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@@ -14,3 +14,27 @@ From Alexios, Summer 1217:
 >This being the case, I am emboldened to hope that you would be willing to accept me into your House and entrust me with the secrets that only those of it may possess. 
 >
 >I remain your respectful servant, Alexios Kaloethes. 
+
+From Verdi, Autumn 1217:
+> To Alexios Kaloethes of Stonehenge,
+>
+> Please can you accept my apologies, for the Prima is currently
+> occupied on a project of great significance and is not to be
+> disturbed for any reason.  However although your case is unusual
+> there is a normal way that these things work.
+> 
+> You will have to come to Verdi and discuss your petition with the
+> Prima in person; then you will need to convince a second senior
+> member of the House that you are a suitable candidate, and undergo
+> a ritual initation to join the House.
+>
+> This may take as much as a year or longer; and might include
+> dangerous quests.
+>
+> You will also need to sever all ties with House Ex Miscellanea;
+> including to your parens, the Orbus.
+> 
+> Do please contact me again if you wish to arrange to meet with the
+> Prima.
+>
+> Elenedda, Forge-Companion of Imanitosi