>>5613088>write to PineWith his dwindling reputation, maybe its best if he doesn’t ask for a favor from Red Winter. Not right now, anyway. His old colleague, Pine, would be the better option.
A restaurant owner who moonlights as an assassin or private investigator. Her activities take her to many places, and she occasionally crosses path with Red Winter. Sira doesn’t get the chance to work with her directly much, but she was pretty interesting to be around ー an older person in the life that sometimes told him stories.
She has retired from the life and cut back on her legitimate work a few years ago due to health issues. At least her marriage and her book on the provinces are doing pretty well.
She has commissioned artists to create illustration on her book about the provinces and her journey through them. Surely she could recommend him some.
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Two days later.
A letter from Pine.
Recommendations of illustrators
Dear Sira
I hope your business is doing well and your health soon recovers. Regarding the illustrators, only two out of four of them are currently available. Both of them have great understanding of anatomy and have drawn beautiful and handsome illustrations. Yun is in Cinderfall. Nahm is in Cinderpath, although her background in Silverport may cause issues. They will be in Cinderpath from 15th to 30th of 3rd month.
[Pine gives him the addresses of Nahm and Yun]
As for me, I am doing fine, although I likely will not be able to personally serve you the beef stew again. Jess is also well. His mentorship of prospective blacksmiths reminds me of your crows teaching the newer members of Red Winter. It was quite amusing to listen to.
Noi is also doing well, although she isn’t in Cinderpath currently. She is overseeing her gravitybearers in Cinderfall. I am unsure when the construction of the new temples will be completed.
Respectfully
Pine
