[The following letter is delivered to Elias's mailbox two days after his posts his notice to the bulletin board. By an amazing coincidence this also roughly how long it takes to convince Janine Kilbride to grant one of her enforcers a leave of absence for investigatory purposes. Shen Qingqiu's handwriting is clear and lovely, with just enough flourishes to be aesthetically pleasing without detracting from the readability.]
Dr. Coldwood,
Although we have not been introduced, I am nonetheless an admirer of your work to study and catalogue the creatures and would offer my assistance to your endeavors if you find my skills to your liking. They number thusly: first, I am a capable swordsman and spellcaster. I would be quite capable and pleased to assist you in the defense of yourself and your other assistants, should combat required.
Second, I am trained in the arts of painting and calligraphy, and thus capable of assisting with transcription of field notes and the crafting of educational illustrations. As a demonstration of these claims I can offer first the appearance of this letter, and secondly a sketch I've made of the little creature that lives in my garden, which I call Raffles. Finally, Agent Jean has promised to provide a positive reference regarding my combat skills, if you would care to contact them for more information.
I hope I have not been too forward in offering you this information. If you would like to discuss these matters further, I would be happy to arrange a meeting to argue my case more eloquently in person.
With warm regards, Shen Qingqiu
[Enclosed with the letter is an ink drawing of a Gloom, sleeping open-mouthed in the shade of a flowerpot. It was the only time he could get the silly thing to sit still.]
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Dr. Coldwood,
Although we have not been introduced, I am nonetheless an admirer of your work to study and catalogue the creatures and would offer my assistance to your endeavors if you find my skills to your liking. They number thusly: first, I am a capable swordsman and spellcaster. I would be quite capable and pleased to assist you in the defense of yourself and your other assistants, should combat required.
Second, I am trained in the arts of painting and calligraphy, and thus capable of assisting with transcription of field notes and the crafting of educational illustrations. As a demonstration of these claims I can offer first the appearance of this letter, and secondly a sketch I've made of the little creature that lives in my garden, which I call Raffles. Finally, Agent Jean has promised to provide a positive reference regarding my combat skills, if you would care to contact them for more information.
I hope I have not been too forward in offering you this information. If you would like to discuss these matters further, I would be happy to arrange a meeting to argue my case more eloquently in person.
With warm regards,
Shen Qingqiu
[Enclosed with the letter is an ink drawing of a Gloom, sleeping open-mouthed in the shade of a flowerpot. It was the only time he could get the silly thing to sit still.]