Being Bahama

The Return of Admiral LongJie

I’ve known he was on his way home for some time now.  I knew he’d be back to Moneta soon.  But I wasn’t prepared.

I couldn’t help but throw my arms around him upon seeing him, something I don’t normal do.  I stood there overwhelmed with emotion, fighting back tears of joy.  There was so much to tell him.  So many things have changed since he left all those months ago to serve the Empire…. but I couldn’t even think of where to begin.

I quickly sent out a note to the entire guild. 

Dear MNETA,

A little more than a year ago, a noble Bothan stood at my side while I fired up a guild device.  He led our fleet as Admiral of Skull Squad, donated the guildhall that is now our Community Center and funded the small outpost of Moneta.

And then he had to leave us for a time.  Off to serve the Empire.

But he’s back!

If you get the chance, please welcome LongJie back home.

It was late and soon after his arrival I had to head home to go to bed.  In the quiet, darkness of my bedroom I thought about his return.

And I cried.

I don’t think I ever realized how much I worried over him while he was gone, how much I missed him or how relieved I’d feel to have him home, safe and sound.

I drifted off to sleep with tears still drying on my face, feeling very grateful that the Empire has returned LJ to us.