[he'd started thinking he'd never hear from his brother again!]

I'm fine. I'm glad you're okay. [and not dead AGAIN]

I got sent to Earth a while ago. Didn't know how to contact you. Made staying out of the war easier, though, I guess, even if it did result in Nayan nearly dying and then us catching mana flu.

If you're in Bastan I would suggest being careful. Fall City had an outbreak of diseases from a necroticorn visit and there's still things going around. I got mana burned trying to help.

[umm not sure what to say about the criminal part but he is glad that's less of a concern now?]