Written By Luca
April 16, 2017, 9:44 p.m.(4/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
I can't believe it's all approved and this is actually a thing that's happening. Ribbons will be my wife and I'll be Luca Grayson. It just sounds bizarre to my ears, but I am happier than I've been in...far, far too long.
I do think I'll need some nice sobriquet like Val got when she went Redrain.
The Lazy Gray Fox maybe? Now I've ruined it and no one will call me that since I made it up myself.
I do think I'll need some nice sobriquet like Val got when she went Redrain.
The Lazy Gray Fox maybe? Now I've ruined it and no one will call me that since I made it up myself.
Written By Luca
April 9, 2017, 5:53 p.m.(3/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
Val is ever my rock. My closest confidante and most loving cousin. And her advice in coming days will be all the more worthwhile for her experiences. I only wish I could do more for her in turn.
Written By Luca
April 9, 2017, 5:39 p.m.(3/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Isolde
One of the strongest women I know and I'm forever in her debt for her love and support.
Written By Luca
April 2, 2017, 11:39 p.m.(3/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
I do believe I just got asked by Ribbons to marry her...via messenger.
I'm not quite sure if I'm more shocked at the question.
Or at the answer.
I'm not quite sure if I'm more shocked at the question.
Or at the answer.
Written By Luca
April 2, 2017, 2:41 p.m.(3/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
Some people react to real combat by withering in on themselves or tensing so much they look ready to snap at any moment. And others, those born for the rush of conflict, whether they take joy in that calling or not, are more themselves in those frantic moments than any other time in their lives.
I knew Spar would be a kindred spirit, but didn't know just how much so until I saw him play wiseass to the face of an angry Bringer beserker.
I love this kid. We need to find him more deadly enounters to be flung into. His humor during them is a gift to the world.
I knew Spar would be a kindred spirit, but didn't know just how much so until I saw him play wiseass to the face of an angry Bringer beserker.
I love this kid. We need to find him more deadly enounters to be flung into. His humor during them is a gift to the world.
Written By Luca
April 2, 2017, 2:36 p.m.(3/14/1006 AR)
My collection of bringer skulls is pretty, but not big enough. I do so very much enjoy expanding it though. And yes, I say this, even knowing I will likely start receiving more angry letters now about inappropriate behaviour, though I somehow doubt I'll get raked over the coals for taking glee in this particular sort of slaughter. Then again, never underestimate the ability for people to get upset over things. Anyone care for a debate about Bringers rights to life?
Written By Luca
March 26, 2017, 8:48 a.m.(2/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
As odd as it is to think on, he'll make a fantastic godsworn. It was a miracle I didn't fall over laughing at that "fuck you" to Zio though.
Written By Luca
March 19, 2017, 12:37 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
Just...wow.
Written By Luca
March 17, 2017, 7:34 a.m.(2/9/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
At least one of us is a truly good and noble person befitting their title.
I clearly should try to be more like her if I want to redeem myself.
Does this mean I need ribbons in my hair and a pink sword?
I clearly should try to be more like her if I want to redeem myself.
Does this mean I need ribbons in my hair and a pink sword?
Written By Luca
March 17, 2017, 7:29 a.m.(2/9/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Orathy
Biggest, brassiest balls. Ever.
How they didn't sink him to the bottom of the ocean with their prodigious weight I'll never know.
I only regret I can't buy him a drink and ask how he did it, since he'd probably try to stab me and I've had enough of being raked over the coals for killing in self defense.
How they didn't sink him to the bottom of the ocean with their prodigious weight I'll never know.
I only regret I can't buy him a drink and ask how he did it, since he'd probably try to stab me and I've had enough of being raked over the coals for killing in self defense.
Written By Luca
March 15, 2017, 5:32 p.m.(2/6/1006 AR)
For those I've given hurt or insult to for my journal entry revelling in the slaughter of men, know that I meant no insult or disrespect to those I killed or their families. This is not apology for the killing but for my taking overt joy in it as I take in all combat.
To repeat words of a private apology to one I hurt with my poor handling of this:
I was told they were criminals, they tried to evade a ship marked in Thrax colors, they were proven to have had the drugs they were accused of I believe after, but most importantly, they tried to kill me first when I reached their vessel.
I live for combat. It gives me meaning and purpose. And yes I find truest combat, the challenge where life is on the line, to be the greatest, far above the first blood honor duels fought to keep tempers in check. When someone tries to kill me, I kill them and I delight in that. It doesn't make me a good person nor noble. But I never claimed to be one.
They could have stood down and been peaceably boarded and questioned, but instead drew down on me en masse, and paid for it. They further could have stood down after the first death, but they fought on to the last.
I hold no pity for those I killed. Rather I honor the challenge they gave me. I'm sorry that that has caused others pain though for the public joy of that killing. Genuinely so.
Ultimately, they are just worthless words of another silk so I'm sure they will only make things worse, but at least the words are out there for all now to accept or reject as they will.
To repeat words of a private apology to one I hurt with my poor handling of this:
I was told they were criminals, they tried to evade a ship marked in Thrax colors, they were proven to have had the drugs they were accused of I believe after, but most importantly, they tried to kill me first when I reached their vessel.
I live for combat. It gives me meaning and purpose. And yes I find truest combat, the challenge where life is on the line, to be the greatest, far above the first blood honor duels fought to keep tempers in check. When someone tries to kill me, I kill them and I delight in that. It doesn't make me a good person nor noble. But I never claimed to be one.
They could have stood down and been peaceably boarded and questioned, but instead drew down on me en masse, and paid for it. They further could have stood down after the first death, but they fought on to the last.
I hold no pity for those I killed. Rather I honor the challenge they gave me. I'm sorry that that has caused others pain though for the public joy of that killing. Genuinely so.
Ultimately, they are just worthless words of another silk so I'm sure they will only make things worse, but at least the words are out there for all now to accept or reject as they will.
Written By Luca
March 14, 2017, 2:18 p.m.(2/4/1006 AR)
I may have to become a pirate.
All the sailing and frantic people bustling about put me to sleep on the rail, but when we found the drug smugglers we were hunting, things got a lot more fun.
When we missed them with the ballista I had a fun insane moment and boarded them by jumping the gap with Sir Perrach's prodigious strength helping toss my comparatively tiny self across the waters trailing a rope.
Given the smugglers and Thrax reactions to this, it isn't exactly a standard approach.
The slaughter after was... Delightful really. Not exactly challenging after bringers and other things but at least a relief from the boredom.
Eh, maybe not worth effort of learning to sail though.
How many more chances will I ever get to pull off something that stupid and fun again after all and once you've pillaged one ship, how different could it be to pillage some more?
All the sailing and frantic people bustling about put me to sleep on the rail, but when we found the drug smugglers we were hunting, things got a lot more fun.
When we missed them with the ballista I had a fun insane moment and boarded them by jumping the gap with Sir Perrach's prodigious strength helping toss my comparatively tiny self across the waters trailing a rope.
Given the smugglers and Thrax reactions to this, it isn't exactly a standard approach.
The slaughter after was... Delightful really. Not exactly challenging after bringers and other things but at least a relief from the boredom.
Eh, maybe not worth effort of learning to sail though.
How many more chances will I ever get to pull off something that stupid and fun again after all and once you've pillaged one ship, how different could it be to pillage some more?
Written By Luca
March 9, 2017, 10:36 a.m.(1/22/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
I'm truly glad I braved asking her to the feast of senses and the wedding after we went to the gala and other wedding together. Worth the refreshing joy of her presence, even if I'm no doubt setting tongues to wagging being seen so much with a sweet innocent Grayson princess like her. Lark may have my hide if I hurt Ribbons good reputation with my drunken, useless ways.
Still, there's been too much pain lately, too much sadness. And she makes me smile, from pink blade I wish I could own equal of to her unrelenting optimism in face of dark times. She's a credit to her family and a ray of light in the dark for me.
Besides, she kicked Talen's ass and that gave me weeks worth of teasing ammunition.
Still, there's been too much pain lately, too much sadness. And she makes me smile, from pink blade I wish I could own equal of to her unrelenting optimism in face of dark times. She's a credit to her family and a ray of light in the dark for me.
Besides, she kicked Talen's ass and that gave me weeks worth of teasing ammunition.
Written By Luca
March 5, 2017, 7:35 a.m.(1/13/1006 AR)
Sobriety shouldn't be as hard as it's becoming. That can't be a good sign.
But neither should a break from the boredom, pain, confusion, and grief be such a sweet temptation that I'm willing to brave that sobriety just for chance at the _doing_ of something! That's not a good sign either in my opinion, though I suspect others who care about me would rather see me that way.
What happened to the lazy Luca who couldn't be bothered to do the things?
Do I want him back?
But neither should a break from the boredom, pain, confusion, and grief be such a sweet temptation that I'm willing to brave that sobriety just for chance at the _doing_ of something! That's not a good sign either in my opinion, though I suspect others who care about me would rather see me that way.
What happened to the lazy Luca who couldn't be bothered to do the things?
Do I want him back?
Written By Luca
Feb. 27, 2017, 8:02 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
I woke today in the remains of my rooms with no memory if what I did and a hangover that may be demonic in origin, or it at least feels like it.
At first I worried that I might have hurt someone but thankfully there's no blood but my own that I can tell.
Next, I remembered why and wished I hadn't.
Now, I'm crawling back into the bottom of a bottle and pretending this was bad dream awhile longer.
The dozen messages waiting for me can wait a little longer.
Fun side fact: apparently if I get angry enough, I can fold a rubicund sword in half.
I'm not sure whether to keep it as a memento and reminder to never fall in love again or see if it can be salvaged. Probably memento.
At first I worried that I might have hurt someone but thankfully there's no blood but my own that I can tell.
Next, I remembered why and wished I hadn't.
Now, I'm crawling back into the bottom of a bottle and pretending this was bad dream awhile longer.
The dozen messages waiting for me can wait a little longer.
Fun side fact: apparently if I get angry enough, I can fold a rubicund sword in half.
I'm not sure whether to keep it as a memento and reminder to never fall in love again or see if it can be salvaged. Probably memento.
Written By Luca
Feb. 26, 2017, 8:49 a.m.(12/27/1005 AR)
So much for all that pretty armor and I get tempted once again to take on the mantle of the Naked Prince. So close this time, but worth the pain. It was an amazing fight, even at the end.
The jousting was a fucking idiot idea though. I really should learn to ride better someday. Or maybe just give up and turn my warhorse Gluefoot into his namesake.
The jousting was a fucking idiot idea though. I really should learn to ride better someday. Or maybe just give up and turn my warhorse Gluefoot into his namesake.
Written By Luca
Feb. 26, 2017, 8:39 a.m.(12/27/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ophelia
I have my Phil back and it has helped more than I could have imagined, despite mourning, heartbreak, and despondency. She is just so accepting of my foibles while still being willing to kick my ass if I'm getting in my own way. Gods forbid though if she keeps talking about seeing me settled and making her an Auntie though. That's not a thing I see happening any time soon, if ever.
Written By Luca
Feb. 19, 2017, 12:23 p.m.(12/14/1005 AR)
Another day, another hangover. You know it's fucking bad when _I_ recognize that I'm drinking too much. I need to find a way to heal before this despondency rots me away from the inside out and leads me to a messy end. I need a challenge. Maybe killing Brand will be enough, though I doubt it.
Written By Luca
Feb. 14, 2017, 1:27 a.m.(12/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Pietro
You stupid, hot-headed, brave, beautiful bastard.
Gods I'm going to miss you.
Gods I'm going to miss you.
Written By Luca
Feb. 12, 2017, 5:56 a.m.(11/27/1005 AR)
Does battle mend a shattered heart?
Probably not, but at least challenge can give distraction and perhaps accomplishment give some sort of direction.
If nothing else, imagining Fawkface's head on every Bringer or shav I kill will at least make me smile.
It's the little things that keep life worth living.
Probably not, but at least challenge can give distraction and perhaps accomplishment give some sort of direction.
If nothing else, imagining Fawkface's head on every Bringer or shav I kill will at least make me smile.
It's the little things that keep life worth living.
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