I would suggest that the spells I cast in my room have been taking their desired effect if the apparitions are now banging on the doors to get in, but that seems to be a common phenomenon around the Barge. I think that some have already insisted these are not ghosts, and unfortunately specificity tends to make spells more potent. The only thing I ( Read more... )

I must express my deepest apologies for my absence from the greenhouses of late. Admittedly, I have been somewhat under the weather, and the flora tend to be sensitive to that -- not in the way that other people are, but if you are unhappy, they tend to be as well.

And so many disappearances! Is there anyone still working up there, or have I ( Read more... )

[People who know the rather eccentric interior of Frances' cabin can tell where this video is being shot right away. There is a short-eared owl perched just in front of the journal, and she delicately lifts a wing to straighten the feathers underneath with her beak. When she fixes the camera with her rounded, amber eyes (the plumage making her ( Read more... )

I've never been to such a place before. What sorts of things would one recommend a person do here? Any words of caution?

[Private to Rex Lewis]

Before we disembark, I understand that you may wish to wander outside of my company, and you will not do so without sufficient protection. Come to my cabin.

[Warden Filter]

This feels an odd subject to raise ( Read more... )

I miss the moon. And tides. There are so many messages you don't see or hear when you have neither.

There would be lilacs blooming at this time of year back home. You could smell them all over the island. Perhaps a bush or two could be planted here.

[Private to Franklin Mott]

Sir, I don't believe we've met unless you're one of the the two or three ( Read more... )

Broom fell. Company is coming.

So much afoot in so little time; the entire ship is quivering.

[Private to Rex Lewis]

Mister Lewis, I believe we may have met once up on deck. As per the Admiral's instructions, I would like to meet with you. This afternoon, if you can manage.

Try not to keep me waiting too long; I am baking for the occasion.