→Seol 7: The Way It Was

Although we were victorious over the demons in all areas of Quel'Danas, Kael'thas eluded our forces once again. The Shattered Sun immediately set up defenses around the Sunwell, but I fear that as long as Kael'thas lives, they will regroup, then resume their attacks.

But I cannot even think about that. Astrolabe is gone. When I went to collect my journal, Anchorite Nindumen said she had taken it with her when she left for the Exodar to begin an apprenticeship under one of the Vindicators there. She left while we were on Quel'Danas; she did not wait to bid me farewell.

I know she would not do this of her own accord. I sought out her parents, but I could not find Abelar and Helaah would not speak to me. I asked Ishanah, but even she treated me coldly. I am afraid her parents turned against me; maybe they are even spreading lies. Astrolabe would not do this.

I believe Astrolabe would not do this.

I am too upset to write. What am I going to do when the flower wilts?

Astrolabe 5 ← Seol 7 → Abelar 2

→Abelar 2: Paternal Regrets

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Dear Astrolabe,

... I find that the beginning of this letter escapes me. I have crafted several drafts and taken many walks to consolidate my thoughts, but I am unable to find the words that would appropriately console both of us in this difficult time. Forgive me for my thoughtless pen and inelegant mind. I am afraid that since I last saw you, I have been a shadow of my former self, unable to even eat or sleep properly. Since you were a child I have seen you everyday, a great comfort for one with such a weak emotional constitution, and for you to be gone so suddenly is...

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→Seol 8: Why You Must Understand

Please, Astrolabe,

We are sick. Remember that. We are all so sick. We do and did terrible things, full of cruelty. But they who do terrible things think they have no choice anymore. We did much evil in the world. Astrolabe, please punish and condemn, but please do not hate.

Please understand pain.

Please try to understand pain, while I try to understand for you.

I love you I think

Abelar 2 ← Seol 8 → Seol 9