I ... ah. Elden is already aware of this, but I thought I might share it with everyone. I tried out for a part at the playhouse a few weeks ago. I think they were a bit surprised to see me again, actually, especially since I came alone.

I didn't get the part, but ... ah, well, I'm going to be in the chorus for it. Rehearsals begin this week, so ... so if you don't see me around, that's where I'm going to be. I'll see if I can get any tickets, if anybody would like to come ...

[Filter: Elden]

Ah, you did say to keep you updated. I thought I'd let you know ... I've been selected for the chorus, for the play I tried out for. I tried for a part, but I think ... well, they didn't tell me this, but I think I just don't have enough experience yet. I'm beginning to understand why Calaith is always so nervous about going onstage. Did it take you very long, to be so comfortable as an actor?

[Filter: Nessa, the cast of Mamma Mia]

Ah, Nessa, we ... could I borrow you for a moment? All of us are making plans for something, and we thought that your help would be wonderful. I can explain, but I do hope you're willing to lend us a hand ...

[Filter: The Cast of Mamma Mia]

I had the thought that we should decide on a specific date ... it would help us set all our plans into stone, I believe, if we did. Does anyone think that next Sunday would be too soon for everything? This Sunday is probably a bit short notice, but ...

I thought a Sunday would be best, since there wouldn't be any services ... and also, since the Moon Festival itself is on a Sunday, and we'll be doing that at the same time.

We can always put it off, a bit longer, if ... it everyone thinks that's too soon.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

It was nice, to make something like that again. It's been so long since I've had any reason to make them. Even if they didn't understand, or they thought they were too simple, well ... I had fun, and I suppose that's what matters the most.

It's been so many Festivals, now, since I've been with everyone. I'm ... starting to get homesick. That's probably very silly of me, but ... I can't help it, not really. I wish they thought of Atsiria as fondly as Var and I do, even though that can't be helped ...

But it's nice, to have a way to remember home. I suppose that's all there is to it.

[Filter: Public]

I've been dropping by the theater more often, lately. It's a bit strange for me, still, to have so many people who recognize me and are willing to talk about things, even if I am Atsirian. I would think they wouldn't like speaking to me, but most of the actors are very pleasant.

I'm a bit curious about whether there will be any shows going on, soon, even though I know I probably won't be around for them, if we leave again soon ... but I think I feel a bit of an itch to sing in the chorus again, or something similar. That sounds silly, but ...

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

I ... I ought to learn more about healing. Then I'd be able to help everyone more .... I feel like there's nothing I can do right now. As much as support is important, it feels so useless in the face of everything else happening.

The journal, and Kim and Fayre ... and some of the courtiers, too. I ... I'm glad I wasn't there, to avoid being injured, but at the same time, I wish ... that I had been there to help.

I'll go by the theater house again today, and let them know how Fayre and Elyiethe are doing. They'll appreciate that ...

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

Ah, it's ...

... Sir Elden is very ... different. I suppose that ... that it's because of what happened, while everyone was out there, but ...

... I should have been there. I really should have, but -- it's too late to change anything now, isn't it? They were all in danger out there, and I was safe and enjoying myself here ...

[Filter: Franelcrew]

How is Fayre recovering? I ... haven't seen her yet, but I'm worried. And Elyiethe, too, how are you? I wish there was anything I could do to help, but I'm not a healer to begin with ...

But if anyone needs anything, please, just say.

[Filter: Franelcrew except Celeste]

Ah, does anybody know when exactly we're going to perform for Lady Celeste? Now that she's up and walking a bit, again, I thought that it might be wise to finalize whatever plans we could ... I'd hate to press the issue, if anyone isn't ready, but I don't want to wait too long, either.

I suppose this should coincide with the event that Var was planning, to make up for the Moon Festival ...

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

I sometimes think I should have gone with them. ... I often think I should have gone. But I'm not used to this, and ... well, and they have others. They'll find their way, without me, but ...

But I'm tired of not being able to do anything. It feels like I'm simply tagging along ... dead weight, for the ride. A piece of driftwood ... But I suppose I've always been like that, in a way. Even when I was still in Atsiria ...

[Filter: Var]

Do you wish you'd gone with them? To try and find the prince?

[Filter: Private]

I ... wish I could be of more help.

I don't know the land well enough to do much of anything, and it's so different from everything I'm used to. I would like to follow and help, but ... I know that I'd only be a hindrance, not a help.

I hope Lady Celeste recovers quickly when we arrive back in Floran ... everyone could use some good news, and it has been so long.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

It hasn't been that long since the play ended, yet I still miss it .... greatly. It's foolish of my to be preoccupied with this, but ...

... Once they return and revive Lady Celeste, we will leave again. More traveling. All of my life, I've spent wandering, and now I'm farther from home than I've ever been and about to go further. Is this how I want to spend the rest of my days?

I'm a grown man, now ... but I miss my family. And I even miss sifting through bits of information in libraries, looking for people no one has stories of, just in case there was a chance ...

... Hm.

[Filter: Public, in Trade]

I'm relieved to hear that you're on the return trail, Lord Kail, everyone. It's been ... awkward, being here and not knowing what we could do for Lady Celeste. I'm even certain I've had an easier time of it than the others, and still ...

... I do miss the play, though. I keep wishing that I was still on stage, performing. That is silly, isn't it? And I was only a member of the chorus.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

I almost wish I could just stay here, and do this forever ...

That's a silly thought, isn't it? I don't belong here. A nomad, and the court feels ... unreal, to me. I don't belong there, not at all ... I felt like I stood out of the crowd completely. I couldn't possibly stay here, like this ... this isn't my place. I know it's not, not at all, but ...

... but it would be nice, just to lose myself in the theater, like I have been. I can understand how people like Sir Elden can make this into their life ... it's so easy to get caught up in it. In the stage, and the audience, and the music and the story ...

Someday, maybe, I can ... keep doing this. Wherever I end up...

That went ... that went well, don't you think? I'd forgotten how good it feels, to perform for an audience, and know you've done well when everything comes to a close at the end of the night ...

Ah, the other performances will be a breeze, now. I can feel my nerves settling already ... You did do a wondrous job, Lady Elyiethe. It was wonderful, I'm sure you must be so satisfied with how things turned out ...

[Filter: Performers in Franelcrew]

Ah, excuse me ... Sir Calaith and I thought it might be a wise thought for all of us to have a rehearsal, of sorts, to help us rehearse ... and to give us something to do, in the meantime, while Lady Celeste is still abed.

If you don't wish to come, it's fine, but ...

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

Magic ...

I don't even know what to think about all of this. Or where to begin, if I were to look for help. I think I can't be of much help at all ... I don't know anything about magic. I suppose it's best left to those who do, but ...

I still worry....

[Filter: Calaith]

Ah, Sir Calaith. Do you have a bit of spare time? I wanted to rehearse, since there's not much else to do...

I have to say, I'm actually impressed by the turnout the auditions have gotten ... and the level of talent, really. Somehow, I didn't think that the theater would be so popular, here ... But, I suppose that was before we arrived, as well. Still ... I hope everyone is enjoying themselves as much as I am.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

It's ... I don't belong here, and I know it. I don't think I've made much of an impression at all, which is, I suppose ... well, it's better than the alternative...

...and it's almost my birthday, again. And Corrina's ... It's been a hard month for everyone. It's really not fair to any of us. The anniversary on top of ... well, everything ...

... it's ... hard to believe it's been a year.

There must be something I can ...

[Filter: Public, in Trade]

Ah, Varelia, and Miss Essalene ... ? I was thinking that it might be nice, for all of us to take a day and get some better clothing, together ... Sindre can come as well, of course, and anyone else who would like, I just thought since we're all used to more heat ... well, we could all assist each other.

It's been so long since I've seen Shen. It almost feels strange to have him back again ... though I'm not complaining at all. I missed him ... it's just been so long.

Ah ... happy festival! And thank you for the gifts ... I wasn't expecting many at all, really.

Oh, ah, happy birthday, Miss Pearl. I meant to say so earlier, but I got a bit distracted ... I hope it's been going well, for you.

I have to admit, it's hard to think of things to say out here that haven't been said already ...