My dear friend William,

It seems as though the tides of the war is turning! This is fantastic news, and I thank you kindly for doing so much for us and your country, my friend.

I was told you have become the Colonel as well, congratulations on that, my friend. I have my own share of good news. I have been elected mayor by the townspeople, seeing us both succeed is such a pleasant thing indeed.

It feels just like yesterday we were tots wrestling in the snow. I could never fully keep up with you all with my leg, but you were always there as my support. For that, I thank you, old friend.

Today I overheard Mark and Celine arguing. Nothing new, as you know, but today I couldn't help but ease drop on their conversation. Something about you, from what I could hear. Is something the matter?

No matter, I'm just happy to hear you are coming home for the holidays this year. You have been working hard and it will be great catching up with one another again.

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- Damien

"This is have something scratch out on it,"

"Yeah, it does. Wonder what he wrote..."