ONE MONTH
07/XX/23

Councilwoman Penelope,

Or would Your Majesty be preferred? News of your and ollie morales 's coronation has reached us, and while I'm unsure how the effects of that will pan out at least it guarantees you the labor and loyalty of the peasantry.

I'm thankful for Michael Navidson 's work, and grateful that he and others like him will be braving the wastes to keep all our settlements connected. Gunner Graves may have already informed you, I've begun my own research along with Aidan Hereford and Eris Halla in Circhester to try to create long range comms using the devices we have so far. Though, it still seems like a far off goal.

As for Hammerlocke, we've received a prophecy and had our own royalty crowned. currently, Rocket or League, we are working to fortify the city and crack the prophecy. Every wave of monsters is exhausting, but we hope our fighting will be enough to bring back the heroes to let us leave this dream-like purgatory.

I suppose I should include an update about myself. I'm regressing to my days as a soldier. Like you, my nights are rough. My head buzzes constantly, and I miss the routine Hoenn gave me and have begun to craft a new one for this place. I'm ashamed to say I'm regressing, my progress chipping away as I slip back into old habits. It is vital I keep working, or I fear I may not wake up one day.
Seeing the horse riders has given me hope. If I can't leave Galar, perhaps I'll be able to see my colleagues.

I miss your dry wit and your petty barbs. I fear I may have acted too rashly when we were separated and regret it.

Very Respectfully,

paxton concordas

Gunner Graves,

I cannot explain how relieved I am to hear back from you. From the sounds of it, all of our cities have maintained a steady progression into solidifying our essentials. There's no telling how long we'll be stuck here, so best to play on the safe side with these things.

Since we last spoke, Motosoke has received a few changes.

[includes a brief summary of the ongoing activities. The details range from deep specifics on their Dynamax research to a succinct recount of the shifts of positions among their residents. ]

How are things with you still? I've been dealing with this royalty situation, and to be honest, I'm pretty done with it. I much prefer being a councilwoman. At least then I didn't have to attend so many public appearances. ollie morales makes things easy at times, since the citizens naturally love him, which is great, but his likability can only go so far.

I just rather be spending my time with Katherine Fairburne, or with THEO BECKETT, or DEREK HOFFMAN, or anyone who us actually investing time into something that might ensure our escape. Like, today when I meant to spend the night at the observatory, making sense of this prophecy, i had to be dragged away for another "mandatory" summoning. No moment is ever mine anymore. And, if it is, it's spent working on what's here with Callan Young or ollie morales. I don't know anymore.

I hope your brother is doing alright as well. It's nice knowing at least some families were able to stick together in all of this.

Oh! I also heard angelo vestri is with you guys over there. Tell him hi for me.

Sincerely,
PENELOPE LIVY
Queen of Motosoke

P.S.
Just call me Penny.

paxton concordas,
I cannot explain how relieved I am to hear back from you. From the sounds of it, all of our cities have maintained a steady progression into solidifying our essentials. There's no telling how long we'll be stuck here, so best to play on the safe side with these things.

Since we last spoke, Motosoke has received a few changes.

[includes a brief summary of the ongoing activities. The details range from deep specifics on their Dynamax research to a succinct recount of the shifts of positions among their residents. ]

Now with that out of the way, I hope you do not mind me speaking a bit about myself. With things as they are, there's never really a moment where I'm allowed to be -- as you called it -- "my dry wit and petty barbs" self.

I hate this place and I'm growing to hate everyone here. Of course, there are those I like, but for the most part, people are just...settling into place? As if they'd already determined there was no way out. That this is it. I understand the necessity to sustain ourselves -- it's something I'm actively a part of planning -- but shouldn't we devote our time to getting out?? I talk to ollie morales about this and he thinks I'm crazy. "Take a break," he tells me, "it can wait."

What do you think? Is it the same over there?

Honestly, Paxton, I can't help but miss you as well. I see now how much I've taken for granted all my life. If we're able to meet each other again, I'd like to. Maybe grab ourselves a drink, because I sure as hell need one. D

Sincerely,
PENELOPE LIVY
Queen of Motosoke

P.S.

Just call me Penny.

Penny,

As always, thank you for your updates. Any information we can share with each other will be invaluable in our survival. I make sure to pass on these updates to my own monarchy in order to ensure we stay alive long enough to meet again.

Hammerlocke is also advancing as well:

[includes a summary in the form of multiple bullet points addressing different events as well as the people helping contribute to these. A mention of morale as well as the continued break down in factional conflict in preference for survival, which he agrees with for now. Work on the radio tower as well as progress with the constellations is mentioned as well.]

I understand your frustration. I'm anxious to get back home too. This place isn't somewhere to settle. Being in this constant state of survival and alertness isn't normal, and regressing into too much of a routine is simply a coping mechanism. However, overworkign yourself will also only make it harder for us to get out. Eat your three meals and hydrate. As long as you do that, and get the 8 hours of sleep after, I don't think it matters what you do.

After all, queens can delegate, and you're rather skilled at that.

(:

I am hoping to settle the 'troops' here well enough before I feel comfortable leaving with one of the couriers. Hopefully, in a month or so? Don't quote me on that.

Maybe it'll be a surprise.

(:

P.S.

They used to call me Pax. You can as well if you'd like.

P.S.S.

Invite Gunner Graves . He probably needs one just as badly as you do.

Respectfully,
paxton concordas

Gunner Graves ,

I hope this letter finds you well. I have been writing to Penelope and I figured I would write to you as well. In case you haven't already heard from her, here's an updates on Hammerlocke for your records:

[includes a summary in the form of multiple bullet points addressing different events as well as the people helping contribute to these. A mention of morale as well as the continued break down in factional conflict in preference for survival, which he agrees with for now. Work on the radio tower as well as progress with the constellations is mentioned as well.]

In any case, I know we didn't have much time to get to know each other before we fell into Galar, but I hope you won't mind a more personal touch on these updates.

'The strongest steel is forged in the hottest fires' and all that.

I was rather close with the people I fought side by side wit hand I hope we can be too. If not, brothers in arms, at least good work colleagues.

Anyway, if there's anything you need, don't hesitated to ask.

P.S.

Penny asked me to call her that, and I've decided you can call me Pax as well.

Respectfully,

paxton concordas