Mademoiselle Cotillard,

I hope this letter finds you well.

Your enquiries have long since been noted, as have your other earnest attempts to ‘restore relations’, as you put it, between the New Schools and the Old. Regarding your questions and concerns about the child, we have made note of the Monastery’s abnormal insistence that he suffer ‘no intervention’, when they would usually be very willing to be rid of children abandoned at their doorstep. Given their unique cultural position, we have no choice but to comply. I agree we were all initially dismissive and assumed the boy to be nothing notable – perhaps a victim of Delphia’s maternal sentiments rather than anything else – however, your notes on his capabilities have piqued interest.

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Following your latest letter, I agree that the situation would benefit from more stable supervision.

The boys’ Military Academy in the North District has proven sympathetic to your ‘restore relations’ campaign and will accept a visit at a time you find suitable. You have proven yourself quite capable. I am sure you can manoeuvre a more appropriate condition for monitoring the boy without breaching the guidelines of ‘no intervention’. I am inclined to err on the belief that he is only notable given all Delphia did to ensure he not be sent away to an orphanage at her passing, but if he does turn out to be something worth consideration, you will do your best to include so in your reports.

Keep this correspondence between us, and burn this letter upon reading. I expect a response through our usual channels.

Athelardus.