Oh, dear heart. I know it's difficult, but have faith -- we will prevail in the end. If for no other reason than I do not lose when the well-being of my family is on the line. It will take me some more time to claw my way back to "well enough to begin the fight in earnest", but darling Dolores set her fate when she moved against Minerva and sealed it with her actions against Raz. She may win a skirmish or two along the way, but she will lose the war.

(As to the rest -- I am well enough, little star; only tired. And distracted by a few things along the way. I will be back to myself after a good night's sleep, I am certain. I suppose I ought start dragging myself to meals; would you care to sit with me for lunch tomorrow and I will do my best to distract you?)

Yours,
T