Poe's Journal Entry
The exhaustion is evident in the sloppy writing, barely pressed into the parchment as if the writer was simply drained…He still hasn’t stirred. I remember that Daevien needed sleep last time, but not this much. My poor Dae…And if it is the dragon when he awakens, I remember how scared I was before, I am not sure I can be there to face him. I…I don’t understand why he has continued to sleep, that he doesn’t awake and call for me.
I received a note from the conjurer’s guild. It seems I am to continue my training. I quickly packed some clothes and was going to travel through the night back to Gridania. As I was leaving the ship, I came across a few of the crew speaking. I know my curiosity is a downfall, but I lingered and heard what Ace said…I don’t even dare write those words out on parchment….Ace…Ace, how can I…we save you? I will remember to speak to those within the conjurer’s guild for guidance on this matter.
And then it seemed Lina had difficulty with it all. And I didn’t know what to say…oddly, I started to feel ill. Not all at once, but like this slow drain. I was rash when I spoke a few times, my own discomfort probably, Gods, I hope it was the reason I said what I said. When Ace left and eventually Lina, S’anhu and I were left standing there. By now my vision had started to tunnel, my head was spinning. I do not know why I became so…exhausted? But, I couldn’t let S’anhu see any of this, that would just confirm the need for someone to always be watching me.
I wanted to leave for Gridania, but not in that condition.I figured if I could travel through the night I would be back tomorrow evening to check on Daevien….but…now…. I quickly hurried back to the ship, I heard S’anhu say something but I missed it. I curled up in my hammock and dozed a few hours. I am awake now, rocking with the lull of the ship, my fingers firmly clasped around the necklace Daevien gave me. I have written him a quick note and tucked a private linkpearl in with the note. I don’t know when he will awaken, but I want him to know he isn’t alone. I hope he understands, I have been waiting for him to awaken…and now I need to see if I can help Ace. The Padjals may know something, he won’t think I am abandoning him, will he?
My knuckles are healing…slowly. Not for long though. I know Relan would disapprove, but some of the sailors down at the dock told me about some…underground fighting rings. I can’t seem to get experience any other way…I plan to seek them out.
