[Since he's managed to distance himself further during this time, his reply takes two weeks.]

I would expect nothing less from you, Merlin.

I'm afraid I received no invitation, had I gotten one you can be sure I would never have missed it. An unintentional oversight, I'm certain, but a regrettable one nonetheless. The aftermath of that is surely a tale that will reach even these parts before long.

Cynocephaly - I've never heard of it but the description sounds fitting.

I will return when I have something to offer the people of Camelot.

How is your life treating you?

-- Lancelot.