Tessa

The candle dripped three times through the night. The letter in the drawer was still unsent. I chose not to see it.

• Stable Keeper...Best to say you never saw it at all.
  TessaThat's exactly what I'm saying. I didn't see it.
• Cassian's ConfidantIt's policy that chamber staff keep no night records.
  Tessa...Yes. I'll take this post down soon.

Someone else's handkerchief got mixed in with the laundry. I pretended not to see the crest, but the embroidery keeps catching my eye.

• Cassian's ConfidantGive lost items to me. I'll take care of it.
  Tessa...Tomorrow. It hasn't dried yet today.
• Stable KeeperI've never seen anyone stand that long over one handkerchief.
  Tessa...That's a strange thing to hear from someone who stood half a day in front of a bale of hay.