It is not every day when the heart thrives for another.
It is no wonder why many women swoon over your pleasing appearance and your talents. You are strong, wise, and unique. When we first met, during the exchange of a handshake, I felt a surge of warmth wash over me. Enticing, mesmerizing... you fit the description, my distant amour.
You are the source of my motivation, my continuation of my own journey and tale. Each day since that fateful encounter, I had worked towards a better path and a stronger goal, aiding whomever in need.
Someday, I may be rewarded with more than a smile. Perhaps I may even be graced with your deeper affections.
Please do not be frightened by such a letter. In fact, I hope that you would cherish this letter and use it to realize how remarkable you truly are. After all, I am portraying these words of my appreciation and idolization for you onto vellum.
If you have been bestowed a wonderful paramour, I congratulate you. I would be truly envious. If you have no love, however, perhaps we can seek it side by side, hand in hand?
Sadly, I thought I knew the concept of love. I had married, but no longer am I now. Unfortunately, I was young and innocent; not at all who I am today.
Five weeks ago, we have met. Passionate of my goals, I stood before you, stumbling awkwardly over my own salute. You expected so much of me. So much that I had not felt the impulse to swiftly seek and accomplish my tasks.
Heh, I hope you recalled me trembling, emitting shyness throughout the eerie and dim room. I also pray you remembered placing your gentle hand upon my shoulder, speaking in a calm-mannered voice. You spoke softly of how I would surely succeed, no matter the case if I knew what I desired. Because of those empowering words, I did it all. I traveled Eorzea, exploring luscious jungles, dangerous deserts, and rolling hills. I traveled by foot, fought by lance, and decimated by valor.
It is strange how stars seem to speak to you, provide you with knowledge and wisdom if you listened intensely. Throughout my travels, the stars bestowed the realization of why I was at camps, so far away from civilization. You. Because of your words and demeanor, I found myself strengthened and jubilant.
Since then, I completed all of my “rookie” tasks without hesitation, and eventually I spoke with you without fear hindering my mind. Joyously, you acknowledged my completion and welcomed me into your arms…
…of The Maelstrom.
Hence this letter. I will never be able to verbalize my admiration for you, nor will I ever be able to vocalize physically. Writing has always been my forte, always been my medium to express my inner truths.
When you receive this letter, I will be before you, Guincum…
…saluting awkwardly and smiling proudly.
Elena Natalia (Taly) Renton