2. Chapter 2
Chapter two
The Letters
Letter the First
From Federico to Ana
3 months after Federico left
My Dear Ana,
You asked me to report on pirates if I should run into any, and I have concluded that I much prefer your mudslinging to theirs.
Though I am a new recruit, I did excellent in the basic training and was put on an air team and matched with a dragon—an obstinate one, but one who did the job when pirates tried to invade our ship.
As for the composition of the pirate ship, the pirates were all seamen who had much need of a wash. Truthfully, their love for trinkets and gold could only be matched by your father.
Pray tell me he hasn’t set a betrothal already. I’m still alive and kicking like I promised. What of your flying? I hear rumors that ladies might be allowed to race soon, but all of it is speculation. We can hold on to hope, can we not?
Federico