I went back and read over my writing from just after I had received my third wing. I spoke then of the difference I felt, of what a relief it was to no longer feel the weight of exhaustion on my shoulders. This time it is not like that. I was not wearing myself down this time—I was not pressing my limits so much that it was a blessing to have them expanded. This time it feels more that the…
It has taken me this long to find the words to express my feelings. I am overflowing, I really am. Yesterday Danit summoned me to the council of my seniors. I went immediately, of course, and was surprised to find not only Danit and Zezette, but also Adnar’el, smiling at me. I greeted them all politely, but my confusion must have been plain. “Asa’el, welcome,” Zezette said warmly. “Adnar’el requested to be present for this meeting, for reasons you will…
I have little news, but I am writing because I have to do something. I am nervous because my cases are going under review. Of course I am not expecting anything bad to happen. I honestly feel that I have done well, despite the mistakes that I made earlier in the year. Grace is improving, and I have a solid plan to help her to reconcile further with Con. Harrison is also doing well—Brid is pleased with his progress—and I…
Today…I hardly know what to say about today. I am so tired, and yet I know I will not be able to rest until I have written it. I had been busy, checking in with each of my charges, dealing with a small crisis of nerves on Shannon’s part—she does tend to overreact sometimes. There was only an hour left that I could remain on Earth without straining myself. And what an hour it was! As my last stop, I…
What a joy it was to see an old friend today! My mentor, Adnar’el, came to me, and I greeted him with great joy. I was his watcher while I was still in training, and I have always tried to emulate his caring way with his charges. “The joy is mine, my young friend,” he said, smiling. A Power with many years of service under his wings, he is slender and sweet with wisdom shining from his eyes. “I have…
I spent last night with Grace, filling her dreams with warmth and softness. I have been doing the same for many nights. It seems the easiest way to reach her right now, and little by little her outlook is brightening. She will rest her hand on her stomach and smile to herself, or she will begin to poke around the apartment, thinking I’ll put the crib here, and here’s a space in the fridge for milk, and what color do…
I have spent the past day or so with Harrington, as he walks through a shadow, so to speak. He went to the doctor the other day, where he received some serious news. His injury has reached a point that a prognosis can be made as to his future, and it is not quite what Harrington might have hoped. Brid says it is actually quite good: in time Harrington will walk again, though his movements will be limited, and he…
Though I have not written of her, I have spent a great deal of time with Shannon in the past few weeks, ever since Danit warned me to have a care with her. She has been very busy, helping Jace to prepare for the exhibit, which involves preparing prints of the artworks and ways to put them up, deciding how they will be arranged, creating advertisements for the exhibit, and many other things. She is even trying to get permission…
Yesterday was election day! Though he felt it a bit silly, Jonathan went and placed his vote for himself. Lauren did the same, with great enthusiasm. Then they went out to dinner with Jonathan’s parents, who had just arrived in town to support their son, and perhaps to distract him. It was very effective in that latter respect, although to be fair, Felicity Harris is a very distracting person. The results were to be announced this afternoon. The four of…
I have spent the past day with Grace. Her pregnancy is progressing well, at least in terms of her physical health. Brid has continued to check in on her and is pleased. However, Grace is struggling. First is the difficulty of Con. He has returned to town and is staying with Michael and Amanda, but Grace does not see him very much. They exchange messages occasionally, mostly Con just checking that she is well. When she can, Grace will talk…