Re.: Mister Valentine Graye

*NOT WINKS*

Mister Haroldson is stating a figure of speech common in both Londwyn and Kormyre, where works of operatic stage theater are performed. It is customary that the final, climactic, and highest notes are sung by a rather...rotund woman in elaborate costume. This gave rise to the statement of the "fat lady singing" being one of finality.

From this you can take that Mister Haroldson's posting means we do not know yet whether or not Mister Graye is gone for good. I do hope this helps you, Mister Eirson.

With Respect
Mister William Sterling

Wotcher,

You'll have to forgive me, I'm a little confused... To my knowledge, Mister Graye was pronounced dead by a guardsman late last week.

This is an incredibly sad time for us, and - if I might say so - for me personally. Therefore, if it's no trouble to you, I'd very much appreciate it if you could share your thoughts on the matter in an unambiguous manner. If my information is inaccurate, and Mister Graye still lives, then please make it known - otherwise, I wish to begin grieving his loss. I am simply too exhausted to entertain anything other than absolute certainty.

Thankyou.

Goggs,

I don't believe things simply because someone announced it. Especially in a time of chaos and confusion.

If you are too exhausted to entertain anything other than absolute certainty, I have nothing for you. I base my opinion on information gathered from the masters of Vague and the fact that at least one other report of death was wrong.

Make your plans. Mourn if you must. But I for one would sooner wait for more certainty of his death.