A hopeful but worried visit

Mission details:

As Ren stepped out of Junko’s home, he was greeted by the familiar sight of the village, its charm and serenity enveloping the landscape with an embrace of beauty. His thoughts still lingered on the repairs he had made to the roof and the sense of good that he did provided not only himself, but Junko and the group as a whole.

Before he could fully immerse himself in the tranquility of the village, Ren was approached by an elderly woman, the same one he had helped deliver a note just a few days prior. Her presence drew his attention, and he greeted her with a warm smile.
"Ah, Ren, it's good to see you again," the elderly woman said, her voice tinged with a hint of concern. "I'm in need of your delivery services once more, I’m afraid. If you're willing to assist me."

Ren nodded in agreement, his curiosity piqued by the woman's request. He had enjoyed helping her the last time, and he was more than willing to lend a hand again as that was simply his way.

The elderly woman explained the nature of her request, revealing that she and her friend had been exchanging letters since they were children. However, her friend had recently stopped sending them, leaving her worried and uncertain about what had happened.

"I don't believe my friend has passed away, as one of their family members would have surely mentioned it to me," the woman explained, her eyes flooded with concern. "I just want to make sure they're okay. Would you be willing to deliver this note to them and find out what has happened?"

Ren listened attentively to the woman's explanation, his heart going out to her as he could only imagine the pain of worry that she was going through. He could sense the depth of their friendship and the concern she felt for her friend's well-being. Without hesitation, he agreed to take on the task, determined to bring peace of mind to the elderly woman, or to discover a sinister truth.

With the note in hand, Ren set out on his mission, his thoughts consumed by the mystery of what had happened to the woman's friend. He was sure that finding answers to the woman’s inquiry would require work and determination, or maybe it would require none of that. It could have been some sort of miscommunication afterall, or maybe the note got lost in the mail. He wasn’t too sure if the woman’s issue was surely there, but there was a chance and he was going to be the one to find out about what the issue was.

As Ren wandered through the beautiful village on the crescent island, he couldn’t help but be bewildered by the environment that surrounded him, but he needed to keep his attention to the task at hand and not focus on the picturesque beauty of it all. But he couldn’t help but notice the quaint streets lined with colorful houses, the vibrant gardens that were bursting with life, and the breeze carrying in the smell of flowers. It all filled him with a sense of peace, even when there was a task that needed his attention.

But, he continued his journey, his thoughts were fighting with his duty, but through his will, he got himself back on track. With each step, his anticipation grew, mingled with a hint of concern. He knew what awaited him, but a sinking feeling came about when he finally arrived at the house.

The facade was bathed in a soft glow of the afternoon sun, and as he approached, he noticed something unsettling. The front door was slightly ajar acting as a silent invitation into the unknown. With a deep breath, he pushed the door open and stepped inside, his senses on high alert.

The interior of the house was lit dimly by the sunlight peering through the windows, and the air was heavy with a sense of rforbeoding. Ren’s heart raced as he cautiously made his way through the the unfamiliar surroundings, his ever step echoing in the silence. He called out, “Hello!?”, his voice barely above a whisper, but there was no response, only the eerie stillness of the empty house.

As he moved further into the depths of the home, Ren’s senses heightened, his instincts on edge. He coudnt’ shake the feeling that something was amiss, that danger lurked just beyond the shadows, but he pressed on. Room after room he explored, and his unease grew, the tension in the air thickening with every pasting moment. He searched every corner, ever crevice, hoping to find some clue as to what happened to the recipient of the note. But the house remained silent, its secrets shrouded in darkness.

As Ren cautiously made his way through the house, his heart pounding with each step, he finally reached the last room to investigate. With bated breath, he pushed open the door and immediately his eyes began to scan the dimly lit interior. And there, in the corner of the oroom, he found the old woman peacefully sleeping, illuminated by a soft beam of light coming through the curtains in the window.

Ren was relieved, his relief flooded through him as he gazed upon the sleeping woman. He slowly approached the woman, just to be sure that she was sleeping, and he could hear her breathe. He sighed happily, and then he turned to leave the room. He stopped by the front door of the house, placed the note on the entrance area, and with a silent prayer for her well-being, Ren quietly exited the room,careful not to disturb her rest. He closed the door behind him, leaving the note where she would easily find it.

He stepped out into the fading light of the day, and a weight was lifted from his shoulders, and it was replaced by a sense of accomplishment and joy. With his task complete, and the day nearing its end, he headed back to the elderly woman’s home, to give her the good news.

WC: 1013
EXIT

Claims: Completion of a D rank mission
+5000 ryo from mission + 4000 ryo from rank


+1013 towards changing main spec to Med (1013/2000)