Mr. Gustello
The interview with Mrs. Dobby was helpful, and provided more information on when Trosyn was last seen. Mrs. Dobby also mentioned one Mrs. Nona Gravina who had been overseeing Trosyn's case. More on that later.
You were right. The letter contents were surprising. Is Trosyn from Siperon, or is she of a troubled mind? This will affect the course of the investigation.
I spoke with Mrs. Gravina. At first she denied knowing Trosyn. I pressed her further until she admitted to sheltering Trosyn for one night. Trosyn complained of seeing lights and headaches, which Mrs. Gravina said was very grave. Previous women in her care had similar complaints, and did not live. She began treating Trosyn immediately. She blood let Trosyn and gave her a sleeping draught. While Trosyn was resting, Mrs. Gravina left on an errand. When she returned, Trosyn was gone. Mrs. Gravina indicated she did not expect Trosyn to be found alive in her state.
One of Mrs. Gravina's neighbours reported seeing a red haired woman leaning on another woman all in black, simple clothes common among pious widows. They got into a hackney and left. In Trosyn's letter she mentioned leaving her child to be raised by the Church. There are various orders in the Orthodox Church of Caelum who also wear widows' drab. I have already checked in two different Houses and one Abby of the Matronly Order, but have come up empty.
The search continues. Brace yourself for the truth.
-G. F.
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GF
In response to your request for information on one Trosyn Nytt, I may convey the following.
No Trosyn Nytt exists in the census records of Floratti. No one of that name is registered with any of the reputable banking establishments. No one of that name has any offences of record in the city of Floratti. However, the name Trosyn was recorded in the Landing Office of Floratti seven months prior.
A list of ships that docked within a fortnight of that entry's timestamp has been included.
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Consider my debt repaid.
-ZZ
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Dear Mr. Fidochi
Thank you for your most recent update. I do hope you find Trosyn alive and well. I cannot impress upon you enough the urgency of finding her. She may need help. I know you make it clear that you do not interfere, but I do hope that as an upstanding citizen, you would help her out of any immediate danger should you discover her thus.
As for her mental state, she is, as far as I can tell, of sound mind. I believe her claims to be from Siperon, but have no evidence to prove or disprove those claims. Which is why my colleagues and I have been quiet about her. I forward that obligation to you, Mr. Fidochi. Do not let this information of her being Siperian reach anyone who would seek to exploit her. Although I fear that may already be the case.
Something occurred to me. Trosyn was in a civil arrangement abroad before she came to Lomany. It is possible she may have, due to the difficulties of being unwed in her condition, used the name Ovollar instead of Nytt. However, the circumstances of that union are complicated, and I do not fully understand them.
I will be eagerly awaiting any news you can send me. Please, hurry.
Regards
V. Gustello
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Mr. Gustello
No mention of Trosyn Nytt or Trosyn Ovollar is to be found on various records. A clear timeline is important. She was not on any ship manifests. Your name, however, was on the SS Serendipity log. Was that the vessel she arrived on?
I have checked the Floratti hospital, two lie-in clinics, various apothecaries, and surgeries. Nothing. No bodies matching her description came through the local mort houses either. I scoured all charitable establishments in Floratti that take in infants. Several orphans came into their care during the timeline, but none of them young enough. Some agreed to contact me should a newborn arrive.
I spoke with more women from the Matron order. During our interviews, a young postulate edged close, and then hurried away. My intuition tells me that she knows something. When asked, they said she was not of the Matron order, but was from the Custodial Order. Odd. Next will be to ask around the docks and visit Noneva House.
Your first payment was received. When this is over you will receive my receipt for the rest.
G.F.