The crumpled parchment seems to be slightly damp and torn, the owner of the parchment must have discarded it carelessly at one point, though it has yet to be fully destroyed.
Yes, yes...I've been away, don't bother asking where, I shall explain in person. You could say it's been 'complicated', though, I will need a round of ale and three bottles of whiskey to sum up a speech to explain my disappearance for a good four months. No, I have not been accompanied by a lad...well, maybe one...two...fine, three. But that doesn't matter, my journey has been a good one and I'll miss it dearly, perhaps cry a few times...but my point still stands, I plan to do it again, if I have the chance. I've been bursting to tell my friends, though they may not believe me or reckon me drunk, the very same conclusion for all my odd behaviour I assume, and I've been playing cards and won a bit of coin by doing so, well...I cheated really, I don't have the time nor patience to master the skill. We will speak in person, hopefully I can get this letter to you, brother...if it does not reach you...well, that'll be a surprise and half!
Have a good'un kitten,
N.
The letter's address seems to have been completed torn away from a tremendous splash of salted water, and parts of the text has been smudged in various places.
