I think I will keep this entry short, and brief. I have always tried to be a happy man, to cast aside the shadows and tragedies life has for us all. Now I am learning to be a peaceful man. There is much yet I need to do here, but life is moving forward, and I am quite content with where life has me.
I had a joyous evening with Brynleigh once again. She showed me the library, here in Hookworth. The books! The variety! Ah, I felt like a small child again. There is much yet to learn, and I am excited to dig through the copious amounts of leather-bound pages. We slipped into one chamber of many relics and books collected by the "Knights" of the village. Brynleigh and I lurked about like two small children! There was a heavy weight that fell upon us in that room, and as much as I would love to see what lies within the books in that room, I fear that some of the knowledge there would best be left alone. Alas, I know my curiosity will overtake me one of these day. Up the stairs is a peaceful study, and Brynleigh had me laughing joyously at her antics of impersonating me and my studying habits. She seemed... Happy, as if the shadow of her own tragedies had been lifted if at least for a time. I hope she continues on this path, and whoever it is that is helping her find the peace she finally seems to have, I dearly hope they remain with her.
This evening was quite peaceful as well. I wandered to the local Tavern, and had the opportunity to meet two lovely people. Inayat, and Aren, who are clearly lovers, if they are married yet I do not know. Inayat questioned me on the importance of history and knowledge, which I naturally began rambling and explaining in an excited manner. Aren is a man that, as far as I can tell, cannot speak. He speaks using gestures with his hands. There seems to be a sadness blanketing the two, though they also seem content. Some time later. Firithain joined us, and asked to speak with me outside. Yet more tragedy, for his father has passed from this world, and he will be leaving for Rohan. He made me promise to protect Brynleigh, and that I will do with or without making a promise. Right as we entered, Brynleigh herself walked in. I... Don't know what to do with myself around her, at times. Firithain clearly has a romantic interest in the woman, and I certainly understand why. I do not want to get in the way of anything, nor do I wish to cause further grief upon either one. But I feel strongly for Brynleigh, as well. Perhaps not romantically, but there is a deep sorrow that lies within her that I understand. I wish there was more I could do for her.
Ah, then I walked her to the Pony and back to her house. She blushes so easily, though I do not know if it is because I make her uncomfortable or not. I stopped on our walk at one point, showing her a constellation in the sky. It was a peaceful moment, until I ruined it by getting all nervous by being so close. The evening went along fine though, finally ending at her house.
The night has grown long, and my short entry turned into yet another rambling long one. We will see where life takes me now,
