[What a cheerful letter! It has the power to perk her write up, and she responds with a smile. She's not even sure where to begin, really.]

Greetings, Manami

I'm glad you seem to be in good spirits. Have you owned many pets before? This will be my first, though it's difficult to think of a chocobo as a pet. A companion is, perhaps, a better word for it? You're welcome to come, regardless if you catch a chocobo or not, but I understand if you've already made other plans.

I confess that I have never tried riding a bicycle before. Do they have those here? I can safely say that I do know what an onigiri is. I don't know how to make it. Is there a special trick, or do you just mold cooked rice into a ball? My favorite foods are eggs and cucumbers, but I've enjoyed trying some new dishes here as well. Did you know they can make cheese into a dessert called cheesecake? I am consistently amazed at the wide range of culinary masterpieces available to us in this world.

~Rukia

[And because he's been so nice, she draws him another picture of their airship adventure, complete with Mercury standing on the deck and a smiling Sparks even though he's been tied up.]