[Backdated: 20th May]

[shinrasfinest]

[To: Jade]
Jade, 

Just to inquire, when are you intending to return to Esdham? I think that it might be prudent to approach Jessie with regards to the scan of the clear crystals while we both have the time.

According to Biggs, we might well be too busy shortly to be able to come away so easily.

~Sephiroth

[To: Lydia]
Miss Deetz,

I hope that you'll forgive that the meeting didn't hold much opportunity for introductions and I appreciate it must be a great deal to have taken on board. 

Are you still keen for the crystal scan that was discussed?

~Sephiroth

[To: Yuffie] 
Yuffie,

I hope that you are well. Would appreciate if you could let me know when would be suitable for a rendezvous with Jessie?

~Sephiroth

Comments

[deadlyvu]

Dear Sephiroth,

If I can avoid picking up my best friend Beetlejuice's bad habits, I think I can avoid Yuffie's. I included a sketch of him with my letter. He's...interesting; he's actually from another world than I am, and is a ghost. (The Ghost with the most; his magic is amazing!) I know it's kind of odd for a teenager to be friends with a ghost, but he understands me more than most people I meet in my world.

Does being in the military leave you with a lot of free-time? I've been worried for at least one of my friends. I know he was military in his world, but there are some other complications, so while he seems to be adjusting to civilian life, I wonder if there's anything that might help. (Besides that I should write to him and plan an in person visit.) How is the military here? I'm sure she can figure out herself if she wants to join, but Ms. Armstrong was a General in the army in her own world.

Sincerely,
Lydia.

[Included is another page with a sketch. "He's a prankster, and can be a bit insensitive sometimes, but he has a good heart. Just don't tell him I said that."]

[shinrasfinest]

Dear Lydia,

The government in Esdham only offers enlistment to the Foreign Legion and for Heroes of Light it's only voluntary so in theory you can work as much or as little as you like. Though I don't see the point signing up for something unless you then follow to put the effort in; it can be hard work, long hours with not much else on other than a structured patrol. Sometimes there are skirmishes with Imperial troops out towards the oasis but infrequently.

Though it's not an occupation that I'd suggest for anyone who is not familiar. Esdham has turned towards it's drier, more desert-like weather now - it's not the most comfortable.

It doesn't surprise me of Ms. Armstrong, given the single occasion that I've spoken with her. She did seem the type.

~Sephiroth

[deadlyvu]

Dear Sephiroth,

I've never been anything but a 'civilian', and I don't think I'd be cut out for the military. That isn't to say I haven't been in a few scrapes and had a lot of adventures. I'm just used to being more the sneaky type. What do you do for your downtime and fun? It definitely sounds like you're not one who likes to be idle either.

I'm really pleased she's willing to teach me, and I'm not afraid to work hard. I'll complain at times I'm sure, but it's worth it. I really don't want to be a burden too much, and I want to see SO MUCH of this world! I'm also good at coming up with ideas and organizing people. I don't think I'll ever be able to really go solo on adventures, but I prefer to be in a small group anyways. I'm just working on making it so I can support that group.

Sincerely,
Lydia

[shinrasfinest]

Dear Lydia,

You would be right there, I suppose. I can be something of a workaholic when it calls for it.

There is certainly plenty enough of this World to be seen. Personally I think it'd take well over a lifetime to really be able to appreciate all the finer quirks of Crystallis.

Best of luck in your adventures, you should let me know what you find sometime.

~Sephiroth