The dreams are back. Carrion birds pecking at a body. It were vivid, no shadows, not hiding behind trees. I were stood there, watching them, but the body were alive, he didn't complain, he didn't shoo them away, he just let them feast. Scavengers that hid in the branches were now bold. I were going to ask me friend in Combe about it, but I know the meaning of it all, and I know of the man too. She be a wise woman, like her -ma- before her, she'd tell me what I already know. Now I be gone, the lasses will flock to Elias, trying to take what they can quickly. I don't think he believed me whenever I told him when a lass would fancy him. He will now.
I've spent time recently with Mister Bild, Maddoct, Lincoln, Atharann and Max mostly, occasionally with other folk, but they be most frequent. It be like having five brothers watching over me, although I ain't convinced all of them have brotherly intentions, I like the company.
Mister Bild said he has spoken with Maddoct, I were glad of it too, for I don't like giving bad news and it were not a nice message I were to deliver. I think they'll both be alright, I hope so, I love them both and hate to think otherwise. He were happy though that I ended me association with Elias, you could see it in his face, though I ain't so certain he be keen on all the lads who take a shine to me. I know a good few dwarves now, but these two? they be my favourite. Stood by me through thick and thin, and given the best of advice and comforting words when needed. If I ever be having a child, I'd want them to be included in being caretakers of it, you know like uncles that aint blood but you still call them it.
Lincoln. I swear that blimming pipe be permanently attached to your lips! Still, better than some other things eh? I know I tease, but, I'm proper proud you be working on your reading, then again you tease me right back. A bit of banter, it were needed, takes me mind off of things, doesn't hurt you be more than a bit easy on the eye, unless I be tired then that red shirt be a bit jarring! I've spoken to Pa and the blackberry brew be bottling in a few days.
Ath, you be the most confusing of men. Mister Eighty! You don't look a day over seventy five! Oh I just be jesting as always. I know me friends be cautious of you but you've been by me side since before everything went pie shaped, and I know they reckon it be because you are like them carrion birds, coming in now that I be single and all, and maybe they are right? but like I said to them, ain't nothing wrong with a bit of flirting, besides, seriously? I doubt I'd have anything you'd be wanting. I'm just me, muddling through, trying to earn a living and not done much with me life, though that is going to change.
Max! You be the most like a brother, because I know you don't want a stitch from me, don't want to be courting me, don't want me money, don't want to watch me fail, you be just good company. You wont listen to me about your lass though, damn proper convinced she be a good person, but I tell you, rumors are there for a reason, they don't just sprout up out of nowhere. Still, I need to know what grows on the land she owned, and I need a new healer too. I'll give her a chance, cant hurt, I hope!
Bailey, I don't want another bloody mouse!!! All I can hear is squeaking, I know it be in here somewhere.
