My dearest sister,

       Although you may be angry at the circumstances of which we were obliged to part, please do not blame father. He knows what is best for all of us. You are young now and will not understand, but in time you will learn to respect father. He has been through more then you know.

Layone you are a very special girl, don't ever compromise the things you hold most dear. Your virtue, your strength, your spirit.

You and your brother were my greatest joy. You must always believe that Baman is well wherever he is. I know he will return to us someday, father would not have sent him knowing he would fail.

Please always remember me, Baman, and mother whom you never had the chance to meet. Always believe in that which is right, even if no one else does. I will see you again one day.

May the stars watch over you, as I no longer can,

       Perda