I know it's only been a day but I've never been considered a man of great patience, I'm afraid~ And so, without further ado, let us try this one out.

O, for glory, o, for honour!~

You know what I think we all should learn? Some patriotic song of Dentoria. Hell, it makes a lot more sense than being patriotic about the Great White Warzone!

And yes, before any of you ask, since I know you were just dying for an update, we have reached the border~

I'd just love to give you all a report of how my travels go and how exciting it is to be on the road again, but sadly all I can say is that I'm really getting bored with mountains. Such uninspiring hunks of rock. And no good rhymes, except for fountain and any fountains here would be frozen stiff!

[Filter: Private]

This time, it's for real.

[Filter: Lady Eve]

I know I've said it before but this time, I really, truly mean it. I shall finally be off for parts unknown! Thank you ever so kindly for your hospitality, you have been a most gracious hostess to this unruly and unexpected guest!

[Filter: Private]

Inny meeny miny moe,
To which country should I go?~

And, more importantly, at what point can I ditch the fine knights of Meirsu? For travelling in Korin they are all well and good but don't think I don't know that they are also your spies, Mother dear.

[Filter: Private]

Very poor exit indeed, Alexander. The timing was all wrong. One day, I'll learn to think before I speak. Or write, as the case may be~

[Filter: Aekaran]

Well?

[Filter: Private]

Stop stalling, Alexander, or summer will be on you before you know it.

But first, a destination! South is all well and good but it still leaves three choices. Well, two choices, there's no way I'm going to Kilia. Too creepy.

Hanalan or Dentoria then.

Hmm...I wonder...~

[Filter: Aekaran]

Dear Aekaran, how are you this blessed day?~

[Filter: Private]

Can't stay here forever. Not that there's anything for me here anyway~

[Filter: Public]

Alas! I have come to the decision that it is time to move on. Where am I going, you ask? I'm afraid I don't have a clue~ South.

Your love is like a tidal wave,
Spinning over my head,
Drowning me in your promises,
Better left unsaid.

It's a beginning. Oh, and such a tragic one. Cue my dramatic sigh. And perhaps a moan.

[Filter: Private]

Looks like it's time for Plan B.

[Filter: Lara]

Since it looks like we'll have plenty of company for your planned outing, I thought perhaps I would ask you to have dinner with me sometime in a more private setting. I'd love to get to know you better and for you to know me.

[Filter: Private]

Visiting everyone here is all well and good but what am I going to do next? Hmm, Xander, what are you going to do next?

It's strange, having fought all this time for freedom, now that I have it I don't have a clue what to do with it. That's pretty funny. Really.

Well this is nice. Really very nice. I might even say it was peachy, sitting here, every now and then finding out something about whatever the hell it is you people are doing.

But do you think you could maybe...finish it up already? I've been told I have to pay my own way here in Rayla and I didn't exactly get an excess of funds from that wretched harpy of a woman who calls herself my mother.

Though I could always start sining for my food~ I know just the song!

My my. This really is quite the operation you all have gone on here. Very impressive~

I should probably be thanking the Dragons that I got through it unscathed. I'll get around to it.

Eventually~

Consider this the official white flag waving!

You can consider the actual white flag - actually, a white shirt - that is waving to be the official one as well~

Excellent news for everyone in Rayla! The men report that we're almost there, how thrilling.

Of course, the question on my mind now is...is there anything I should be worried about?~

A picture for all those lovely ladies whose pleasure I am sorely missing today~

[below is a bad but still recognizable drawing of roses]

Oh journals, do I have a treat for you today!~

I have drawn a picture for everyone to enjoy. It is a wonderful picture, I might even call it a masterpiece. I am sure you will agree, so without further ado, here it is~

[the paper is completely blank below this]














Isn't is wonderful! It's a landscape. Of Korin.

O Korin~

So, dear journal friends, I have no doubt that you have all been in great suspense to hear about my reunion with the horse from hell, Tsuki. After all, I have been kept from him for just about an eternity. And let me tell you...it wasn't long enough!

But there is a silver lining to my suffering! For once!

The demon horse wants to go east. Won't even think of going any other way. So now my tragically directionless life has a direction. From the demon horse!

How did I ever get so lucky?~