Just got back from that crafter conference at Igen. I feel like hundred-Turn-old parchment. As soon as I finish writing up my report and drinking a dozen liters of water, Dedanseth and I are hitting the beach.

I got to hang out with my dad quite a bit, which was nice, though he was a little preoccupied with keeping up with news from 'Reaches.

In other news, I had really expected Des to show signs of rising, but so far there's nothing. I suppose there's no reason to worry yet. It's normal for Interval, after all, but her cycle is already longer than most. Just makes me wonder.

All right. Going to get my butt in gear so we can catch some afternoon waves before the daylight fails.

Just a note to apologize for not being around much lately. If anyone is looking for information or a scene, please let me know.

-Lanti's RL-distracted player

76^th day of spring, 12^th Turn of the 10^th Interval

I can see where Bajiren is coming from. It's tough being that age, given more responsibility by the day, with more and more expectations, but with very little input or control. I get that. Hell, being a junior gold rider feels like that sometimes, too.

At the same time, great Faranth, kid. Look at the big, wide world for a change instead of your own ass. You're old enough for that, too.

I'm sure it will turn out fine. He's a smart kid. He's just been sheltered by (and hidden under, I suspect) his parents' shadow all his life. Let him

[For whatever reason, the journal entry ends there and is not resumed. The next page is simply a diary of the following few days' appointments.]

[Another entry is written below the previous one, the two hands the same, but the latter is far less controlled.]


Never mind. I'm still just a fool after all.


( "[...] She told me that you guys haven't been on good terms and that she went to High Reaches to get away from everything." )

68^th day of Spring, 11^th Turn, 10^th Interval

For the first time in a long time, I'm starting to think everything might turn out okay after all. I should have gone to Abrienna as soon as I returned from High Reaches. Sadly, I was too distracted by other issues at the time.

I hope Lendai is making out as well.

I think I might check on the eggs quickly, then maybe the Sandbar. Or maybe that can wait until the morning. There's a bottle of wine with my name written all over it. Literally. Il'ad or Dad? Hard to say.