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Nikolai has a minion!

November the Smilla

Nikolai
Legacy Name: Nikolai

The

Nightmare Montre
Owner:

Darling

Age: 18 years, 4 months, 1 week

Born: December 15th, 2005

Adopted: 14 years, 5 months, 2 days ago

Adopted: November 25th, 2009

Statistics

Level: 245
Strength: 614
Defense: 613
Speed: 610
Health: 610
HP: 610/610
Intelligence: 9
Books Read: 0
Food Eaten: 0
Job: Store Clerk

Katya my dearest,

I am not sure how to put into words what has happened to me recently. I admit to being in quite a state of shock; nevertheless, I am sure the two of us will laugh over this when it is all sorted out! Once again, Sergei has gotten into a bit of trouble and I was foolish enough to let him drag me into it. I must be brief as my present condition makes it quite difficult for me to write, but darling, please do not worry. I'm afraid I must spare you the hairy details. I apologize for the inconvenience, but I think it would be best if I stayed here while I find a physician who can set me right. Please send Fedya my love, and assure him that his father promises to come home soon!

Love always,
Nikolai

Darling,

I know you are very concerned, but I assure you that I will be fine. I long to see you- every day away from you is more painful than the last- but I beg of you not to come to me. I cannot bear the thought of you crossing that frozen countryside on my account, and I think it would do you more harm than good to see me in this beastly condition. Please send Fedya my love, and tell him he is not to grow up while I am away! He is absolutely forbidden!

Love always,
Nikolai

Katya my love,

I am so terribly sorry that I kept the details of my condition a secret from you. My dearest love, keeping this from you has been the greatest pain I have ever suffered. I cannot forgive myself for allowing you to learn the full extent of my condition when you visited me yesterday, and I cannot forgive myself for acting the way I did, however surprised I was to see you. Please understand that, however terrible my physical appearance may be, I am still the same man inside: the same Kolya who loves you dearly and wishes to take care of you until you breathe your last breath! I remain hopeful that someone in this vast city will be able to cure me. I promise to return home as soon as I am cured; I shall go by foot, as no horse will be able to run fast enough to match my impatience to return to you! Once again, send Fedya my love. Oh, he must think his father an idiot (and he would be right)!

Love always,
Nikolai

Dearest Katya,

I know you are still shocked, as I haven't received a response to my last message. I do not blame you in the least; in fact, I blame myself for causing your suffering by getting into this mess in the first place. Please accept my most sincere apologies, and know I would never have followed my brother if I had known it would lead to this. Oh, if it were possible to turn back time! Please send Fedya my love, and know that there isn't a moment that I am not missing you.

Love always,
Nikolai

My lovely wife,

I admit I am quite hurt that you have not responded to any of my messages, but my love for you remains as strong as it was the day we were wed and the pain of separation is just as great. I will also admit that I have not had any success in finding someone who can cure me; the doctors consider me a curious case and unfortunately, one they have no cure for. Yet! Science has gotten me into this mess, but I am certain that science will find me a way out eventually. Please do not despair. As always, please send Fedya my love. It pains me that I cannot be beside him while he grows into a young man.

Love always,
Nikolai

My Katya,

It has now been several months since the mishap. Please take pity on your poor husband, who spends all his days in hospitals thinking of you! Any news would be appreciated, even if it is about the mundane. Has Fedya started his English lessons yet? Does he have his father's penchant for poetry? I do hope so, even if you find it silly and impractical. I am missing the two of you dearly.

Love always,
Nikolai

Dearest Katya,

I know you must be tired of receiving messages, so I will be frank. I hear you are no longer wearing your wedding band, and that you have begun receiving suitors again. Katya, please forgive me for saying that I am terribly, terribly hurt. I am devastated. My love for you has never wavered throughout this ordeal, and I wish that you would continue to love me in return. Please, my darling, it would make me the happiest of men if you would only write to me.

Love always,
Nikolai

My little Katya,

I apologize for the tone of my previous letter. It was entirely uncalled for and I wish you would forgive me. I know it must have been difficult to face something like this, something no one ever dreams of facing, and I had no right to judge you. I wish the best for you, Fedya, and your new husband, and I want you to know that I will always be there for you if you ever need me. I know that it is too much for me to ask you to love me in my present state, but I shall continue to love you, as you shall forever remain the lovely girl I met several Novembers ago.

Love always,
Nikolai

Headshot by Kanashisha. Artwork by Kyndir.