Written By Ida
Aug. 4, 2018, 5:34 p.m.(4/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Gerard
Had tea with Sir Gerard, who often makes me forget my name in the best ways possible. I'm going to marry this one. I mean it. He asked and I said yes. The patrons of the Mercier seemed pleased and far more comfortable once we got off the floor.
Written By Ida
July 30, 2018, 11:08 a.m.(4/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
I am not burning the door. Too many amazing people have touched that handle and used it to cross our threshold. Those are just memories that I just could never part with. We simply must never, ever jointly make a wish on it again. Or even singularly, I suspect. Ever.
Written By Ida
July 29, 2018, 9:25 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
Apparently, it seems the door leading out of the shop is some magic (not really, Inquisition - turn of phrase) Ferron wish-granting door. Austen and I joked about it, after something happened a couple of days ago. "Haha, lets ask the door for something else," we said at the time, laughing, and then did. "They say be careful what you wish for," I said, still chuckling. No shit. Our laughter was much more wry today. While surely just a coincidence, I've no plans to ask the door for anything else. Ever. At least not with combined sibling power.
Written By Ida
July 26, 2018, 5:46 p.m.(4/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
It's as often the anvil as it is you getting dents out of your armor from all those dangerous things you do, causing my hair to whiten and myself to be so proud. Unless you die. Then I'm dragging you back somehow so I can yell at you.
Written By Ida
July 26, 2018, 8:47 a.m.(4/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
A lot has, indeed, happened with you as of late. I do not note enough how very proud I am to be Austen Ferron's sister. How truly and sincerely proud I am of you and all you accomplish. That you always know to give me coffee before speaking at the beginning of the day marks you as my favorite person in Arx, if not all of Arvum. It's the little things.
When in doubt of what to write going forward, though, you could always talk about your wonderful, if oft cranky, sister.
When in doubt of what to write going forward, though, you could always talk about your wonderful, if oft cranky, sister.
Written By Ida
July 25, 2018, 9 p.m.(4/7/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fecundo
I suppose you could still decline even if someone asked nicely.
Written By Ida
July 16, 2018, 9:32 a.m.(3/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
Words can never really do justice to the swell of pride and joy I felt when I heard the news of the Assembly. The Keatons as a whole have made such remarkable strides not only in Arx, but across the realm. Each member serving some role of import and yet never losing that warmth that the burden of duties sometimes sap such from people. Their generosity to me, personally, is something I will always be honored and grateful for, of course, so perhaps I am a touch inclined to kind regard when it comes to them. Still, this achievement is well-deserved after their efforts and I don't think I could be happier for them all. I count myself fortunate to call them friends.
Written By Ida
July 16, 2018, 9:25 a.m.(3/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Corban
There is no greater joy or compliment than crafting a blade that someone favors, and I continue to be honored that you trust my hands to such rewarding work. It is always my small hope that such weapons need never be bloodied. I realize, of course, that unlikelihood and pray that she serve you well. Thank you, sincerely, for your heartfelt remarks. They mean a great deal.
Written By Ida
July 15, 2018, 7:01 a.m.(3/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Paige
On occasion, some spry young man or woman will bound into the shop hoping to commission a weapon, generally on the recommendation of people far too generous with their words about my craftsmanship. When then-Huntsman Paige did so what does not seem that long ago, she was so full of promise and life as well as a kindness that was quite genuine. Her enthusiasm was hard not to get caught up in and the title of Countess only seemed to further her desires to do well for the Compact. I made her two weapons and my heart swelled such joy and pride when I later met her husband, Count Magnus, who told me how much she loved those pieces. I have them now and that same heart breaks a little when I look upon them.
I want this to be very clear: Forgiveness is only afforded to those who are actually sorry. If you come for my friends, I will never forget it.
I want this to be very clear: Forgiveness is only afforded to those who are actually sorry. If you come for my friends, I will never forget it.
Written By Ida
July 14, 2018, 7:48 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Morrighan
Did the person hit their head prior to making the remark? If not, please let me know who it was as they will not be welcome in my shop.
Written By Ida
July 12, 2018, 10:02 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
I am thirty six, not fifty six. And? I'm pretty sure most of those white strands are from you, if not all of them, my sweet brother. I suppose I can live with that, though.
Written By Ida
July 12, 2018, 7:13 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
It is hard to describe the joy and honor I felt reviewing some of the whites Rigby brought me to read while I had my first cup of coffee before work begins today. I turned 36 a few days ago and it's not that I don't like to celebrate such things, but the years turn faster, it seems, and another birthday tends to be just another birthday. However, I do sometimes mull over these years and measure deeds and experiences and loves and losses. Which is all far more melancholy that I mean it to sound.
I am blessed to have the kind regard of people I respect tremendously. As well, I have some of the kindest, most loving friends that I know will always be there for me. In many cases, those describe the same persons. I am so grateful for everyone's kind words and hope I manage to keep earning that generosity and patronage.
I am blessed to have the kind regard of people I respect tremendously. As well, I have some of the kindest, most loving friends that I know will always be there for me. In many cases, those describe the same persons. I am so grateful for everyone's kind words and hope I manage to keep earning that generosity and patronage.
Written By Ida
July 11, 2018, 7:07 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Helia
To say I am honored to have been recommended does not really do my feelings justice. My heart was warmed reading this, perhaps especially that I got my very own bullet point! I don't believe that has ever happened before in the whites for me, so I thank you quite sincerely.
Written By Ida
July 7, 2018, 5:01 p.m.(2/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fredrik
That almost feels like it might have been a remark meant to remind me of my age, which surely you would not do. I have a lot of books and they sometimes all start to look the same, faded as they are from the years. Besides, they are usually on the shelves when I'm not in such a panic to find one of them in particular.
The helm is from my armor. I'll wear it next time.
Oaths and steel. Are the books alphabetical now? You would do that, I think. I'm going to turn some of them upside-down. Gods help me, I swear you could buy off some of my apprentices with a shot of good milk. I'm not even surprised.
The helm is from my armor. I'll wear it next time.
Oaths and steel. Are the books alphabetical now? You would do that, I think. I'm going to turn some of them upside-down. Gods help me, I swear you could buy off some of my apprentices with a shot of good milk. I'm not even surprised.
Written By Ida
July 7, 2018, 4:42 p.m.(2/24/1009 AR)
I tore apart what somewhat serves as my quarters at the shop today looking for a book about tools that I've been carrying around with me since I was an apprentice. I need it for a trip and genuinely feared I might have lost it for good. My assorted array of memory tokens, as I think I'll start calling them, are not a one where they should be, but I'll eventually get them sorted out again. I discovered a few things that I had thought were lost years ago, so things turned out better than I expected. A lot better. I really love my new desk.
Written By Ida
July 5, 2018, 8:59 a.m.(2/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Paige
The Countess of Bonespire came by the shop with an offer of cookies and conversation, which I could hardly have passed up despite a few projects keeping me busy and other distractions. I too often forget the pleasantness of just talking about the small things along with the big things. Family, hopes, the future. Plus it gives me a chance to offer what I call my favorite Life Lesson quotes. I should throw them into a book sometime. Anyhow! My sincerest thanks to Countess Paige for drawing me away from the forge for a bit to remind me again of the life going on outside it.
Written By Ida
July 3, 2018, 1:51 p.m.(2/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fredrik
Alas, the rather perfect dagger has already made her way to her new owner. I'll have to endeavor to do something equally as impressive to show you instead.
Written By Ida
July 3, 2018, 11:06 a.m.(2/16/1009 AR)
It has been, if only so far, a pretty exceptionally good week. Great week, really. The potential for a project that I never dreamed might be something that could happen? Might actually happen. Despite some distractions (not that I'm complaining) that lead to a couple of swords that had to be scrapped, I forged a dagger that was the best work I've ever done my whole thirty and then some years. Now I just need to finish the two blades still open on the commission board.
As well, my dearest friend/platonic wife Joscelin gets to realize a dream of her own, for which I could not be happier! That Oliver, though. It pains me a little to admit what a treasure he is.
As well, my dearest friend/platonic wife Joscelin gets to realize a dream of her own, for which I could not be happier! That Oliver, though. It pains me a little to admit what a treasure he is.
Written By Ida
July 1, 2018, 3:16 p.m.(2/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Oliver
I second what Morrighan has just said. Babies. And a basket.
Written By Ida
June 30, 2018, 7:39 p.m.(2/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Oliver
Well. We agree on you being a stupid fucking stubborn idiot, which I suppose is a start. You make it hard to dislike you, which is difficult for me to admit. I will have to collect my thoughts on the rest to record later.
Just remember that I like my gift baskets in the form of handsome, somewhat older widowers.
Just remember that I like my gift baskets in the form of handsome, somewhat older widowers.
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