Part 497: Kellam B

Say, Tharja?

Agh! What did I say about sneaking up on me?

Next time, I'll turn you into a newt.

I wasn't sneaking, honest! That's just how I walk. Anyway, I came to give you this. It arrived in the morning post.

A letter? For me? Give it here.

......

Oh, good.

Is it your family? Are they all right?

... Are you still here?

I was just anxious to know the news.

What do you care about my family? It's kind of creepy. But if you must know, it's from my parents, and everyone is just fine. ...And your family?

Um, nothing yet. I've been coming here every morning, but... yeah. My eldest brother has a wife, and they usually answer right away. But this time, I don't know...

I can check for you. I mean, if you want.

How?

I'm a mage, quiet man. There's not much we can't do.

Gosh, would you really? That would be a load off my mind!

Sure. Now, tell me about this brother of yours, and omit no detail. If I'm missing important information, the spell might go... horribly wrong.

*Gulp* Um... D-does that happen a lot?