… I know almost nothing of Tavia to actually rule anything out.


    Do I really pine after her that much?


    No, I don’t. So, it truly was companionship I was eager for. I miss Oleg’s presence more than I thought. But I refuse to bring him back before he finds his wife. I won’t ruin his chance at happiness to make myself more comfortable.


    Those horses are more intelligent than a regular beast should be.


    And it’s something I regret not doing.


    Either I’m a fantastic liar, or Tavia is terrible at reading people.


    I forgot she disliked Torin. She was fine when she mentioned she had to order all of this from him, but that was likely influenced by her happiness at having picked out her choices. Now, I’m taking that away.


    I never thought I would have a serious conversation about furniture. Is this what happens when you want to live a happy life? I have to ask Oleg when I find him later… much later.


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    She said she was fully focused on succeeding as a Trainee, but it still shocks me how differently she acts now.


    That sounds about right. I never gave much thought to the Overseer in my first life after I became an Initiate. Neither did anyone around me.


    extremely curious, but instead of having Tavia ask someone who was part of the guild’s administration, he might as well do it himself. The Overseer seemed to know things above his station and had an undeniable pull with the guild.


    Yes, it''s a deal that he has yet to learn about.


    It''s not my business if she doesn’t share the information.


    Orrin has an independent mindset—as he should. But the tools he will soon have access to will make him a target. The more time he spends here, the better protected he will be.


    Strange that the quality is reduced. All the spare tools Orrin made me were at the Uncommon rank. I wonder if the size makes it more difficult.


    I wonder how she will react when she sees the person she ‘graciously’ allowed to meet me alone without her interference walking out of a bedroom. It will also be an excellent way to get her used to another Initiate.