A/N: This is the letter Setzer writes to Lightning shortly after she arrived at Sazh's place after she dumped Snow.
To my friend Lightning,
I'll be an honest lad and say that I didn't plan on writing this letter to you at all. What I WILL say here is that after Sazh confirmed what Sonia and Kain, your parents, told him, I felt much more inspired than ever to write to you with my take on this. I know and understand the heartbreak you're going through because of what Snow did, maybe better than some think of me to be, as you know that I am an ex-gambler that some people are convinced that I will never settle down with anyone. If they only knew the truth, as your parents would hear you say about yourself and your relationship with Snow before he did that evil deed, because there's more to how I became who I am than some lad who gambled before coming a pilot. I was in a great, meaningful, loving relationship with a lass known to most as Darill for a tad longer than you were with Snow but years ago. She and I were very happy together, to where I was very close to asking for her hand in marriage. What I didn't know was that she was seeing Kefka Palazzo, the one that damn oaf reports to, behind my back for about a year before we finally broke up. Someone in my inner circle at the time, Terra, knew what was going on but she didn't tell me that Darill was cheating on me with Kefka for fear of her own life, something that I was initially disappointed with but eventually understood her reasoning. By the time I found out, it was too late: Terra was shot dead by Kefka while TRYING to defend Darill as she got pregnant with her and Kefka's child. Upon finding out the entire story a few days later, I had no choice BUT to break up with Darill. I wonder if I made the right decision nowadays, as two weeks after we broke up, I get the call that Darill was dead. Sadly, I was never told about her cause of death but I do wonder how things would have been had I stayed with her. The day after that, I went out and adopted a puppy, who I named Terra, my close mate (friend). If it weren't for the dog, who knows how my life would be.
My story has a message: NEVER look back on how you were with Snow. He did what he did with your sister Serah for whatever demented reason he'll come up with. Just move on with your life, but also remember that people like Snow are the reason why you're a stronger, better person than those like him. I will add that you and Fang look really adorable together... and speaking of Fang, she gave me this ring to give to you: according to 'Snaggles' (I don't know why she fancies that nickname), it's a friendship ring that she, Faris, Lenna, Vanille, Mercury, Hope, Yeul and Noel all already have, and wanted to get one for you. Claire 'Lightning' Farron, you have loads of people who care about you to death, and I hope that you see me as your mate for years to come. I am also including a single playing card, one that has given me great fortune and joy.
Kick arse and take names at the Guardian Corps Boot Camp, Light. Make your parents and I proud!
Your friend,
Setzer Gabbiani
A/N #2: Next tale is Faris and Vanille again, but this time it's the untold tale of how they adopted their dog Bahamut - Lightning will be featured!