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To my dearest Hina and Shikuha,
I pray this letter finds you well. For my part, I've come to a land known as Kaisou. It is strange, often dangerous I'll confess. But curious and at times wonderful. This letter may never find you, I may disappear from this land never to return. But I would like to tell you about some of the people I've met here nonetheless.
jesus christ this is SO OUT OF DATE GOD HELP ME I'M ACTUALLY TOO IN OVER MY HEAD
Rose Qeido
Rose is the first person I met upon arriving. A fellow Warrior of Light in another reality. I was cold to her, though for a mercy she's since forgiven me. She is somewhat naive, I'd... dare to call her a bit of a brat. But she is kind and cares for her friends despite her brusque nature.
She helped save me from a mission gone awry, where not just my past but the worst of my heart were put on display but she still does not fear me. She feels like a third sister to me.
I, too, have seen the worst of her heart. She has seen... an even worse part of me than I care to dwell on. You both would like her, I think. She treats myself and others well. I hope that in her life she finds eternal peace.
Waver Velvet
Waver is the second person I met upon arriving. From the very start his knowledge has been useful for not only myself but everyone in our situation. He is somewhat irritable, but has been nothing but kind to me. He does not think highly of himself but I couldn't disagree with him more. I respect him a great deal and would dare to call him my closest friend in this realm.
We went through the same dire mission, though with our own separate hells to contend with. I know not what he saw. I only hope that I can help him recover. We both have much to consider, but I will support him the entire way. No matter how he sees himself, I will always see someone strong, intelligent and vital to this community we've created.
If I were able to share my time here, Shikuha, I think you would agree with Waver on many fronts. Admittedly... this is to say you would both find yourselves scolding me. I... confess that it would be very deserved. Waver reminds me that to ignore those around me is a fool's errand. And that I may rely on others after all that we have experienced.
Through and through, Waver is my brother.
Yusuke Kitagawa
Yusuke. We met under some embarrassing circumstances I've no doubt you'll both have a laugh over. He is eccentric, passionate, kind and interesting. I never expected to feel so strongly about another person. I fear failing him. The desire I have to keep him safe and happy has begun to encapsulate much of my mind.
After all he saw of my past and my heart and mind, he still loves me. And I love him as well. I wish you both could meet him, this wonderful and unique man whose smile my heart yearns for every day.
As time in this world has passed, we approach our second year of being together. I never thought that I would find life in my life. That I would ever deserve this sort of love. And still I smile upon waking by him. He's become a formidable fighter in his own right as well. He is a beautiful sight in and out of battle.
Thank you, Shikuha. For reminding me to go to him in Tuliyollal. To my beloved Yusuke.
Jun Nightroad
I only knew this person as Shroud. I was initially hostile towards him, as I fought a copy of him shortly after my arrival. It was unwarranted at the time. They're incredibly strong and skilled, close to my level... if not exceeding it.
His elemental presence is unique, it was due to that I could discern his identity as Jun Nightroad, a young man volunteering at the Academy I occasionally teach at. It is... regrettable that there is an odd solidarity I feel with him. I am relieved in a way that he escaped from his situation so young. It has allowed him the opportunity to learn more of himself at an earlier age.
He's taught me a few things in short conversations. We've only begun to speak more outside of missions recently. I enjoy his company, I only pray I can provide the same for him.
Amal Vasiya
Amal is another Warrior of Light from another reality. He seems to have been here longer than any of us and has made his place here quite well. He's very flirtatious and while this is nothing against his character seems to have an aversion to most clothes. However, he came to save me as well in that dangerous mission and considers me part of his family. His words have helped me try to accept a part of myself I thought dangerous. He is a good man.
Zulius
Would you both believe me if I told you that I've befriended a centaur man? Perhaps it is not very shocking, given my travels thus far. His name is Zulius. I don't believe I've ever met a man so flamboyant and confident. Overly so, dare I say. Ah, though I shouldn't say that about my employer... Still, even he was part of the rescue group to save me. Though he is over the top, he didn't turn his back on me. I'm grateful for that.
He's not a man to change his ways, aggressive though they are. I've been on the receiving end of his ire. It was not a good feeling. Zulius is not a warrior, he is a man forced to be idle as his loved ones risk their lives for the safety of his home. Potentially even lose them. I never realized how much that would hurt others before I was harshly scolded by him once.
He is an unbreakable thread that binds this city together. I wish that I were a better friend to him. Ah, but I believe he would be angry with me saying as much.
Instead I will say that I am glad to be part of his "herd".
Vash the Stampede
Vash is one of my Co-Workers. I dare say he is more suited to be a Warrior of Light than I am. He both impresses and worries me in equal measure. He... sustained a severe injury when trying to save me but does not hate me for it or what he saw. He is an earnest man, kind and true. Considerate and genuine. Wiser and more skilled than he appears on the regular.
He seems to have seen his own share of horrors. I pray this realm brings him a measure of peace. I'd like to know more about this simply inspiring man.
Gilgamesh; "Gil"
... Since arriving to this realm, there are certain phrases I've learned. There is a certain one that describes Gil quite aptly.
His vibes are utterly rancid.
'Tis true that I was rude to him without reason and I'll confess a rather morbid curiosity towards the man though I find him to be insufferable.
I still dislike the man after all this time. But I am willing to listen on occasion. Him revealing... the result of a dangerous rebellion that happened within my squadron to someone important to me was deserved. I will fully admit that.
He is correct at times. But I don't like it.
Ritsuka Fujimaru
Ritsuka, a young woman who has gone through more than she should have. I worry for what she has experienced in her realm, how it has affected her. I am hesitant to pry, but I would prefer to see her safe even if it is someone like Gil who does so.
Zhongli
Zhongli is a high ranking member of the Black Order. The less spoken of them, the better. He was a spearhead of the mission in April gone awry. He is a capable leader, that much I cannot deny. Beyond that, I know not what to make of him.
I want nothing to do with his Organization, nor the majority of those within it.
But as I've come to learn, he is as much a victim of it as one who stood complacent in its actions. I have been aware for some time that Zhongli is not a bad person, I simply could not shake the negative association of that mission in April of 2023. But I have tried to keep my mind open and be more forgiving. Ah, and he makes very tasty soup.