My victory

Today was the festival of Qhiena. And Meriel gave me a beautiful heart-stone that glows when someone you love is thinking about you. Then I paid one gold coin to fight again this year, maybe fourth time is the charm. I was so excited to try and beat Roland, and guess what? I did! The first fight was hard cause I wanted to use my crossbow, not my magic. I have been so worried about using my magic too much. People look at me weird already, but when I use my magic, I notice people look all nervous around me or hate me. I don't maybe I am just a worry wart, and that's not my thing; that's Meriel's thing. But I did end up winning that battle. The second battle was essay; after that one, I felt ready for Roland. During one of my breaks, he tried to annoy me and bring my spirits down, but I snarked at him, and he walked away. During my last break, I went to see Gerrart, and I overheard him talk to a man I'd never seen before. He was talking about leaving for Aston on the morrow. I wonder what that was all about.
 
 
Til next time.....