Avelina, your son does you proud. Barely half-grown, yet he has no fear of an archangel. Did you know he challenged me to a duel?
I stake my claim now—he will come to my court after he is of age. I’ll ensure your Titus is taught by the best of the best as he grows into his warrior spirit, as I did for the twins. And if I do my task right, he’ll wish to stay with me in the years to come. I would be lucky indeed to have both you and your children by my side in battle.
—Letter from Archangel Alexander to First General Avelina