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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Talindra" data-source="post: 69481" data-attributes="member: 155">Aliya’s Journal #29th day of the Drawing DownLong months of captivity have taken their toll, and I fear that I am not the same Aliya that I used to be. I am pleased, so pleased, to see my dear Karanaj again, for I thought for some time that such a thing would never come to pass. Still.......I see Kalanthor when I look at him. I cannot help it, and even as I reach for him, I feel myself pull away. I have not spoken of it to him, or to Vallia, for that matter, but I feel it just the same. I am not sure what to do about it, either.The days since my rescue have been pleasant, and Karanaj has been very sweet, waiting on my every whim. He held me that first night, as I slept, and I felt safe and warm. Even as we left the Ashabenford this very morning, I felt something come alive in me, as I spurred my horse forward, racing Vallia and the wind. Misha seemed less than pleased; it is funny, Vallia had said he was carefree, but that is not the Misha I see. I think perhaps we are too much alike, but I like him anyway. I am finding that I love to irritate him in little ways; perhaps I am more like Vallia than I had imagined.Our arrival in the village was somber, and the scouts seemed more guarded than I remember. Perhaps the recent drow infestation has had something to do with it, but I am not so sure. We were quickly ushered into Mother’s presence, and I have to admit that I was elated to see her again. I love her so, and she has always accepted me for who I am. Perhaps it is our magic that binds us, but I see Vallia in her as well.  She seemed happy to see Karanaj as well, and I am glad that they like one another.  Our reunion was short-lived, however, as Misha turned the conversation quickly to serious matters.I was engrossed in Karanaj, so I scarcely heard Misha propose, but my attention was certainly riveted when Karanaj did the same.  I was hesitant, I must say, for I still cannot erase Kalanthor from my mind.  He almost had me convinced, before………Well, anyway, I agreed to the marriage, and Vallia and I were whisked away.  I am sure Mother enjoyed the preparations immensely, although I am confused about the need for such haste.  It matters little, however, for I do love him.  The preparations went by very quickly, and before I knew it, I was dressed and ready for the ceremony.  The attendants beckoned, and Vallia and I stepped out on cue.  Karanaj looked very handsome, and I didn’t take my eyes from him as I approached.  The priest spoke, but I paid little attention to the words.  I was presented with a beautiful necklace and ring as a bridegift and I was very pleased.  They are truly beautiful and I will cherish them always.  I gave him a plain silver band, with an inscription that read:  'All that I have, and all that I am, I give to you, my love'.  It was all I knew to give him, my love. The dancing following the ceremony could have lasted forever.  It was a magical night, and one I will never forget.  I could not help but to think of Kalanthor several times, which discomfited me quite a bit.  We said our goodnights, since Misha insists that we leave early in the morning.  Karanaj and I retired, and consummated our relationship, something both wonderful and bittersweet.  I sit here now, and watch him sleep, and I hope that I can make him as happy as he has made me.  I will banish Kalanthor from my mind;  I only wish that I could wipe him as well from my heart.</blockquote>

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