It’s been about a year and a half since you left this world — I figured it might be about time for you to come back, so I’m writing you a letter

It’s been about a year and a half now since you disappeared from this world, hasn’t it?

We both started our adventure around the same time, so you’ve always felt like a childhood friend to me. More than that, even — like a fellow warrior who stood beside me through all kinds of hardships.

We were together in this world for such a long time. It felt completely natural to have you there. Just knowing you were around made me feel at ease.

About two weeks after you stopped logging in, I started getting worried. And then, when a whole month had gone by, it finally sank in.

“Oh… she’s really gone, isn’t she…”

I was so worried. I felt lonely, and it really got me down.

A year and a half has passed since then, and I still miss you.

I hope you’re doing okay.

I really do hope you are.

You were never that strong physically, so I truly, sincerely hope you’re staying healthy.

Since the days you were here, this world has been on the verge of another big change.

You probably haven’t been following the PLLs or FanFests, but something big is definitely coming.

There’s a new story beginning called EVERCOLD — apparently launching next year.

I watched the trailer, and honestly? It looks like it’s absolutely going to be amazing.

Oh, and — you’ll be able to play on Switch 2 as well, apparently.

Do you have a Switch 2? If you do, that would work perfectly too.

I find myself thinking back a lot.

When we first started our adventure, we both got tangled up in the kind of messy social dynamics that MMOs are unfortunately known for.

We went through a lot, got hurt more than a few times, had more than our share of bitter moments — but we always talked it through together and somehow made it out okay, didn’t we? Looking back on it now, those are actually good memories. (haha)

Because of all that, only the good, comfortable parts of this MMO life remain for us now.

And this world is still growing.

More beautiful. Gentler.

It was just natural to have you around.

Sure, it’s not like we were constantly doing things together — but without you here, it still feels lonely.

Come to think of it, the last thing we did together was level up Blue Mage on Thavnair, wasn’t it?

On that note — Beastmaster is getting implemented soon.

Want to try it together again?

I’m pretty sure it’ll be so much fun.

Because your companions are going to be animals, you know? That adorable cat you always loved might become your partner too. (Well… they are called beasts, so maybe no cat…?)

Every day I wait for you, quietly hoping that maybe today will be the day you come back. With a little flutter of anticipation.

But for now, more than anything else — I just want you to be okay.

I’m always praying that you — my childhood friend, my fellow warrior — are living your days in peace.