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24 year old female seeking companionship.
My caretaker has implied that I am in dire need of a friend, after my foster brother left for duty a few weeks back. Which is why I am publishing this ad.
I enjoy reading, and drawing is a passion of mine. I might even come to send along some of my drawings, should you respond to this posting.
There are also many of things I dream of doing and accomplishing, and my hope is to draw the eyes of someone attentive, who will not only read, but understand, as I plan on treating you the same. To find someone who I am able to share my dreams and desires with. I hope to read and gain wisdom, hear stories and gain new understanding.
As for why I am still living in an orphanage, unfortunately, the first army deemed me too frail and weak to join even their lowest of ranks. And Ana— my caregiver— is not quite fond of marrying me off or sending me away. So, she has been kind enough to allow me to stay with her and help around the orphanage in exchange for a place to stay.
I do not have any qualms about age and I will happily exchange letters with anyone who will take the time to write to me.
I also thought that I should make it perfectly clear that I am not seeking a husband, simply someone to write with.
Alina Starkova
Keramzin Orphanage, Ravka