I know that you are probably very angry with me. You think that what I have done is cruel and unfair, and you believe that I have given you a curse. But au contraire, my friend, for what I have really given you is a gift. It is not a physical gift like chocolates or flowers, nor will you be able to see it right away. It is not something to be received instantly, and the only way to receive it in its entirety is to slowly and patiently peel back the layers of wrapping, one by one. You see, this world is in such a state that its occupants have fooled themselves into believing that the only good gifts are material. It is their opinion that the only things that matter are wealth, good looks, fame, or power. But you and I, Integra; we are the few who know the truth. You know, as well as I, that such things are merely vapors in the wind, brief and temporary as the blink of an eye. Your close relationship with the No-Life King has granted you the opportunity to see first-hand that such things do not matter in the slightest in the grand scheme of things. So, what is it that truly matters? Humanity, for one. And our humanity rests on our character, our tried-and-true beliefs that sustain us through good times and bad. One of the most important contributors to one's character is knowledge, and many are of the opinion that knowledge itself is the pinnacle of human achievement. But far greater than knowledge alone is wisdom, and true wisdom can only come through understanding. We can understand concepts and ideas, but we are wisest when we learn to understand each other. This, as I'm sure you've found, is no easy task. Trying to understand another human being could be compared to trying to understand an alien artifact. Sometimes you even have to learn a whole new language. But trust me when I say, there is no greater gift than the gift of understanding. This is the gift I give to you, Integra. It is a gift some people go through their entire lives without ever receiving. Use it well, nurture it, and help it grow to its full potential. Learn to understand that which is most foreign to you, and perhaps, we could learn to understand each other.
Until we meet again, Integra. I will be waiting.