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Devlin's surprise was easy to see. “I am sorry it upsets you, but this is the first I have herd of such issues. We have seen no impact on health from them, nor have I seen a study that has found such in the journals, sir. I suppose that if one was to spend all day on them it could be an issues, but no more than any office biased occupation would be. Still, is it a problem that I have it out? I was just going to send some messages home, but I can take it into my tent if it is to disturbing.”

The ranger said, frowning. “There is no rule, just don't like to see anyone throwing their life away. It is your choice, of course, but do be careful. It is far safer to have a mage or a fairy send messages than use that device.”

The ranger moved on and Devlin turned back to the table, getting a bite before bring up the exchange site. That one he kept it simple, just told them that bright colors were worn and about the kissing that went on. He upload some pictures from the street. Then frowned a bit. I think it would spoil to much to share the building to widely. All need room to make mistakes. Just a general warning that the maps are wrong for the service area of campus so it is best to ask for decorations and not go wondering should do. After all it should be common sense that there will be dangers there. Most will have done there turns before coming so will have a better idea of training grounds than me, and I know to expect there to be areas unsafe for those not trained. However I am going to send the picture to the family. Robin doesn't need to go trying that course alone and dears can make him do things he never would otherwise. Knowing what the building is will keep him from it. Though no doubt he will find a way to have a go at it before the month is out. He just has to know how he stands, and will want to try again the next to see how much further he can get. That boy is going into the service, he is just to driven not to. The branch I am not sure of. He isn't Air, or Gaint would have taken him to the temple last year, but he could well end up in a support team. They don't take them, just those that will be bound to a dragon. The bond of the support is as strong but different enough that it doesn't need the specialized classes that the riders get. Whatever they are. Gaint told me that I didn't need to worry about it, I would not be called to it, though there was a tie, it wasn't to the Air service. Robin never said what he was told, least not to me, but we are not close. Gale he might have told, but it is hard to say, I don't know if they talked much.

Gale kept so much to herself, even when she was young. I do wonder why she hadn't gone to the temple. She clearly was called to the service, yet I guess it wasn't to ours. Just what went on those last years? I noticed she was more withdraw when I came home on breaks, but thought it was just the normal teen age stuff. Once she was gone though I had to wonder, but Robin said the fights between her and and Mother had actually stopped. However he didn't know what they were telling her, or what had her troubled. Anymore than I do. I should have noticed the change in the messages, asked her more. I just put it down to her age, I withdrew a lot my last years of high school as I was trying to find my next steps, so thought that was all it was. Once she left though, I wished I had of step in, told her that I would help if she wanted to go not just trusted that she knew I would. No point in this. What is done can't be changed. I just. I can't believe that she wouldn't make it, no matter that there is no reason. I just. And that is why they are so worried when her name comes up around me, and why I had best say nothing of the girl. After all I don't know but what it was just a trick of light.

Shaking off the melancholy he opened a new message and started tell his family of his day, making sure to put in the pictures. He hoped that would help them feel better about coming here. It was going to be a big change, but seeing a bit before they got here might help them feel a bit less lost. As the words filled the screen he started feeling better and was smile when he told them of meeting Vale. Using him as a way to show just how diverse the city was. There truly was a lot of different styles out there and he hoped that the pictures showed it. Laughing a bit he put in the pitcure of the training center. 'Now Robin, I know you are going to tell me that I am silly for worrying about it. But look at the picture. You are not to let any one trick you in to going into that building. Vale said that it was obstacle courses, some with live weapons and ever year some were trick into trying them. For all they do their best to keep the doors locked. I am just beating that means that it is the specialist training area. So please don't go in without a trustworthy guide. I know you won't but feel better having said it. Vale said that there are a number that like to prank the new porfs kids, just like they do there. Somethings are the same no matter where you are. They must get a large number of traders coming to the ports. I went through the market on the way back and there was a lot that I couldn't identify. You remember those little sweet red plums? Those that cost so much we could just barely get one each? There were baskets full of them and you could get three pounds of them for what we paid for one. Yes I got a few, I had to. I was also glad to find that there were stalls that should some ready to eat meals. I will be glad when I can move into my apartment. I just can't cook on the camp stove. Anyway as I was living I stopped by the public notices and found that one was adds for the schools that had open enrollment. I have fliers for the tree I thought you would like. One of the religious orders here has a school that is light on math and science. It would still be both genders, but still it might make Ellie and Rachael feel better about attending a school. From the flier it doesn't look like the stress their teachings in the classes to much. Then there was one for those who plan to enter the service, that I thought Robin and Wall might be interested in. the third is a school that seems geared to nano-tec. I also went by the house so there are some pictures of it attached. It looks large from the outside, and fairly new. I think you will like it, it is just a short walk to the market or campus. I don't know about the other schools, but they do has a bus rout covering the city. Let me know what you want pictures of. I am just going to be exploring the city for the next few days. Love you all. It is odd, but it will be worth it.' he sent the letter and shut the computer off, the went and got some fruit and a book to keep him busy until he could sleep.

Chapter 2

The rest of the week past fast often Vale would tun up and offer to play tour guide. Thanks to that Devlin got to know the city fairly well, and knew where not to go. He made sure that the others got the information about the places that were unsafe but left most of the rest off the reports to the exchange commission. Thinking it would work better if the other students explored for themselves. He did tell his family about some of the better cafes and stores. He didn't say anything about the glimpse of the red haired girl, even after he had seen her clearly a few times and knew it was Gale. The first to times he was sure it was just his imagination as she was gone when he looked again. The third time though she ans Vale were talking and neither of them saw him. There was no mistaking it was her, or that she was real. Still he said nothing in the messages, nor did he ask Vale about her. He didn't know what the connection was, but felt it was up to Gale. That when she was ready she would let him find her and they could talk. Then he would see what if anything she wanted said to the others.