Last Letter

A young man sitting down full of concentration writes on his desk. He then looks up and looks out the window. All he sees is the sky darkening from the smoke. He frowns but then, continues to write.

The young man with dark brown hair and ocean blue-green eyes keeps reading and rereading the words he wrote and crumpled numerous papers already. He sighs and stops writing to look around his room. He then sees a worn-out teddy bear on top of the side desk beside his bed. He weakly smiles as he remembers his niece forcing the teddy bear on him as they were about to leave the house.

His niece telling him that her teddy bear would make him less lonely when she's away and the teddy bear would remind him to take care of himself. Also, the teddy bear would remind him to hurry up and get well soon so he could give the teddy bear back to her. With a slight pause in his actions, he gets up and goes to pick up the bear. He then puts the teddy bear in front of him. He smiles and goes back to writing his letter. While he writes he occasionally gives the bear a glance.

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Dear Sweet Lyra,

The days are getting shorter here. Yet, the night is still warm so you don't have to worry about me getting cold at night. You know your Uncle's as tough as an ox! I hope you're having a nice day there. I know Cherry might be stoic at times but as her combat partner, I assure you, Cherry might look aloof but she's really a sweet and kind person. I know she'll take care of you.

Ah, Lyra the Camellia flowers in the backyard are now in bloom. They are as gorgeous as last year's bunch! Oh and remember the lake near the old farm we use to fish in, it's now frozen solid! Just remembering your first time skating makes me smile. Cute adorable Lyra holding my hands tightly afraid of falling down. We should skate there next year since I'm already recovering. It's all thanks to Cherry actually. She forcefully made me accept high-quality medicine which I could hardly afford. See didn't I tell you Cherry is kind!

Well, my sickness isn't as bad as it used to so you don't need to worry about your uncle Lyra. Try to make friends there and I hope you're having fun. I might come to get you soon, maybe a few more months. I'm planning to get a house there. Since there are more places to explore and a bit safer. Don't worry I'll bring your teddy bear with me when I pick you up! And we'll both pick a house there to live in!

Just imagine a brand new house where you could choose what color to paint your room, a brand new kitchen where we can eat on plates that has no chips on them. Oh, and we can finally make the art room for you to display and make all your drawings! I know your thinking about where I might get the money to buy a house, don't worry your uncle has his means~

Lyra, I know you're worried about me and probably spend most of your time trying to get stronger but I prefer you to have fun instead. I know your thinking of getting stronger for my sake but I want you to make yourself your priority instead. If you want to get stronger then get stronger but not for anyone's sake but for yourself. Please, try to pursue your happiness. That's why I thought you the basics of combat arts, for you to get strong enough to find your own happiness.

I might be incompetent as your uncle but at the very least I don't want you to worry about me that much. I'm still a grown man and could handle living by himself. I know I get a bit wimpy when it comes to drinking medicine but aside from that, you can still trust your uncle to come and get you so try to enjoy your stay there. I'm sure there are plenty of interesting things there to explore! Hmm, what else,

Ah, don't let any boys or men get too close to you! Don't even let them talk to you! Men are bad news okay! except me of course but that's given, but really listen to your uncle when I say that getting close to boys is bad. They love to taint cute and adorable girls like you, so stay away from them!

I think that's all I have to say right now. I'll send another letter soon. Lyra, may the gods bless you and look over you. I wish you the best and hope for the best for you. Also, try to chat with Cherry sometimes too, she's just too shy sometimes. Lastly, I miss you and always think about my cute little niece and um maybe think about Cherry sometimes too but that's a different matter. Hope to see you soon.

Your Foolish Uncle,

Fum