Comm ID: Skyelius
To: Teresa Maniaco
CC: Juan Montoya, Raul D. Yanez, Juan Lucendez
Teresa, I know how you must feel at the moment. But you shouldn't let yourself be troubled, or convinced by words that try to grasp you in their purpose. Hermana, the Benitez could change, return to the ways their ancestors abode by. Perhaps one day we can have that unity that your heart so desperately desires.
But right now, people are unmasking their faces, and it is important that we look at what has been lying in front of our eyes. Ares has his problems with Montoya, just as Carlos has grown hateful of me and my ways. The Benitez now desire to break out of tradition, and they have now tasted how Crete would be without the presence of Costello, Juan, and myself. The leader of their household may have been somewhat related to your father, but if he were here I doubt he would appreciate what they are trying to stomp on.
I am not manipulating anyone. I have not accepted power that I was offered, and while I am a member of the Brotherhood I will not let our enemies feast on our hearts. The way some Benitez plan on taking away our traditions means taking away our honor. Your father DIED for honor, sister. He would know the difference between a society filled with unity and dignity, and a society filled with fake equality and corruption.
If one day, you personally decide I should no longer form part of The Brotherhood, you can make me know. I will not prepare a drama scene for people to sit back and enjoy "pop corn". I will not run off to coward in Yaren. I will leave and accept what you have decided. It is my duty and my oath to protect the interests of the Corsairs at all costs.
My brothers, do not succumb to manipulation. Montoya, do not be troubled by regret and the haunting past that inhabits your mind. You spoke like a true Elder, facing public opinion and holding your heart in your own hands while your mouth interpreted its language. I am here and as long as I live as a Corsair I will defend these sincere words.
Raul, do not spin around following the current of confusion and chaos around you. I know you hold enough power to cry out and stop whatever clouds your vision. There is always a solution to problems, and if it is not clearly visible by your eyes you can be sure your heart can see it. You only need to learn to hear what it says on hard times.
Lucendez, I'm glad you were recognized as the Elder that has always lived in you. Listen to your brothers, and use your strength to follow the path of glory your destiny holds. With time, you will understand everything you were told, and learn to use wisdom as our dearest brother Maniaco did.
We still have hardships to overcome, brothers to find, battles to fight. As long as we stay together, us, the core of our nation, we will always embrace challenges and enjoy victory.
Sincerely,
Skyelius
--End of Message--
"It is a cold universe until you know God as your Father, and then it becomes a home. Even the next life simply becomes the Father's house, home."
—David Pawson
