Dear Fip, please be careful running about with your friends as doing tasks like the one you described I know can be very dangerous. I would hate to see something horrible happen to you. It is nice that you are reuniting with so many past acquaintances. I am very glad to hear that you are getting to work on your alchemy skills more that is wonderful. It is easier, sometimes, to find unique ingredients while on the road traveling. I am sad to hear that your friend passed away, but like I said those type of jobs can be deadly, and we have seen our share of losses to such galivanting about. Your father refuses to read the letter, or even offer any comments or thoughts as I write this one. I do hope you two can mend fences sooner than later.