[ A sticker has been placed over the envelope flap; it doesn't look to be disturbed, meaning that Hunter has not opened it. It just waits, patiently, the same way it has waited patiently for almost a month.
Whenever Rue opens it, they will see the following text written in neat (if cramped) handwriting both similar to and distinct from Hunter's own: ]
January 26th
To MxRue Mom,
I'm sorry. It's weird writing like this, I know, but this is the safest way.
I'm the oldest guard that you adopted in Hunter's mindscape. I don't know what happened, but I woke up in your son's body. He's asleep now, and when he wakes up he's going to be terrified and upset. I'm sorry for that. This letter is a lot to ask from him, so please thank Hunter when he delivers it.
I just wanted to say thank you. For everything. None of us had anyone in our lives who loved us. It's new for Hunter too, but I understand you're fixing that. I'm glad for my baby brother. But I'm selfishly glad you still had room for us too. You seem like the sort of person who has enough love for everyone they come across. Hunter is lucky to have you.
I can't stay without hurting Hunter more than I already have. And I don't want that. Not for him, not for what it makes me into. So I'll get to the point.
[ There are some scribbles here as the guard struggles with phrasing. ]
I love you, Mom. I wish I could say it to you in person, but I don't think there's time for that. It'll be nice to rest, at least, after everything I've been through. Meeting you was the best part of my whole life.
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Whenever Rue opens it, they will see the following text written in neat (if cramped) handwriting both similar to and distinct from Hunter's own: ]
January 26th
To
MxRueMom,I'm sorry. It's weird writing like this, I know, but this is the safest way.
I'm the oldest guard that you adopted in Hunter's mindscape. I don't know what happened, but I woke up in your son's body. He's asleep now, and when he wakes up he's going to be terrified and upset. I'm sorry for that. This letter is a lot to ask from him, so please thank Hunter when he delivers it.
I just wanted to say thank you. For everything. None of us had anyone in our lives who loved us. It's new for Hunter too, but I understand you're fixing that. I'm glad for my baby brother. But I'm selfishly glad you still had room for us too. You seem like the sort of person who has enough love for everyone they come across. Hunter is lucky to have you.
I can't stay without hurting Hunter more than I already have. And I don't want that. Not for him, not for what it makes me into. So I'll get to the point.
[ There are some scribbles here as the guard struggles with phrasing. ]
I love you, Mom. I wish I could say it to you in person, but I don't think there's time for that. It'll be nice to rest, at least, after everything I've been through. Meeting you was the best part of my whole life.
Please take care of Hunter.
HunGolGYour son