Here I am again, writing about he latest happenings, as always the tankard of ale by my side and the moon outside my window keeping me company, Chaney... Yes Chaney, is sleeping in the bedroom. But I got up, feeling the need to write something here before I leave, who knows if I get the chance to write again, I may not return this time.
Chaney, the troubled girl who joined the Dawn, seeking refuge and something to call family, home. And she found it, and I found someone who cares for me, so far... Until she gets bored... When she first told me her feelings I was stunned... Then I got afraid, and still am, I gave up on love some weeks ago and she came in my life saying "A girl who loves you." shaking my inner shelf. Now I'm coping with it, giving it a chance I have nothing to lose. She deserves something good and I'm trying to give it to her, as she is comforting me. Who knows, maybe soon I will open myself to her and let her warm me. My thoughts will be with her when I leave, they already are.
Some days ago I showed her the bow again, and we went hunting, after that we invited Neyaa and Deredan, it was a pleasant night, they returned from Ered Luin recently and I was glad to see them. They fare well and Branston now has two teeth! We need to visit him soon. I'm glad Deredan takes such great care of both, they are lucky to have him, as lucky is he to have them. I'm glad Neyaa and Chaney got along, they are too different, but at the same time they are similar and certain things
Soon we will leave, starting the trip, half my mind will be here, concerned about the Bloody Dawn, about those that will be left here. Some things that I saw and heard made me worry, but I won't be able to do anything but thinking, but I know that those who will be here will do the right thing. After all they are the best around, what can possibly go wrong while we're away? I trust them all.
My bag is ready, I have a thick cloak to warm my body and to sleep on, some rations to keep hunger away, my precious pipe and weed, and my weapons among others. I foresee a good and enjoyable travel, with good fights and maybe some wounds, nothing to worry about, those with me are some of the best. I will leave Hedinn behind though, to keep company to Bertnar and take care of Chaney, he has special orders for that task. I don't know what we will find in that place, so I will rent a horse, I won't risk Hedinn's life.
The ink above is dried, the following is fresh:
The tankard now is empty, it's time for me to go back to bed, spend these last moments with Chaney in my arms. My thoughts will be with her and everyone else who will be here in Bree.
