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Dear Wilbur,
Today i spoke with one of your soldiers, i found him on the forest floor in the clearing. You know the one i’m talking about right? From years ago. You took me there after we first met, and you took me there so many more times, if you even remember me. The kid had been crying, curled up and all alone, he looked so small.
I can’t believe your city lets kids so young fight, Tubbo doesn’t belong in the war, so much was obvious, i wonder if it’s obvious to you too? I took him into my arms immediately, I couldn’t bear looking at him so sad, i know that he is my enemy, but it felt wrong to just leave him there. You taught me that everyone deserves love, didn’t you? You wrote more words about it than i did, i hope you’d have been proud of what i did.
I took off my mask for him, it’s nicer to see someone’s actual face than a mask right? I just need to keep the mask on when around you, you can’t figure out who i am. But there was something in his eyes, i’m not sure if i liked it, but he recognised me. And i’m so sure i’ve never shown him my face before so why?
He sank into the hug so easily, i nearly cried along with him, i hope you’re treating him well back there. The boy has a kind heart, i’ve seen him around during battles, he never hurts a soul, take good care of him, like you’ve done for me alright?
With all my love,
Dream.
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Dear Wilbur,
I saw the kid again today, he was in Fantasia of all places. He snuck into the city, until Sapnap and George ended up finding him, i told you about them didn’t i? My friends. They weren’t too happy to see him there but i guess I can’t blame them, it was an enemy soldier to them, but to me he just seemed like a scared boy.
The city wasn’t too happy with him, i’m sure my friends already scared him, i heard the townsfolk laughing too.
He asked specifically for me! Can you believe it? Everyone went silent when I actually approached him, but my friends quickly relented and let him in. They still weren’t too happy with me, when Tubbo had gone to bed they wanted to talk with me, Sapnap seemed to accept everything pretty quickly! But George... he just stared blankly before nodding, at least he didn’t seem angry.
I went too far ahead didn’t i? Well, i took Tubbo around the city after saving him from the townsfolk. They were still hesitant of him but at least they seemed to accept him more! I took him around the market, showed him some places we used to spend our time.
Remember old joe’s market stand? The man who always gave us apples? His son is managing the stand now, he gave Tubbo a free apple. You would’ve loved to see it, it’s grown more beautiful along the years i promise! My only wish is that you’d consider going to Fantasia again, i know that you hate me, but wishes aren’t meant to come true anyway.
He stayed the night, it was too late to take him back to l’Manberg. And he met Patches! He got along with her really well, it was a beautiful sight! Afterwards i took him up to the guest bedroom, it looks the same way you left it still. I offered to let him stay with me, to run away, i’m sorry that i did Wilbur but the kid isn’t doing well back there. I’m sure you know that, you’d never let something like this happen.
The offer was refused of course, but he gave me a hug goodnight, maybe he needs more time. I’d take him in without a second thought, i’m sure you know i would.
I miss you,
Dream.
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Dear Wilbur,
I told him about us, Tubbo i mean, i told him about everything that happened with us, who we were nearly a decade ago. He said you still have our picture, i hope you’ve been taking good care of it! He said he recognised me purely by my eyes, the way i fear you would, he said they were expressive. For a second i could imagine you saying it to me, you wrote songs about them didn’t you?
Even after all these years I remember them all.
He told me the most peculiar thing, you have a gravestone for me. You think i’m dead. A gravestone with your nickname for me on it, and you allegedly visit it religiously. And you still talk to me, you talk to the gravestone, Tubbo said you did. Is that true? I trust that Tubbo isn’t a liar but it’s hard to wrap my head around.
After years of thinking you hated me, it turns out you thought me dead. I wonder why you think that, what has happened for you to deem me a dead man? I wish things hadn’t turned out this way, i wish we did manage to run away.
I wish you could’ve dragged me away to a cottage in the woods, a place there would be no war, maybe we would’ve been different people.
Don’t hurt yourself holding onto roses too tightly next time, I don’t want you to get hurt.
My dearest thoughts,
Dream.
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Dear Wilbur,
Today i saw you. Not in the way i wanted to, but in a way i never thought would happen. Tubbo chose to stay back with me in Fantasia, you weren’t happy about it, absolutely speechless. You wanted him away from me, I don’t blame you, but Tubbo refused. He wanted to stay with me, he’s already started decorating your old guest room.
I’m proud of Tubbo for standing up for himself, i only wish you were too. He spoke out against you and i know you’re a man of reason, so why did you refuse to listen? There are many things i desire to ask you, but i cannot find the right words to say.
You thought him confused, but I don’t think Tubbo’s ever had a clearer head on his shoulders than he does now. He gave you so many chances, and none of you took them, what has happened to you Wilbur? Why have you changed so?
Your second in command made him leave, told him to go. I could see the heartbreak in everyone’s eyes. I took him out of the room immediately, he didn’t need to stay there. I wish you’d have let him stay and speak his mind further, but you stayed quiet, like the rest of your soldiers.
I took him back to my house, he’ll stay with me from now on. I wish you could visit us, if not for me then for him.
I still find myself loving you,
Dream.