[Elshot, Dimitri's Pidgeot, arrives sometime in the afternoon bearing gifts! Mostly those gifts are a postcard depicting an idyllic outdoor marketplace, a letter, and what... looks like Unagi Pie? Except it doesn't call itself that, and the wrapping's picture depicts a Huntail... Well, it's not the first time that Johto and the rest of the world have held bewildering secrets.]
[What's more important is the letter. Elshot has one more letter he's carrying, and so he takes off to deliver it, returning a very short while later in case Kazuki has a return letter he wants to pass along.]
[The letter reads as follows.]
Dear Kazuki,
I am so sorry that it took so long to send you a proper letter. As you might have guessed, quite a lot has happened recently with our traveling group ever since we left Azalea. As I write this to you, we have just arrived in Olivine City, somewhat ahead of schedule.
Goldenrod and Ecruteak were both lovely places, in their own right, but I am afraid that we had our fair share of troubles in both places. There was a great deal of convenience to be found in the former, and I can see why people might like such a city. However, I think I like places that are a bit quieter.
Still, I imagine that we will return there one day, if only to take advantage of the train system there. We do not have trains in Fodlan, so it will be a unique experience for us when we finish up our business in Johto and move onto Kanto. Still, that is something for us to deal with in the future, not the present.
In contrast, Ecruteak on its own was initially rather pleasant. I appreciate the history overflowing from such an old town, and how much respect its inhabitants pay to it. It was an enjoyable place to spend our first Valentines, and we all were quite busy in the days leading up to it. The street markets there are incredible; have you ever visited them? It reminded me a little bit of home, so perhaps that is why I like them so much. Grant enjoyed them too, as I took him for a brief outing.
Additionally, I managed to hold two jobs while I was in town. The first, of course, was yet another maintenance job where I was apprenticed to the Gardevoir who was partnered with the inn owners. I am learning more and more with every stop. While I cannot say I am a professional of any sort, it is coming easier to me. If your own inn ever needs assistance in such areas, please let me know and I will do my best.
The other job I took on was that of art modeling. I apparently have quite the admirable physique for such a thing, and the teacher who hired me was quite interested in using my armor from Fodlan in a few of the studies. The structure and shading of armor is apparently good practice. All of the students were rather polite, and it paid incredibly well.
Still, I cannot say that I was fond of the Ghost type favor that the Ecruteak Gym possesses, through no fault of its leader Morty or any of his Paliens. Additionally, quite a number of things happened in Ecruteak that rather soured it for me, although I cannot speak for any of my companions.
An old friend from home, Dedue Molinaro, had just joined us in Goldenrod, and yet he had to return home shortly afterwards. The exchange of secrets by the sudden surge of Indeedee also made things somewhat tense for a short while, although one has stayed behind to be my companion, and she is rather lovely. After that, Sylvain fell into one of those strange sleeps where his body stayed here and yet he experienced things that had happened in our homeland... and finally, Chip ran away on the day he awoke.
So you can see that a great deal has happened in a very short amount of time.
You do not have to worry about Chip. We found them at Moomoo Farms, and things are going as well as can be expected. Still, I hope that our stay in Olivine proves to be of a calmer sort. Some in our number are considering the possibility of getting an apartment or rental property, so perhaps that is something we will have here in Olivine if all goes well. I know some of us wish to stay in one place instead of travel, and others want a place to return to. I am afraid I do not know how one does such things, especially in Johto, but I imagine we will see.
The only way to learn is to do, after all.
I hope you enjoy the snack that I have sent along with Elshot. I got it somewhat hastily, upon recommendation from some of the people in town. I have been told it is good, although I do not think it is on the level of sweetness of what I sent you before.
March 8 - Post
[What's more important is the letter. Elshot has one more letter he's carrying, and so he takes off to deliver it, returning a very short while later in case Kazuki has a return letter he wants to pass along.]
[The letter reads as follows.]
Dear Kazuki,
I am so sorry that it took so long to send you a proper letter. As you might have guessed, quite a lot has happened recently with our traveling group ever since we left Azalea. As I write this to you, we have just arrived in Olivine City, somewhat ahead of schedule.
Goldenrod and Ecruteak were both lovely places, in their own right, but I am afraid that we had our fair share of troubles in both places. There was a great deal of convenience to be found in the former, and I can see why people might like such a city. However, I think I like places that are a bit quieter.
Still, I imagine that we will return there one day, if only to take advantage of the train system there. We do not have trains in Fodlan, so it will be a unique experience for us when we finish up our business in Johto and move onto Kanto. Still, that is something for us to deal with in the future, not the present.
In contrast, Ecruteak on its own was initially rather pleasant. I appreciate the history overflowing from such an old town, and how much respect its inhabitants pay to it. It was an enjoyable place to spend our first Valentines, and we all were quite busy in the days leading up to it. The street markets there are incredible; have you ever visited them? It reminded me a little bit of home, so perhaps that is why I like them so much. Grant enjoyed them too, as I took him for a brief outing.
Additionally, I managed to hold two jobs while I was in town. The first, of course, was yet another maintenance job where I was apprenticed to the Gardevoir who was partnered with the inn owners. I am learning more and more with every stop. While I cannot say I am a professional of any sort, it is coming easier to me. If your own inn ever needs assistance in such areas, please let me know and I will do my best.
The other job I took on was that of art modeling. I apparently have quite the admirable physique for such a thing, and the teacher who hired me was quite interested in using my armor from Fodlan in a few of the studies. The structure and shading of armor is apparently good practice. All of the students were rather polite, and it paid incredibly well.
Still, I cannot say that I was fond of the Ghost type favor that the Ecruteak Gym possesses, through no fault of its leader Morty or any of his Paliens. Additionally, quite a number of things happened in Ecruteak that rather soured it for me, although I cannot speak for any of my companions.
An old friend from home, Dedue Molinaro, had just joined us in Goldenrod, and yet he had to return home shortly afterwards. The exchange of secrets by the sudden surge of Indeedee also made things somewhat tense for a short while, although one has stayed behind to be my companion, and she is rather lovely. After that, Sylvain fell into one of those strange sleeps where his body stayed here and yet he experienced things that had happened in our homeland... and finally, Chip ran away on the day he awoke.
So you can see that a great deal has happened in a very short amount of time.
You do not have to worry about Chip. We found them at Moomoo Farms, and things are going as well as can be expected. Still, I hope that our stay in Olivine proves to be of a calmer sort. Some in our number are considering the possibility of getting an apartment or rental property, so perhaps that is something we will have here in Olivine if all goes well. I know some of us wish to stay in one place instead of travel, and others want a place to return to. I am afraid I do not know how one does such things, especially in Johto, but I imagine we will see.
The only way to learn is to do, after all.
I hope you enjoy the snack that I have sent along with Elshot. I got it somewhat hastily, upon recommendation from some of the people in town. I have been told it is good, although I do not think it is on the level of sweetness of what I sent you before.
I hope you are doing well,
Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd