[written that evening]
I don’t know what to write. After Hippofilius’ challenge, I’ve even started to doubt myself. My hands are almost shaking and every time I close my eyes all I can see is cold blackness, shivers going down my spine, and hear that laugh. I don’t think I’ll sleep, I’m too afraid of what I may encounter in my dreams… I do not want to enter the realm of Lutheria ever again.
Luckily, someone needs to stand watch and I’m more than happy to let the others rest. Small animals quietly approach and act out small plays in front of me and for a while I am taken back to being a small babe watching plays acted out with my toys. How good those times were… In the meantime, I think I must thank Hippofilius and the others, for this and for trying their best to protect me in that temple. It may not have saved me, but it’s a silver lining that’s now helping me put one foot in front of the other.
On the last watch Loreus approaches. He is sweet and I’m afraid I’m not at my best to appreciate his kind words. I feel like we’ll bump into him lots more in the future…