Letter to Home

Dear Malick,
I know that it's been ages since you've heard from me, and for that I am truly sorry. I know you had made me promise to write often and keep in touch, but things have been, at the very least, complicated.
I know you of everyone will worry the most, but handle it the best, so I'll tell you what has been happening since I left. You can decide how much to tell Tomlin and Jonlin, and Mom and Dad.
Since the last time I wrote you, it seems that I ran into more trouble. Of course you remember Grumble from my last letter, my dwarf companion. We're still traveling together, but now we have even more companions. Rowan, a half-elf ranger, and Nialia, an elf druid. Rowan has been nearly able to match Grumble for vicious skill on the battlefield, and Nialia, while mysterious, is very kind.
I've now been marked for death twice! Can you believe? And Dad thought I would never make anything of myself as a lockpick! In all seriousness, though, nothing much seems to have come of it yet. I don't think Grumble would let anything bad happen to me, so try not to worry too much.
I'm just now leaving the city of Miel. It's been nice to be in town for a while. The owner of the inn we have been staying at had a special mirror, and graciously allowed me to use it. I thought of you of course, and was able to see you all. I see you have moved to Uncle's old house. For a moment, it brought back fond memories of summers gone by, playing Truth Seeker with you and Tom and Jon. I can't believe that after all this time you still let them cheat you!
I miss you three so much. Mom, too. Is Dad still upset that I betrayed the family name and left? I hadn't meant to make him angry, but I could never be the daughter he had wanted. The beautiful locksmith genius who would launch the name of Turen to new and better heights. That was meant to be you, of course(not the beautiful part, mind you), and I wish he could accept that. You must have come up with so many new and mysterious locks by now! I wish I could still be your tester. It was always fun trying to take down your latest invention.
Before I end this letter, I have one secret to tell. Our party also rescued a gnome cleric of Pelor. His name is Quirky, and he has to be the most amazing gnome I have even known. He's a brilliant healer, and very kind. Cute, too! Ha! There, I said it. I know you're mocking me already, don't lie! Being close to him is almost like being home again. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, though. You know how lucky I am with boys.
In any case, this letter has gone on far too long. I was relieved to see for myself that you are all well. Please try not too miss me too much, and I will try to do so in turn.
All my love to you all. Even Dad.

May Truth always find its way to your heart,

Badger