The note contains private speculation addressed to Cassia about the relationship between Marcellus and Soraya. The author notes that they do not believe Marcellus is fit for a woman like Soraya, and that his "little empire" is more fragile than he thinks.

Because of the author's intimate history with Soraya, they don't want to confront her about this, concerned it will be taken as jealousy. They ask Cassia to keep an eye on things instead...as a favor, of course.

The note is pinned with a red feather from a bird with a distinctly fiery plumage.