[There's a moment of silence.

Inhale.]

Things have been....relatively quiet. Haven't they? Happier, I suppose.

[He pauses again- Van usually plans what he's going to say to these things. But not this time.I hate to be the bearer of ill news, but kindly remember that we are...not in safe waters. There is a war being fought all around us, and some ( Read more... )

I imagine, one day, there will come a time when people hear the words "certain death," and understand what that means. When you're told not to do something, that isn't code for "unless you think its very important."

I understand you can't precisely help yourselves, but for Havens' sake, think before you run headlong into danger?

Remy, I'm so sorry about that.
I was such a prat at fifteen, and you're a saint for putting up with me.

I'll come back soon, I just need a day or two to think things over. It's nothing bad, stop biting your nails.

Herald Talia, I will explain everything, when I can.

~Vanyel

Why in the name of...

[There's an odd, sort of out-of-tune twang that mellows into a proper note, even as it plays. Van strikes the note again and makes a more subtle adjustment]

Why would you string a nine-string lute with steel strings? It's murder on the tuning.

[And once more~ That time seems right....can't deny the tone, though. Miss Kate, ( Read more... )

[Van sounds...tired. But he is alive again.]

Well. I'm missing my boots. If anyone finds a bit of jewelry, Amber, on a chain, I'll be taking that back, as well.

[sigh]

Please don't make me hunt you down.

Remy, are you there?

( Private to Remy// 10% Unhackable )

Well, this is a change, at least.

For anyone worried about Remy, don't. I'm looking after him he... Just needs some time. You'll have to get your drinks elsewhere, for the time being.

[He's grumpy and has a headache. Thanks for that, by the way, Rowan.That said, those who might think they can depend on me for Healing, please don't. I wear whites ( Read more... )

How long have we been here, anyway? I keep losing track. With all the time the ship's been traveling...

[Sigh.]

Unless my counting is off it's...just about springtime.

There's something that's been bothering me, but I've only just put my thumb on it ( Read more... )

Not that I'm advocating this particular brand of Tyranny, but when you know you're under the thumb of someone who's power so far outweighs your own, why do so few of you feel such a need to kill one another?

It's not difficult to get along, assuming you got through adolescence intact.

[He's not mad, just annoyed as hell]

This is just... [sigh] ( Read more... )