piratejournal | [backdated to the 17th]

Hello, everyone! I'm Aida Mana, and I wanted to introduce myself to all the people on Lady Maribelle's crew... you may have seen me talking on the journals before, but my friend Rikka finally made our decision, and we're joining you guys!

We're going to do our best to help out, and if you ever need anyone to help you out with something around the ship, just call on me, alright?

That said... my family owns a restaurant. I'm no master chef, but I definitely know my way around a kitchen. I imagine someone else is already working there, but there's no reason why we should have only one cook in the galley, right? I'd love to help out in any way I can, there!

Hope to hear from all of you!

[locked to Celestia Ludenberg]

Um, Celes-chan, I'm sorry that Rikka and I decided to go with someone else's crew... I hope that you and I can still be friends in the end, because I really do like and admire you. I wish yourc crew the best of luck out on the seas, and for you and in accomplishing your dream as well!

That said... I made sure to have some gyouza I prepared sent to you before Rikka and I set out... I hope you like it...

[Mana's gyouza isn't particularly amazing, but it is made competently, and it was done with a lot of effort and emotional investment]

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[All things considered, Celes isn't mad. She's not happy, but she isn't mad per se. Disappointed was probably a more proper word. Having a chef around would make her life at sea much easier, but even so...well. She knew ahead of time that it wasn't a guarantee. At least she had done quite well when it came to forming a crew.

...plus the gyoza was probably the best damn thing she had ever since she got to this world. Not as good as back home, but...it did its job.]

I've received the gyoza. It was quite alright, you have my thanks.

...as for choosing someone else's crew, that's quite alright as well. I do hope you don't come to regret your choice, however.

[It was stated matter of factly, so naturally it was difficult to tell if Celes was truly hoping that the crew works out for Aida, or if she was subtly warning her that they could very easily be enemies later on. One can never be too sure with her.]

I'm glad! If you ever get the craving for it again, just message me and I'll do my best to send it to you!

And thank you for understanding... I don't think I'll regret my decision, but all the same, if you're ever in trouble and you need outside assistance, don't hesitate to call, okay?

You're my friend... and friends always help one another!

I'll keep that in mind, Aida-san.

And, should you ever change your mind about your current crew, I'll be sure to save a spot for you and your friend.

Of course... we're happy here so far, but I'll keep it in mind.

Alright. The best of luck to you.

[backdated to the 17th]

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