I am Claudstrype, a full-pledged retainer monk to my beloved Mistress. Serving her is bliss, however, I have found myself in panic whenever I am summoned lately. I had not been able to retrieve anything of much value during my recent explorations. Perhaps it is due to the heavy competition or just bad luck, but I hope my Mistress will not tire of my incompetence.

With this thought in mind, I set forth to Mor Dhona and arrived at the doorsteps of Emperor Xande where I was greeted by Sir Glasya Labolas.
"Oi, Strype! Been a while since you came around."
"Yes, Sir Glasya. My Mistress has been preoccupied lately...and short of venture coins for funding."
"Ah, I see. Sounds like you have been having it tough, too..."
"Something seems to be bothering you, Sir. It is rare for one to see you down here. If you will permit, I shall lend an ear to your woes."
"Strype!!!"

Several hours pass as Sir Glasya shared his story with me, how he and his co-workers feel unworthy to serve the Emperor as his subjects, unable to stop the pack of adventurers who barge in their tower to loot them.
"Thank you for listening to me, my good friend. I feel much better now."
"I am honored, Sir. Ah, but do forgive me, I must take my leave now, I am being summoned."
"Oh! It seems I've taken more of your time than I should have. Let me give you something in return! "
"Ah, you must not trouble yourself , Sir Glasya!"
"Nonsense! Just take it as from one Monk to another. Your Mistress is also one, right? What was her race again?"
"Ah...If you must insist. She is a Miqo'te, Sir Glasya."
"Wonderful! Take this! I am sure she will love it!"

And so, with Sir Glasya's gift, I return to my Mistress.
"I have come, Mistress."
"Welcome baaaack~"
"I have brought you a gift from Sir Glasya Labolas of the Syrcus Tower."
I hand it over to my Mistress and a moment of silence filled the room.
"...That's great and all, Strypey-chwon, but it's not written on the description of this..."
"Ah."
" Harbor Herring."
"..."
"Hmmmm..."
"...If that is all, I will take my leave now, Mistress."

From the warm markets of Ul'dah, I was re-dispatched in the markets of Ishgard.
"The breeze of Ishgard seem to have gotten colder recently..."




Character: Nyanchan Mochiko
World: Carbuncle
Preferred in-game Prize: Bluebird Earring