Everyone's attention immediately focused on him. Interest sparkled in their eyes as they didn't expect a letter from Amiya so soon.
Joseph carefully opened the envelope, pulling out several sheets of paper covered in neat, flowing handwriting. He began reading aloud, his voice steady and clear.
Amiya opened with warm greetings, asking after each of them by name and expressing hope that they were well. Then she launched into a detailed report about Eastern Hesod's current situation.
She described how the people had been coming along. Seekers returning home with renewed purpose, Precursors finally seeing their life's work validated, while new settlers arriving daily, seeking fresh starts. She talked about the creation of new towns throughout the region, each one carefully planned and positioned.
