November 6,
That horrendous bird kept me up much later than I wished to be awake last night. I fear that it may have built a nest in the trees nearby.
I must leave for school soon, and I will write again when I return. I expect that I will be able to locate Skeed today.
November 6, later
I was able to speak with Skeed today. I was not surprised to discover that he is exceptionally knowledgeable in all subjects. He is also a skilled fighter and has a devoted mind. Skeed truly is the ideal man, and I owe it to my country to push myself to be as much of a model citizen as he. All Imperials are unrivaled, of course, however Skeed is more promising than most.
When I returned from school, I briefly scanned the nearby trees for any signs of a bird nest. Not that I have seen one before, obviously, as Alfard is satisfyingly void of most lowly animals.
