4.Starting over

Dear diary,
 
We got back at Talion's place together and after discussing the aforementioned event with the others, I went on to dry out my clothes. I realized I have no spares on me, so that will be a problem. Nixie volunteered to help me dry my stuff with her fire magic. I have to admit I was a bit afraid she would burn me at first, but she wanted to help me. I accepted and I did not get burned. So that's how me and Nixie became friends. I still don't want to make her mad because she could slip a fireball towards my face as she often says about other people that annoy her, but we are on a good track.
 
I think Verfy likes me, not in a romantic way I mean. We get along nicely and she likes my singing and told me that! There are not a lot of people who dislike my singing I am sure of that, but any little positive feedback that comes my way raises my spirits lots. I like Verfy too, even more when she eats. It sounds weird, I know, but she is so passioned about it, it's contagious! Who knew you could be charming and inspiring while eating. Her skin and hair is definitely not the only special thing about her. I'm glad I got to meet Nixie and Verfy. Talion is away at the moment, I think he went to Eve to make things right. Probably his father told him something. They came back together, although she still looks mad, and we talked some more about the recent events and more general life stuff. Talion really likes using a lot of words when he speaks. Eve is slowly getting closer to me. I mean right now. We are sitting in our sleeping beds and hers just so happens is slowly rolling towards mine. I think I should hide you away, dear diary, I wouldn't want her to see what I am writing here. I don't think I have something to hide in that regard, but it feels wrong to spy in someone else's private life.
 
Dear diary,
 
It's the next morning and I must tell you what happened last night. Eve did get closer to me while we talked, to the point that our faces were inches apart. She really knows how to make herself noticed and tease a man. We talked a bit, and she gave me some chocolate in quite a sensual way if I may add. She is testing me I am sure. Or rather she is testing Talion. I am afraid the one getting hurt from this endeavor will be me. I enjoy Eve's company so I at least would get a new friend, I hope. Verfy suggested that we, all of us, take lunch together at Eve's. Eve thought it would be a great idea and a good opportunity for Talion and her father to talk some more. Naturally I went on to buy some new clothes for this meeting, fitting for my personality. I bought some nice white skinny pants with red accents on the sides and a buffed colorfull jacket and shirt, mainly bright red. I love them. I spent every gold coin I had. I know, poor financial decisions, but I looked charming and great. We got to Eve's. Her father has a very nice and beautiful house with a huge garden worked by him and Eve. Eve liked my outfit. We stood next to each other and we talked a lot, while we silently laughed about her father looking like he would kill Talion for every second he opened his mouth. The dinner was very nice and Eve's father was very generous to have us. Overall it was a good evening, for us at least. Talion, Eve and her father had a few talks separately and I have the feeling it didn't go well.
 
The next day Verfy told us about a letter she sent to Damaschini. She even got a reply with him saying he would help us reach our goal. I can't believe he is going to help us. I read the letter too, Verfy gave it to me. One thing in particular spiked my interest. Damaschini said that Xantinya does not intend on bringing the apocalypse. everybody else sounds like they ignored that I am not sure why. I wonder what he meant and what is Xantinya planning with this world. Talion found himself in a court problem with Eve's father for quite a serious amount of coin. He left for a couple of days for some errands, I guess, and came back with his father blessing, two rings, one his and the other for Eve, and some gold from his father for our journey. He then went to Eve's to... propose to her? I don't know what happened there, Verfy probably knows as she followed them. She is so cute and weird sometimes. I swear we could be brother and sister. In any case, looks like Talion is no longer pursued by the law and Eve is coming with us. Maybe Talion finally managed to get Eve back. She is not wearing the ring tho. Why is this still going on like this...
The girls asked me if I like Eve. You know, in that way. I didn't know what to answer. Girls chat a lot. I decided to run like a coward. God damn it Bart.
 
On our way out of Ionolia we went through Parmismar to buy some new gear for us. Then we met with Eve. She is beautiful even with man's wear and leather armor. I really find myself in the favor of the Almighty to get to know such people. I bought myself a leather jacket to protect me, a beautiful rapier which I will never use probably, but it looks good, and a shield behind I can cower. A problem then arose when we left the forges. I don't know how to ride a horse. Eve and Nixie volunteered to take me with them. Under the peer pressure I felt from everybody's eyes I went with Nixie. And so we left Ionolia, starting a new life for all of us. A life of adventure and high stakes I would've never thought I'd have. Time we be on our way. May the Almighty guide us on this voyage.