Dear Brother,
The day has given me many emotions so far. We are back within Gidgets machine, safe from the cold that nips at us while we scale the high rocks. Even so… I do not feel like we will remain safe for long.
But I will start you with a smile tonight. I have eaten no more spicy things, but we did chase scorpions! Jaxion ate one live, Echo carried handfuls by the tails while others bundled them up like Homecoming gifts. I think Kiíellièn was… speaking to them? And I have slept so little that I think some of them may have tried talking to me, too. But I laughed. I laughed harder than I have in months, and if that does not bring a smile to your face, then I have more to tell: I have a present for you! But you will need to wait a few more nights to have it.
Sadly, I think this is where the good news ends. Eyes and hands of scared residents gripped at Jaxion and began speaking to him in words I do not know, but Jaxion had said they were looking for members of their family. They are part of the Navy too, like Jaxion, and are supposed to be higher in the mountains
That is where we are going now. We have reached a point where the cars and bicycles can not get through the snow - it is tall enough to hide Silas within. I want to have hope that they are alright, but I feel sick to my stomach with dread. I have protected myself the best I can, but I think I am seen as a burden. I am scared, Little Bug, and I do not want them to be scared for me too. Gidget called me something strange a few nights ago. A Seer? A person who can see things to come? Is that true, and that is why The Choir is searching?
If it is true, and it is a gift that I have, will this stop if you take it away?
I will try to be brave for you Brother.
Please Guide Us Safely,
Xhoya