Apologies. Blanket apologies, to everyone, for being distracted lately and not maintaining my friendships to an acceptable level.
Astaroth. I heard that you were...
I was out. I've been out. I should have been there for you as well, regardless. I apologize.
[letter to Caterina, on paper in looping handwriting, left on his desk]
Caterina, if I die here and you ever return to the City, I want you to know that I've made a grave mistake...
Your Eminence Cardinal Sforza, I have asked assistant Sister Esther Blanchett to forward this letter to you in the event of my passing on. Contra Mundi had appeared in the City. I acted in best practices...
Caterina, if you're reading this, I'm sorry.