My Dear Friend,


    If you are reading this, then it means that you decided to leave with those who came for you. I am not sure who you are now with or where you are going, but from what I have been able to figure out, if you had not gone with them you would have died last night in Asylum. I do not understand everything that is happening, nor do I expect you to, either. It seems we are swept up into something that is greater than both of us, and for either of us to veer from the appointed path would mean death for one, if not both of us. Someone has put a lot of work into making sure that we exist, and I do not think they will let us rest for too long. You must learn as much as you can in the next few years. Use your time wisely. Learn anything and everything that you are able to. Never let anyone tell you that you cannot do something—you are able to do whatever you put your mind to.


    We each have our duties to fulfill, and yours are no less important than my own. I don’t know how long it will be before we see each other again, but I know, deep down, that we will. I would like you to promise me that whatever life puts us through, you will remember me for who I was. Many hard times are ahead for the people of Terroval, and hard times breed hard men. Do not get so wrapped up in your quest to better yourself that you forget to enjoy life. I want you to remember something for me, and I want you to live by it, and when we meet again, I want you to remind me of it.


    Life is a struggle. The only way to survive is to remember who you are, and who your friends are. No matter what anyone else may do to you, they cannot change who you truly are. Live life to the fullest with every breath and consider each moment a challenge ready to be faced with weapons bared. Remember who you are and remember me.


    Your Partner in Crime,


    Victor Deus


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    Happy Birthday


    Birthday?! Who are you? Who am I? Hello!?