Written By Lucita
Sept. 27, 2018, 7:31 p.m.(9/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jyri
Iron Guard Kennel-master, widower, father of a five year old boy who stays with neighbors or friends while Jyri works. He writes stories, worries about his social skills, which really are quite adequate though not polished. He visited me at the Saik Tower to check on Gunther after Sparte told him I had mentioned that sometimes the dog still remembered and would walk along the old patrol route. He brought 3 of the dogs he is training when he came. They got along well with Gunther and Golden and the five of them played with sticks and balls, had treats and raced along the Tower Garden paths. It was a pleasant afternoon and I enjoyed meeting another person who knew my late husband.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 27, 2018, 7:22 p.m.(9/6/1009 AR)
A couple of days past I wanted to think and as I often do, took a walk while doing so, no particular destination in mind. My guard dogs were with me and as we stepped out the Lycene area, my late husband's dog, Gunther took the lead subtly, and a few blocks later I realized we were walking my husband's old Iron Guard Patrol route that they followed for a few years. Step by step, building by building, pausing to observe, the dog remembered his training and the routine and we wound up at the barracks. It was both amusing and sad at the same time. Poor Gunther. He is content with me and my other dog, Golden and adores the twins, but he still misses Estaban.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 27, 2018, 7:14 p.m.(9/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
I dislike riddles am not good at solving them. Therefore for the sake of avoiding un-necessary irritation, perhaps when you pose a riddle I might see or hear, you could just... messenger me the answer.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 23, 2018, 9:31 a.m.(8/25/1009 AR)
The bravery and determination of the women with whom I met last night, their wisdom and they way they work to fit the different personalities and abilities together is inspiring.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 20, 2018, 3:07 p.m.(8/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Hmmm, there is a good Lycene, and then there is a g.o.o.d!!! one. One of these days Luis or Ariella, if she is back in port, or I will manage to get Quenia into some good fun, no guarantees it is good the way she would mean it though. The lord who is courting Quenia now seems to have a sense of humor, perhaps could entice him into helping.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 16, 2018, 11:27 p.m.(8/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Estaban
Your children are ten months old now. Kyllan is already starting to take some steps on his own. Estie crawls faster than he can wobble and does not seem to be in a hurry to walk yet. They both babble and occasionally form a word one can understand. I tell them about you every day, How proud you would be of them.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 13, 2018, 10:15 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
Congratulations on your daughter! Now the adventure in parenthood begins, the worry, the planning, the wondering what sort of person they will turn out to be. I wish joy and security for her, you and your family. May the Gods watch over you all.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 12, 2018, 9:08 a.m.(8/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
Catching up with old friends and sharing memories of friends and family who are no longer with us made for one of those sweet/sad evenings. It was good to see Wash back in Arx and sad to hear he may be leaving again so soon.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 6, 2018, 8:46 p.m.(7/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
It was such a pleasure watching our children playing side by side and not clunking each other with blocks. I hope we will get to visit and let them do that again soon.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 4, 2018, 9:03 p.m.(7/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sebastian
Oh, Sebastian, my friend. Is that how he really sees me? I thought that little wager we had would result in just an amusing sketch for my children's walls, but this painting he did instead took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. He has such talent. I don't know how can thank him.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 4, 2018, 8:57 p.m.(7/14/1009 AR)
Finally all the training over the last three years is starting to come together, sort of, maybe, at least a little. Duke Aiden's training in survival, and Lady Sasha's language lessons, Lord Graham's classes in dodging, Sparte's training in being more nimble (dexterity) and my old tutor's long winded lectures about bards being welcome and accepted almost everywhere (which was a relief to find out were true) all contributed to helping me pass the SoE entry test. I know I may not seem the most likely person to want to join that group but I have my reasons! My cousin Pietro helped found it, and I like finding out new things. Seeing new areas and new discoveries inspire the music that is my passion, and discovering some of the older songs and ballads is not always done in dusty archives.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 1, 2018, 9:31 p.m.(7/4/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sasha
Sasha has been a good friend during the years knowing her. She has enviable skills with languages, a knack for research and is one of my 'go-to' persons for information when I need it. On the lighter side, we enjoy trying on clothes and jewelry and sharing a bottle of wine now and then.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 25, 2018, 8:57 a.m.(6/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Talwyn
We make such beautiful music together.
(Scholar, quit grinning and snickering, I said 'music' not love. The literal music, not the figurative type. Shame on you.)
He plays the harp or lute and I play the clavichord or Vielle and we both sing, or sometimes I just sing.
(Scholar, quit grinning and snickering, I said 'music' not love. The literal music, not the figurative type. Shame on you.)
He plays the harp or lute and I play the clavichord or Vielle and we both sing, or sometimes I just sing.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 25, 2018, 8:46 a.m.(6/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
An evening of sharing and caring between friends was something I think we both needed. For hours we had long talks about personal losses, gave a few sympathetic hugs, spoke of mutual hopes and plans for the for the future, "Momma' tales of our children, pleasant music and shared burdens and worries. The wine, and refreshments were nice, too. It was something we both had missed, am glad we are friends.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 20, 2018, 1:42 p.m.(6/7/1009 AR)
It would be easy to wonder if one will ever be free of the cloud of sadness that lingers these days. The loss of two more friends hurts even as one respects their bravery and honor, weighs down the thoughts. Lord Valerio whose charm and wit, whose amicable manner toward a newcomer to the city made me feel so welcome and who always had a smile, or advice, and a way of inducing laughter that I always welcomed. Prince Barric was a steadfast friend for several years who enjoyed fine wine, music, heroic tales and who served as a protector. Both are missed and condolences offered to their friends and family.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 16, 2018, 9:01 p.m.(5/28/1009 AR)
Where are Lord Ian or Lord Wash when you want to ask advice on picking out a ship to outfit for Saikland? Lord Wash may possibly be away from the city, but Lord Ian I did not interrupt because he was rather … er… busy … er.. relaxing with his wife. I'll just try again later.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 14, 2018, 8:03 a.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
It is humbling when one sings and when done those listening are openly weeping. Perhaps the sadness of that being the anniversary date of my husband and so many others at Setarco showed in the way I sang.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 12, 2018, 8:22 p.m.(5/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Estaban
I stood staring at your portrait today, holding our twins and telling them about you. They are seven months old now and it is almost a year since you died. Our son is pulling up to stand already. The nanny says he is going to be an 'early walker'. Estie seems content to play with blocks and cloth balls, rattles, usually throwing them at one of us if she can, and babbling or humming for hours to the dogs who seem tolerant of her pulling their ears and tails if she can get her hands on them. Caring family, friends, the babies and the counselling of some of the Faith have helped a lot to keep me looking and planning toward the future instead of being lost in the grief of the past.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 12, 2018, 8:01 p.m.(5/20/1009 AR)
I must remember to make sure anyone wearing a tie-behind-the-neck garment has a hard knot instead of a simple bow before letting them hold either of the twins who have developed a fascination with ribbons, lacing and cords. Thank goodness I discovered this before there was a wardrobe mishap publicly.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 12, 2018, 10:33 a.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Katarina
Bruised and broken hearts hide behind the polite social mask of duty for many of us.
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