Dear assistant,
Is it still appropriate for you to think of you as my personal assistant? I know I've left the shop to your care, and you're the one people look to, but I cannot help but continue to think of you fondly as the one who inspires so much of my Creation and tailoring.
I'm sure you knew that these letters would come, as I'm not one to merely leave unfinished business. I hope that the townspeople are not giving you too much trouble...you know how they can be sometimes. They, unfortunately, do not know either of us well, and that can make them a little difficult to handle. However, I know you are a hard and patient worker -- I wouldn't have become who I am today if you did not have those qualities. I know you can handle it well.
I am wondering if returning to Ella was a poor choice. I know I needed to find her, but I think the purpose may have been to find that she has moved on. It is tempting to come home, but I know that this time I am spending here will help me grow in my talents, which is something you will appreciate. The pianos here are wonderful, though some of them could use a little fixing up. Perhaps I will perform soon, and you could find the time to come see me as you have in the past.
The next few months will be very exciting for me, as I have many things to form from Creation. I am considering a variety of projects for a display I want to reveal in November. It is likely that I will send you my notes and models for you to review. If you would like to look over those, that would be wonderful, though I do not expect you to. You certainly have a lot on your hands now that I'm gone.
I hope you are in good health, and I hope you will reply soon. My cravat is still clean.
~The Tailor
