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[This letter is for the eyes of Officers and Command only, all other readers should consider it OOC]

To whomever it may concern,

  I write to you in regard to Olchafa Serpernt's recent incarceration. The man has been at the bottom of a bottle ever since the event took place and I was at liberty to hear his woes. I feel I must echo the sentiments raised by various members of Cove over the last week, he is an innocent man. I imagine that your first reaction upon reading this would naturally be righteous indignation, after all wasn't it Serpernt who was arrested and accused alongside myself not so long ago...? It was. We were supposedly to blame for the vicious Mill Massacre which occurred around the time of Britain Moot. However it's important to note that we were both released, albeit having admitted a tender criminal association with Kiran (who was also implicated in these crimes).

  Under what pretence has Serpernt been stripped of his position within the Light Company...? If I am to believe his word, and I do, it is on the basis of a report of his supposed fraternity with a newly nefarious gang headed by Kiran. This is a complete nonsense. I am a good friend of Olchafa and can speak highly of his moral code, a code which he lives by and believes in most fervently. It is true we have both been in the company of Kiran since he moved into Cove, but this is a kindness we would impart upon any new arrival. Our relations with him outside of this relates directly to the office of the Baron since we have agreed to become agents of Covian taxation. I admit this is currently an unpopular position but nonetheless one of distinct legality.

  As for the "gang" itself I am at a loss to understand the information. A few people have been gathering with Kiran (myself included) to discuss possible plans for entertainment inside the Goblin, but that is all. Neither of us wish to travel old roads, both Serpernt and myself are well aware how much trouble we got into for our previous indiscretions with Kiran. Thankfully it was made clear that we were only party to petty crimes and were not involved with the situation in Yew. Regardless, we learned our lesson and will continue to abide by it.

  In conclusion I can only assume that the esteemed head of the Light Company, Aliryl Trefynwyd, has become the victim of her own position. It cannot be easy being the eyes and ears, forever dealing in shadowed threats to our beloved Cove. In general I cannot fault her work, indeed I know very little of it, but in this case I fear she has been consumed by a great deal of paranoia. How else are we to explain the dressing down of one of the Baronship's oldest and most loyal members....? Certainly Kiran is in the frame and suspicion has arisen, but surely a woman of her calibre can differentiate between a harmless professional relationship and a criminal plot.

  If she cannot then I hesitate to suggest that it is not Olchafa who should be removed from the Light Company but the lady herself. Clearly if we begin to charge innocent men then her judgement is beginning to flag. It is regrettable but thoroughly understandable, after all, it is a terribly terribly difficult job to do correctly. As a side note don't we, the people and guardsmen of Cove, deserve someone more capable of fulfilling the task of intelligence gathering....?

  I live in the hope that Serpernt will soon be returned to his prior position with the Scouts and that this unfortunate affair can be put behind us. At the end of the day, everyone makes mistakes, even superiors.

With all respect,
Senior Arcanist Kas Valentine.

*Kelly read Valentine's letter with respect and considered it carefully. However, all she managed to muster were the following words.*

Arcanist Valentine,

I sympathise and understand your feelings in this matter. I must admit, some of my thoughts are shared with you. I feel compelled to remind you that Olchafa is also in my mind a great server of the Baron.

If evidence is not served on our desks very soon, I shall be taking this matter further to question whether the Light Infantry had the actual grounds to strip Olchafa of his rank. Innocent until proven guilty.

I hope you are well,

*Signed*
Kelly Sanderson, Sergeant

[OOC: This letter was sent directly to Valentine's residence alone. /OOC]

Sergeant Sanderson and Kas Valentine.

Chaffers was charged for hanging around and doing the bidding of a known Crimenal and Kiran is the one I sleak of and I know this as I was walking around in disguise after faking my death as Kelban. Kiran took me into the Brotherhood he us to lead untill Jierdan of Vesper took it over at a meeting that was held and a man was vanquished by Kirans order as Kas was he one how sent him through a Portal.

He knew Kiran is a Crimenal as at a meeting at his office in Cove where he openly spoke about Kas murdering for him and speaking about the Mill House incodent in Yew and how he most enjoyed it even thoug he did not plan it. Chaffers was there also when Kiran was planning to kill ther Commander new born son and was planning it to make him no suspect in it as well.

If you wish to sit down and talk to me personally I will meet you two any time and any where.

Signed Officer Cadet: Kal Shadowhand (The Covian Viper)

*Raiden sat back in the duty officer's chair plonking his feet up on the desk as he read through Valentine's note, occasionally snorting and muttering to the empty barrack's hall*

S'a good soldier Olchafa...

We all find ourselves at the bottom of a bottle at some time or other... S'a test o' the man that can find a way out.

Heh... Who the bloody 'ell are yer tryin' ter kid Kas? Bloody lot o' 'em up ter their necks in it wi' Kiran and the rest o' his cronies.

*Raiden then sighed darkly*

Though Aliryl needs ter make what evidence she and her Scouts have gathered on Chaffers public. Otherwise we'll have nay option but ter reinstate him...

[OOC:] Just a note Kal, Kellys letter was sent directly to Kas, so IC we have no knowledge of it [/OOC]