Adrienne took the letter and scanned its contents. Her eyes moved up and down the page multiple times as if each pass would give her new information.
I should not think even a shipwreck could be any real match for your aunt.
Adrienne had to laugh weakly at that line, for Uncle Trystan was very much correct. That was perhaps the only solace to be gained from the letter aside from the fact that Adrienne had forgotten Uncle's birthday. She let her hand fall to the table and gazed ahead. "I hope they're alright," she fretted, frowning back down at the letter before scanning it once again and handing it back to her twin.

She leaned into him putting her head on his shoulder. "What did you get Uncle for his birthday?" An uncharacteristic question since, under the usual circumstances, she would have likely remembered, if not coordinated with Aristide to send a joint present.

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