Alloyisus squawks loudly on the terrace. She rushes to the doors and flings them open. Comet Quijote searches the little mail pouch and finds only her own message returned to her.
Alloyisius hops to the floor and grabs a large moth in his talons. He begins eating it greedily and with a distinctive crunch as he snaps it's body in half with his beak.
Comet Quijote winces and returns to her desk. Comet Quijote sits down again and begins to write another message to King Olwe
My Dearest CousinComet Quijote blots the parchment hurriedly and folds into a tiny square to fit in Alloyisius's pouch
I have not heard a word in ever so long and have sent many messages
Varanwe stops at Alqualonde soon. If you receive this message, please expect him and send news of yourself and lands to me as soon as possible
I wish to see you immediately and will come to Alqualonde. I believe you are vulnerable from Nurutumbo. These are dark times, beloved cousin. We must be mindful of the dangers and work together. Evil is rising. Please respond
Ever your faithful, Comet
Comet Quijote opens the door and the owl blinks at her. He appears to be finished with his snack
Comet Quijote reaches for him. He squats and waits quietly as she tucks the parchment into the pouch.
"Farewell, dear little owl. Take this to my cousin as fast as ever you can"
With a shriek, he launches from the terrace and disappears in the moonlight
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