Written By Helia
Nov. 8, 2018, 4:37 a.m.(12/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Cambria
Written By Helia
Nov. 6, 2018, 6:25 p.m.(12/11/1009 AR)
Nine will have to stay with me a while longer, it seems. Weirdly, she's been following me around since I returned. I only sleep when my body and mind give out in exhaustion, but when I wake up drenched in sweat after another nightmare, there she is on the pillow right next to my face. She still gives me the same look of mild contempt, but it's good to know she's with me. If not for her I might have turned to the booze for comfort, and I don't want that. I feel that if I allow myself to seek answers at the bottom of a bottle, I might be searching forever.
I was fortunate to come out of the battle unscathed, but most of that luck was made by others -- those who stood, and those who fell. Without them, the outcome would have been quite different, and I doubt I would be here writing this. It was my honour to do my small part by standing beside them and fighting for them.
This is one of those situations in life that requires a dexterity with words -- some degree of acuity and delicacy that I can only wield when I have a sword in my hand. But I'm a fighter, not a wordsmith, so I'll leave others to speak more eloquently where I cannot.
Written By Helia
Nov. 4, 2018, 5:40 p.m.(12/7/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
I honestly found the choice quite a hard one to make, but I've selected Dame Ida Ferron to take care of my feline friend should I fall in battle. Or fall off a wall. Or something along those lines. Whatever the case, I'm certain Nine would be rather content to lurk around the forge with Dame Ida should that day come.
Many thanks to the Hammer of the West; stalwart adopter of orphaned pets, and crafter of glorious shinies.
Written By Helia
Nov. 4, 2018, 1:27 a.m.(12/6/1009 AR)
Very important note!
Written By Helia
Nov. 4, 2018, 1:18 a.m.(12/6/1009 AR)
She is:
* Quiet, and will keep out of your way unless you offer her something tasty to eat.
* Has very short, very black fur. Stroke her down daily with a cloth of sheepskin leather, and it's unlikely she'll shed all over your clothes.
* Not too cuddly, but she'll sit on your lap in return for chicken.
* Terrific and prolific mouser. She won't gift you with the butchered remains of the rodents she murders. She devours them. Those are for her.
* Not likely to produce a litter of kittens. She actively avoids other cats. She thinks they're losers.
* At home on land or on the deck of a ship. She can also swim extraordinarily well, but doesn't like to do so. Because, y'know... cat.
You should be:
* Happy to be ignored for variable periods of time.
* In possession of treats for the times when you don't want to be ignored.
You should not be:
* An asshole who hates cats.
* Someone who would eat a cat or let someone else eat a cat.
If the above sounds like something that appeals, please send me a letter!
Written By Helia
Oct. 8, 2018, 9:35 a.m.(9/27/1009 AR)
Written By Helia
Oct. 5, 2018, 1:53 p.m.(9/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Delilah
Showmanship!
Written By Helia
Oct. 3, 2018, 1:15 p.m.(9/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fredrik
Written By Helia
Oct. 3, 2018, 1:06 p.m.(9/18/1009 AR)
Written By Helia
Oct. 1, 2018, 6:49 p.m.(9/14/1009 AR)
Written By Helia
Oct. 1, 2018, 5:26 a.m.(9/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fredrik
And no, I don't plan on meeting an untimely end. So don't fret.
Written By Helia
Sept. 20, 2018, 7:53 p.m.(8/20/1009 AR)
(All opinions herein this journal are my own.)
Written By Helia
Sept. 19, 2018, 9:10 p.m.(8/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fecundo
Written By Helia
Sept. 18, 2018, 5:14 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
Written By Helia
Sept. 12, 2018, 5:49 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
Written By Helia
Aug. 30, 2018, 11:14 p.m.(6/28/1009 AR)
Written By Helia
Aug. 23, 2018, 11:03 a.m.(6/12/1009 AR)
It might also be the result of all the excitement that has been building within me having finally come to its peak. RedTyde is reborn as a county, and peacefully at that! Father, of course, is delighted and and overjoyed for what the future holds. It's fantastic to see him looking so happy.
Things are looking up, to say the least! So many plans to made, projects to work on, ambitions to be fulfilled. So many wonderful people have helped to bring the house to this point, and I thank them for it with all my heart. Hopefully I can be of aid to them in return, in whatever way I may be able.
Now I'm going to get a nice and incredibly watery cup of tea and try to calm down, because Gods know I need to. Many apologies to those I may have overwhelmed with my exuberance and hyperactivity since I arrived in the city.
Actually, no, not really. No apologies. I regret nothing!
Written By Helia
Aug. 10, 2018, 9:47 p.m.(5/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
Written By Helia
Aug. 2, 2018, 10:50 p.m.(4/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rosalie
And I still have the wooden sword that Father gave me when I was a kid. I'll get another made for her, maybe?
Written By Helia
July 25, 2018, 12:21 p.m.(4/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fredrik
But! The way you're telling it, it makes it sound like I was trying to whack the cat or something, which I would never have done. I loved The Captain! He was my best friend. It just so happened that I always had that sword in my hand whenever I was chasing him. Which is possibly why he was always running away from me. But still.
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