A spritely, fresh-faced youth searched and searched for the man that the letter went to. He followed the instructions and would seek to pass it off at the proper residence. The parchment was thick and heavy, finely made and cream in color. Upon the folded back was a deep blue, wax seal with a sleeping crescent moon in the center.
Contained within, the ink was the same blue. The writing was precise and tidy with little flair.
Dear Mister Nelis Orlitt,
I hope this letter finds you well. How does your evening fare, or has this found you in the day? In any case, I do wish that if your day is not pleasant that it is, at the very least, interesting.
Allow me to introduce myself. I am known simply as N O N, or Non if you prefer. I am in need of a good soul that will indulge my request. You see, I travel quite often and find that I am in need of interesting conversation. Perhaps you might be so kind as to keep a correspondence with me for a time? If you have concerns on how it is you are to send your letters to me, fear not. Contact is quite simple.
Address the letter in plain writing on the front as follows: My Friend, N O N - The spacing is important, make note.
If you do write back, as I hope you shall, please introduce yourself or write whatever you like. As long as you do write.
Sincerely,
Your Friend, N O N
Contained within, the ink was the same blue. The writing was precise and tidy with little flair.
Dear Mister Nelis Orlitt,
I hope this letter finds you well. How does your evening fare, or has this found you in the day? In any case, I do wish that if your day is not pleasant that it is, at the very least, interesting.
Allow me to introduce myself. I am known simply as N O N, or Non if you prefer. I am in need of a good soul that will indulge my request. You see, I travel quite often and find that I am in need of interesting conversation. Perhaps you might be so kind as to keep a correspondence with me for a time? If you have concerns on how it is you are to send your letters to me, fear not. Contact is quite simple.
Address the letter in plain writing on the front as follows: My Friend, N O N - The spacing is important, make note.
If you do write back, as I hope you shall, please introduce yourself or write whatever you like. As long as you do write.
Sincerely,
Your Friend, N O N
The lad was in deep meditation, placid and unmoving in his seat as though he were asleep with his eyes closed, and his three most prominent fingers pressed against the side of his temple while his elbow was perched upon the arm rest of his sofa. To anyone's eyes it would appear that he was tranquil, however, his thoughts were a calamity and he was faced with inner turmoil. He did not want to be disturbed in any way or form, but of course the world loved to oppose his reason. The quiet steps of his butler resounded across the room, and soon came to a halt before Nelìs. In his hand was a letter and upon it a seal that the lad did not recognize.
There were many excuses as to why he didn't want to read it at the moment, yet he received with a curt nod and he was again left in his own silence. His eyes heavily inspected it and found nothing hazardous or anything pertaining to. Without further ado he opened it.
The letter was purely legitimate although knowledge on the sender was vague. Now feeling motivated to respond he searched the vicinity for a pen and paper.
Dear N O N,
Your letter had not arrived to me in the best of times, but know that I am grateful that it came. You spared me the infatuation of any negative thoughts and for that I suppose I will be thankful.
I will address myself although I am slightly aware that I am already known to you by some way or fashion.
My name is Nelìs Orlitt as you already know. I am a very prominent man in London and I go by many names, but I'm quite displeased with my home in which it stands. If you must know, I am.. beyond a man you could say. I'm sure I could touch the stars if I wanted to, however this is all I can say about myself unless you convince me otherwise.
As for my day I must say it was bitter to me. People are slowly becoming a nuisance in my eyes. They can hardly tie their shoes without me there to assist them it seems. I suppose that is one of the downsides of being a idol to the masses.
Well, if my day be sour I hope yours is not.
I do not mind these letters. This one has already proven to give me a form of peace, and yes, I will be sure to remember the spacing before I send this letter.
In All Sincerity,
Your Aquaintance, Nelìs Orlitt
Your letter had not arrived to me in the best of times, but know that I am grateful that it came. You spared me the infatuation of any negative thoughts and for that I suppose I will be thankful.
I will address myself although I am slightly aware that I am already known to you by some way or fashion.
My name is Nelìs Orlitt as you already know. I am a very prominent man in London and I go by many names, but I'm quite displeased with my home in which it stands. If you must know, I am.. beyond a man you could say. I'm sure I could touch the stars if I wanted to, however this is all I can say about myself unless you convince me otherwise.
As for my day I must say it was bitter to me. People are slowly becoming a nuisance in my eyes. They can hardly tie their shoes without me there to assist them it seems. I suppose that is one of the downsides of being a idol to the masses.
Well, if my day be sour I hope yours is not.
I do not mind these letters. This one has already proven to give me a form of peace, and yes, I will be sure to remember the spacing before I send this letter.
In All Sincerity,
Your Aquaintance, Nelìs Orlitt
The reply was swift, all things considered. Three days from the arrival of the first letter saw the arrival of another. The addressing and seal were all the same, as was the ink inside. It was the paper, this time, that was different. The texture was thick and a little uneven - clearly hand made and a little crude. A faint scent of cardamom and fennel seed seemed to cling to the banana paper along with the hint of being stored in humid conditions.
Dear Mister Orlitt,
I am quite sorry to hear that the negative plagued you and your day when my letter first reached you. I hear this is not good for one's own constitution. There was a man I once wrote to with terrible indigestion from such issues, if you forgive my making mention of it. He always recommended mint tea. Unfortunately, I do not imagine mint leaves will give you any form of aid against people or home, lest mentioned persons find the scent offensive. I find it to be a pleasing aroma, personally.
In any case, it pleases me to know that I have assisted you in some fashion.
If I may be so bold to inquire, what displeases you about your home? Is it London or the particular placement in which the structure stands? I cannot recall London so well. Last I saw of it, the city was large and full of smoke. The days often were grey and had a certain chill even when they were brightest. That was long ago and the nature of a place may change swiftly, I understand. So too do the people.
Also, as a man that may reach the stars if the fancy struck you, have you traveled to places a shade closer to 'home'? Any that you were fond of most or least?
Sincerely,
Your Friend, N O N
Dear Mister Orlitt,
I am quite sorry to hear that the negative plagued you and your day when my letter first reached you. I hear this is not good for one's own constitution. There was a man I once wrote to with terrible indigestion from such issues, if you forgive my making mention of it. He always recommended mint tea. Unfortunately, I do not imagine mint leaves will give you any form of aid against people or home, lest mentioned persons find the scent offensive. I find it to be a pleasing aroma, personally.
In any case, it pleases me to know that I have assisted you in some fashion.
If I may be so bold to inquire, what displeases you about your home? Is it London or the particular placement in which the structure stands? I cannot recall London so well. Last I saw of it, the city was large and full of smoke. The days often were grey and had a certain chill even when they were brightest. That was long ago and the nature of a place may change swiftly, I understand. So too do the people.
Also, as a man that may reach the stars if the fancy struck you, have you traveled to places a shade closer to 'home'? Any that you were fond of most or least?
Sincerely,
Your Friend, N O N
Since the first letter Nelìs requested that the it be sent directly to him no matter the time of day or current whereabouts. Today the lad was in an assembly, sat around a large oblong desk along with other men who's voices were muffled to his ears. When the letter was held over his shoulder he nearly kissed it, N O N having saved Nelìs again though this time from boredom. He warmly took the envelope between his white gloved fingers, his eyes drifting over the seal. Eagerly, he quietly, note that men in the meeting had absolutely no proof that they had a youth, opened the it and found the paper thicker; edges rougher; and colour darker. Not as ethereal or delicate as the last, however he was still drawn to read.
The smile that had crept its way to Nelìs's lips hadn't gone unnoticed. Matter of fact, his eyes peered over the top of the paper whose essence filled his nose to the aged stony men whose eyes could burn the paper. How dare he have the audacity to read a letter at the assembly, they must have thought. The lad's faint smile never ceased as he slipped a pen from his neighbor's hand and began to write.
Dear N O N,
Surely mint tea could assist if it put smiles on old mens' faces. As I write this letter I am among many who frown upon me reading your letter furthermore writing one of my own while I am in a meeting. May I add that you saved me insufferable boredom?
I hope all your letters occur to me in a time of suffering.
In answer to your question the people have become very reliant on me. No crow could land on someone's lot without them coming to me for my consent. Of course I'm exaggerating, but this is what it feels like in my skin.
I assure you that I cannot touch heaven. Not until I am struck dead at least and I hope that is not soon, but I have been to many places, New Zealand being my most favorite. Now only if I could call it home.
I presume that you are in a different place as you were when you sent your first letter. I will not ask where, but I will ask if you are enjoying your time there, wherever you are.
With All Sincerity,
Your Acquaintance, Nelìs Orlitt
Surely mint tea could assist if it put smiles on old mens' faces. As I write this letter I am among many who frown upon me reading your letter furthermore writing one of my own while I am in a meeting. May I add that you saved me insufferable boredom?
I hope all your letters occur to me in a time of suffering.
In answer to your question the people have become very reliant on me. No crow could land on someone's lot without them coming to me for my consent. Of course I'm exaggerating, but this is what it feels like in my skin.
I assure you that I cannot touch heaven. Not until I am struck dead at least and I hope that is not soon, but I have been to many places, New Zealand being my most favorite. Now only if I could call it home.
I presume that you are in a different place as you were when you sent your first letter. I will not ask where, but I will ask if you are enjoying your time there, wherever you are.
With All Sincerity,
Your Acquaintance, Nelìs Orlitt
In usual form, a letter was soon returned. The same medium was used to imply that the sender was or had been in the same place upon its crafting.
Dear Mister Orlitt,
I am flattered that my letters have given you a much needed reprieve. By the sounds of your letter, you are in need of a holiday - to your New Zealand, to be exact. If I may confide, I once shared your predicament to a degree in that I was called to entertain all sorts that were in need. People will forever turn to those that appear strongest, what ever is deemed strongest in time and place. Could it be that you are notably strong? Strength and being needed can and always will be tiresome.
Where I am now as I have read your letter and am now writing is the same place I was in before. I have a fondness for this particular corner of the World that few others have claimed. The hair is beastly hot and thick, yet it carries the fragrance of so many spices and the natives use each day. I can see a jungle just outside of my window and hear the most peculiar noises...
I do believe there is a tiger in the nearby village. The roaring and shouts have been struggling against a particular song bird that sings only in the evening.
Have you laid eyes on a tiger, Mister Orlitt? Many of your countrymen on a higher standing enjoy hunting, I understand. Perhaps your old stuff-shirts could do for a bit of that or at least the glimpse of orange-and-black while it is still moving.
They would be awfully grateful for patiently waiting while you read a letter, no doubt, after that!
Sincerely,
Your Friend, N O N
Dear Mister Orlitt,
I am flattered that my letters have given you a much needed reprieve. By the sounds of your letter, you are in need of a holiday - to your New Zealand, to be exact. If I may confide, I once shared your predicament to a degree in that I was called to entertain all sorts that were in need. People will forever turn to those that appear strongest, what ever is deemed strongest in time and place. Could it be that you are notably strong? Strength and being needed can and always will be tiresome.
Where I am now as I have read your letter and am now writing is the same place I was in before. I have a fondness for this particular corner of the World that few others have claimed. The hair is beastly hot and thick, yet it carries the fragrance of so many spices and the natives use each day. I can see a jungle just outside of my window and hear the most peculiar noises...
I do believe there is a tiger in the nearby village. The roaring and shouts have been struggling against a particular song bird that sings only in the evening.
Have you laid eyes on a tiger, Mister Orlitt? Many of your countrymen on a higher standing enjoy hunting, I understand. Perhaps your old stuff-shirts could do for a bit of that or at least the glimpse of orange-and-black while it is still moving.
They would be awfully grateful for patiently waiting while you read a letter, no doubt, after that!
Sincerely,
Your Friend, N O N
At this time of day the wizard was seated alone at a devoid table, eating his meal at a rather slow pace. By now he was accustomed to his lack in guests and gave no mind to it, however with the occurrence of N O N's letter the dining room hadn't been so empty.
Dear N O N,
You ask if I'm powerful.. I'm not quite sure if I should say yes or no. Physically, yes, but when it comes to what goes on in my mind, I have little to no power at all. It's better that people rely on that than my judgment of a situation because I assure you I would be no good. If you ask me I believe I'm still adolescent, but it prevents me from being too stressed and, more so, having too many stressors.
From what you write I have a meager idea of where you may be, but as you may have figured by now I am bound to this place and yes, I have set my eyes on a tiger a few years back as I recall. Very beautiful creature, yes? If they weren't so dangerous I would most likely have one sitting at my feet.
It sounds as though you're having quite the time where you are. Why is it that you travel so much? Or do you simply enjoy the sights of wherever you end up? If I happen to be asking one too many questions please let me know. I would hate to seem nosy in any sort.
Ah, well I am being called into another meeting now. I wish my letter to you could be longer, but my time in my own home is short lived. I bet it may be the same for you.
In All Sincerity,
Your Acquaintance, Nelis Orlitt
You ask if I'm powerful.. I'm not quite sure if I should say yes or no. Physically, yes, but when it comes to what goes on in my mind, I have little to no power at all. It's better that people rely on that than my judgment of a situation because I assure you I would be no good. If you ask me I believe I'm still adolescent, but it prevents me from being too stressed and, more so, having too many stressors.
From what you write I have a meager idea of where you may be, but as you may have figured by now I am bound to this place and yes, I have set my eyes on a tiger a few years back as I recall. Very beautiful creature, yes? If they weren't so dangerous I would most likely have one sitting at my feet.
It sounds as though you're having quite the time where you are. Why is it that you travel so much? Or do you simply enjoy the sights of wherever you end up? If I happen to be asking one too many questions please let me know. I would hate to seem nosy in any sort.
Ah, well I am being called into another meeting now. I wish my letter to you could be longer, but my time in my own home is short lived. I bet it may be the same for you.
In All Sincerity,
Your Acquaintance, Nelis Orlitt
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