[The audio is soft and barely audible. Orpheus speaks]

Hi, Eunan. Sorry to bother you. It's Orpheus.

You dropped your recorder, so I picked it up for you. I don't know where you are right now, so I'm just going to drop it off in your room.

[There's a minute of silence. Orpheus hums to themself as the sound of a door creaking open occurs]

Oh! This is Orpheus Nyx, and I'm currently alone. It's October 19th, the day of the biggest Council meeting of the year.

Sorry, I forgot to date the recording. I hope that's good enough for you.

[Orpheus goes silent again. This time for longer]

You know, I'm sorry this is happening to you.

I suppose it's partially my fault, isn't it? I never should have requested for somebody like you. I didn't mean to cause problems.

I-I don't mean to say you're bad or wrong or anything. I-I just couldn't fathom the thought of marrying a woman. I'm so sorry.

Just give me to word, and I'm sure I can convince Mom to send for somebody else. It doesn't have to be you.

You can go home, Eunan.

[The audio ends with a click.]