A letter.

Prussia,

If you're reading this note then I must have been executed. How disappointing. I had truly wanted to find justice for Joshua's murder. It's more than a little egregious that things turned out this way. Although not unexpected.

I do have some things that you will be taking care of as well in my absence:

You will ensure that Dr. Geisler receives my piano after my execution. It's better that it is utilized and cared for rather than left to rot in disuse.

You will ensure that Herr Jacopo is allowed to use it as he pleases once a day as per our verbal binding agreement. The rest of the terms shall not be disclosed or the agreement is null and void.

Attached is also some sheet music titled 'Lacie' I've transcribed for Herr Vessalius which you will ensure is given to him. He has no one here who is aware of his preferences in music and he was particularly fond of this arrangement. He does not play himself so he will have to find someone else to play it for him you are not obligated to make those arrangements.

Under my bed you will find three coconut shell cups I attempted to carve designs into. I only finished two. You are to leave them with Frau Yona and Frau Jinah. You will not ask them what they are for. You will not follow either of them to find out what they are for.

You may have my hair brush. Use it often. every day. You fool. You're welcome.

I would like to specifically note that none of these things mean that I had any particular feelings one way or the other for anyone here. I don't want you misconstruing anything in my absence. It's important that people are able to proceed about their lives as normally as possible.

Please give my regards to my bosses and inform them of my demise whilst abroad. I regret there is quite a bit of work I had neglected to finish. I assumed I would have infinitely more time given what we are and what we have been for centuries. Hopefully, Germany will not be overly put out by picking up my extra slack until something suitable can be arranged in my absence. I'm sure once the novelty of the situation wears off, my people will ultimately be fine and proceed as normal.

Unless some one made an excellent argument for some one else, I will have chosen you to do the honors. I know you would never forgo the request in the presence of others. I apologize for making yo

Ultimately my demise by your hand was likely not as 'awesome' as you have probably dreamed it would be. However, I tried to oblige a previous request of yours in my final moments. I suppose it was the least I could do after you made an effort to stay with me when I was most desolate. Even though I had specifically requested that I be left alone.

Again. I am. . . . apologetic that I made you incapable of keeping your word. If we both die, I will be most cross with you for eternity so do make it back home so that you may get my affairs in order.

Regards,

Austria