(The story below is the first of Biara Dayfire's private diary entries. There are many short posts like this, that gain in length and style over time and give an insight into her character. Some will have more meat to them than this, but this was the first, written years ago.)
I arrived home this evening in a dreadful state. My hair is all undone, and I suspect it is from a backlash of uncast spells. My bodice is partially unlaced, and my dress appears to have had things spilled on it. I am shocked that Lord Runesong even thought to offer me the kindness of an escort back to my spire when I was in such a state! He is very kind to me.
Unfortunately, although I told him nothing, I vaguely remember some of the events of the evening. I said some things that I had hoped to keep hidden deep within my heart. Perhaps he will believe they were only drunken words or thoughts spoken due to the affects of the poison. Only time will tell if this is the case or not. At the very least he did not spurn me, so the things I said must not have been so harsh to his ears. At least that is my hope and dream, one that I think of often.
On the bright side, I got to see him, and rest my arm on his as he walked me home. I wonder if he realizes how much that means to me? How much I appreciate him, even though our views keep us apart? Every stolen moment is a joy to me, and one I will treasure. I have spoken of this to no one of course, although I think Kyli and Hauk suspect my true feelings. How could they not, when I know myself to have been staring moon-eyed at him on more than one occassion. Oh Aeranor, why do you trouble my thoughts so?
The matter of the poisoning bothers me greatly. Who could have done such a thing? Why would they do it? I know I have enemies within the city, but to poison me is a step that none have dared take before. I will look into this matter with all due haste. I fear for those I love. Someone dreadful enough to use poison will be sure to go for them next. I cannot allow this to happen.
It is time to deploy my own blade, my own dagger in the darkness. We shall see if this would be killer enjoys playing with Lady Sunstrike. She is merciless beyond my ability to consider, and will do the deed I need done with all haste and no regret. Yes my would be killer, you shall soon meet your match.
I arrived home this evening in a dreadful state. My hair is all undone, and I suspect it is from a backlash of uncast spells. My bodice is partially unlaced, and my dress appears to have had things spilled on it. I am shocked that Lord Runesong even thought to offer me the kindness of an escort back to my spire when I was in such a state! He is very kind to me.
Unfortunately, although I told him nothing, I vaguely remember some of the events of the evening. I said some things that I had hoped to keep hidden deep within my heart. Perhaps he will believe they were only drunken words or thoughts spoken due to the affects of the poison. Only time will tell if this is the case or not. At the very least he did not spurn me, so the things I said must not have been so harsh to his ears. At least that is my hope and dream, one that I think of often.
On the bright side, I got to see him, and rest my arm on his as he walked me home. I wonder if he realizes how much that means to me? How much I appreciate him, even though our views keep us apart? Every stolen moment is a joy to me, and one I will treasure. I have spoken of this to no one of course, although I think Kyli and Hauk suspect my true feelings. How could they not, when I know myself to have been staring moon-eyed at him on more than one occassion. Oh Aeranor, why do you trouble my thoughts so?
The matter of the poisoning bothers me greatly. Who could have done such a thing? Why would they do it? I know I have enemies within the city, but to poison me is a step that none have dared take before. I will look into this matter with all due haste. I fear for those I love. Someone dreadful enough to use poison will be sure to go for them next. I cannot allow this to happen.
It is time to deploy my own blade, my own dagger in the darkness. We shall see if this would be killer enjoys playing with Lady Sunstrike. She is merciless beyond my ability to consider, and will do the deed I need done with all haste and no regret. Yes my would be killer, you shall soon meet your match.
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