After a bit of travel, my companions and I have entered Faircaster proper. Our guide, Missus Asano Harloff, brought us to meet with her husband. It would seem that he and Mister Marlowe know one another. We also met Mister De Velli, the defacto leader of the resistance group we have volunteered to assist.
While they went for a drink at a local tavern, I went with Mister Malopher, Mister Clem, and Miss Ela to investigate the area wherein we can make lodging arrangements. Whilst we were there, I asked Mister Clem if he would be willing to teach me the language of the Akacheta, as well as a bit about music, to which he agreed. Apparently, those who have assumed control over the city do not appreciate music, however. We will need to revisit it another time.
Eventually, the others returned to us. I made an arrangement with the others to stay at the library, and gave Miss Ela permission to join me, so we went with Mister Harloff to the library. I spent much of the day studying in the library. I have learned some interesting information regarding my gifts before it was time to join the family for dinner.
It was there that I met the Harloffs’ child, Arakan, and enjoyed a dinner prepared by Missus Harloff. Afterwards, I went to visit with Arakan, only to find that they had gone missing. Missus Harloff, Miss Ela, and myself set about to find the missing child. Missus Harloff split away from Miss Ela and I, and later the two of us were joined by Mister Malopher and Mister Clem.
It would seem that Arakan has been sneaking away to learn magic from Mister De Velli. We found the two of them in the swamp in the midst of such a lesson. Upon telling them that Missus Harloff was worried, Arakan agreed to return home with us.
After we returned to the library, Miss Avalon and I had a conversation as well. It would seem that the girl’s room at the inn had been ransacked, and so she would like to join Miss Ela and I in the guest room. I assured her that she is welcome to take the bed and make herself comfortable.
All signs indicate to me that Arakan and I share much in common. I am not exactly certain how to broach this topic with them, but I know that I must do it. I understand their struggles, at least to a certain extent. I know that simply knowing that they are not the only one dealing with such struggles ought to be immensely helpful. Though it makes me uncomfortable to do so, I believe I shall have to share a part of myself that I hide from others, if only so that I might offer the child my support. I do not anticipate that we will remain in Faircaster for long, but perhaps the two of us can become friends. I think, perhaps, that when their magical expertise has improved that they may be able to employ Magic Missive as well. They are most likely still awake, and so I shall make haste to meet with them tonight.