Been a While [Levi]

[Jacob Lawrence]

Just a letter, folded neatly and stuffed into an envelope, handed discretely to one Levi Xu by one Ella Tate, with no explanation.

Levi,

Hey Kiddo. It's been a while.

I hope you're not still pissed at me for leaving you at Hammel. I realize that it might have seemed like I was trying to get rid of you and I wish there had been more time, but that situation was far from ideal. I was just trying to do what was best for you in the long run. I hope you've settled in well.

The main reason I'm writing this letter is because I promised you that I'd come back and I'd tell you the whole story. Well, I'm back now. I bought a place just outside Pilot Ridge and while it's nowhere near as nice as the mansion, it's pretty decent. Buccaneer seems to like it. He misses you. Hell, I miss you too.

A lot has happened since I've been gone and I'm sure the same's true for you too. I was hoping maybe you'd be willing to meet me and talk everything over. I'll bring Buccaneer, of course. And maybe Ein and Beta too.

If you're willing, I'll meet you by the lake tomorrow after your classes let out.

Jake

Enclosed, a small wallet-sized picture of Buccaneer