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Chapter 10

-- Corrected version of entry 7, "Joy" --

Aerithas... do you know what joy you have imparted in me? Such a guilty
sensation, all this smiling. She reminded me that is part of the light,
of course, but it is curious that of all things in my journey, idle
laughter should feel so false.

We should be free to be merry, of course. I suppose 'tis no small part of
what I wish to protect. Yes, I ought set aside more regular time for
merriment.

But thinking of my vow of faith... my thoughts only turn back to you. You
helped me form it, after all.

"I vow to spread the message of the light, and be a light for the lost.
By example or by voice, by blade or by quill."

Not as poetic as your suggestion, but it is mine, and surely you know
by now how I favor the literal. But it certainly has more than a touch of
Aerithas Ethuil's poetry in it!

And now I am laughing again. I can allow myself that, yes? Yes. An azure-
touched's vow, touched by Aerithas. Hm!

Hmmm...

Aerithas Ethuil, Shepherd of Principle, Avowed of Azorinne

Ilise Ethuil, Liberator of Udgaard, Avowed of Azorinne.

Oh, what a silly fantasy. Such joy is surely shameful.