Written By Bhandn
Sept. 23, 2019, 8:32 p.m.(11/20/1011 AR)
The morning was spent as it usually was, working myself into a heated sweat with a run, then other drills to remind my body of what I expect of it should I have need of my blade. That's become harder, the older I've gotten, and I can remember days of frustration over not being able to do certain exercises quite as well when I was younger, but that was not the case today. Today, I was determined to continue despite the slight aches that came from those simple warmup drills. I managed to finish them all completely, without stopping, and as I sat with the waterskin and its icy contents thinking on it, I couldn't help but smile. This morning, I felt younger by years, even though I knew I really wasn't.
I can still feel that grief that comes from Valena's death, with that desire to uphold that promise I swore to her grave, yet I no longer feel myself wishing she was standing next to me still, or that I need the taste or willowbark or some other foul thing on my tongue when considering what words to say. I can think of the words she would say to me, and instead of wistful bitterness, I found a smile instead. I will miss her. That feeling will never change, but the way I /perceive/ that feeling has changed. /I/ have changed, and I have a reminder of /why/ I have changed, what it means to change, and every time I look upon that reminder I think on the meaning of that change.
When I chose to come to Arx to stay, I was aimless, grief-stricken, and the sight of the roads nearly revolted me. There was even a time when I thought I would do the unthinkable, but I didn't. I came to Arx, and perhaps that was the beginning of that change, a seed that was meant to sprout but instead found itself lacking for nourishment and care. Perhaps in this metaphor it was merely winter, and I needed to wait until spring had arrived with the sun's warmth and the clouds' rainy depths. Whatever the reason, I can feel that warmth now, along with those drops running down my face, and now it feels like what it is that was lying dormant within for so long has at last begun to emerge from the soil and greet the world as it was meant to be.
I feel whole.
Written By Rysen
Sept. 23, 2019, 6:37 p.m.(11/20/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Olivia
Written By Brianna
Sept. 23, 2019, 4:58 p.m.(11/20/1011 AR)
Written By Esme
Sept. 23, 2019, 1:52 p.m.(11/20/1011 AR)
Have you ever had a day or two where everything comes out wrong? Like you rehearse it in your mind and all the words are wrong? That's today. I've smoothed over things but still ugh.
If you are reading this. Know that you are still the perfect you. Days get better and you matter so much.
Written By Amari
Sept. 23, 2019, 12:57 p.m.(11/20/1011 AR)
It turns out there are a tremendous number of roadside shrines.
I've also been tasked by Baron Norwood to do good deeds and help those in need on the way. This morning (with the greatly appreciated help of Lord Quintin Ashford), I felled my first tree for a very frustrated woodsman and his friends. We definitely earned our breakfast, especially Quintin, who would have died if I hadn't saved him from being squashed.
On a disappointing note, I've yet to see any tree forts, but Ashford wood is indeed hard.
Written By Ida
Sept. 23, 2019, 12:04 p.m.(11/20/1011 AR)
Written By Octavia
Sept. 23, 2019, 10:59 a.m.(11/20/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Corrigan
Written By Sigurd
Sept. 23, 2019, 10:11 a.m.(11/20/1011 AR)
Perception is a combination of what we see, what we feel, what we hope, and what we desire. More often than not our perception of a thing is very far from the truth of a thing. This is especially for people.
I had hoped that it was only heightened emotions that would make such a foul and ugly attempt be made. That with time calmer thoughts would prevail. Now I see I hoped for naught.
Pity.
Back less than a month and already someone tries to tear into me behind my back.
Written By Iseulet
Sept. 23, 2019, 6:28 a.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Gaston
Written By Arcadia
Sept. 23, 2019, 4:31 a.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Volcica
In truth, bringing this gem to the city was all Lady Volcica's idea. She is the brains behind it all. I have been truly blessed in finding family in her. Though, her next project excites me more than gems. Be warned!
Written By Monique
Sept. 22, 2019, 11:48 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
Written By Lucrezia
Sept. 22, 2019, 11:42 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
All I heard was that song.
Written By Mara
Sept. 22, 2019, 11:36 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Written By Volcica
Sept. 22, 2019, 11:08 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Grazia
Duchess Grazia, however, was the one that convinced me to send pieces not only to friends and family so that they might more easily talk it up, but to notable fashion icons and Whispers, as well. It felt strange, sending a gift with a request to flash it about. I did not expect how amazing everyone would be. The letters of thanks back, and the lengths of promotion..
I never would have gone so far, if not for my patron. Thank you for pushing me.
Written By Fiora
Sept. 22, 2019, 11:01 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Written By Mercedes
Sept. 22, 2019, 10:29 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Little else. To some, a failure. But the only failure is surrender. Rekindle and the flame burns bright.
I remain undaunted.
Written By Corrigan
Sept. 22, 2019, 10:17 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Written By Monique
Sept. 22, 2019, 10:16 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
I'll need volunteers, of course. Masked volunteers, so no one knows who they're throwing sharp objects at, lest my brother's warning of 'no killing anyone' prove justified. I could use practice dummies, but practice dummies don't exactly inspire daring deeds. Though maybe the practice dummies will be for the garrotes...
Daggers, stilettos, garrotes, small bow, short sword, knives, very sharp hairpins, short spears... what am I missing?
Written By Aella
Sept. 22, 2019, 10:02 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
Northerners are more than naked bear wrestlers for voyeurs... and it annoys me to have to even say those words.
Written By Jaenelle
Sept. 22, 2019, 9:59 p.m.(11/19/1011 AR)
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