Dear Alphinaud,

You know I'm not the type to write letters. It's embarrassing for me really, to put thoughts to words. But it's easier than speaking is, that's for certain. I hope Alisaie is doing alright too, she seemed rather spunky during our recent outing, glad to see her in good health.

But I wanted to write this for you today on Valeontine's Day. You came from Sharlayan and you've been alone in a lot of ways, a stranger in a distant land, like me. Who would've thought a boy your age, would've done so much though. A foreign dignitary who followed his grandfather's footsteps, trying to pave peace in a land so many considered to be filled with 'savages'. You were haughty, arrogant at first. Sometimes downright insufferable. But underneath all this prickly pride, was an earnest desire to do good.

You had this amazing idea for Eorzea, one I didn't share at first. I was just going with the flow. But the more I listened to you, the more I could envision it. And together we got the Alliance to form again. And we made some missteps, sure. (I'm sure no one's let you live down the disastrous Crystal Braves unfortunately.)

But through our trips in those shards of Dalamud, Ishgard, Ala Mhigo, and exotic Kugane? You've shown concern for me, and others. Tempered yourself (bad phrase I know) and sympathized more with plights instead of being overly frustrated you couldn't get your way. Some days you're STILL a know-it-all but...

Thank you for staying by my side as a true companion Alphinaud. Some days are harder than others, but when I look at the Eorzea we've started to build together, I can't help but find a smile on my face. Hope you find a smile today too.

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Vorean Vilris of Siren, Scarf of Wondrous Wit