An unexpected letter

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The docks of Kumosenkan are constantly busy, across the entire Empire they flowed crates, shipping containers, and everything you could think of. The Empire's wealth was immense, a trade empire under the naval blue watered flag was worth millions of jewels. Normally the docks were cheerful and bright, but the passing of the Empress made them quiet save the sounds of ropes being pulled and the occasional grunting of workers. 

One of the things being loaded would be mail, the mail would be sorted in a very efficient manner as all things in Kumo society. Most letters were sorted to head out into various villages, towns and cities across the Kumo subcontinent. But one letter had a special destination, the palace, and this letter was easily grabbing the attention of the workers.

It was sealed in a wax seal, green with a stag. The letter would be taken to the palace and given to the staff, on it would be the Gaelic letters "For Reito". If anyone could read this it would be high ranking Kumo officials and Palace staff. 

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Empress Reito,

This letter has the unfortunate truth of coming to you following the death of your predecessor, your mother, my former rival.

It is only after discussing with my wife Meredith that I understand a truth hidden from me in my blinded biases. You are a child who has lost a parent. This is something I would not wish on anyone.

I think of my own daughter, Colleen, and how hard this would be on her to have a nation rest on her shoulders. I pity you child, no, I feel utter sorrow. No child should have to endure this.

You have my deepest sympathies, carry well Reito.

Your friend,
King Rufus McDonald