[Natalia doesn't quite share Tear's optimism in this case, but she does trust her friend. Tear has been in this world a lot longer than Natalia has, so it wouldn't hurt to grant people a little more benefit of the doubt. She's just frustrated to wake up in this city and find that nothing has been done to protect it. Swallowing her bitterness, she pens a quick response.]

Tear,

Faster than a ship? My, I wonder what it could be! I look forward to seeing you soon. I'm currently staying in the honeymoon suite of the Diamond Junction (it's a long story, I'm afraid). If I'm not present when you arrive, contact my Moogle. He will ensure that I am made aware as soon as possible.

~ Natalia

[If Tear thought it was cold before, it's much worse when the sun doesn't even touch the tainted area. The snow continues to build on lawns and gardens, where the industrious street shovelers find it unnecessary to clear it away.]

[And where is Natalia? Huddled conspiratorially with a Mysidian Primal Moogle, working to blacklist a merchant that's quintupled the price of food to Trano Golsaucia while still charging other cities a normal rate. A small hike in price would have been expected to compensate for the danger in travel, but this is pure greed. They'll force her to unharden her unscrupulous little heart soon enough, oh ho ho ho...]

Agreed. Please pass this onward to Balicea and Esdham.

[The Moogle bobs its head, pompom swaying, before toddling swiftly away. It's sheer luck that Natalia turns and happens to spot Tear, and as soon as she does, her face brightens.]

Tear! I trust you made your journey safely without any complications? It is so good to see you.