Ah, my dearest Misa... [ of all the Regent's pets, Howl likes her the most. She's cute so easy for him to relate to, and that's especially true now, after a week of being brainwashed into loyalty. ]

To the extent that my absence was my own fault, I hope you forgive me. But you do have to admit that the invitations were sent a bit last minute, don't you? It's only because you sent me so many that I could still make out enough of their contents now, a week later, and piece it all together...