From the desk of Dowayne Aliksandria nó Cereus
To: Manuel Cass’id, First Under-Prefect of the Cassiline Order
My dear friend,
It has been far too long since I have written to you and, for that, I am deeply sorry. I could tell you of the trials of the Night Court that have kept me busy, but you likely have heard about them already even if such gossip is, as you used to insist, beneath the dignity of a Cassiline brother.
Events of late have prompted me to think on the past and the paths that one might take. I value your advice and candor, and I am writing you now to ask your thoughts on a particular situation.
As you may well remember, I have been known to be fond of the company of Waldemar nó Mandrake. You were observing Cassiel’s vigil the night I met him, but often I have spoken of his charms to you. Though we have not declared each other consorts, we find ourselves quite devoted to each other. Recently, he made me quite the request of me and asked that I light a candle to Eisheth for us. It is on this subject I seek your counsel.
For one in my position, the choice to have a child brings a great many questions. My parents continued to work as Servants of Naamah after I was born, but neither was a Dowayne. Would I be able to continue in my duties if I became a mother? Would I want to?
I was born to the Night Court, my mother was born to it, and hers before her. And yet, I wonder, do I want a child of mine to be born to the same life? If the answer is no, does that mean I judge my parents for their choices? And if I say yes, what then does that say? Like me, your life was chosen for you as a child and I wonder if you would choose the same for your own offspring were you allowed that choice for them?
This weighs heavily on me, as I suppose it should. A decision this impactful should not be made easily. I eagerly await your thoughts on the subject, my oldest friend.
Aliksandria nó Cereus
Dowayne of Cereus House