I sat at the shore for a good long time today. I was not really thinking of much, just listening to the waves rolling in. occasionally a fellow adventurer would wander in and greet me or just pass through quietly with a shared understanding that sometimes a person just needs his alone time. It’s nice.

While alone time has its benefits, I can’t help but desire friends as well. Even as I was lost in my thoughts there on the beach I felt a bit selfish not sharing such a view with someone. I have many friends but I miss at times having that person in my life that I can say anything to and be understood. I do not desire marriage but I miss having a best friend that will take time out of their busy day to share a sunset or just laugh.

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After a brief trip to the Great Temple I wandered the streets of the holy city watching people interact with the various merchants. This is a good place to be. As I wandered I spied a woman about my age that smiled and greeted me in passing. As usual I smiled in return but there was a familiar darkness behind her eyes. While her smile was genuine I could not help but sense a sorrow behind it.

A part of me wanted to stop her and tell her that things may seem dark but there is a light at the end of our tunnel. Another part of me told myself to mind my own business. Is it true misery loves company?

In a moment we were as two ships passing in the night. I sit now writing this in the tower overlooking the wastelands and can’t help thinking that in some way we are connected. It helps me to carry on and I only pray she is encouraged by a smile from a kind stranger as well…