04-05-YC121

There has been another horrific attack.  This time on Captain Elkin's very own home! An arson attack. I was preparing to leave for Nafrivik when the news broke.  Constantin had also head the news, and met me in Amarr.  We both offered our help to Captain Elkin, just before Lady Elkin released a statement, confirming most of the beautiful gardens had been destroyed and, more terrible by far, members of the family were missing.  I shall pray to God, and to Her, that they return safely.  Sometimes I wish these unseen enemies would turn their attentions to me directly - thoughby God's Grace not my family - so that then, at least, those I care for and admire would not be so terribly harmed and hounded.

We must have Faith.  We will track them down.

Captain Elkin did not require anything from me, so Constantin and I left for Nafrivik.  I have never been to Dawn Star before, Lady Llyr's Astrahus.  It looks down upon the planet, such a beautiful Cerulean blue.  Her Ladyship has so kindly appointed me quarters with large windows that face the planet, as well as rooms planetside.  She has even set aside a contruction team with orders to build whatsoever I may wish upon a small island.  It is touching that she has done this, for perhaps Constantin and I can create ourselves a small private retreat here.

We met with Lady Llyr's cousin, Gwyneth.  The Lady Chamberlain had some most interesting information regarding Her Ladyship.  It appears Argos, her "brother" - in reality her long standing bodyguard, which Her Ladyship has already told me - has, it transpires given Her Ladyship a significant amount of self-defence training.  As such, the Lady Chamberlain believes a security escort unnecessary.  Whilst in some ways that may be the case, I am inclined to have it remain.  Whilst Lady Llyr may be able to defend herself from an immediate and obvious threat - though such a thing is highly unlikely - the training that Alexandr's team have will ensure that other, less obvious threats, are detected and dealt with before they become a problem.

The Lady Chamberlain is still recovering from the effects of the toxin, and it is interesting that she seems more effected than Lady Llyr.  She agreed to provide a list of the current staff, to aid in teh investigation, and that was quite enough for a first meeting, so I suggested she rest.  Besides, I wanted some time alone with My Star.  There was, however, something that the Lady Chamberlain mentioned that seemed a little strange, though I have not been able to quite place what it was.  I shall have to think over it.

Constantin and I went to my, or more accurately our quarters.  They were beautiful.  We sat and talk for a long time, just wanting be near each other, to spend as much time together as we can before our duties take us different directions again.  The attack on Captain Elkin, and the gathering clouds of conflict that threaten us, also drive us to be as near to one another as possible, both spiritually and physically.

The Dawn Star is, I am told, in geosynchronous orbit above Lady Llyr's Holding in such a position that it appears as the morning star when dawn breaks there.  We made love beneath, even against, those huge, floor-to-ceiling windows, the planet below us.  Slowly, gently, lovingly.  We reached climax together as dawn would have been breaking below.  It was perfect.

He is sleeping soundly as I write this, but he shall have to leave for his Archdiocese as soon as he wakes.  He looks so peaceful.  I hope he is at peace, here with me.  He looks warm too.