When I first became a Guardian, I had this great buddy, Zinas.

We did everything together. Guard duty, volunteer work, double-dating, you name it. Those were the days!

But he got reassigned to Agairon Village, and I was assigned here. Don't get me wrong, this is a prime assignment, but I miss hanging out with Zinas.

Player: "Sounds like fun times."

Yeah, we had a lot of laughs.... Say, you wouldn't by chance be planning to pass by Agairon Village anytime soon, would you?

If you are, could pass on a message to Zinas?

If he can get his armored-rear up to the fortress for an evening, dinner's on me.

Player: Accept.

Sweet! Thanks, Player. It's not every Daeva you can ask to run a personal errand for you. I appreciate it.

Just tell Zinas to come on up to the fortress whenever he can find the time. If he can't find me, have him ask Pallas where I am. He always knows where everyone is.

Player: "Glad to be of service."

Do you think it's possible to will yourself to ascend? Sometimes I think if I could just... No. It's impossible.

When I was young, I was a fencing prodigy and everyone just KNEW I'd ascend and take Atreia by storm.

Yeah...didn't happen. Disappointing, but hey, that's life, huh? Anyway, what brings you here?

Player: "Err, I have a message for you."

Dalanius! He's the only one who never gave a rip if I ascended or not. What a blast we had in basic training!

He's offering to pay for dinner? That's a new one. Back in our heyday, he was always totally broke. Spent everything on pets and armor.

If he's buying, I can't miss it! If I can clear all of my tasks for the day, I'll head up there this evening and surprise him.

Player: "I have some time; I'll help."

You will? Fantastic! I appreciate your help.

If you could head down to the Mystic Spring and thin out the Grassland Rynoce and Mottled Tipolid ranks, I can get things wrapped up in town and see if Zellix will cover for me.

Player: "Sure, no problem."

Whoa, you're back fast, Daeva.

What happened with the Grassland Rynoces and Mottled Tipolids?

Did they give you any troubles?

Player: "Nah, it was a snap."

Yeah, I figured they wouldn't overly stress your skills.

I've got everything under control here, so I'm off to surprise Dalanius.

Thanks for your help! Oh, here, I picked this up in town for you. Thanks again!