Excerpt from Madrion's logI woke up this morning to find a note shoved under my door. Curious, I picked it up and unfolded it. I read it, and then read it again. Frowning I sat down at my kitchen table. I couldn't believe what I was reading. Someone was warning me not to look for Herrel. But who? And better yet, why?
Herrel, what have you gotten yourself into? I look closer at the note. I don't recognize the handwriting, but the paper was familiar. Shugo paper, the kind sold in Pandemonium. So...someone doesn't want me to find Herrel eh? Well, this isn't going to stop me. I owe it to my friend to help him if he is in trouble. He'd do the same for me.
Grabbing a quick breakfast, I head off to Pandemonium. My first stop is to meet with my scout instructor. He has no news for me. Disappointed, but not surprised, I head off to see a certain shugo vendor. After some threats he coughs up the name of the person who bought the paper. Shaking my head, I walk off, not sure what to do next.
I'm beginning to feel a bit paranoid. Herrel's been missing now for four days. This note is proof that he didn't go willingly. I don't know who to trust anymore. Jaisea is a mess. She's staying with her parents on their farm. It's the best place for her right now. She gave up her job with the regulars. She is in no condition to work. I wish she could stay with me, but this hunt keeps me away from home and I don't want her alone. Damn you Herrel, what have you got yourself into.
I'm not sure I have the resources to find him anymore. I'm thinking of going to his father for help, or maybe even the Governor, Vidar. This is ridiculous that Daevas go missing and no one looks for them. During my search, I've discovered that others have gone missing too, and no one has seen them since. That scares the hell out of me. I'm not going to tell Jaise that though. She needs to believe that Herrel is alive and ok somewhere.
I hope so. Gods, I hope so.
