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Poe's Journal Entry
The crew's ranks continue to grow. I hope the Captain is considering a large party of sorts, I would like to be able to welcome them all. Perhaps an evening in Costa, drinks and fun or an outing as a group. Laiffy will fit in well, he seems to have his eye on making profits, I doubt anyone in the crew will be upset by this.
Joundi has kept to his word, started teaching me how to use my staff as a defensive weapon. I will admit, it has been tough, not using my abilities but I need to be able to do this. He has been very patient with me as I flub along. He didn't use weapons, but...well, it was my fault really. I got a little cocky, was feeling a bit more comfortable. I know he didn't mean to actually have the punch connect. I tried to hide how much it hurt. He immediately apologized, rushing to my side and asking me to drink a potion he had with him. It took the breath from me. While the potion reduced the pain, I still have a colorful bruise on my side from it. I haven't wanted to show him or tell him though. I could heal it up more and I did a little bit, but there is something...well, I know I worked hard, it seems training would require some physical discomfort. And it reminds me why I AM learning how defend myself. So things like this don't happen.
I wish I had the natural ability that I see so many others have. N'yxa has a youthful exuberance that makes me reminisce; I very much felt that way when I found my freedom from my tribe. She seems amazingly gifted as a pugilist. Joundi and I ended up speaking with her on the ship the other evening. She is concerned about...the future, what may come. I will admit, I have tried not to think of it. There have been such challenges immediately before this crew....I just have been focused there. But that conversation made me realize I have not been as aware as I probably should be. I know it's a flaw of mine, I focus in on something and miss other important going-ons.
No word on Mota. Jaxio could only find out that Sula has been on a rampage. Mota gone with the next Mender and the last bit that remained of the Willow tree....dead. I fear this will make her come for the small bit I have left. But I am saving it, it needs a safe place to grow and it won't be with her. She will simply corrupt it again and that tree will be lost forever.
It is about time to start plants for the next harvest. I found a nice spot near the Sanctum, close by but still with plenty of space. I want to make sure I have plenty of cigars to share with new crew members, especially if we have a larger gathering....
