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You ask Zek what he's waiting for—open it!

He unravels the vine wreathed around the box, then unties the twine sealing it shut and carefully opens it. He pulls out a letter and a pair of knitted mittens. His eyes immediately well with tears as he reads. Peering over his shoulder, you join him:

Zekky,

How is my brave courier faring? With the weather turning, I thought you would want something for the cold. Hope you like them!

~ Mom

p.s. You could visit more often.

"I…I don't even know what to say," Zek murmurs, a sad smile quivering on his lips. "All this time, I've been sifting through her old things, looking for something to remember her by. Something special." He lifts up the mittens. "It's like she knew. I can tell…she's watching over me."

He brings the mittens to his chest and closes his eyes, and for a short while, a gentle silence lingers in the air. Finally, he sets the mittens and the letter down, wipes a tear from his eye, and clears his throat. "To think, I'd been carrying that around for days. Thank you. I won't forget what you've done for me." He gives you a warm hug and pats your shoulder. "And hey, hopefully next time I'll be the one delivering something to you!"

Complete the PARCEL DELIVERY mission. Gain the Timely Delivery reward card. If Zek Tsal, Courier is in play, discard him. Each Ranger soothes 2 fatigue.