Hello, my young friend. I've seen the photograph you sent me, and read the letter attached to it. Luckily for you, your letter arrived during my return to Rim Billiton to write my next draft. But I am sorry to inform you that Asbestos vs. Two-headed Gloompincer is not one of my works. I did not write it. You profess your love for Asbestos Tears Apart the Mutant Mangler, but that was not written by me either. Those are unauthorized knock-offs.
As for Asbestos Charges into the Cave of Death and Asbestos Conquers the Waterfall of Blood... Yes, my editor says those two were actually mine. I'm sure my publisher has their reasons for choosing those sorts of names. I suppose otherwise I probably wouldn't have received your letter. Also, that sales tactic of 'buy the book for a complimentary miniature'... When my editor told me my books were incredibly popular among children, I was very confused, but now I understand.
After receiving your letter, I went out to buy some of the Asbestos series, including the unauthorized volumes, and I noticed that, whether genuine or not, the free item was always a miniature. Did you make the board and other items in your photo yourself? You're amazing, reading my books as seriously as you have. As for your questions...
Your first question about the color of Sami's Borea, that is, the aurora. While I've only seen and written about a green one, there are other colors such as red, violet, and blue. Your friend is right.
As for your second question, Sargonians really do use their tails for angling. According to them, there is even a species of sawtooth fin that has a special love for thin Archosauria tails, so only those blessed with such tails can catch them. You are right.
On the topic of your third question, whether the two-headed gloompincer or the mutant mangler would win in battle, I don't know about this. First of all, I have never seen either of them. Secondly, the two of them don't even appear in the same unauthorized book.
Which means you and your friend are equally matched. As for whether you two make up or not, that's none of my business. That's something you'll have to do yourself. Also, there's no need to force him to 'seriously read the great hero Asbestos's books'. He'll read them if he's interested. I only wrote about my travels to record my experiences, impressions, and the sights I've seen. If you love them that much, I suggest you go see them for yourself. Who knows, maybe we'll run into each other. Maybe you'll be able to see even more than I have.
Finally, I have included with my reply the Asbestos and Two-headed Gloompincer miniatures I got for free with those unauthorized volumes, which you can share with your friend. If you really want to make up with him, it'd probably be better to play with him than try to prove that you're right. Hope you enjoy your time with him.
Ah, yes, there's no use replying to this letter, since I'm setting off to Columbia tomorrow. I won't be able to receive it.
