To: Falke || From: Locksmith

[Dusk]

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from: Locksmith
to: Falke
subject: thanks

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"Falke. I hope this message finds you well."

"Before you start thinking I'm an ungrateful bastard... I wanted to say thank you. If even half of what Emilia said was true, you've done more for her and me than most people ever would. You risked your life, your crew, and your ship to pull me out of an icy grave. You did it without lectures, without demands, without expectations. And I won't forget that."

"I would have been happy to support you and yours before. Considering our organizations' goals are so close, and my sister is among you. But now it goes even further, and I owe you a personal debt."

"Let me know if you need anything. This humble fleet captain and mechanic will do what he can."

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