A servant dashed past, footsteps quiet but sure. Checking once again to make sure she was not followed, she expertly opened the door to Mina's room. Once in, she made sure to not disturb any of her surroundings as she approached the desk. She paid no attention to the state of the room, and whatever contents it held. She had one objective. Just the one task. Get it done and her family will be rich beyond their wildest dreams. From inside her servant's tunic, she took out a small parcel, wrapped in plain cloth but fastened with a familiar golden scorpion brooch. 

The servant quickly made her exit, leaving the room as it was before she made her way in.

When Mina would eventually open the parcel, she would find nothing but slightly tarnished signet ring and a small piece of plain parchment with only a few words on it.

"I miss you."