[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

All the talk about

... The mutterings will fade over time. She's gone, in any case, and whatever control the woman likes to think she has, or will have, over the Atsirian crown is entirely an illusion. Whatever her followers like to think. Whatever she likes to think.

[Filter: Edalene]

You must be glad the trial is over.

[Filter: Lila]

I wonder, how blind have you made yourself?

How much a fool are you? Do you think I was happy to be chained? To be caged? What arrogance led you to strike a deal that you knew would give me sunlight and air and freedom? And did you think that I would stay put in the face of all of it?

Are you such a fool? Oh, how my Lord Brother would like to know. Shall I tell him?

[the writing is somewhat uneven]

Well, guess that teaches me a lesson or two, don't it? Ugh, and they still got away, ain't that just a kick in the ass. I hope you lot that's apparently out there aren't slackin' off.

Hey, Lady Celeste. Hear you're up and about again. I'd come see you myself, but I think if I try t'get outta bed, Nessa'll have my hide.

[Filter: Marias]

Where are you.

[Filter: Private, in Old High Megami]

It's clear she doesn't wish to face that her mother may be the key to sorting through the entire mess. Perhaps I should have been less insistent, on the matter. Perhaps I simply want to see a case where estranged parent and child reconcile, after all.

If this does not resolve itself soon, some other arrangement must be made. Her position is as insecure as it has ever been, and there is only so long even my good word will preserve her reputation from lasting harm. There is no shortage of ambition, even among priests. Especially among us, some would say. Something to consider, and soon. ... Too long of this, and I risk my own reputation, for her sake. A precarious situation, to be sure.

And then this business with that smuggler docking in Azudesce. No word, yet, but strengthen security overmuch and he will grow suspicous. And when he goes, he will take that woman with him, once again out of reach. Hm.

It would be good to put that matter to rest. I'll have to strike some balance with the guard.

Um, I hope everybody's been enjoying the celebrations ... I know it's not like normal, but it's still a holiday, so ... so!!

I hope things are going okay with everybody looking for Finlay .... I guess you probably haven't found anything yet since you would've said!! But um, please write, if you do ... I know I keep saying that, but I'm just ... !!!

[Filter: Private]

Hn. There are trails, but so far no signs of anything too fresh. The boys need to keep a sharper eye out. Turnoff points can be tricky. Supposedly they stick to trees. Get a few of them up there, make sure we're covered. Hah.

[Filter: Jack]

What is the progress of your group, boy?

[Filter: Private]

I should have went. We're just here and I sure as hell aren't doing anything useful here. Again.

Maybe I should do something. Better than standing and looking stupid. The training is something, isn't it? Something. I can work with that.

He better be

[Filter: Public]

Not used to hearing the sounds in the street like that again. It must be Potato Day, huh? Been a while since a real Potato day in Floran. ... Yeah. I don't know.

Maybe we should do something... potato-ey. Or just go out and ... practice again, something like that.

Ohhhhh, Mathilda, Max, the ferry's going to arrive in Papan in an hour or two! I can see land! Oh, I'm so excited I'm finally home!

[Filter: Captain Reese]

So ~ Any luck so far?

[Filter: Pr Kelita]

Er, you look a little better lately! I just wanted to say, er, I'm sorry about your brother ... and I'm sure he'll be fine. They wouldn't hurt him, not if they want something. I'm sure that he's fine ... and there's so many people out looking for him that he'll be fine.

Lady Erana's still calling on you a lot, I've noticed. Isn't she tiring you out at all?

[Filter: Public]

I have to admit, I'm kind of disappointed about the delayed pleasure cruise .... er, I'm very worried about the Prince as well, of course, it's just, well. I haven't been on one, so I thought it might be a neat experience.

The spirits at court are still rather ... er, well, but I suppose that's to be expected ...

Hm, I know it's not Wednesday, but I do have a question.

The woman I've been trying to learn some Atsirian from -- she agreed, by the way -- has told me, albeit in very broken Trade, that it might be easier for me to learn the language by writing first. Is this true? I was under the impression, personally, that speaking it would be easier, but perhaps it's just how Atsirian works. Mm, or perhaps it's different for everyone. I'm hardly the one to ask, I haven't put my mind to learning a language since I was a girl.

Is there somebody who can offer me some insight on this?

[Filter: Private]

I can't believe how long we ended up staying. She always knows how to make me feel just horrible, doesn't she?

... but she really was a lot more sick than I thought she was ... I'm so glad Eve sent a healer with me ... she looks much better, now.

[Filter: Keller]

Well, as much as I hate leaving her alone like this ... especially when she isn't one hundred percent better, we've really been here for far too long, right? Are you almost finished getting ready to leave?

I'll probably have a mountain of paperwork to do when we get back.

Oh, and you know ... thank you for being such a gentleman.

[Filter: Franelcrew Finlay hunters]

Okay, is it just me, or is this trail actually like, getting stronger? I feel good about this!

[Filter: Private]

Well, now that Lady Celeste is feeling better at least that's one less thing to worry about. Now if we could just find something, anything that'd lead us to the bandits...

[Filter: Private]

That sneaky conniving little bitch-I knew I should have said no, I should've known she would fucking manage to sneak away-!

And how the hell did she manage to write to Lady Amaeyra two weeks ago?! What did she do, offer to fuck one of the guards for a journal?! Ugh, when they bring her back I-I should just...dragonsdammit I don't even know what to do anymore!

[Filter: Private]

Should be two by now. Both of them burnt away.

Elizabeth, I hope you know just how envious I am of you right this instant!

Dragons, I'm not entirely sure how I thought this facet of my life would ever go away, and yet I remember thinking, before Maire and I were wed, that my father would almost certainly leave me be once the knot was tied! Let me assure you, journals, this did not happen.

At least he should be leaving for home fairly soon, and then, well. Then, I can go back to enjoying married life without him deciding to stick his nose into things that have nothing to do with him!

[Filter: Private]

Ooh ... there's no use ...

... I'm so stupid for -- ooh, I just have to write ...!

[Filter: Zach]

Um ... hello ...!

[Filter: Harry]

Okay, so uh ... we left yesterday and we've just been riding along the road. I guess I'll see you somewhere along the way?

Are you close to Eblar or ...?

[Filter: Annie, Eri, and Lenore]

So yeah, I guess someone in Eblar isn't supposed to know that Harry is going there ...? So yeah ... I don't know, I guess we need to talk about it in filters or something.

I'm trying to ask him how far he is so we can meet him along the way.