Tuesday, 03 March 2015
naridith posted at 17:19
The past few turns have been wonderful. I don’t know where to begin. I have a partner and am a guild officer. I don’t know which one is better or more important. Ophelia being awake would make things perfect, but I suppose we can’t have it all. And it’s okay. Ophelia should return when she is able, when she hears the call of the hunt once more and longing for past companions becomes impossible to brush aside.
Last turn, Morvan and I went to the jewelry shop in Ryndall. I wanted to exchange rings. No, we are not being bonded. (Yet.) I just wanted, needed, something solid that I could touch and always wear without it getting in the way too much. He asked me which one I wanted, but I told him he should pick something that means something to him. Admittedly, I was hoping he wouldn’t get me a friendship ring. That would have been disappointing. I know we’re friends, but you know, that could apply to a lot of people. I thought maybe he’d get me a Ring of Hope to match his, and that would have been all right. What I wasn’t expecting was to get a diamond.
I think diamonds, and sometimes garnets, are used as bonding rings. But I was pretty sure he didn’t mean it in that way. Far too soon. But when I asked him why he chose that one, he didn’t rightly know. It just intuitively felt right. Diamonds are hard and sharp, valuable and rare, special. Did he mean to compare me to such a stone? Now I’m just being arrogant. How could I even think that? But intuition just isn’t a satisfying answer, I suppose, even if it’s the truth.
Bibi says there’s "no such thing as 'just a ring.'" I argued that I’ve given friends rings. But she got me when she asked if I ever gave friends a diamond ring.
I’m happy to have something people are noticing. I’ve never gotten a diamond ring from anyone before, so it’s unique to him. He’s the first and hopefully the last to have any need to give one. I gave him a promise ring to express loyalty to him and seriousness about us.
After Morvan and I parted ways, I met with Apolla and gave her a Ring of Hope. I thought with our guild newly created, it was a good time to express such a sentiment and a show of friendship as well. I gave a similar ring to Ophelia long ago, for similar reasons. I hoped she would become mighty and well-known, become a fine Rogue. And I think she has.
I met up with Bibi later and she gave me spring candy, which I enjoyed. She and Lillya also helped me fill one of my violets. I took crystals to the lockpick machine and got another unique component. So I need one more item to hopefully complete the set.
A few turns ago, Apolla, Morvan and I officially registered our new guild with the VGA. We’re still waiting on a decision for whether we can remain operational, which is a little worrying. However, I think we planned well and I like what we stand for - honorable conduct and balance, an attempt to embrace passion and rationality, holding neither above or below but valuing both.
Apolla gathered 20,000 plat in record time. I was already sitting on a fair amount of coin from years of hunting. So together, we came up with the funds for the registration.
Apolla said I keep her calm enough to think and she helps me to have the courage to do and try, to risk. I hate risks. But there are some opportunities one simply cannot allow to slip by. Becoming a guild founder and asking Morvan to be my partner again are things Apolla helped to facilitate. I told her and Morvan that if I were alone, I’d never find the courage to try for what I want.
Perhaps Azure, Lucius, and Ophelia were the ones that gave me strength and love before, the ones I depended on. Now I have my new guildkin, and possibly Bibi. These valued people were a part of my past, too. They’ve just become the support I’ve always needed now. It's as Morvan said; the past may be gone, but we make new friends and new plans and it is well to remember the past but also look to the future in hope. I did choose well. He is wise and makes me a better person, I hope.
Last turn, Morvan and I went to the jewelry shop in Ryndall. I wanted to exchange rings. No, we are not being bonded. (Yet.) I just wanted, needed, something solid that I could touch and always wear without it getting in the way too much. He asked me which one I wanted, but I told him he should pick something that means something to him. Admittedly, I was hoping he wouldn’t get me a friendship ring. That would have been disappointing. I know we’re friends, but you know, that could apply to a lot of people. I thought maybe he’d get me a Ring of Hope to match his, and that would have been all right. What I wasn’t expecting was to get a diamond.
I think diamonds, and sometimes garnets, are used as bonding rings. But I was pretty sure he didn’t mean it in that way. Far too soon. But when I asked him why he chose that one, he didn’t rightly know. It just intuitively felt right. Diamonds are hard and sharp, valuable and rare, special. Did he mean to compare me to such a stone? Now I’m just being arrogant. How could I even think that? But intuition just isn’t a satisfying answer, I suppose, even if it’s the truth.
Bibi says there’s "no such thing as 'just a ring.'" I argued that I’ve given friends rings. But she got me when she asked if I ever gave friends a diamond ring.
I’m happy to have something people are noticing. I’ve never gotten a diamond ring from anyone before, so it’s unique to him. He’s the first and hopefully the last to have any need to give one. I gave him a promise ring to express loyalty to him and seriousness about us.
After Morvan and I parted ways, I met with Apolla and gave her a Ring of Hope. I thought with our guild newly created, it was a good time to express such a sentiment and a show of friendship as well. I gave a similar ring to Ophelia long ago, for similar reasons. I hoped she would become mighty and well-known, become a fine Rogue. And I think she has.
I met up with Bibi later and she gave me spring candy, which I enjoyed. She and Lillya also helped me fill one of my violets. I took crystals to the lockpick machine and got another unique component. So I need one more item to hopefully complete the set.
A few turns ago, Apolla, Morvan and I officially registered our new guild with the VGA. We’re still waiting on a decision for whether we can remain operational, which is a little worrying. However, I think we planned well and I like what we stand for - honorable conduct and balance, an attempt to embrace passion and rationality, holding neither above or below but valuing both.
Apolla gathered 20,000 plat in record time. I was already sitting on a fair amount of coin from years of hunting. So together, we came up with the funds for the registration.
Apolla said I keep her calm enough to think and she helps me to have the courage to do and try, to risk. I hate risks. But there are some opportunities one simply cannot allow to slip by. Becoming a guild founder and asking Morvan to be my partner again are things Apolla helped to facilitate. I told her and Morvan that if I were alone, I’d never find the courage to try for what I want.
Perhaps Azure, Lucius, and Ophelia were the ones that gave me strength and love before, the ones I depended on. Now I have my new guildkin, and possibly Bibi. These valued people were a part of my past, too. They’ve just become the support I’ve always needed now. It's as Morvan said; the past may be gone, but we make new friends and new plans and it is well to remember the past but also look to the future in hope. I did choose well. He is wise and makes me a better person, I hope.