|Chap 36|Chaotic Return¹

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Days passed as Satoru's ship was slolwy seen over the horizon from the fishing city, Melen their arrival was greeted by glances from fisherman's and citizens

"Finally we're back.." °I said while stretching my back°

As their ship finally made land as the members of Njord familia alongside their god awaited

As the bridge ladder was slolwy lowered allowing Satoru and the others to get down

Gareth: Lord Njord? °Gareth was surprised that Njord would actually meet them on their return°

Njord: I received a letter from Poseidon and she made one for your captain too

"Huh, I wander what she wrote" °I muttered as I walked down the ladder and took the letter from Njord°

Njord: She also had a carriage be given once you return

Irish: She's too generous.. °Smiles°

Tsubaki: You're really a lady killer, aren't you Satoru? Hahaha! °Tsubaki laughed while patting Satoru's back°

"She's just expressing her kindness.." °I replied denying it as I looked at the letter and began reading it so Gareth and the others could hear°

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To my dearest Satoru,

How are you, my little wind? Have you eaten properly? Are you still in one piece? If you're reading this, then Njord better have handed it to you with a warm smile and not just tossed it at you like a scroll he forgot was under his seat for a week (I know how he is.) I asked him to treat you and your companions to a proper feast when you return, no dried fish nonsense, a real banquet, mind you!

I also arranged for a carriage to be ready for you the moment your feet step out of danger. It'll take you and your companions straight back to Orario, no detours. I made sure the drivers are reliable if they so much as give you trouble, just tell them Poseidon is watching, and that should straighten their spine.

Now more importantly, did you catch a cold? Did you do something reckless again? Is Gareth still grumbling in the mornings? Are you sleeping enough? If you're not, I'll find out, and I will send another letter with nothing but scolding and tea recommendations. You're strong, yes, but you're still a mortal, and mortals are fragile when they don't pretend they aren't tired. Don't make me come over there and drag you to bed myself.

Satoru, I may not say it often (well... I do, but let me say it again), but I'm proud of you. whatever you faced, whatever weight you carry I believe in you. I  always have. You don't need to shoulder everything alone. Let the sea carry some of that burden for you.

Write back when you can. I'll be waiting. And don't try to avoid it I'll know.

Wish all the might and mercy of the tides
                      -Poseidon
P.S. I also sent a small jar of sea salt, use it okay? Your cooking could use a bit more flavor after all

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After Satoru finished reading it Tsubaki laughed even more while Gareth accompanied her

Tsubaki: Riveria better not find that letter! Hahaha

"It's just a friendly letter.."

Evalin: Was it? Nyao

Irish: Seems like a overseas lover °Chuckles too°

"IT'S NOT!!" °I denied it°

Gareth: Well anyhow, be sure to tell her I've always had been grumbling now and forever! Hahahaha °Gareth said as Satoru simply nodded before he turned to Njord°

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