Upon opening the envelope, there is some calculation—
The cuttings are carefully set here and then set there, measured against the potential of breeze from a window and whether or not such a thing might destroy the pressed cuttings before they are very gently folded back up and set into the packet of letters that reside at the bottom of his rucksack.
A few days later, a small painting appears on the kitchen table in the Hightown house. The frame is flimsy, light wood brushed with gold paint, but the image is pleasingly rendered: a trio of songbirds, one dusky brown, one gray-blue, and one bright yellow, stationed among puddles of rainwater along Kirkwall's steps. A piece of parchment, folded over, is tucked loosely into the edge of the frame.
Wysteria,
I'd be honored to accept whatever cuttings you collect in your travels in the Seneschal's stead. The collection from the Free Marches has been put into a safe place among my things.
There's no cause to worry yourself over the quality of your gifts. I've never had any complaints.
I believe this painting is a decent size to cover that strange stain on the wall in your front room. If it's not to your taste, it can at least occupy the space until something that suits you better comes along.
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The cuttings are carefully set here and then set there, measured against the potential of breeze from a window and whether or not such a thing might destroy the pressed cuttings before they are very gently folded back up and set into the packet of letters that reside at the bottom of his rucksack.
A few days later, a small painting appears on the kitchen table in the Hightown house. The frame is flimsy, light wood brushed with gold paint, but the image is pleasingly rendered: a trio of songbirds, one dusky brown, one gray-blue, and one bright yellow, stationed among puddles of rainwater along Kirkwall's steps. A piece of parchment, folded over, is tucked loosely into the edge of the frame.