Location: Turmus, Nile River.
It has been a busy day, following another busy day yesterday. I spent a great deal of the morning working on the seals. The new city seal announcement was out, and both Selia and Kelli liked it. It is something I enjoy doing, and perhaps it will bring a few more coins into my purse.
Kaellaed Rhode stopped by in the morning with good news. He had spoken with the city leadership and said he had been forgiven. He hoped to return to the Scribes and resume his work as Ambassador once Kelli added him back to the appropriate groups.
We talked about my place in the Magistrate Office. As Legal Clerk, I thought sitting near the entrance made sense. People would be able to find me, and I would be close to the magistrates I am there to assist. My teaching days remain Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, so part of my time will still be spent in the Educational Hall. Of course, I intend to keep enjoying my morning coffee at home or in the Tea Room.
Kael also asked for help furnishing his home. He likes green and blue and wanted a comfortable living area, a desk, and a bedroom. He already has a copper bath. I said I would look through Marketplace and put together some ideas before he spent anything. Once he buys the pieces, we can arrange them together.
I had to step away for a real-life appointment. There was a mix-up with one of my appointments that upset me for a little while, but most of the day was a good one.
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Later, I met with Cassian Leoric (corinthofgor), Ubar Bactu (conner14144), and Ubara Selia (violet325). A guard known as A was also present.
Cassian had requested the meeting because he wanted to clear the air between us after the earlier disagreement about my hair. He said he hoped we could begin with a clean slate. We are both teachers in Turmus, and he wanted us to be able to work together without my feeling that I needed to leave whenever he was nearby.
I was glad to have the opportunity to speak with him. I explained that he had come a little close and I had become frightened. When I told Kael what happened, I thought I was speaking to someone who would listen. I had not expected everything that followed. Father and Izzy had also taken the matter much further than seemed reasonable to me.
I apologized for how things had developed and told Cassian that I held no ill will toward him. I would actually like to get to know him better now that we live in the same city. He said he held no ill feelings toward the men involved, either.
It was a relief to have that conversation. Bactu also confirmed that Kael had apologized to him and Selia. It seemed that several things were finally settling down.
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Afterward, Cassian showed me the outdoor classroom he had built above the Wolfe Slave House. It is a pretty, relaxed space with cushions and a lectern. I could imagine it being useful for classes, companionship ceremonies, and other gatherings.
He explained that it is available to all teachers and asked that dates and times be coordinated with Selia to avoid overlapping events. I told him that my Educational Hall is also available for others to use when I am not teaching. I would like those activities placed on the calendar on the wall as well.
We talked about my classes the day before. No one attended the first session, and two people arrived very late for the second, so I gave them a notecard. It was disappointing, but I am hopeful that attendance will improve now that I am recovering and have a computer that runs this world properly again.
My classes are prepared through August 2027, with breaks after every ten weeks and time off for holidays. I told Cassian that I plan to be here for a while. I have already been in Turmus for three months.
Brianna Malone (ayiranayo) joined us before we parted. I explained that she had belonged to me before and was now with me on a rental arrangement.
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I took Brianna to the Magistrate Office so she would know where to find me. We discussed some ways she might help, including locating people for me.
I would like a few things near my place there so it looks more like my working space. A mailbox with my name and title would be useful, along with the price list I am preparing. Perhaps a small desk would work. There are already desks for three magistrates and two advocates, so I need to see what will fit.
We greeted Jean (Jean1), Lady Odette Atheria, and others along the way. It is nice seeing so many people about the city.
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In the afternoon, I took a welcome break in Odette’s Tea Room. Tayir (cecilia.ushimawa) brought me warm tea with a little milk, and I was glad to sit down and relax.
Odette asked what was new, and I told her that I had resumed teaching and was now the Legal Clerk. She said that when I teach, I seem to have an inner aura that is smiling and sunny. That was such a lovely thing to hear.
Orion of Tor (Orion Pastorelli) arrived with his information for a city seal. He handed me his scroll, and I worked on the seal while he enjoyed tea and a pastry.
I delivered it to him there in the Tea Room. He admired it and complimented my work. I told him it is a fun hobby. He also hoped to attend my class the following day about Klima and the salt trade of the Tahari. I do hope he comes.
Later, Bluesaint (bluesaint) thanked me again for the work I had done for him yesterday. It was nice to know that my help was appreciated.
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In the early evening, I met with Nicholas Eel about renting Angel Ely with the intention of buying her if things work out.
Nick explained the rental conditions. There is to be no permanent damage, branding, or cutting her hair during the rental. I may dress her and have her stay at my home, but she is still to serve the community when she is not serving me.
The rental is for ten real days and costs ten copper. He also explained that we need to spend time together during that period and that the trial could need to begin again if we do not have enough time together.
I agreed, paid the ten copper, and received the sealed rental agreement. Then I brought Angel home and introduced her to Brianna.
After looking for a girl for months, I now have both of them with me within two days. Brianna was mine back in May, and I had not expected to see her again. Having her return is a surprise I am still getting used to.
For now, Brianna will be first girl because she already knows me and has been mine before. Angel was comfortable with that arrangement. Between the house, the Educational Hall, and the Magistrate Office, I think there will be plenty to keep them both busy.
I only have one bed set out, so I need to find another. Angel also needs her examination. I told her to have that done while she is still rented so the Slave House can handle the expense.
I am considering new names connected to my work once I own them. Brianna has a seven-day rental and Angel has ten days. I was too tired to make any final decisions about names tonight. That can wait until I am rested.
Brianna showed Angel through the house for me, including the dining room, kitchen, sitting room, and bedroom.
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Kael returned later and was finally able to see the pictures of the decorating ideas for his home. He liked them, which pleased me.
I explained that he should buy the pieces himself, and then we can arrange them as shown in the pictures. Buying one item at a time should make it manageable. He would like my help putting everything in place, so we will find a day when we both have time.
By the end of the evening, I was very tired. It had been a nice day, with a difficult matter settled, work completed, and two girls at home. I changed for tomorrow and finally went to bed before I fell asleep sitting there.
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Meeting Summaries
Clearing the Air with Cassian
Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Cassian Leoric (corinthofgor), Ubar Bactu (conner14144), Ubara Selia (violet325), and the guard known as A.
Summary: Cassian requested a fresh start after the earlier hairstyle dispute. I explained my reaction and apologized for how the situation developed. We both expressed a wish to get to know each other and cooperate as teachers. This was a reconciliation conversation; no legal ruling was recorded.
Outdoor Classroom Visit
Attendees: Lady Kati Evans and Cassian Leoric (corinthofgor), with Brianna Malone (ayiranayo) joining toward the end.
Summary: Cassian showed me the shared outdoor classroom above the Wolfe Slave House. Bookings should be coordinated with Selia. I confirmed that the Educational Hall is also available when my classes are not in session.
Orion’s City Seal
Attendees: Lady Kati Evans and Orion of Tor (Orion Pastorelli), with Odette Atheria and Tayir (cecilia.ushimawa) present in the Tea Room.
Summary: Orion supplied his seal information. I completed and delivered his seal during the visit. No seal payment was recorded in the conversation.
Angel’s Rental Agreement
Attendees: Lady Kati Evans and Nicholas Eel.
Summary: I paid ten copper for Angel Ely’s ten-real-day rental and received the sealed agreement. Purchase remains a future step after the rental requirements are met.
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To-Do List
Confirm my Legal Clerk access to the Magistrate Office mailbox, files, and forms.
Ask about a named mailbox and a small working space in the office.
Finish the price list and arrange to display it.
Prepare for Thursday’s classes on Klima and the salt trade of the Tahari.
Coordinate any outdoor classroom use with Selia.
Set out a second bed for the girls.
Have Angel arrange her examination during the rental period.
Keep track of both rental periods and spend time with the girls before deciding on purchases.
Decide on their new names when I am rested and ownership is settled.
Arrange a time to help Kael place his furniture.