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You know, these things aren't really that difficult to use, once you get used to it.

[Martel gives a little wave into the camera and a bright smile.]

Well, it's been a busy first day! I won't bore anyone with the details, but I wanted to introduce myself and make both an offer and a request, so here we are.

My name is Martel Yggdrasill. I was a healer back home, so if you get hurt, please don't hesitate to call on me. I know there's a doctor in town, but if you're closer to (INSERT FARM PLOT HERE), you might as well come down and see me.

Anyway, I'm trying to get an orchard started, but I've run into the slight complication of funds. I'm not necessarily asking for a loan or anything, just some advice as to how to best scrape together some... seed money.

[And the entire spectrum of humor groans in pain.]

If you're curious as to how quickly my efforts will... bear fruit, well, I have something to show you.

[Another terrible pun is followed by her promptly turning her device to take in a... full-grown apple tree. With several ripe, juicy looking apples already hanging from it.

What.]

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Ahaha... well, you're not wrong there.

[Of course! Why would he be trying to keep himself from breaking down? That's just silly! ...and even if he were trying to keep himself from becoming a complete and total mess, he'd at least be succeeding! A true miracle, that.]

Then I stand by each and every one of them.

[She's going to wring every last drop of smiles and laughter out of this world that she can. She's owed some, dammit.]

So I've gotten several interesting ideas for how I can spend my coming few weeks. What are you up to, brother dear?

I expected nothing else.

[He appreciates her efforts, at least. It's not as if he can blame her.]

I really haven't been up to much -- just settling in and seeing what I can do with my own farm. Is it okay if I ask about what sort of interesting ideas you have?

Of course it is. Actually... do you remember when we used to gather food as we traveled, and I'd point out edible mushrooms and plants to you? Well, it looks like that might come in handy here.

[Gonna forage these woods til she runs out of mushrooms.]

Of course I remember. [There are many memories that have faded over his four thousand years of existence, but every memory, every experience with Martel is still clear in mind, as if they're recent and had just happened yesterday.] Will... ah, w-would you mind me accompanying you, Martel?

[It's not just the selfish desire to play a role in his sister's life after all he's done in her name talking -- he also wants to make sure she stays safe.]

[Well, she hadn't actually expected him to jump to that, but she's hardly going to turn him down.]

Of course you can come with me, Mithos. I'll be doing this during the afternoon for the next few weeks, at least.

Thank you. [He sounds... far more grateful than one likely would normally at her answer. However, this probably isn't all that surprising to her.] I'll be sure to accompany you as much as I can.

[He is probably going to make sure he can accompany her every single time.]

I'm sure you will. You're welcome any time.

[Of course he will.]

Thank you, Martel. Really, I can't thank you enough. I won't be a burden on you, I promise.

[He can't help but think about how a long time ago, he'd say such things for vastly different reasons.]

You never have been, dear brother.

[Not even when he was a baby. Well... okay, maybe, but he was adorable enough to make up for it.]

...thank you. [It's hard for him to truly believe that now, but he's willing to pretend he does for her sake.] So, is an orchard all you have planned for your farm, Martel?

Trust me, Mithos, that's more than enough. But since you mention it, I did find this fascinating book inside the house I was given. It provides blueprints for all sorts of devices which I could use to turn my fruits into things like juice, jellies, and such, as well as tappers to harvest the syrups and saps from the trees that are already here.

...what would you need to build what's shown in the blueprints?

[He's not planning to make them for her himself, no. That's silly. Why would anyone ever come to such a conclusion?]

Oh not very much. Wood, some copper, a little stone. Well, for the tappers, anyway. Some of the others actually require things like pine tar so I wouldn't be able to make them right away.

I'll keep a look out for them. [Read: he'll obsessively look for everything she needs for her.] If it's something you want to do, I want to help make it possible. Most of those aren't that hard to find and gather anyway, of course.

[So he just needs to have an obsessive focus on the pine tar. No big deal.]

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Just don't forget to take care of things at your own place as well. [She knows how you get little bro.] If you want to help me gather things, I think the copper would be the most difficult thing for me to find. Comparatively, of course.

I will! [He pouts, an action that feels silly to him due to his status as a 4000 seraph who's the secondhand man to someone who controls two worlds. At the same time, it feels nice to be able to act the age he appears, especially around his sister.] I've been taking care of things around my place, and taking care of myself as well. I wouldn't want to make you worry, Martel.

[It's... easier to take care of one's self when you don't need to sleep or eat though, and most of the time Mithos uses his Cruxis Crystal to void the need to do either. ...especially after the, ergh, spicy food incident that happened shortly after he arrived in Starhue.]

I'll make looking for copper my top priority, then.

[Look, Mithos, you were part of the group that elevated her to Goddess-status, and that pretty much gives her authority to call out literally anyone. You're still her baby brother no matter what happens.] That's all I needed to hear, Mithos.

[Yeah they are kind of cheating with that. Not to mention how much easier clearing the farm becomes when you've got angelic strength. And the ability to fly.]

Thank you. I'm sure I'll be able to get quite a few trees tapped with your help.

Then I'll continue to make sure you don't have to worry about me. [And just like that, he's smiling again. He can't resist the urge when he's able to talk to Martel so naturally.] I just also want to help you out.

[Mithos really tried not to cheat too much while clearing the farm, at least. ...of course, not cheating "too" much means that he did, in fact, cheat a little. What's the point of not using the abilities at all if you have them?]

Of course. You can count on me, Martel. [He'll make sure she can. He's already failed her enough times.]

I know I can, Mithos. You've always been very reliable.

[Except maybe when he was wandering off and making her panic as a kid.]

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