Dear Familia,
As the days go by, I miss you more, but I have adjusted better than my last letter. I'm still blacklisted, but I went into the dungeon anyway to check up on a friend of mine that I haven't had the chance to write about yet. His name's Bell Cranel, and he's a new part of my life. Syr, my best friend, really seems to like him, and I can't blame her as though he's a rookie adventurer, he's kinder than anyone ever deserves.
I told him about you, walked him to your grave with me, and he listened. He's a quiet listener though a kind one too. I don't quite have the words to describe him, but he's helping me like Syr and Mama Mia are to get better and yet he's different than they are. Mama Mia is fiercely protective as you well know, and Syr is a gentle soul who often puts others before herself. Bell is kind, loyal, and he just seems different somehow.
I believe that Bell is growing to be a good adventurer quicker than anyone I've ever seen, but every so often, I'll look at him or some other adventurer and see your faces instead. I still miss you, and I'll visit you as much as I can. I know that it isn't easy; it isn't easy in the least, but I want to spend as much time with you as I can for now and possibly forever.
Bell sort of understands why I'd do what I did for you guys. I saw it in his eyes and heard it in his voice, but I'd never expect something like that from him. I don't think he's capable of revenge like I am, but I know he understands what can drive a person to that point, and that might be why I love him or at the very least, enjoy being around him. He's an adventurer though not fearless. You'd probably like him, not for any strength or bravery he has, but for his desire to always improve and keep fighting on.
He's changing a small part of me though it isn't all that apparent, but I want it to change. I do want a love like ours, determined, loyal, and endless. Bell gives that love out so easily, and it makes me feel better, stronger, and I'm grateful for it all. I don't know where we'll go from here, and I have no idea whether Bell will always be a staple of my life. I think he'll leave eventually, just walk out the door as if he never was here to begin with or if his fate will be met in the dungeon.
Bell makes his goddess proud and fights like a true knight, and I think he'll grow stronger than even Aiz one day though I can't say for sure.
I'll write again soon,
your last member,
Ryu.