The note had been written on a slip of parchment paper that was passed off to her right before the end of the year, by her young nephew; sour expressions and suspicious eyes had colored his face as he passed off the sealed envelope, his fingers rubbing apprehensively against the large and ostentatious wax seal that declared the contents for a Black only. She had stared at the envelope for what felt like forever, wondering and worrying about the contents. 