Strange developments all around. I have things to write about that cause me great frustration, as it is happening all at once! Who is to give me such treatment? Why is it I who suffers from such assailments? I do not know, but they have come around to follow me once again.
I wish not to write about these things, but I must. It may help me sort out my own thoughts.
Multiple interested women! Always bombarding me with their thoughts and feelings and ideas, and of course their affections. I never chose them or asked for them. I simply look for friends and then they are on top of me! What am I to do if I conduct business and all my clients are on their knees for my love? Such a foolish endeavor. I do not know why I let anyone within five feet of my person. I cannot live a happy life if I am swarmed with such ridiculous instability. Unless they can provide it to me, of course.
But at the same time, they are so comforting and similar to I? Am I simply rejecting what is good for me, which is something I have done very often? Perhaps I must see the benefit first and lob my complaints at them later. I shall take it one day at a time. Maybe I do not have to choose? Having multiple wives might actually be fun, if all parties agree! If things were ideal, I just might have none at all. I do not know what to think.
On the bright side, where the great sun blesses my day with its warmth and reminds me of the immediacy of death, I have met so many people and have been to so many places. Great, thoughtful exchanges with Sarnai who is of the East, far beyond any land I have ever been. She details much about her life to me as I craft an undershirt of great quality for her. She is also hunting for furs that I can use! It is a solid business deal. I am always impressed by their diversity of peoples. It is much like my home to the South: from many, there is one, and we fight against the same enemies in the West. Though I do not feel so strongly against the West these days, as it has given me a good life. However, if there is to ever be an invasion of my home, my sympathies lie with the South, and I would very quickly return. Perhaps that would be to my benefit even moreso than frolicking with people here!
Israa has been a massive help in my efforts to learn more about Evendim. She came to the shop and even visited my home afterwards, where much conversation and drink was shared. She is highly knowledgeable, and is from one of the many great cities that dot our homelands. I do not see any regrets from witnessing her presence; an astounding being in all ways.
Sairona has once again proven to be a closer friend than I originally thought. She knows much of my loneliness, and we shared great food--well, as good as Bree-town gets--over the course of our lives. I was also interested in some other facets, such as her long line of romantic and mating exchanges. She is a highly adventurous and thrill-seeking sort, and her stories always amuse me to no end. She would be a great person to keep around if I am ever in serious trouble.
