Murphy wrote Sophia a letter.
Its contents were as follows:
"Your Majesty the Empress:"
[See how polite I am.]
"It's been some time since my last greeting. Were you satisfied with the black tea I sent you last time?"
[A favor received must be repaid. You'd better remember that.]
"Once again, thank you for your strong support of our cause. Please rest assured that the wizards of Arkaim will receive generous wages. I will never let our compatriots from a friendly nation be disappointed."
[Don't worry.]
"Furthermore, regarding the conditions you previously mentioned, although I have agreed to them, I still do not know your specific requirements. If you already have something in mind, please write and inform me. I will certainly not fail your trust."
[What exactly do you want? Spit it out already.]
"Now that autumn has arrived, I wonder whether Your Majesty has ever visited Britain. Great Britain has a unique charm in autumn. I sincerely invite you to visit, and I promise you will not be disappointed."
[If you come, you'll definitely bring Madame Yaga with you, right?]
"Additionally, I have heard that shamans are skilled in matters of the soul. I have recently encountered a problem in this area and wish to visit your country for guidance. I hope you will permit it."
[If you won't come, then I'll go over there?]
"One more thing: enclosed with this letter is a magical ritual that will allow you to join the telepathic communication network, making it convenient to hear your voice at any time."
[Writing letters is too slow. Let's talk by phone from now on.]
After finishing the letter, Murphy handed it to a Watchman, who would travel directly to the Soviet Union through the recently established "International Floo Fireplace" connecting Arkaim and Britain to