[An ornate envelope smelling of rich perfumes arrives somehow, somewhere, addressed to an individual known as "Miro".]
Hziran 28th, IY 7788Esteemed Sophist,
I, Hamdan al-Hamdan, have heard of your intellect in nearly all social halls in town. I would delight in a chance to speak directly to such an extraordinary scholar such as yourself. Do you prefer the earthy scent of a hot brew or the foggy vapours of a qalyan pipe? It shall be my treat.
- Grand Strategist, Poet-Extraordinaire, Swashbuckling Bravo, Known Philanthropist, Baz'eeli Debonair, News Mogul, Tourism Magnate, Purple League Patriot, Champion of Debate, Rare-Book Collector, Citizen of Ephia's Well,
The Most Esteemed Hamdan al-Hamdan
Hamdan al-Hamdan, Citizen of Many Titles,
It would please me well to meet with you as you suggest. I would be amenable to meet over our shared appreciation of mizzar, the affection of all thinking people.
Miro Lac-du-Manse,
Scholar of the Lantern