10-25-2023, 07:39 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-25-2023, 07:56 AM by King_Doggo.)
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Quote:Today has been an eventful day!
Finally, I feel almost as if part of the weight that was on my chest has been lifted. Last night, I attended a dinner date with a lady friend of mine. It was just the two of us - My astonishment when she opened the doors to her place. It was the longest walk to her dining room, and on the way there I digested the sights of her entire family tree. The pride that exuded those walls - Rightfully so - Was immense. It was as if the Torchbearer herself was making leaps and bounds simply to tolerate my presence within.
To say I felt as if my very feet were muddying her tile floors are an understatement - I was like a peasant amongst the amenities of a queen. We sat down at her table, and dined on assorted platters of succulent steaks, delicious chops of lamb, and hunks of dripping pork. I daresay my eyes were bigger than my stomach.I did not touch the dessert plates.
She's a sweet one, if.. Strange. The way my chest jumps is a feeling I fear getting accustomed to. I still have yet to know if her intentions are pure.. But with her sort, who is to know? The risk is something I find attractive, and it's been engrained in this accursed family for eons.. Thank you Father.
I.. Fear for her future if I find another stint of isolation.
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Quote:More still.
I had a talk with a new friend today - I may have admitted some things, but I don't believe the trust to be misplaced. During the infancy of our conversation I learned of the wellbeing of the Swordsman.. And I dared to take action. T'was a small thing, but nonetheless something that may be yet another blade dangling daintily above my head. A calculated risk.
We went to a familiar place, and spoke at length - About tales that were beginning to be buried by time, and about others that - To some - Should remain buried. They are an odd sort - Neglected by popularity, and clearly searching for purpose. I aided them along in that search. Pride wells inside me.I had to bring them outside - Outside outside. I don't know why perhaps beyond paranoia.. But I.. Guess I wished to do the city due diligence and at least attempt to preserve the sanctity of those walls.
My compatriots remain perhaps the most open minded, besides the refugees of course. I enjoy the sight of the waves of banners that swing among the lavish décor - A prayer in complement to the architects.
There are those here, even among the paradigm shift, that require succor. A smile to brighten their day, food to fill their stomachs, an ear to bear the weight of their troubles. I can be all of these things. We can be all of these things.
There is a consequence that is brewing in response to my actions, and I hope that I am prepared to bear the responsibility of it.