For each of the others he leaves a small box, each containing a carefully folded flower of delicate mulberry paper. On the base of each one is transcribed a word or phrase.

For Hannibal, it is Mono no aware.
For Seimei, it is Shuhari
For Childermas, it is astra inclinant, sed non obligant
For Sunshine, it is Tang Chinese hànzì for summer.
For Emcee, it is die Hoffnung

For Sherlock, he leaves a brief melody, transcribed carefully into musical notation. It is unsigned and folded into a crane.

{after this and left here.}

To Athelstan and Ragnar,

Forgive me, beloveds. A thing had happened that had given me the great need time alone to think. You need not trouble yourself; it is not a shadow that falls on you, but stands between myself and another.

I have taken food and provisions, and look forward to testing the lessons you have taught me.

I will return in three days, before the moon is full.

Forgive that I went without speaking to you but my heart is heavy and I don’t yet have the words to explain what is in my heart in this matter. Know that I love you both with all my heart and will see you soon.

The Lark, to your Raven and Dove.