The handwriting is a little sloppy, and dreadfully small, but it's clear enough to read from a masculine hand. It arrives on frayed parchment, written in fine-tipped charcoal, instead of ink.
To Marshall Ariane Carnath-Emory,
My name is Radeorin. I am a new employee of the Broken Dagger tavern as a bus boy and also a resident. I am new to Myrken Wood and finally found out who I should be sending this to. I hope you are well.
I thought it would be better for me to send you a letter, than to meet you in person. You see, I was born deaf and can't speak. It's not uncommon that people don't speak a form of sign language, either, and I don't mind. I have been very welcomed in Myrken Wood and was lucky to find a quick job, both as a full-time bus boy for the Broken Dagger as well a part-time patron at Treadwell's Toys. However, there seems to be an issue I'd like to bring to your attention.
I am sure you're already aware of a boy named Elliot. He has stolen something from me and I would like it returned. I understand that he is a bullying type, and it's easy to pick on me, but I'm not interested in his methods. I would prefer that my item, a glass marble, be returned to me. I understand that this is a small item, but it's not right to steal and what else might he have in his possession? I have tried to approach him directly, but I found out that he thought punching me and threatening me with a dagger was a better response. I've made this offer twice and I'm sad to say he still has my marble. My set is precious to me, and glass marbles are rare, and I hate to make an issue of it, but there are few possessions I own that mean this much to me.
I appreciate your help. I am also happy to meet in person, but understand, I cannot speak and letters are the easiest way for me to communicate.
Sincerely,
Radeorin