Found:
The rarest and most elusive of prizes.
Today was a good day.
Today, I met a most interesting fellow by the name of Rhaug. We spent several hours speaking of nothing in particular. I found his company most agreeable, if a little... prudish, maybe? He often seemed quite shocked that I could make such ribald comments or flirt quite as outrageously as I do. He made no real mention of it, but the look upon his face spoke volumes that his words did not. A little more time in my presence should cure him of whatever misconceptions he holds concerning women and genteel humour! I look forward to doing so. Admittedly, his rugged good looks certainly don't dampen my desire to amuse myself at his expense and I find myself awaiting his promised return with a certain degree of anticipation.
Have recent months been so dire, so fraught with uncertainty and discomfort that I would invest such interest in a random stranger and his oddly pink quiver? Who has a pink quiver, anyway? Surely such a colour would make his position obvious during hunts. There's an innuendo in there somewhere, I'm sure of it. Odd. And yes. Yes, my recent years have been exactly that.
I gained a kiss upon the cheek from him in exchange for a story of my exploits. I told him of the spider inferno. I don't think he believed me, but it hardly matters. Belief or a lack thereof makes a tale no more or less true.
Later, Toddir happened by!
A wonderful happenstance all of its own. It has been so very long since I last saw him. We spoke long into the evening. Mostly, I spoke and he listened and refuted all of my conclusions, as he always does. There are few people in this world who can command the whole truth from my lips. Two, in fact, that I recall. Toddir is one such man. I didn't realise how much I have missed him until today. He is always so calm, though not without wit, and so very calming.
Despite his best efforts, he'll not convince me that my assessment of my life is incorrect. I see what I see. I live what I live. He knows only the parts I choose to tell him and whilst I may tell him more than I would tell to others, I still do not go into great detail.
I am glad to see him again though. I hope I have the opportunity to see him again before I leave. Between them, these two men may well stand a chance of keeping my mind off one certain other. It has worked rather well thus far.
Until now, at least.
Gah!
Despite my momentary loss of distraction there, today has been a good day. I needed one of those.
