It has been some time since I last wrote, several months. The new helper at Richille's Wares quite suddenly quit, just at a time when mother fell ill. Rather than heartlessly leave my family in need, I decided to do what I could, and help them out. The decision wasn't hard, but in all the hurry, I neglected to keep in touch properly with Kii Kalira. I have no idea how I managed to keep her away from my mind for all that time. One day, then, I found a note, saying she had gone back to Windurst and to contact her again some day. I was sad to see her go. While we do have our differences, I had gotten used to her presence, and after her sickness, she shouldn't travel around too much. I hope she made it to Windurst safely.
All is well now at home again. Mother feels a lot better, although I worry for her health now. The doctor said the sickness frequently revisits a person it has once found. As a result of these two sicknesses, I have put some more effort into my studies of white magic in this period. I feel a little more confident in being able to take what ever adventures throw in my way.
But now, I am eager to take up the road again. Like the note says, I should contact Kii Kalira again, now that the troubles at home are over. I am trying to come up with the best way of doing that...maybe I'll journey to Windurst again, to apologize to her in person. I cannot help but feel that a mere letter would not be enough.
I seem to recall that Mr. Balasiel had something for me to do. The way he asked it, I suppose he was in no hurry. I am starting to think it a passing fancy of his, to send people to prove themselves. A good enough motivation, I suppose, but it does not make the task urgent. I hope he will wait patiently, should he even remember the incident anymore.
Visited home today. Triene was doing admirably well with Richille's Wares. His years of being trained as the successor to the store have really been worth it. Mother was as always - worried. My short visit to them made me notice how much I value my freedom.
As I was making my way up to the city's walls, I came upon an old man called Balasiel. He inquired about my sword and asked if I could trust it and my skills. While I know that there are monsters out there beyond my skill, I do trust myself enough to know when to fight and when not to. He then proceeded to ask me to bring him some revival tree root, which are known to be in favor of monsters of the night. While I could not understand his attitude nor his desire for revival tree root, I could not turn him down either. I am now wondering how to acquire some.
...I have not seen Kii Kalira since the day we arrived. Has something happened to her?
Finally back in San d'Oria! It certainly was an experience, bringing Kii Kalira here. Quite unexpectedly we were ambushed by what seemed like a horde of orcs on the way at La Theine Plateau, half-way between Ronfaure and the Crag of Holla. We did manage to survive this encounter, albeit only barely. Indeed, if it had not been for a fellow traveler Leghard, a hume from Bastok on his way to San d'Oria, we would not have made it.
I still do not know where the orcs were hiding at. I was quite certain there were no more than one or two orcs in the near vicinity...
While it is a good feeling to see the familiar walls of San d'Oria again, I worry over Kii Kalira. She does not seem all that comfortable, although it isn't quite as noticeable as was the case with Bastok.
I must remember to visit Mother and Triene soon.
Dear Mother,
Greetings from Windurst. The region of Sarutabaruta is as ever - dry and hot, and the people of Windurst mostly friendly and helpful. I haven't ran into any major trouble in my travels.
How is the shop doing? It worries me to leave just You and Triene in charge of it, although I know Triene only wishes the best upon Richille's Wares. Do you have enough hands to keep the shop in operation comfortably? I know how you worried over the lack of contact from the Weavers' Guild in Windurst, but you should lay those worries to rest. I have visited them, and they are merely very busy with work. As in San d'Oria itself, Windurst also has many adventurers in need of supplies for their journeys.
I know how Triene likes to keep up with news from all over the world, so I will attach the latest issue of Tarutaru Times with this letter.
Respectfully
Your son,
Jenare
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