The letter
Franco & Misu,
Congratulations on returning to the world of the living and expelling Wilheim to the world of the dead. I’m impressed. The occasional excited word reaches me about your show, people who speak eagerly and at length about how breath-taking it is. Despite my doubts, I suppose miracles can happen.
I’ll get to the point. I know you’ve both settled into a routine and the show is everything; but, Misu, you and I did business to get you to where you are today. If you recall, that business came with an agreement that I would call upon you when required.
That time is now. I’m calling in your debt.
I have a window of opportunity that I am keen to exploit, for a job that critically needs to succeed. We need to be ready to depart from Esquelle in five days exactly and the Morning Star will be essential to the plans. Don’t worry, there will be no danger for yourselves. Your pretty train will be quite safe so you can breathe easy.
Being a kindly sort, let me assure you both that all will benefit from the outcome. Maybe more so than even you both can imagine. Wouldn’t that be quite the thing?
You’re welcome.
Cordially,
Jackdaw