All at once, the security and sanctity of my world, came crashing down. Like one too many pieces had been removed, from the collection of the unity of man. My world, collapsed right before my eyes. What was once sacred, had suddenly been taken from me, right before my eyes.

And without remorse, the cruelty of it all had not seen the fullness of its fruit, until my world fell into darkness and despair. And now, faced with trauma and turmoil, the likes I never thought imaginable.

But we must persevere, for we are the salt of this realm, and the light that must persist through the despair, that would desire us to drown in its sinful pleasures.

So, I ran, but not without regret. And along the way, I was carried away, to your welcoming abode. You, who I once only considered a strong ally, had become my hero of light, in an instant where my world was darkened.

Thank you, for reaching out to me in my hour of need. Without your warm embrace, I would have been lost to the desires of corruption and depravity. I was lost, and you found me, when my hope was found for wanting. I was filled with uncertainty, and you sparked the embers within me. All I can say is, thank you.

Yours is a moment I cherish deeply. A light in the darkness of my world. You, who stood out amongst the shadows, and supported me when I needed it so. The thought rains down on my face, and covers me in both pain and joy. But, because you were there for me, as I desired to do what I could before, I will move onward; strengthened with even more resolve to be strong. Thank you, my old friend.

(My main motif for writing this wasn't to win. But, if I can touch the heart of at least one person, then that is victory in of itself. I guess the Chocobo barding would be cool. I hope though, that my writing, maybe just maybe, helps someone in need. If you are suffering, if you are in pain, I hope you find that special someone. That person, who reaches out, and rescues you in your dark abyss; just like someone had for me.)