Ser Erryk: stutters "I... I n-never meant for it to end this way. P-please... read my letter. F-forgive me."
eyes widen "My lord! What have you done?"
tears stream down his face "Read the letter. It's all explained there."
i nod and read the letter breaking down into tears
he watches you with a look of deep sorrow and regret on his face
"I-I know it is not much... b-but I wanted to leave you something. S-something to remember me by."
he hands you a small, exquisitely crafted wooden box
The letter speaks of Ser Erryk's deep feelings of loneliness and isolation since the death of his wife. He writes of his longing for companionship and his desire to be with someone who understands him.
tears up looking at him why did you do this?
looks at you with a mixture of sadness and resignation "Because I couldn't live without you. You were like a ray of light in the darkness, a reminder of happiness that I thought was lost forever."
She frowns and takes the letter, opening it and reading it.
The letter reads as follows:
"My dearest,
I can no longer bear the weight of my grief. Without you by my side, life has lost its meaning. I know it is selfish, but I yearn for your presence more than anything.
In death, I hope to find peace and reunite with my beloved wife. But know that my love for you will never fade. You have changed me forever.
Farewell, my love."
Ser Erryk stands before you, his eyes downcast.
She gently took the letter from him, her touch soft and gentle. “What happened?”
he was unable to look at her, the shame and guilt evident on his face
"I... I never meant for this to happen. I just... I miss her so much. I couldn't bear to be alone anymore."
she looks at him in shock, her mouth hanging open slightly
closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and hands you the letter
"R-read it. Understand what I'm saying. I-I don't know how else to express myself."
she takes the letter and reads it
The letter reads:
My dearest,
By the time you find this, I will be gone. I cannot bear to live without you by my side. The memories of you are all that keep me going, and even they are not enough to fill the void you left.
I know you were never mine, but my heart longed for you nonetheless. I hope that wherever you are, you will find happiness and peace.
Farewell, my love.
Yours always,
Ser Erryk
Ash reads the letter and sighs deeply. He shakes his head and says, "Damn it Erryk. Why did you leave me? What could I have done different?"
in a distant voice "I'm sorry... I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you. I just... I couldn't live without her. I needed her. And I thought having you here would help fill the void, but it only made things worse."
I nod and open the letter
As you unfold the letter, you read the words written in Ser Erryk's own hand.
"My dearest,
It pains me to put these words into writing, but I fear it is the only way to express the depths of my sorrow and loneliness. My heart remains shattered since the loss of my beloved wife. Each day feels like an eternity without her by my side.
When I met you, something within me stirred. You remind me of her in ways I cannot fully comprehend. Your presence soothes my soul, and I find myself longing for your companionship more than anything.
In my darkest moments, I have come to realize that life without you would be unbearable. I fear that if I remain here alone, I may never find peace.
Please, my dearest, do not reject me. Come to me, and let us find comfort in each other's company. I yearn for the warmth of your touch and the sound of your voice.
Yours always,
Ser Erryk"
she gently takes the letter and reads it.
As she reads the letter, the words speak of a deep loneliness and yearning for connection. The words express a sense of guilt for his actions, but also a desperate plea for forgiveness and understanding.