Sylphid's Happiness Revisited

Chapter 19

Eina sat at the small desk she owned, which had thankfully been moved from her old apartment, it was early far earlier than she would ever normally be awake. Knowing that it would probably be an emotionally charged day made it hard to sleep.

Glancing out the window, she could see the faintest hint of light lighting up the sky. She groaned and tried to focus on the two papers that sat in front of her. She tapped the quill a couple of times on the desk, trying to find the words she wanted to share.

An hour passed, and the first one was significantly easier to write. It was a simple letter, one addressed to her parents. She knew they might disapprove of her choice to become an adventurer, but she had delayed writing this for far too long.

The second letter, however, was a significantly harder process. "How should I even start? After all, it's not like we're on the best of terms..." She quietly whispered.

She placed the quill into its holder and rubbed at her head, she knew what she wanted to say but couldn't actually put it onto paper. She leaned back into her chair and sighed, "I... just need to start... I should be able to continue afterward."

She focused again on the paper, the name of the recipient played through her mind. 'Nina' She couldn't remember how many years it's been since she had thought about writing to her sister. "I really am the worst..."

But now was an opportunity, a chance to understand her little sister. One who wanted desperately to be like her older sister. "It's... almost funny... how the situation changes..."

Eina took a deep breath, 'Remember. Just getting started is the hardest step.' She told herself, picking up the quill and dipping it into the ink. She wrote a single word, before crumpling up the paper at how messy the writing was.

She took a moment, taking a few breaths. Then tried again, but with a similar result. But she ignored her poor penmanship and forced herself to continue, 'Maybe... if I could get a draft done... then I can rewrite it with proper penmanship.' She thought she had hoped.

...

Nina,

How are you doing? It's been far too long since I've written. How's the school working out for you? I hope it's going well. I have so much I want to talk to you about. But most of it would be best in person.

I suppose the biggest change, I've become an adventurer. Through unfortunate circumstances, I've joined a nice Familia who are honestly overprotective of its members.

It's, interesting how times have changed. I never thought or had wanted to gain a falna, but here I am. Have you written to mom and dad? I'm sure they're worried and proud of you. I know I am.

Sorry, I probably shouldn't ramble so much. In truth, I'm not one hundred percent sure what to say. But, I suppose the main thing. I miss you and love you dearly.

If you ever find yourself in Orario, please let me know. I'm currently at the Hearth Manor.

I know we don't always agree, or see things eye to eye. But that's expected, we're two different people. I wish to bridge that distance that had formed between us.

I eagerly wait to hear back from you, no matter how long it might take.

Your sister, Eina.

...

Eina sighed as she looked at the letter, it was a mess. But it's the most she had managed in over two years. "As a draft... I suppose that it's not bad..." She grimaced at the sloppy penmanship, it was worse than when Bell first started her lessons. You would've thought he had never held a quill before.