Notes for the day:

- Play a black spade on a whore and earned small beans. (Killed a whore for her small pouch of gold)
- Gambled and folded with a blind jackass. (attacked an SSAG and retreated)
- Found myself with a youngblood who had too much breast for her age. Gave her a tip, she cherised it and ghosted. She wasn't a "Other". Her coat might confused me. Her breast were overdeveloped(Found himself a young girl who he had thought was someone else in disguise. He threaten her, she got scared and left quickly. He appearance confuses him. And she is to smart for her age.)
- Found a rare green cod at sea. She went to ghost (Saw a mermaid, she left quickly)
- Find that woman (Find that guy)

--Journal Entry, 1 February, Mori`Quessir.

~Val jots this while in the Pleasuredome, a little bored, but feeling the need to write a few things down. He's writing errantly and spaced, because he is just writing things down between conversations.~

I've missed Chas two nights in a row now. I hope she's all right. I imagine we're just missing each other. Gah. I really do enjoy her company. My days seem empty...not empty...incomplete without seeing her.

I haven't felt this strongly for someone so quickly before...not even for Vixen. The only person that I have developed feelings for this quick...was my late wife....scary.

But I approach this relationship with caution. Not necessarily because I don't trust her or anything...I do trust her. I see her as a very honest and extremely nice lady. But after Vixen, I think I do everything cautiously. I try not to overextend and commitment to anything...because then I can't get hurt as much. But Chas seems like one who is worth overextending.......I really need to see her.

Enough of my ramblings. Back to social life.

-Val, Journal Entry, 1 February.

*quietly resting in the chaise, upon her balcaony overlooking the ocean*

Tis been ever so long since i've written, I swear with all that has been going on, i have nae payed much attention to the simple things in life.

My friends seem well, though a few changes have taken place. Ros seems to be in some sort of relationship with Neo. I dare say tis nae of the courting type yet, though they seem to be enjoying eachothers company. I tease the poor man relentlessely at times, he is so easy, though in truth i hold no contempt for him, with us it seems to be a friendship of jest. To see who can best each other with trickery and practicle jokes. That is how we relate. On a side note to Ros, I have nae seen Attrei about in some time, Mayhap tis better this way, for i do not know how he would react to the "friendship" Neo and Ros have seem to taken up.

I thought that all the misery had ended with the mutiny on the deamonshadow, but alas tis not to be so, for just a few days ago, we all underwent the battle of our lives. Seems morte's brother marcus, had been stalking him, and all of us for that matter, for quite some time. It started out with just Marcus and Morte, then involved Eyas, and then myself, and then Ros and Neo. I shant wish to explain details, as i despise recalling horrid events, but it ended up in a battle that i have nae ever seen, let alone been a part of. Marcus nearly had us all dead, one by one, he took us all down. Only by the gods that be did we all survive. Turns out at the end,that it was nae Marcus in truth, it was an evil presence of a old sorcerer that took over his body and used him to do evil. I do belive now that, Morte has taken to careing for his brother abored his ship. I do nae know what will become of him as of this point, all i know is that he is now back to being Marcus, and is resting.

In other areas..it seems now that Vixen is married to M'lord Carazzi Sr. her and Val have had some regular heated arguments in the dome. One can nae say i blame him, for i do find what she did rather unusual to say the least, but it is her life, and Val seems to have found some enjoyment in spending time with Chastity. I hope they both are happy.

Thia and Eyas seem to have some sort of disagreement. It seems Eyas feels that Thia had accused him of being a cutthroat just based upon his professtion as a thief. I was there, and she did make some rather unflattering remarks to him, I even almost involved myself when it got a bit physical, but since then she has apoligized to all involved, myself included, and i have accepted this. Eyas however has not. I wish he would,he has raised his voice and said some unflattering things to me out of anger, and yet whence he apoligized, i accepted without a second thought. We all go thru times when our mouth gets the better of us. It takes a big person to truley apoligize, and a bigger one to accept. But, AH, to accuse Eyas of all ppl, of a prejudice based soley upon his profession, is a large insult to him. Tis one of his pet peeves. Almost unforgivable in his book. Though i trust that eventually his temper will lesson, and he will once again come to his sences.

Speaking of Eyas, i swear he is becomming a bit odd in nature lately He has taken to greeting me with bows, and formal words. Mind you, it is very becomming on him, and i truley enjoy the respect he is showing me by acting the gentleman. But...tis nae him...I can nae count the times, he has told me..."I was nae raised to be a gentleman", so why is he attempting to do such now? Tis quite perplexing. Actually it makes me wonder what he is up to. That charming little elf has something up his sleeve, and i cant stand wondering what it is. Mayhap he is just attempting to make me feel more at home, treat me with respect. If so i think i shall nae question it, but enjoy it. Very few about the dome act in the courtly manors i am accustomed to, and truth be known, I rather miss that at times.

I have sent M'lord Carazzi Sr. a letter. Twas some time ago, merely inquiring as to his state of health, and well being. I sent it to Achethe, and have nae heard a reply from him since. Though i've heard rumor of his stepchild? Grandchild? being ill, so mayhap he is busy with her. Tis understandable.

Anyway, i belive that is all for now. I need some rest before journying to the dome this eve.

Journal Entry, 1 February, Charquin

Dear Journal:

Well finally I have a free moment to write about a few things. I have been so overwhelmed as of late, I havent had time to even do anything. Firstly, I have offered a place for Raven NightWind to rest until Lucenth comes back. He has been staying on the beach, and I hear the tides as swiftly changing as a large typhoon can occur. I have prepared him a room on the main level, the one with the seperate entrance. Secondly, I had to fire Buella, she left Raven *her daughter.* unattended in the Dome! Can you believe that?! I was disgusted, and out the door she went. So I have found a new replacement, she is a lovely young elf, and speaks the same drow as I and Raven. I do believe it will benefit Raven to be around someone like her. When Raven arrived home, she went up to her room instantly, I heard small chants as if someone had gotten to her...I will investigate more. Seems I have been going to the Dome a tad bit early, for I have missed Val on each arrival, Mayhaps I will send him alittle something so he knows I am thinking of him. I however did catch the latest gossip about Eden and Thia, this pleases me...they both need someone, so why not each other? Mayhaps he will be able to open up to her, as he was not able with me. Well I have a few errands to run, have to help our new liage, to settle in, so I can make an appearance this evening at the Dome.

Sincerely:
Lady C. De'Kartan.
Journal Entry, 1 February.

Dear Journal;

Well let's see .. there's a bit to catch up on. 1st of all, I changed my hours at the Office in order to manage a 'career move' of sorts. I notified Alterio and he didnt seem to mind at all. Which is good. Oh and why did I do this? Well, I have taken on a part time job and, with it, have gained new residenceas well. I have become 'Housekeeper' to a dragon. Aye, that's what I said.

Mammon was looking for someone to tidy things for him at his cave. He'd tried to purchase Vixen's slave, xiao for the work but she refused. I said "What sort of stuff is required and the conversation continued. It seems simple enough: tidy up, do some domestic work, polish and keep inventory of silver, and what not... nothing strenuous. I told him I would try it at least on a probationary basis. Mammon said we would begin immediately and I have a week or was it 2 weeks to decide if it suits me? .. Oh well, no matter. I am sure it will be fine. Although living with a dragon seems ... odd somehow. Oh well, we will find out soon enough.

And while I was discussing the possibilities of taking the job, amongst other subjects .. with Eden, Raven Nightwind walked in. He seemed perturbed slightly but said nothing. I dont have a clue as to what might have been bothering him. But Eden and I had a nice afternoon. We talked of many things. He is a pleasant person, easy to talk to and very understanding. He seems interested in my well being. I admit, I do like spending time in his company. We shall see what happens. I am in no hurry for involvement.

Well.. more later.

Xanthia

Journal Entry: 2 February

It's a strange thing to be met with. A man called Aznear is whom I met and conversed with today. He seemed a decent sort, one I could talk to without using tricks of tongue and expression to keep myself distanced and thus invulnerable. A temper he has, surely. That much I saw, yet only when provoked, I think. A defensive sort of man, wary in the ways that warriors are, so I believe him to have some hand in the fighting arts. He wore a sword at his side. Yet gentlemanly in many respects. Perhaps a knight? Or maybe a well-mannered fighter.

He knows much of me and I little of him. Perhaps I am at fault in that. Fallen out of practice, maybe. He shares my ideals of family, though his own was stolen from him tragically. Tragedy etches the faces of many here. Some bear it better than others. His touch did not make me fear or worry, but still it would be unwise to lend all trust to him.

He left. He believed me to be promised to a man elsewhere, though I am not. Not yet. Not *promised* in the definitive manner. Tentatively paired to someone I'm unsure I am compatible with. Someone I've no desire to return hom and into the arms of.

I wonder at his intentions, this Aznear. And oddly I hope to see him again. Notions of romance at first sight do not exist with me. But he had an unconscious and arresting charm and manner which makes me glad of his company. It would be a pity if we never again crossed paths, and I would lament the fact. If only because of the loss of someone I believe I could grow to trust. I wish he had not rushed away so quickly, and perhaps we could have spoken more of real things.

Real things and real people are hard to find of late.

Hestia fa'Carlin

Journal Entry: 3 February

The maddness swarms once again my friend
Open your hands and allow freedom
Clarity soon avails to no end
With me, safely come.

Fly away deep into the effortless night
Sail through the general transmission now
No sounds, only agonizing blight
Look away from the adversities some how

Strength is only written in foreign scribe
Interlocking of one's soul relish in the world's demise
WHo is left for you to bribe?
No need my friend for the compromise

Once I have beckoned your arrival here
Will you allow your thoughts to be clear?
What have I done this time around?
The significant makes not a sound.

Alone I rest once again
The silence and shadow my only friends
Allowing my soul what it can
Until the Clarity soon ends

Journal Entry: 3 February, Chastity