I hope that this letter finds you well. In truth, I hope it finds you at all.
I am doing very well. I am settling in to a city called Boston. It's very big, and not like the city I lived in before. The buildings are much taller and there's a train that runs underground! It even goes under the water! And it isn't to travel to other places, it's simply to travel to and from different places in the same city! And by 'it' I mean the entirety of the train system, there are six at least. I never could have imagined such a thing. I'd like to ride one of those underground trains.
I never could have imagined a great deal that exists in this world. It's all very strange and new, but Eliot has been very kind and patient in explaining things to me. I think I will like it here, once I'm used to it. There's so much to do and to see and to learn! I'm thankful I have a lifetime in which to do it all.
I've met Eliot's friends, they are interesting people, and are doing their best to make me feel welcome. I rather like them, for the most part. The patriarch of the little group is a touch prickly, but I have no doubt I'll win him over. One of them even helped me pick a traditional human name, I am going by 'Isabella Baylin' now. I quite like the sound of it, and I have been told it suits me.
In my time here so far, I have discovered the following: I very much like television, candy, fuzzy slippers, seafood, credit cards, and something called an Em Pee Three device, which allows vast amounts of music to be stored on a tiny machine that fits in a pocket! I've listened to so much music since coming here. Did you know that Eliot is musically gifted? He's quite talented.
I think I may wish to pursue my own inclination for the musical arts. Simply for the pleasure of it. There's no reason why I can't. Eventually, of course. I'm taking things slow, as I adjust to this world and all it brings me. And eventually I will join Eliot and his friends in their pursuit of what I suppose is best described as independent justice. They're the people who make sure the innocent and deserving are rewarded and the cruel and villainous are punished. Enforcers of equivalent exchange. It's a very appealing pursuit, I must admit. And one I find myself already well trained for.
Eliot is also going to teach me to cook. He's been very helpful in expanding my culinary horizons, and introducing me to all the food of this world. I already knew he was a talented chef, but there's something about watching him at work in his own kitchen. He has a very nice home. I didn't realize just how wealthy he was - not that that matters. But it does make me feel far less guilty about relying on him while I find my feet.
I do hope you're faring well, and have been able to put all the unpleasantness that brought us together behind you. What's it like, where you live? Do you have computers or cellular phones? I understand they allow for easier and quicker communication than traditional letters. I don't quite understand computers, but Eliot says his dear friend is one of the best computer 'geeks' alive, so I don't think it will be hard for me to learn to use one. When I do, perhaps we can use that to communicate.
I very much look forward to hearing from you in return.
Warmest wishes, Isabella 'Lust' Baylin
P.S. Here is a photo from when I went to see the ocean. And Eliot says 'hello'.
A Letter For Yuna!
Dear Yuna,
I hope that this letter finds you well. In truth, I hope it finds you at all.
I am doing very well. I am settling in to a city called Boston. It's very big, and not like the city I lived in before. The buildings are much taller and there's a train that runs underground! It even goes under the water! And it isn't to travel to other places, it's simply to travel to and from different places in the same city! And by 'it' I mean the entirety of the train system, there are six at least. I never could have imagined such a thing. I'd like to ride one of those underground trains.
I never could have imagined a great deal that exists in this world. It's all very strange and new, but Eliot has been very kind and patient in explaining things to me. I think I will like it here, once I'm used to it. There's so much to do and to see and to learn! I'm thankful I have a lifetime in which to do it all.
I've met Eliot's friends, they are interesting people, and are doing their best to make me feel welcome. I rather like them, for the most part. The patriarch of the little group is a touch prickly, but I have no doubt I'll win him over. One of them even helped me pick a traditional human name, I am going by 'Isabella Baylin' now. I quite like the sound of it, and I have been told it suits me.
In my time here so far, I have discovered the following: I very much like television, candy, fuzzy slippers, seafood, credit cards, and something called an Em Pee Three device, which allows vast amounts of music to be stored on a tiny machine that fits in a pocket! I've listened to so much music since coming here. Did you know that Eliot is musically gifted? He's quite talented.
I think I may wish to pursue my own inclination for the musical arts. Simply for the pleasure of it. There's no reason why I can't. Eventually, of course. I'm taking things slow, as I adjust to this world and all it brings me. And eventually I will join Eliot and his friends in their pursuit of what I suppose is best described as independent justice. They're the people who make sure the innocent and deserving are rewarded and the cruel and villainous are punished. Enforcers of equivalent exchange. It's a very appealing pursuit, I must admit. And one I find myself already well trained for.
Eliot is also going to teach me to cook. He's been very helpful in expanding my culinary horizons, and introducing me to all the food of this world. I already knew he was a talented chef, but there's something about watching him at work in his own kitchen. He has a very nice home. I didn't realize just how wealthy he was - not that that matters. But it does make me feel far less guilty about relying on him while I find my feet.
I do hope you're faring well, and have been able to put all the unpleasantness that brought us together behind you. What's it like, where you live? Do you have computers or cellular phones? I understand they allow for easier and quicker communication than traditional letters. I don't quite understand computers, but Eliot says his dear friend is one of the best computer 'geeks' alive, so I don't think it will be hard for me to learn to use one. When I do, perhaps we can use that to communicate.
I very much look forward to hearing from you in return.
Warmest wishes,
Isabella 'Lust' Baylin
P.S. Here is a photo from when I went to see the ocean. And Eliot says 'hello'.