Dear Hypatia,
I feel somewhat guilty. I'm sorry for abandoning you with the others. I hope that no one looked in my cabinet while I was gone, but I was very concerned about Mae, and had to take swift and decisive action.
It turns out that I was right to be. She was upset for reasons I would like to discuss with you in person. I worry that this is a task not even a State Alchemist can handle alone.
Regards,
Margarethe
Margarethe,
It's all right, everyone understood. Nobody took a peek in your cabinet, the gathering ended up dissolving after your departure.
Of course I'll meet with you. I hope Mae is all right. Please seek me out at your convenience.
Your friend,
Hypatia