Written By Ainsley
Nov. 22, 2017, 4:02 a.m.(8/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
Someone said they hadn't seen me since my wedding and asked if my wife was really that enchanting. While it wasn't my wife keeping me from the public eye the answer is yes.
Princess Tikva Grayson is the most enchanting woman I have met. I can hardly express the whole of her that I have fallen in love with. At the very beginning she was simply a kind person who was patient with me during my despair. Tiber was a bright force for joy. A tiny little terror that it was amusing to watch his mother try to handle. Then I started to enjoy watching her lose her composure over small things.
I once startled her in the Badger while she was writing, and she ended up with ink all over herself. I'm certain she would call me terrible for saying this: It was absolutely amusing, and endearing.
And then I started poking at that composure. She called me terrible and I played that up as much as I could. Until one day I realized that she had dragged me up from the darkness. Now, be sure Scholar, it was not only her doing. I am blessed with a loving family and many good friends, who all helped me through this. And Tikva herself would be outraged if she thought I was living only for her.
But when I think of living, I think of all the things she has given me and taught me. The things I have learned about myself with her. The things she has taught me to deal with despair. The ways she has helped me find reasons to live. The way I have learned not to let love-- however brightly it burns --consume me until there is nothing less.
Yes, Tikva Grayson is enchanting.
She found a broken man and helped him heal himself.
Princess Tikva Grayson is the most enchanting woman I have met. I can hardly express the whole of her that I have fallen in love with. At the very beginning she was simply a kind person who was patient with me during my despair. Tiber was a bright force for joy. A tiny little terror that it was amusing to watch his mother try to handle. Then I started to enjoy watching her lose her composure over small things.
I once startled her in the Badger while she was writing, and she ended up with ink all over herself. I'm certain she would call me terrible for saying this: It was absolutely amusing, and endearing.
And then I started poking at that composure. She called me terrible and I played that up as much as I could. Until one day I realized that she had dragged me up from the darkness. Now, be sure Scholar, it was not only her doing. I am blessed with a loving family and many good friends, who all helped me through this. And Tikva herself would be outraged if she thought I was living only for her.
But when I think of living, I think of all the things she has given me and taught me. The things I have learned about myself with her. The things she has taught me to deal with despair. The ways she has helped me find reasons to live. The way I have learned not to let love-- however brightly it burns --consume me until there is nothing less.
Yes, Tikva Grayson is enchanting.
She found a broken man and helped him heal himself.
Written By Reigna
Nov. 21, 2017, 9:13 p.m.(8/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
Of all the things I can think to say... I think I will simply say: You are loved, friend.
Written By Khanne
Nov. 21, 2017, 8:39 p.m.(8/17/1007 AR)
Yep. It's official.
I hate my fucking birthday.
I hate my fucking birthday.
Written By Tikva
Nov. 21, 2017, 8:33 p.m.(8/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
My husband has returned to the city to be ridiculous and terrible and charming, and of course to immediately throw himself back into combat drills. I am happy to report that his homecoming did not result in the burning down of Grayson Manse despite his truly heroic efforts at lighting more candles than we have square footage.
Tiber and I have sat down and had a long conversation about what it means to have a warder. It's not the first time we've discussed it, but I thought the occasion of my husband's return a good time. Tiber being only 3, I'm not really that clear on how much he follows, but I think the more I treat him like a human who can understand, the more he'll act like one.
I'm very happy that our family is restored. And I look forward very much to the next dinner we throw together.
Tiber and I have sat down and had a long conversation about what it means to have a warder. It's not the first time we've discussed it, but I thought the occasion of my husband's return a good time. Tiber being only 3, I'm not really that clear on how much he follows, but I think the more I treat him like a human who can understand, the more he'll act like one.
I'm very happy that our family is restored. And I look forward very much to the next dinner we throw together.
Written By Merek
Nov. 21, 2017, 6:48 p.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
I have lost a few papers at my personal office. These names were of some import to me, now I have to find of them once again. They were all in a very quality important parchment ledger which I kept. It's been quite the week at work. In any case, I find research fun, so if anyone ever needs another hand with one, just ask!
Written By Thena
Nov. 21, 2017, 6:27 p.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
Goodbyes are all hellos + time.
Written By Mae
Nov. 21, 2017, 6:17 p.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
I am reading about a lot of endings in the whites this last week or two. It feels only right to remind the Compact that we have a Queen of Endings, and a small but dedicated group that server her, and advance her message.
Struggling with endings? Write Blessed Aureth, Archlector of the Queen of Endings and Mother of Beginnings, or write one of Death's Harlequins. For those that do not know, that's Duchess Dafne Zaffria, Lady Lethe Tyde, Harlequin Blacktongue the Harlequin, and me, Mae Grayhope.
Write us, or come by the Shrine, or track one of us down. We can help. It's our job. Also, if not us, then maybe find a Disciple of Lagoma? I hear Fortunato Grayhope likes random requests for help!
We're here to help.
Struggling with endings? Write Blessed Aureth, Archlector of the Queen of Endings and Mother of Beginnings, or write one of Death's Harlequins. For those that do not know, that's Duchess Dafne Zaffria, Lady Lethe Tyde, Harlequin Blacktongue the Harlequin, and me, Mae Grayhope.
Write us, or come by the Shrine, or track one of us down. We can help. It's our job. Also, if not us, then maybe find a Disciple of Lagoma? I hear Fortunato Grayhope likes random requests for help!
We're here to help.
Written By Valencia
Nov. 21, 2017, 12:31 p.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
I am failing to see the good in goodbye this day.
Perhaps time will teach me to count my blessings in this and to take such things with more grace and laissez-faire, though there is apart of me that worries I will find too much good in it. What a shame that would be, but just so.
I'm not sure which is worse. The pain of a final goodbye or the realization that maybe it is a blessing in disguise.
Either way, I'm not sure I like goodbyes. I definitely do not like regrets. I much prefer hellos and the sparks of delight and hope that brings.
Good and beautiful things can be built around the word hello. I hope it is something I get to say often to those who are worthy.
~~~~~<~<@
Perhaps time will teach me to count my blessings in this and to take such things with more grace and laissez-faire, though there is apart of me that worries I will find too much good in it. What a shame that would be, but just so.
I'm not sure which is worse. The pain of a final goodbye or the realization that maybe it is a blessing in disguise.
Either way, I'm not sure I like goodbyes. I definitely do not like regrets. I much prefer hellos and the sparks of delight and hope that brings.
Good and beautiful things can be built around the word hello. I hope it is something I get to say often to those who are worthy.
~~~~~<~<@
Written By Sameera
Nov. 21, 2017, 10:45 a.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
Difficult King, you're no longer the most difficult person I know. With you're being nice and making me do things of a difficult nature. You might still be the prettiest, though.
Written By Sameera
Nov. 21, 2017, 10:43 a.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
I find myself kind of curious to what marquis is blaming vassals.
Written By Sameera
Nov. 21, 2017, 10:42 a.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Torstein
Most difficult man alive. What is with this being affectionate stuff? Pretty sure marriage does not mean all the touching. It is probably good that you are pretty.
Written By Sameera
Nov. 21, 2017, 10:39 a.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
Duke Harald Grimhall is always right. He is very wise. More need to realize this and seek his advise.
Written By Regla
Nov. 21, 2017, 9:48 a.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
I have no idea what I would do with out you. None what so ever. You are my stability and my sanity and one of my dearest and closest friends.
Written By Magpie
Nov. 21, 2017, 8:22 a.m.(8/16/1007 AR)
Hey Journal Junkies, how's it going? I never thought anyone read my journals save a handful of friends (enemies?). Recently I learned that Prince Laric Grayson, Master of Questions reads them! Honestly, I feel honored. That man has a keen mind and a wonderful flare for dramatic timing. I may have to take lessons from him on patience and waiting for the right moment to get to the punchline.
Anyway, Laric's interest in my personal life aside, I have some thoughts to dwell upon. I've been thinking about expanding to a second shopfront for Highway Robbery, something located in the Crown area, possibly. I'm just not sure if this is a good idea or not. On the one hand, it'd make it easier for people that live in the fancier parts of the city to get their Mystery Bags. On the other hand, I kind of secretly enjoy forcing nobility to come down to the slums to shop. It makes things more equal. I need to ponder this one more.
Another investment I'm working on is commissioning another ship. The Magpie is a great boat and there's nothing wrong with it, but if I want to expand I'm going to need another ship. I'm tempted to put together some kind of naming contest like my cousin did, but I have a feeling I won't get the same kind of enthusiasm that she did. Maybe I'll do a raffle where the winner gets one of the first productions of every new figurine Highway Robbery releases for the next year...
I need to find another writer to help me release books at the shop. Bryce Cartilia is on 'sabbatical' or some crap. That man is such a pain in the ass to work with.
Anyway, Laric's interest in my personal life aside, I have some thoughts to dwell upon. I've been thinking about expanding to a second shopfront for Highway Robbery, something located in the Crown area, possibly. I'm just not sure if this is a good idea or not. On the one hand, it'd make it easier for people that live in the fancier parts of the city to get their Mystery Bags. On the other hand, I kind of secretly enjoy forcing nobility to come down to the slums to shop. It makes things more equal. I need to ponder this one more.
Another investment I'm working on is commissioning another ship. The Magpie is a great boat and there's nothing wrong with it, but if I want to expand I'm going to need another ship. I'm tempted to put together some kind of naming contest like my cousin did, but I have a feeling I won't get the same kind of enthusiasm that she did. Maybe I'll do a raffle where the winner gets one of the first productions of every new figurine Highway Robbery releases for the next year...
I need to find another writer to help me release books at the shop. Bryce Cartilia is on 'sabbatical' or some crap. That man is such a pain in the ass to work with.
Written By Neve
Nov. 20, 2017, 7:20 p.m.(8/15/1007 AR)
Uh oh White Journal!
Well..it seems that a lot of people read these journals. I would of thought they wouldn't, thinking it's more a place to put your thoughts. But..apparently that is a black journal? So..I found out pretty quickly that other people read these.
So I've found out how it feels to have a relationship end via messenger. And..it does hurt about as much as I expected. I deserve it though. I really do. I've hurt people because I've been a girlish nightmare, and well..it is time to grow up. I've been trying to become a good respectable lady, it's been a long road, and I think I have been making progress. Neve will always be a work in progress. But until she can be whom she strives to be, maybe Neve just isn't meant to be married.
I have to thank Lady Alarissa Thrax. I think she has a fancier title..but...I dont remember it. I'm sorry Alarissa! But she has taken me in and taught an unruly woman-child that is Neve. I am thankful for her tutelage, and freindship because by all means I certainly irk her! She has been tolerant, and even supported me financially when it was needed. House Greenmarch has returned my coin in a lesser amount. However I have to respect that Alarissa has put up with me, so I hope I can find a place in house Thrax and continue to be of use, as she teaches me how to be a proper lady. Back in Greenmarch settlements before the compact things were often discussed by a punch to the face. And while that's not quite the approach I take, it still takes getting used to. It's a world of words as weapons. I'm not very well equipped for it - and I'm afraid I will never live up to be the perfect face of genteel..genty..gantreal..there, that seems close enough. I will never be as fancy as someone like her, or as calm and sly as Monique. Or as sturdy and studious as Marius. That is because I'm a Neve. And this Neve, she is flawed. She has her problems. But if Neve can learn to live in this land of men instead of trees, then Neve will be Alarissa's success story.
Neve can say, or well, write that she has never felt so lonely than in Arx, being surrounded by so many people she is the loneliest she has ever felt in her life. Neve is ill mannered. Resolute to the point of being rude. And she has been selfish - so selfish. She has alienated family. Freinds. Lovers and loved ones. And Neve hurts. Neve has been selfish and consumed by her own wants, desires, and needs and really didn't consider anyone else's. And Neve regrets that. Neve cannot change the fact she was stupid in the past. But she tries to face the next day being a little wiser, learning from her mistakes. If she learns a little each day, and applied those lessons..maybe Neve can become a good person. Neve hopes that is how that works.
And apparently a sword has many meanings. And melons. One has to be careful what they say these days, one word should not have so many different meanings. Live in Arx is very difficult.
So this is Neve Greenmarch. Feeling very blue. Feeling sad. Feeling of hurt inside, and feeling of change. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day. I hope so. Because I like to smile, and it feels like the smiles these days are becoming harder and harder to find.
Well..it seems that a lot of people read these journals. I would of thought they wouldn't, thinking it's more a place to put your thoughts. But..apparently that is a black journal? So..I found out pretty quickly that other people read these.
So I've found out how it feels to have a relationship end via messenger. And..it does hurt about as much as I expected. I deserve it though. I really do. I've hurt people because I've been a girlish nightmare, and well..it is time to grow up. I've been trying to become a good respectable lady, it's been a long road, and I think I have been making progress. Neve will always be a work in progress. But until she can be whom she strives to be, maybe Neve just isn't meant to be married.
I have to thank Lady Alarissa Thrax. I think she has a fancier title..but...I dont remember it. I'm sorry Alarissa! But she has taken me in and taught an unruly woman-child that is Neve. I am thankful for her tutelage, and freindship because by all means I certainly irk her! She has been tolerant, and even supported me financially when it was needed. House Greenmarch has returned my coin in a lesser amount. However I have to respect that Alarissa has put up with me, so I hope I can find a place in house Thrax and continue to be of use, as she teaches me how to be a proper lady. Back in Greenmarch settlements before the compact things were often discussed by a punch to the face. And while that's not quite the approach I take, it still takes getting used to. It's a world of words as weapons. I'm not very well equipped for it - and I'm afraid I will never live up to be the perfect face of genteel..genty..gantreal..there, that seems close enough. I will never be as fancy as someone like her, or as calm and sly as Monique. Or as sturdy and studious as Marius. That is because I'm a Neve. And this Neve, she is flawed. She has her problems. But if Neve can learn to live in this land of men instead of trees, then Neve will be Alarissa's success story.
Neve can say, or well, write that she has never felt so lonely than in Arx, being surrounded by so many people she is the loneliest she has ever felt in her life. Neve is ill mannered. Resolute to the point of being rude. And she has been selfish - so selfish. She has alienated family. Freinds. Lovers and loved ones. And Neve hurts. Neve has been selfish and consumed by her own wants, desires, and needs and really didn't consider anyone else's. And Neve regrets that. Neve cannot change the fact she was stupid in the past. But she tries to face the next day being a little wiser, learning from her mistakes. If she learns a little each day, and applied those lessons..maybe Neve can become a good person. Neve hopes that is how that works.
And apparently a sword has many meanings. And melons. One has to be careful what they say these days, one word should not have so many different meanings. Live in Arx is very difficult.
So this is Neve Greenmarch. Feeling very blue. Feeling sad. Feeling of hurt inside, and feeling of change. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day. I hope so. Because I like to smile, and it feels like the smiles these days are becoming harder and harder to find.
Written By Ainsley
Nov. 20, 2017, 4:27 p.m.(8/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
Gloria's favor to this woman! I am in awe!
Written By Thena
Nov. 20, 2017, 1:12 p.m.(8/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Carita
Sir Daemon is a good spirited Oathlands knight. Perhaps a bit far into his bacon this morning.
While I am /very/ familiar with his family's expression (the inappropriate one) these are all excellent alternatives. The one about stabbing is particularly apt.
While I am /very/ familiar with his family's expression (the inappropriate one) these are all excellent alternatives. The one about stabbing is particularly apt.
Written By Neve
Nov. 20, 2017, 1:08 p.m.(8/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Gailin
He is a tall man, with a really big sword. I think he is probably a very strong warrior, but I wouldn't really know. For as strong as he seems to be, he can also be just as gentle, open, and direct. He is a count of...somewhere I truly forget. Lots of titles. We talked while I ribboned some of Ariannas Home. He is Ariannas sister.
He is looking for a wife to join him on his new adventure of running a country. I will have to keep an eye out for any girls who like big swords. I wonder if he will keep the ribbon on it that I tied. Personally, that was a really big sword, when he pulled it out I shrieked and told him to put it away. That being said..seems nice. I hope he finds a nice wife, and has lots of children so I can tie ribbons into their hair!
He is looking for a wife to join him on his new adventure of running a country. I will have to keep an eye out for any girls who like big swords. I wonder if he will keep the ribbon on it that I tied. Personally, that was a really big sword, when he pulled it out I shrieked and told him to put it away. That being said..seems nice. I hope he finds a nice wife, and has lots of children so I can tie ribbons into their hair!
Written By Carita
Nov. 20, 2017, 12:52 p.m.(8/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Daemon
Also known as:
* Resting "Nothing's Wrong, I Promise" Face
* Resting "I Just Have a Hard Time Faking Enthusiasm" Face
* Resting "I'm Just Not a Cheerful Person" Face
* Resting "I Don’t Think You've Ever Seen Me Mad If This Is What You Think Mad Looks Like" Face
* Resting "Please Stop Asking Me What's Wrong" Face
* Resting "If You Tell Me To Smile I Will Stab You" Face
* Resting "Nothing's Wrong, I Promise" Face
* Resting "I Just Have a Hard Time Faking Enthusiasm" Face
* Resting "I'm Just Not a Cheerful Person" Face
* Resting "I Don’t Think You've Ever Seen Me Mad If This Is What You Think Mad Looks Like" Face
* Resting "Please Stop Asking Me What's Wrong" Face
* Resting "If You Tell Me To Smile I Will Stab You" Face
Written By Daemon
Nov. 20, 2017, 12:42 p.m.(8/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
In my home, we had a word for this. But I found it to be very inappropriate for cordial tongues. I have taken to calling it the "Resting Annoyance Expression". My father did it well! Hence how I lend your own credentials.
As a certified victor in dance, and in acting command, I can only imagine what other challenges can be conquered by that Resting Annoyance Expression when you put your mind to it. Hence I say, show it to the world! Do not let my fear dissuade you!
As a certified victor in dance, and in acting command, I can only imagine what other challenges can be conquered by that Resting Annoyance Expression when you put your mind to it. Hence I say, show it to the world! Do not let my fear dissuade you!
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