To The "mad" fisherman of Jaru,

Firstly, I don't like calling people "mad", "crazy" or "insane" unprompted. Especially if they're my elders and I don't know them that well. What's your name? Or how would you like me to address you from now on?

I admit I felt, and I still feel, conflicted after reading what you had to say. Yes, there is Burdock everywhere, and I've noticed how it spreads as well. I thought it was because no one wanted it, because this Xorani disease doesn't have the awareness it deserves. I think all of my elders have wisdom beyond my years, and their warnings deserve to be heed.

But I refuse to accept this! Cast the Burdock away, when it's the only known cure of this horrible disease? No. Absolutely not, sir! One of my best friends is a Xoran. I won't sit idly and let people bad mouth the plant that probably saved his life during his youth. The sole idea of keeping quiet when this illness hasn't been eradicated makes me sick.

Still, I'm more than happy to hear the rest of your thoughts; your stories, and any wisdom you wish to impart to me. I'm not a follower to Lady Gaia, and her realm is way out of my area of expertise or stories, so I won't comment on that.

On another note; I'm also happy to fund any research on whatever is going on with this plant, and research regarding this disease and a possible, more permanent way to eradicate it so our Xoran siblings don't have to suffer it ever again. I'm not rich, but I have comfortable savings that I'm willing to use in order to improve their lives.

Thank you for your time,

- Annase D'Arcangeli-Malicieux Si'Talvace.

Penned by my hand on the 4th of Ero, in the year 935 AF.