Well, I guess there's not much else to say...we're here!

[Filter: Hana, in Kilian]

Are you as nervous as I am?

[Filter: Aileen, Kilian]

Right, well, I promised to write when we reached Hanalan. It's nice to see that the mountains to actually have an end~

So far, not feeling all the different but I'm sure that will change soon.

[Kilian]

This is it, the great adventure of leaving Kilia. It is still very exciting but also a bit nerve wracking, now that I'm faced with it. Somewhere beyond these mountains is the great unknown that is Hanalan. How absolutely terrifying~

[Filter: Aileen, in Kilian]

Okay, so I probably should have written this a little earlier but it's not like we're going to be arriving tomorrow or anything. Or even the day after~

But Hana and I are on our way. I managed to convince some merchants who sell to my parents' store that they should take us with them, at least most of the way. They're headed to Floran but are going to be close enough to Harcha that we shouldn't have a problem making it in there. Though I might try and convince them to take a little detour, if I can~

I'm not exactly sure how long it's going to take. I'll let you know when we're actually out of Kilia, maybe?

[Filter: Hana, in Kilian]

Well darling, the merchants were a bit later than I had hoped but they've finally arrived. Can you leave on Monday?

[Filter: Hana, in Kilian]

Any luck yet?

[Filter: Aileen, in Kilian]

Hey, um...sorry to leave you hanging for so long. I wish I had definite news for you now but Hana's mother is being difficult and so she doesn't know if she can come yet. Hopefully that gets cleared up soon. Maybe even in the next few minutes.

[Filter: Hana, in Kilian]

Darling, how would you like to go to Hanalan?

What an exciting time of year. You always know it's springtime when the bright coloured fabric starts coming in again. No more drab browns and greys and that muted nonsense, it's all about being flashy now~

And there is even an orange and green dress being worked on by yours truly. I'm not sure I exactly know what I'm doing, but I think I'm up for the challenge. Though I'll definitely be begging Aisling for as much help as I can get.

Wouldn't it be nice if every day could be Rose Day?~

[Filter: Hana, in Kilian]

Just so you know, you're going to have to make time on Saturday to be stolen away for a private picnic. Indoors, unfortunately, but I'll still bring the basket and blanket~

[Filter: Aileen, in Kilian]

How are you doing?

[Filter: Mark]

How is she?

Brrr, it's cold today. I wish I could just stay inside all day, just curl up with a book and some hot chocolate and laze the day away.

So of course, today is the day when a big shipment of cloth is due in. Of course~ And so, lucky me, I get not only go outside to the shop, but I'll be in and out moving stuff for a good hour at least.

Well, such as life, I guess~

[Filter: Private, Kilian]

I can't think of anything else. It's always her, only her. She is my world and I can't just let it slip away from me. I need her. I need her so much.

[Filter: Hana, Kilian]

I'm sorry.

[Filter: Private, Kilian]

I hate them.

I hate them.

How can they do this to her, time and time again, and not even notice. It's despicable.

[Filter: Private]

She's been busy, probably. I thought she might have said something about it by now, to me at least.

[Filter: Hana]

So...how did the visit go?

[Filter: Hana, Kilian]

Do you have any plans for the weekend, my dear?~

[Filter: Aileen, Kilian]

You're really okay now?

[Filter: Hana, Kilian]

Are you busy?

[Kilian]

Oh, Hana, you have to save me!~

My grandmother's coming to visit. My grandfather too, but he's not half as overbearing. And of course, her letter only came today and she said they'd be arriving on Saturday, so we have very little time to batten down the hatches.

At least I know there will be lots of good food, she loves to cook. But still, Hana, you can come and steal me away, right? Please?~