Delivery Word from Adelaide Throes to Teddy Ursa

A banana leaf has been carefully rolled and tied to the Delivery Words' foot. The leaf unfurls to reveal a mess of henna. Some of the writing and border art has been obscured by the voyage, but the symbols in the center of leaf are intact, and still wet.


Dearest Teddy - this [small blot] for you.
I've kept watch, though I know it won't
change anything. [large


blot] but even if the Fates have their
watchful eyes upon you, I pray these wards
keep you safe. Press them to your skin,
quickly. Strength, [blot], and stability.
May you know them as friends.

Don't come find me. Miss me, instead.
Yours,
Miss Throes