably different from yours. That I can tell you about sometime, if you really want to know.
You're not broken, okay? I know it's not easy, or easy to hear, but I believe in you Regina. And you can lean on me any time that you need.
Water's breath, I'll remember that. I will pray for both of you, because you'll both be in my thoughts.
Zack
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I will. Thank you. Your concern means a great deal to me, as does your willingness to leave us for now.
You're sweet to say as much, but it's true. I have no magic, no memories, no sense of self. For me, my life started the day my father left me with the Maeve. I don't remember my mother at all, or growing up. Little things that people carry with them, memories from birthday parties or embarrassing things that happened to them at school? I don't have those. I don't remember my first kiss. I don't remember my first boyfriend or girlfriend or if I've ever even been on a date. I can't remember ever seeing a movie at the cinemas
Everything that normal people have, I don't. I have nothing, just vague ideas. I see something in a movie or read it in a book and I decide it must have happened to me, too, because it's been in other movies or books.
Forgive me. I
[The letter ends abruptly. Ahtem has delivered two. That one, Regina clearly didn't intend Ahtem to bring. Sneaky man managed to give it to Zack anyway.]
Zack,
I will. Thank you. Your concern means a great deal to me, as does your willingness to leave us for now.
You're sweet to say as much, but it would be best for me to keep my distance. I don't want to see you hurt because of the mistakes I'll make. I try so hard to make Evelyn happy, but I'm never good enough.
Regina
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bodyguardfootman in trouble.]Regina,
You and Sephiroth are my dearest friends in this place. When you are ready, I'll be here.
Remember, you're only human. We all make mistakes. Hell, some of us make more than others; Sephiroth has saved my skin plenty of times. (If you want to see him roll his eyes and laugh, ask him about the first time we met in Wutai.) But learning from your mistakes is the important part, right? I have faith in you Regina, I can't say it enough times. I really do. You're stronger than you think you are. I know Evelyn's disappointment is hard right now, and it stings. But sometimes a punishment comes because someone loves you that much. I know it sounds weird, but it's something someone once told me, and I really do think it's true.
I'd like to see you again when this is over, just to spend some time together doing something happy. Maybe we could go to the Temple District again, or have a picnic in the gardens here? Let me know if you'd like to do something like that sometime. [He won't call it a date but yeah, he's asking her on a date.]
Zack
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This is a birthday card. Inside is a note from Evelyn wishing Regina the happiest 23rd birthday. Along with a "present" - instructions to don the mask and white dress Maggie has been provided, to go to a room in the basement, and to watch the show whilst saying nothing. Happy birthday, Regina. Love always, Evelyn.]
Zack,
I'm not sure it would be wise to go anywhere with me. I don't want you to get hurt because of the mistakes I make - or for anyone else to get hurt because of the mistakes I make. Perhaps it would be best for you to stay away for now. To stay safe. I don't want to cause you pain.
Regina
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Regina,
What causes me pain is seeing you alone and hurting. I consider you a friend, and for my friends, there is nothing I wouldn't do to see them smile. You're so pretty when you smile, it lights up your whole face. I know that sounds corny but I want to see you smile again Regina, when you feel you can.
There's no time limit on that offer. Whenever you feel ready.
Zack
[As soon as Ahtem leaves to deliver the letter, Zack heads to the dojo. He's furious with Evelyn, he knows he can't hide it, but he refuses to do anything that will get either Regina or Sephiroth into more trouble.]
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Attached is a little tag, and on the tag is a complex design: Zack's name, written in old, layred Erosian runes. Regina's handwriting spells his name beneath the rune.]