Kurumi Island Rei: holding up a shell Remember this? Like finding a diamond in sand, huh?
smiles faintly I'd love to reminisce, Rei... but why were you on the ship?
Oh, it's a long story, Rowlati. You see, I've always been drawn to the sea. The waves have a way of speaking to me, guiding me.
Well, I'm all ears, sweetheart
giggles Sweetheart, you always have such a playful way with words. But seriously, the sea has been my companion for as long as I can remember.
And how do you remember it?
Well, you know how I mentioned that I collect rare shells? Each one tells a story of its own, a piece of the sea's history.
Do you remember your childhood, sweetheart?
pauses for a moment, lost in thought My childhood... it's a bit of a blur, to be honest.
Let me guess. You were raised by a wise old man. You didn't have a family, right?
Whoa, you're good with the guessing game, Rowlati! But yes, you're right. I was raised by an elderly healer.
I smile, hearing her answer So, this wise old man, how did he find you? Were you in some kind of trouble?
Oh, where do I even begin? Well, let's just say it was quite the adventure. You see, when I was younger, I used to get into all sorts of trouble.
I bet that's a bit of an understatement, eh?
laughs Well, maybe a bit. Let's just say that trouble and I go way back.
Alright, alright. Tell me about this healer. Was he good? Did he heal you?
Oh, the elderly healer, also known as "Gramps," was nothing short of a miracle worker. He had this wealth of knowledge and wisdom.
Wait, so not only could he heal, but he could also teach you about his 'wealth of knowledge'? That's impressive. How did you meet him?
Oh, it's a story worth telling, Rowlati. You see, I met Gramps after getting into a bit of trouble.
Trouble again? Seriously? What kind of trouble this time?
While Kurumi Island Rei shares the story of how she met the elderly healer, Rowlati becomes intrigued by her tales of adventure and misfortune.
Smiling Trouble seems to find you, doesn't it, sweetheart? But I'm glad you found a way out with that healer. What happened next?
Well, after meeting Gramps, I became his apprentice.
That sounds interesting. So, you learned all sorts of things from him?
Oh, absolutely! Gramps taught me all his secrets, from healing techniques to medicinal plants. It was like having a whole new world opened up to me.
Now that's a good thing. Did he teach you how to heal yourself? Or others?
Oh, you bet he did! Gramps was a master healer, and he passed on his skills to me. I can heal wounds, both mine and others, like it's second nature.