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As siblings, if we never try to understand each other, or even worse, end up becoming enemies one day, what are we going to do then?!

I can't just wait until that day finally comes. I'm scared... so I have to do something.

Even if, even if it's something as simple as asking Enya how she's doing...

And, what if it's not what you want to hear?

Then I'll just climb up that damned mountain. Lie, cheat, or steal if I must, I'll take her from that place!

I'm serious. I'm gonna do it!

Pfft. Hahaha.

Good grief, how can you make something like that sound so simple...

Hey, this is a symbol of my determination! Why are you making fun of me? That's uncalled for, man!

The determination to lie, cheat, and steal, huh?

Uhhh... That's just a worst-case scenario.

That's true. I can only pray that the worst will never come to pass. Just thinking about you climbing up the mountain to kidnap her... Ughh, just thinking about it is giving me a headache.

Looks like you won't change your mind no matter what I say, right?

That's right.

I'm not joking. If I say I'll do it, I'll do it!

Even if I insist on stopping you, or reporting this matter to Master SilverAsh—

Even if my brother objects, even if he wants to lock me up, I won't give in. You'd better not underestimate me, because it's not that simple to shut me down!

*Sigh*...

I guess that settles it then. You've always had that streak in you, you'll do whatever you set your mind to, and nobody can tell you otherwise. If even Master SilverAsh can't do anything about it, what can I do but surrender?

You mean...

Hand that letter over to me.

I'd rather not live with the constant worry of wondering when you're going to do something foolish. It's better for me to help you figure out a solution, not to mention safer too.

*Sigh*... You're really putting me in a rough spot here, Lady Ensia.

You're the best, bro!!

If my brother is really opposed to it and somehow finds out and plans to punish you, just tell him that it was all my idea!

Haha, if only the Master was so easy to convince.

(whispers) But... this might not be such a bad thing either.

Huh? What'd you say?

Nothing in particular. Just thinking out loud.

But let me say this in advance, even if I agreed to help, the most I can do is deliver the letter to the nearby monastery and then see if there's any way to get it up the mountain.

That place is as close as we can get to the area controlled by the Vine-Bead Court. Any higher up into the mountain... and that is no longer a place you can come and go at will.

I cannot guarantee that your letter will reach Lady Enya.

No problem! The fact that you're willing to help means we at least have a shot... If it doesn't work, I'll just think up some other way!

I hope whatever you think up doesn't involve climbing up there.

Heehee!

(Haha... By the looks of things, she really won't give up.)

(If that day actually comes, Master SilverAsh is going to get the mother of all headaches...)

One more bowl!

Clo, I can't have another bite... I admit defeat.

Heh heh~ Who gave you the idea to compare your appetite to that of a hungry engineer who hasn't eaten in three days? I'm so hungry I could swallow a meatbeast whole!

You locked yourself in your workshop again? What'cha working on this time?

Wait a sec, did nobody bring you food? How'd you starve for three days...? What about your little machines?

Eheh... I accidentally set the clearance level of my door to max, plus I was wearing my headphones so I couldn't hear the door at all.

And it's not like I was doing it on purpose! All that fighting with Reunion broke a whole lot of equipment, and repairing everything was giving me a huge headache. Can't even do this job anymore without listening to some music.

That explains it... Thankfully, Amiya went to fish you out today.

All right, we done yet? I'm not here to listen to a sermon during mealtime!

By the way, you're here to buy more climbing gear? How come I didn't see you use the cold-weather gear you bought half a year ago?

Ah, if there was a problem with the quality, just let me know. I'll go knock some... Er, I'll go bargain with the manufacturer.

About that, umm, it's not that. There's nothing wrong with the gear, I just didn't need it for the time being.

Hm...

I'd be more worried if you ended up using it.

That voice... Courier!

Good afternoon.

Oh, afternoon. Did you just get back from a mission? How come you're the only one here?

The others went to look for the Doctor first.

As for me, I'm here to pass something on.

Enya... *cough* *cough* 'She' replied?

That's right.

Awesome! Then let's make like last time and talk over there! Courier? Courier?

What's going on with you...? You don't look so good. N-Nothing happened with Enya, right?! Or, did something happen to Enciodes—

Hey, don't panic, there's nothing of the sort...

Then, tell me what's going on!

Umm... the situation's a bit complicated. But in any case, Lady Ensia, there is one thing Master SilverAsh wanted you to pass on.

He wants me to... pass on something?

Yes.

This is an invitation, for the Doctor——