♦ XIV ♦

[cooperating]

My apologies for not being readily available as of late. I am still unaccustomed to recording my thoughts in such a public manner. I pay more mind to my private journal, really.This past month has been incredibly mild in comparison to the last, but nothing is ever truly at peace here. To be expected from such a varied population in such a large

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[e_meritus]

I see little harm in assistance, though even less profit.

[cooperating]

Of course, still a Sky Pirate. If it is profit you seek, then that is still possible. People are often very grateful when their lives are saved, after all.

[e_meritus]

I grow weary of this place, with that in mind. There was a time when payment had little to do with lives and goodwill.

Yet I would do this without the intention of any profit to be had. You remember it is not the first time I have acted in the absence of reward.

[ooc; WOW. I'M *AWESOME* at typing. Give me an A.... now I'll be paranoid the whole time.]

[cooperating]

I remember it well, Fran. Though I do believe the warmth that comes with assisting others is it's own reward.

[ OOC: F - -!!! ...And me too for forgetting the bracket. ]

[e_meritus]

Warmth might also come from pockets lined with gil, but our choices are few. Were the fires to spread any further... I would not risk Penelo, and Ivalice would do well not to lose your guidance.

[ooc; That's like... B- material. I THINK YOU'RE SAFE.]

[cooperating]

Be not troubled. I would not let any harm come to Penelo or yourself, and Basch will be watching my back.

[e_meritus]

You begin to remind me of Vaan. Perhaps Penelo has come off on you.

He is a valuable aid, though I think you do well in defending yourself these days. I hardly forget the Mines, as dank as they were.

[cooperating]

Those days seem distant. A shame I did not help more.

[e_meritus]

Your aid came when most capable. Where and when it counted. The story may have turned out differently, were you absent.

[cooperating]

I still fear my presence alone was not enough. The experience taught me many things, but at too great a cost.

[e_meritus]

As most defining moments in time are wont to do.

[steadfastedly]

You know, your presence saved my life once. I think you helped more than you know, Larsa.

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[cooperating]

Penelo... I...

[cooperating]

I was merely carrying out my duty. And it is a duty I will continue to carry out. Faltering now will not help a soul.

[steadfastedly]

Duty or not, you helped a person that you'd never even met before. I don't think I'd be here right now if it wasn't for you.

I'm grateful, and I always will be. Much like I'm sure these people will be once we've helped them.

[cooperating]

You are strong. I believe you would have survived, one way or another, especially with your friends.

...Still. I am glad to know you think of me-- I have made an influence-- that I made it easier for you to live and find peace.