August 29th
In a laughably embarrassing admission, a moment ago I glanced into my journal bag and discovered the final clue I'd prepared for the knight, the one I'd intended to mail off two weeks ago, yet inside. With the sun having already long since set this evening, I proceeded to complete the task posthaste, lest this overwhelmingly important step slip my mind once again.
I suppose I should count it favorable that the commander's delay has persisted. My competence required the opportunity to catch up, after all.