To: The Forlorn Hope

[Byron]

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• »»» Location: Glenndalough Orbital
  
• »»» Sender ID: Elena Voigt
  
• »»» Recipient ID: Troy Augustin
  
• »»» Issue: Departure
  

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Troy,

I'm not sure whether I should keep this answer business related or personal, so bear with me when I try to do both.
This message of yours has obviously been quite a surprise, both for me and everybody else. I for my part didn't see it coming, hence it was a huge shock.

In the name of all our members, I wanted to tell you that we all feel very sorry having to let you go that way. Not only have you been a great asset to our group, scoring more kills than all the others combined, but you have also proven to be a great individual, and I'm absolutely sure many of us, including myself, have called and still will call you a friend of theirs. You have enriched us all, in multiple ways.

I'm not aware what your plans might be now, but in case life stacks the deck against you and you need people who you can trust, I can reassure you there will always be a landing pat in Glenn's hangars for you.

Typing this, it doesn't feel like this is going to be the ultimate end. We will meet each other again, in different circumstances maybe - whatever that means -, and if it will hurt, so will it be.

On a personal note, I am especially sad to see you go. The way we parted wasn't the way I'd have like to see us part. But I still wanted to thank you for the advise you gave me. Even though you haven't been honest with me in the end, at least I will be now. Lies slowly tear your heart apart, you know.

Good luck, and may you be successful in what you strive for.

Yours sincerely,
Elena Voigt,
not only a Knight Captain, but also a friend
The Forlorn Hope

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