Letter to Selphie on 9/11 - MOGNET GLITCH SAYS YOU ALL GET ONE!

[rialynn]

Dear Selphie,

You don't know me, as we haven't officially met face to face. But I had to write and tell you that your performance yesterday was fantastic! What a funny and inspiring story about the mighty adventures of the Chocoboman. I was actually hoping to write a more light-hearted song, and when I heard your tale, I knew that would make the perfect subject.

I'm working on the lyrics right now, but the melody is strong in my mind. Drop by the saloon some time when I'm working so you can hear it! And thank you again, it was a very entertaining story. Maybe you should consider being a bard yourself!

Sincerely,
Rialynn K.

Comments

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[loudestseed]

WAIT! Don't say it here!

Where are you?!

[rialynn]

[At her...house...? Should she really be giving someone her address like this? Maybe she should move somewhere more public.]

I'm not sure who this is, but I'm at the Space Saloon right now. But you don't need to worry, I won't be completing the song.

~Rialynn K.

---> Action

[loudestseed]

[Zell didn't know if he should believe her words, so he'll at least find out what she knew! He didn't give a reply back to the letter, instead heading right to where she said she'd be, following Minimagra's directions. He didn't intentionally keep his name from her, he just wasn't thinking about it at the time.]

[rialynn]

[At least she knows her way to the Saloon by heart, so unless he just so happened to be in that district, it's a safe bet that Rialynn got there first. She still has no idea who was talking to her, and thus, has no idea who she's even looking for.]

[But Zell should be able to figure out who she is easily enough. She's got a Moogle standing on the seat next to her, craning her neck to peer over Rialynn's shoulder as she heaves a sigh and tears a page out of her journal, crumpling the paper up and setting it aside. She already had two paragraphs of lyrics, what a waste. Her lute is slung over her back, and she taps the tip of her feathered quill agaisnt her jaw as she tries to think of an appropriate substitute for Chocoboman. Something with three syllables will probably fit the melody she has in mind a lot better anyway.]

[loudestseed]

[Zell realized on his way walking there that he didn't know what Rialynn looked like, but he was sure he'd be able to figure it out. Sure enough, once he got to his destination, Minimagra told him who it was.

He moved closer to her, frown clearly on his expression. He definitely didn't greet her with the same tone as he normally greeted others for the first time.]

Yo, you Rialynn?

[rialynn]

[That scary face makes her want to lie. Nope. Never heard of her. Honestly, why was everyone so up in arms about one little song about a young boy who dreams of becoming a hero? It's fun, it's inspirational, and it's absolutely not going to happen. So she hesitates at first, then nods.]

Yes?

[Please don't punch her in the face.]

[loudestseed]

[He crossed his arms, frown still on his expression. He wasn't going to hit her, but he was a little too preoccupied to notice how might have been coming across.]

I already know that story, but... what all did Selphie say?

[rialynn]

About Chocoboman? Um, well...

[She scratches her cheek, looking skyward as she tries to recall.]

It was a story about a kid who wore pajamas and a towel as a cape, protecting chocobos from hunters. Pretty cute, actually.

[But he said he already knew the story, so...what more can she say?]

That's all I really heard.

[loudestseed]

That's it? He... didn't have a sidekick or anything? Did she say anythin' else about the hunter?

[rialynn]

There's a sidekick?

[Rialynn started to perk, before forcing herself to stuff down her interest. The song wasn't going to happen, she had to remind herself.]

I guess they didn't get to that part. And not much, just that he tackled them and ran them off.

[loudestseed]

[Zell frowned deeper at the glimpse of Rialynn's enthusiasm. Maybe he shouldn't have said anything!

At least he could be relieved she didn't hear everything the story of Chocoboman could bring up. If she was telling the truth, and Zell was more willing to believe that she was.]

Good.

[But she might try to find out the rest of the story?!]

It's boring anyway! ... And I'm sure the person who was the hero would be super embarrassed if even that tiny bit you do know gets let out even more! He... he doesn't deal well with some things...

[And now Zell was letting out too much about their commander. Maybe he should just shut up. Yeah, he didn't need to make this worse for Squall!]

[rialynn]

If it were boring, there wouldn't be so much commotion over it. So I know that's not true.

[She grins crookedly.]

Anyway, like I said. I'll find something else to write about. It's just a shame, since I think a story like that would buoy a lot of depressed spirits. Honestly, the adventures kids get into are pretty cute.

[loudestseed]

Tch!

C'mon, just... think of a different story or somethin'!

[Because while the story so far didn't say anything to embarrass Zell directly, if she dug deeper in, it could!]

[rialynn]

[Rialynn throws her head back with a grunt of frustration.]

Give me a break, I'm working on it!

[She protests, almost sulking. How many times does she have to say she's not going to do the song?]

Why are you so insistent about it anyway? Is there something else about the hunters?

[loudestseed]

J-just drop it!