5.Calm waters

Dead diary,
 
We are passing through a nice valley between the mountains, Eve told us they are called the Metops. She looks very happy to get out of Ionolia and travel around. She also likes to show her back a lot it appears. She always rides in front, I wonder if this is another one of her tricks. Or maybe Nixie keeps back intentionally to play with me or look for some reaction. These girls must've talked about me behind my back. I like it when I am at the center of girls gossip. We rode for three days before we reached the great city of Pelin, in Vormiol. Pelin is a big port city with a lively community and lots of people running around. Not to mention there is never a moment in which you can find the harbor empty of ships and boats. The road was quiet and no problems occurred. I decided to sing from time to time to brighten up the mood of everyone. I noticed Eve actually enjoyed my music and found her humming one of my songs at some point. We traded stories and legends. She told me about one of her Tall Tales. I decided to mix its story with some of mine and went on writing a new ballad. I finished it before arriving in Pelin, I think Ii nailed it. The others like it.
 
I quickly bargained my musical services in exchange for some food, ale and shelter for everybody at the closest inn. The least I can do. We went by the coast for a walk, to look at the Syomalos Sea. Me, Eve and Heron have never seen the sea before. It was very calm and blue. Talion went to talk with Eve, then she came back to me. What the fuck are you doing Talion. She literally waited for you to come back for a year, after her reputation was tarnished by your lack of fucks and letters. No I am not mad!
 
We booked passage to the island of Alomir. I heard a lot about how Damaschini, Endi'e and Lomis built up that country in the form of a republic and liberated its people from the tyranny of Vormiol's reign. It took us 4 days to reach the city of Alomir because of some stray winds. Nothing much happened on the way. I spent some time with Eve each day, I offered myself to teach her how to talk with people, and get what you want from them and she accepted. She is a good scholar, learns fast, but she does have a temper. I bet she likes it when I play teacher. Ha ha. Don't get distracted Bart. You know your place.
 
We arrived in Alomir and Talion once again succeeded in annoying Eve so I took her to the Fire Temple, close to the city. I bet she knew more about it than me, but neither of us knew how it looks like. After we came back we all went to the harbor to find Damaschini's ship. Which we did. We made a bad first impression to the captain of the ship so we decided we would leave the talking for the evening in a tavern where we would pay. Later that day we went to talk with the ship's captain at The Angry Fastodan. I tried to introduce ourselves, but Talion very rudely pushed me aside and began talking for his own. Eve managed to tell him what went through my mind. Looks like Talion knew this captain, Xebec, from when they were together with the other party. We got along eventually so we decided to hold a feast in our honor.
 
Dear diary, I am hungover and I feel like a rock that's been thrown around by kids into every wall of this city. Last night was a banger. People danced, I sang the entire night. I can't remember anything about Eve or Tallion. Maybe they weren't there, but why? Did I sing badly? Anyway, I have to excuse myself for the day from Eve, I can't hold our usual diplomacy lesson today. After we got the ship and stocked it up we each took to our cabin and got to meet the crew. We decided it would be a good idea to befriend them since we would travel together for a while. Before we reached our first destination, Tova, Eve asked me if I could sing for her while she was reading. Nothing could have made my day better. I made sure to sing something fitting to the feel of the story we were reading. She told me more of her Tall Tales which helped me with my ballads. I think she genuinely enjoys my company now. She is more friendly with me now, but not in the way it was before. She is not trying to seduce me or make Talion jealous anymore. I am happy for her. I just don't know what is happening between those two so I will try and not make things worse.
 
This is how we started our voyage on the calm blue sea. It was very peaceful for a while. I've even forgotten what dangers await us.
 
Eve is very beautiful when she reads.