Tobie sat at his desk, writing down his thoughts and memories to share with friends and family as he so pleased. He tapped the end of the fountain pen in unison with the ticking of the grandfather clock in his room, humming lightly to himself as he thought of what he might write next. After a long while of ticking, tapping and humming, he seemed to brighten up some. His eyes shuffled through piles of paper and documents all shoved into a drawer before he pulled out three sealed envelopes. His head shook lightly as he thought of the troubles the letters might cause, though nodding and murmuring to himself. "Perhaps just, one more." He started scribbling down on a fresh piece of parchment, seemingly holding back what happened to be tears as he began.
'To my dearest cousin, Amelina. I know you've got so much responsibility on your hands now, but you have to be strong, for the others and for me. This, is my way of relieving you of some added stress. I have put my affairs in order and you should know that all will be fine in time, know that I'll miss you and I'll watch you every step of the way. This, I promise.'
'To my beautiful wife, Kimmie. I was cruel, I became the one thing I never wanted to be and lost my mind in the end. You stuck by me every step of the way and for that I am thankful, I want you to know that you're never truly alone in this world and that my family will be there every step of the way for you. Even though I am now gone, you can count on them to treat you well, to show you what it means to be a Peirgarten.'
'To my silly little brother, Maxence. I want you to remember me the way I was before you came to Regalia, remember the me that cared and showed compassion, kindness and strength in every what he could. I also need you to remember that you are now the man of the house, look after Kimmie and Belle for me, will you? In the end, remember that I passed on thinking of you all.'
'To the Maiden of Flowers, my little cousin who against all odds brought the most laughter into my life, Fiorella. I promise you that this isn't the end, we've still got many adventures to go on, so many paths to travel and sights to see! I leave to you, my sword, so that you might keep a piece of me forever. I will be with you every step of the way, but you have to put in the effort and show me that you can go on smiling. Remember, life is nothing without happiness.'
He sniffled somewhat, letting tears lightly patter unto the final bit of parchment that was to be written upon. He looked to his stump and nodded to himself as he took in a large breath and let it out as shakily as it may have been.
'To my beautiful daughter, Belle. You are what kept me going in the end, the thought that you'd one day grow up to be my pride and joy kept me alive long enough to write this letter. Know that daddy loves you. Daddy will always love you and support you in your every action. Remember, never give up hope, hope is all we have in the end. I was stupid enough to give up, but I know you're smarter than that. I promise you, your uncle Max and your mother will look after you to the best of their abilities. I suppose that's all I have to say, Spirit Bless you, my darling. Goodnight. - Tobie Peirgarten.'
A gulp protruded from him as he sealed each note in a small envelope and lifted a small vial from his pocket, uncorking it and staring to a small drawing of his wife in his left hand. He rose himself, putting the drawing into his pocket and downing the substance before stumbling for a moment towards his bed, then falling unto his knees whilst supporting himself with the bedframe before murmuring softly. "Rest at last.." His eyes closed somewhat before he fell forwards, completely limp. Taking in his final breath, all that remained was the ticking of the clock and the memory of the tapping of his pen that once accompanied it.
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