Layne Djo-Solo

Entry 9 - Tana and Gidden

I cannot believe what assailed my ears this evening! No, I will not believe it - and yet I do. I believe it so much so that I feel nausea just thinking about it.

Tana and Gidden were found together in the garden by father this evening. Not only found together, but he caught them kissing! Kissing! Like two eager teenagers who could not keep their hands to themselves! I think I am going to be sick...

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Ah, that is somewhat better. I still feel queasy just thinking about the matter. How could anyone enjoy kissing their sibling? What is wrong with them? True, Gidden was adopted, but he is our brother for Force sakes! Our brother! As in, family. I suppose, on some level, it makes a twisted kind of sense, but ew! Yuck

This only proves my point, I believe. Tana needs someone strong, someone who can take her in hand and show her how to act like a proper young woman. Someone with principals and manners who will be firm but understanding. Cyris comes immediately to mind and, the more I think about it, the more I am certain he is exactly what she needs to be set on the right path.

I have no doubt Tana will fight me on it, but anything is better than letting her ruin our family name and any chance at regaining the complete trust of the people with such a despicable and disgusting rumor! Force forbid they should actually want to do something about that horrible kiss.

I must act quickly, but carefully, if I am to betroth Cyris to Tana before she can get it in her mind to wantonly chase after our brother. It will take much doing but, in the end, I believe she will thank me. If, for no other reason, than I will have saved her from a fate that she cannot possibly comprehend. Being vilified by the people your parents have sworn to protect is an unpleasant prospect. One I simply cannot allow for my sister, no matter how distant.