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May 14, 2029
Giann,
Father had me write a letter to you as a means to keep you updated when you return. He says you'll be back soon and I know you will be too.
Father put me in charge of Pax. But this doesn’t mean I’m replacing you, okay? That spot’s still yours. In the meantime, we told the media you had joined a secret overseas project so make sure to think of something cool when you return, okay?
See you soon,
Marius
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May 15, 2029
Giann,
I told Marius to write you letters so as to not feel your absence as much. It felt hypocritical of me not to do the same.
That said, I'm not quite sure what to write. I’m sure you’ll come back to us soon enough anyway.
Stay safe and come home soon.
Sincerely,
Your father
***
May 20, 2029
Hey Giann,
Guess what I found? That old puzzle game we used to play. I hadn’t seen it in forever. Maybe we can play it again when you come back.
Looking forward to it,
Marius
***
May 26, 2029
Giann,
It’s tough being CEO. There are so many things to do. How do you handle it every day?
Hurry home so I can go back to painting.
See you soon,
Marius
***
June 4, 2029
Dear Giann,
It’s been a while since we last talked. How’s the overseas project coming along?
Marius informed me he’s been writing you letters. I hope you’re writing back to him frequently. Your brother has taken over the company in your stead. I’m helping him adjust to the role the best I can but honestly, I don't think he needs it.
It's astonishing seeing how grown up he is now. I still remember him as the sniffling young boy crying for his older brother. Guess I can’t see him that way anymore. It's interesting how time passes by so quickly.
I hope you are well wherever you are. Make sure to bring souvenirs when you come back. You know how much Marius looks forward to them.
Your friend,
Kenny
***
June 12, 2029
Giann,
It’s been a month since you disappeared. It’s weird without you in the house. Father still tells me you’ll be back soon. Don’t make him break his promise.
Besides it’s my birthday next week, and I know you won’t miss it.
Come back home soon, alright?
Marius
***
June 21, 2029
Giann,
It’s my birthday today. I’m not mad that you missed it. I forgive you. As long as you come back soon, okay? I’ll make sure to save some cake for you. Don’t let it go to waste.
Marius
***
June 30, 2029
Giann,
People at Pax have been saying I’m replacing you as CEO. That you disappearing was because of a power struggle and I won. Stupid, all of it.
But don’t worry, I’m not letting it get to me. I’m stronger than that. You taught me, after all.
Still, come back soon so the rumors can stop, got it?
Marius
***
July 29, 2029
Giann,
Work’s been so busy lately. I’m sorry I haven’t written to you in a while.
I started a new foundation. It’s called the Rising Talent Initiative. It's to help promising artists develop their talent and get a start in their careers. I know you would've liked it, so I named it after you. No complaining about it, okay?
When you come back, I'm going to show you everything we've accomplished. So come back home soon, okay?
Marius
***
August 13, 2029
Giann,
The house is so quiet.
I don’t think it’s been like this since Mom died.
But I know you're still alive so come back home soon, alright?
Marius
***
September 4, 2029
Dear Giann,
I’m afraid it’s been trying, staying here without you by my side. The rumors are growing and Marius and I have been trying our best to dissuade them. It’s difficult hearing all of them talk about you like that. I know it gets to Marius too.
Still, I’ll continue watching over him for you. Come back soon.
Your friend,
Kenny
***
October 30, 2029
Giann,
It's Mom's birthday today. It's weird going to the epiphyllum garden without you.
I hope you're okay. Come back soon.
Marius
***
November 14, 2029
Giann,
I don't know how you do this every day. It's always the same repetitive meetings, the same tedious problems, the same frustrating people.
I'm really not cut out for this. You should be the one here leading PAX, not me.
Please, come back soon.
Marius
***
November 30, 2029
Mr. von Hagen,
This is getting ridiculous. Marius is ruining everything we've built, everything Pax has stood for. He may be your brother but he clearly did not inherit your or your father's brains.
Come back and set things straight.
Don Edison
Director
Pax Group
***
December 10, 2029
Giann,
I might not have the time to write you a letter later on, so I’ll greet you today. Merry Christmas.
Father and I are holding a charity event for the kids in the Stellis Orphanage. We hope we could make this Christmas a happy one for them.
I hope you could be here to celebrate it with us too.
Marius
***
January 4, 2030
Giann,
Every day, I look through the NXX case files hoping your name or some clue to your location comes up. But nothing ever turns up.
Please, if you’re still out there, if you’re still alive… Give us a sign, Giann.
Please. It’s so difficult without you.
Marius
***
February 16, 2030
Giann,
Happy birthday, my son. Though you are not here with us at this moment, know that you are always in our hearts. I will keep waiting for your return.
Sincerely,
Your Father
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February 16, 2030
Young Master von Hagen,
I have kept your cake in the refrigerator for you. Take care not to let it spoil. Your father and your brother really want to eat it with you.
Signed,
Payton Way
***
June 20, 2030
Gege,
Come back. I miss you.