Alisaie,

I've been thinking about this for awhile now. You know I'm not the best when it comes to this sort of thing, let alone writing it down. But humor me for a bit, alright?

It hasn't been very long since we started traveling together and having you around has been... different. In a good way. Your brother has his merits, but as intelligent as he is sometimes he lacks... perception. (I don't even want to begin thinking about how horrid it would have been trying to get him through the Ruby Sea. Maybe we can give him some lessons when there's time?) Our initial relationship was a tad rough, but having the both of you by my side-- you with me now, has been enlightening.

The Calamity took many things from us -- namely people we loved. I've... also lost many people since then. Friends, family, loved ones... and it never gets any easier. But when the people I care for are with me, I feel like I can change that from happening again. To help them through any battle, any chaos. To lend a hand when the work is hard, and a shoulder when the times get rough. And I know they feel the same, because we all have someone we wish to protect. I know you do, even if I don't know who. Your eyes are always so determined, like a fire that can never be quenched. It reminds me of one of my younger sisters. I think you two would've gotten a long well.

So... you know.

I'm not sure where I was going with this but. Do me a favor? No matter what happens... stay with me.

Because I want to be there for you.

Yours,
Sela


(Sela Rahtree - Diabolos - Mandragora Choker)