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Beata continues the diary.

Day Six

With all these events, I completely forgot to share my impressions of the Highness Villa! A shame, a shame, I'm fixing that! Because it's the most luxurious villa I've ever seen! Big, beautiful, bright, and spacious! And the garden... Such a garden must be tended by an entire army of gardeners. And it takes no small number of guards to comb through those thickets...
Now on to the day's events. Good news: Guyon managed to kick Rinze out of my head. Bad news: now there's a brain worm in there instead, and our finances are minus four hundred rems. Minus!!! What an idiot, right? I don't know how I didn't kill him on the spot when I heard that, but I was very close to it. And I'm sure if I had strangled him with my own hands right there, no one would have judged me.
I had to run to "Carnelian" and borrow from Aiko until payday, and also tell her all the unsavory details. Oh man, what a scene I made... To her credit, she didn't even bat an eye. I hope she forgave me, considering the stress this wonder... wonderful in every way assistant put me through!
Then I headed to that much-vaunted "Tentacle" to pay off the debt. Oh yeah, quite the establishment! So many souvenirs, my eyes were darting everywhere. They also sell pistols there, I've always dreamed of trying a pistol, even though a crossbow feels more familiar.
Though the saleswoman — Bronislava, was it? — gave me a somewhat suspicious look when I asked her to call the owner. She's lying, my face isn't that thuggish! People need to trust each other more!
Anyway, I got a closer look at yesterday's visitor. Evgeny Kripov, oh... What a man! Handsome, smart, intelligent, well-rounded and educated! A bit strange, but very, very nice!
He was quite glad I returned the promised debt, and even gave me some treats! Turns out honesty is rewarded, and that whole "Give to receive" thing works!
Then I went to "The Vulture" and traded the remaining bling with Kas. The way he undressed me with his eyes! I wonder, if I had let him not only look but also touch, could I have bargained up to a hundred? Heh heh, I'll have to experiment if the opportunity arises... But anyway, I then went to "Abundance," though I don't remember why anymore.
Then I decided to drop by "Ornament." Oh, what a shop! Flags and tapestries everywhere, you have to speak louder to be heard properly! But it's very cozy. No wonder they say fabric adds coziness!
The shopkeeper, Alexandra, is a quiet, sweet girl. She sold me a flag of Margel. Since we're living here, it's not a bad idea to decorate the house with a local symbol!
Then I went for a walk in the park. Such a gorgeous park here! The city itself is green, but this is a veritable forest right in the middle of the city! There's even a pond! A very picturesque place.
In the park, I met a charming man named Creon. So calm, polite, and he really loves animals! Clearly a big softie!
A cute little cat named Belik was fawning around him, and he even offered to give him to me for adoption! So sweet, I love cats so much! But Belik didn't seem to like me, which is a shame. Oh well, can't force the animal. I had to refuse.
After walking through the park, I came to check in at "Carnelian." And it was crowded!
First, that pointy-eared bitch Keliandra, the one Guyon told me about. Such an arrogant little brat! A typical dark Lunarian. No, I'm not a racist, dark Lunarians come in all kinds, but if stereotypes about them were ever written, they were written based on Keliandra! The way she glared at me! And the way she looked at Raphael!
Speaking of him. Raphael is our secretary. An actor, from what I understand. I don't know about his acting talent, but he's terribly handsome and charming! I can just imagine hordes of fangirls throwing themselves at him. What can I say, I'd rehearse a couple of bedroom scenes with him myself...
We also have another former actress working as a maid now. Astelia. A lovely girl, very quiet and friendly. Hmm, I've seen her somewhere before... Wasn't she the one that unfortunate director was casting? Well, what difference does it make now.
Garrett is another one of our warriors. Oh, now there's someone with a thuggish face! And he handles a crossbow just as well as I do! But he's a bit odd, always messing around with some skull. Like in that cheap play I saw somewhere. "Poor Yorick," or something. Anyway, he's not violent, so thank goodness for that.
We also got a doctor in our gang, Kalina. Stone-faced, eternal cigarette in her mouth, and looks at everyone like they're dirt. Probably not from a good life. Ah, people need to be simpler, relax and enjoy themselves! Well, I think she'll figure that out sooner or later. Main thing is she's got golden hands and knows her stuff.
And last, but not least — Merel. A powerful mage, a bookworm, always thinking and studying something, yet walks around with an absolutely horrifying-looking club. A creepy type, but at least he's on our side.
Aiko told us someone killed and dismembered her friend, the owner of "Fennel." Who?! Could it be the same guy who got the director?! Is it really my stalker?! A nightmare! I volunteered to investigate the crime scene.
At night, I snuck into "Fennel" from the second floor. Ah... Well, one thing at a time. A very cozy and tidy bedroom, smelled of herbs and something else pleasant. I started looking for clues...
But then she appeared. Sarana, the police captain. I know that now, but back then my heart jumped into my throat! I thought she was the criminal! She jumped out at me in the middle of the night and started accusing me of things, terrifying! A dreadful woman!
Of course, I tried to escape! Actually, first I tried to intimidate her, but it didn't work, and only then did I try to run! But that bitch turned out to be too fast, and she slashed at me with her katana... My life didn't even have time to flash before my eyes, Mother Anuzish, it was so scary, my hands are still shaking even now! Thank you, Mother Anuzish, for giving me a second chance!

Day Seven

I woke up in a solitary confinement cell. A horrible place, nothing for the eye to latch onto, the door locked with a hundred locks... I don't want to remember the atmosphere — dreary, dark, terrifying.
I didn't immediately understand what had happened... It seems I was ready to die and give my soul to the gods, but... My mouth felt like cats had shit in it, and my left arm wouldn't obey me — I was afraid I'd lost it, but it was just numb, as it turned out. I was alive, and that's the main thing. Thank the gods, thank Anuzish, I was alive, which meant I could hope!
But Elliot Ironboot, the nightmarish head of the guard, almost completely killed my hope. He treated me like garbage, was sure everything was my fault! He terrified me.
Then I was taken to him for interrogation, and it was hell! He yelled at me, pressured me, tried to make me confess to something I didn't do! It felt like he was ready to lock me up for anything! Damn, I've soaked the diary with tears, a bit of the ink has smeared... It's so scary to go back to that day... At first I tried to keep a straight face, but he kept pressing, and I couldn't take it! I burst into tears and told him everything, the whole truth, but he still didn't believe me! I was in despair and didn't know what to do! After the interrogation, I couldn't think about anything, I could only pray.
The interrogation room matched the proceedings — empty, cold, and eerie, dark oppressive walls, a hard chair, and guards behind the door. A nightmare, just a nightmare.

Day Eight

I was put on trial... I barely remember the courtroom, only that it was too big, there were too many people, and the bars were too strong...
The trial itself was awful. I think I was sobbing the whole time! I was accused of resisting an officer, but how, how was I supposed to know that damn Sarana was an officer?! I thought she was a murderer! Why didn't they believe me?! And they took away my favorite shoes after I admitted where I got them... Horrible. At least they didn't take my life, I barely talked my way out of it, without even being given a lawyer... And then the news that Carnelian was raided, that my Guyon was caught... At least they were released later...

Day Nine

Early in the morning, I was transferred to a prison cell. My new home for the next month, I thought, but everything turned out more optimistic. The cell itself wasn't bad — clean, fairly cozy... as cozy as a prison can be. They let us out for walks, there's a gym. The food was just terrible.
I was locked up with three other unlucky souls. Zoritsa — my, perhaps, former best friend. Why former? Ah, I'll write about it later... Poor thing. A pure, noble soul, and she paid for her kindness and nobility with her freedom, and then her life. In my opinion, that's what priests should be like — standing firm to the end for a just cause, love, goodness, and their beliefs.
There was also Enio. An extravagant lady, similar to me, which is why I tried to be cautious around her. Sure, she's fun and interesting to talk to, but I'm part of a serious organization now! And I'm already embarrassed enough about this prison episode in front of them... So I can chat with Enio about girly stuff, discuss guys, but I wouldn't risk trusting her.
The last one... Metarma... Brr. Poor thing lost her mind because her boyfriend cheated on her. The moment I mentioned I have someone special to me, she completely flew off the handle. I feel so sorry for her. She should have been sent to Richard, not to prison; he would have helped her.
Got to know the girls, chatted with them. They tricked me into a bet, and then Enio sang a silly but very funny song. I thought it would be something terrible, but I actually liked the song.
Then I got really, really happy — half of our Carnelian gang showed up, led by Guyon, and they brought treats from Pam-Param! I immediately set aside a few pastries for the girls and gobbled down the rest. Yeah, this ain't prison kitchen food! Aiko apologized a lot for not being able to get me out, which was sweet of her. And Guyon promised to bring treats every day, hooray! That's why I love him. He's so sweet ❤️
Raphael brought a book — "The Twelve Rules of an Expediter." Actually, a very useful read, I got a lot of smart things out of it, but since there was nothing else to do in prison, it got old by the fifth reading.
And that bitch Keliandra started yelling at me! She thought everything was my fault! Gods, I'm so glad she's not with us anymore, I would have tied her ears into a bow myself... I have no idea how Guyon held back and didn't hit her, especially since I gave him permission. At least Aiko put that wo... woman who significantly marred my Carnelian experience in her place.

Day Ten

Guyon came to visit... Told me so many interesting things.
First, he gave me this diary so I'd have something to do. And brought me some cold medicine, in case I caught the flu.
Second, he told me they found the killer. It turned out to be that same Victor who stripped Guyon at the port! He cut down half the guards, including that nasty Elliot (serves him right), and escaped! Wow!
Third, he mentioned they received reinforcements — some priestess — and they were going to go beat him with that priestess! Luckily, Guyon isn't being taken along. I don't know what I would have done to Aiko if a single hair on his head had been harmed...
And fourth, and most importantly... That idiot finally pulled his tongue out of his ass and said he loves me!!! Finally, I didn't think he'd get it! Though I was just as bad when I told him about my feelings... Oh my gods, Guyon loves me, I'm so happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Day Eleven

Guyon brought the freshest seafood, exquisite octopus! While I'm withering away here, they're celebrating over there! Annoying. But the octopus was tasty, so I forgive them.
He also shared the news. Victor was defeated, hooray! The priestess helped. What a great gal. Serves Victor right — only I have the right to undress Guyon!
I had a great workout that day, and I still feel a surge of energy!

And out of boredom, I wrote a song about our adventures. So what, Enio can do it, but I can't?

We sailed to Margel, and someone wanted
To give our pair some trouble undaunted.
We went to Pam-Param,
They served us borscht, ma'am,
And then everything went completely wrong.

We went to Carnelian, the bosses said,
"Find out which bastard killed that girl instead,"
I volunteered to snoop, and on that night so spooky,
An evil fate nearly sent me to the dead.

Margel central jail, the north wind's wail,
A stage from Yansi, and anger's trail,
A heavy fruit weighs on my chest.
Margel central jail, the north wind's wail,
I climbed right through that pane, my life's a messy tale,
But it's not Sarana who brings me doom,
It's Elliot, that creep, Ironboot's gloom!

Now I'm stuck in the slammer, staring out the window,
I want to make someone's life a living shadow.
I'm doing hard time, a whole month is my line,
But in my heart, love's in full blow!

Margel central jail, the north wind's wail,
A stage from Yansi, and anger's trail,
A heavy fruit weighs on my chest.
Margel central jail, the north wind's wail,
I climbed right through that pane, my life's a messy tale,
My love gives me hope to carry on,
Guyon, I'll return to you, my sun ❤️

Day Twelve

Played strip poker. Since we're all girls, it was very boring.
Enio told dirty jokes, and I laughed so loud the whole prison heard. Zoritsa threw a pillow at us. Started a pillow fight. At least some fun.
Guyon brought treats, he hasn't forgotten me. Asked him to enchant my gear when he gets a chance, but didn't insist. Spoiler: he never did enchant it.

Day Thirteen

Went to the gym again. Oh, how great it felt! A little more, and I'll be tearing out that stupid cell bars with my bare hands.
Came up with a new business idea. Wrote a business plan. Enio took the diary and read it out loud. Laughed at me for half the day. I'm not letting her into the VIP zone when I open up shop.
Kilika came instead of Guyon. It's not that I'm unhappy to see her and her talents, but... Turns out that smartass decided to go philosophize. A philosophical guy, damn it. Thanks, at least they didn't forget me.

Day Fourteen

Garrett came by and brought a book about secret places in Margel. Ah, I always wanted to read it, but never had the time, kept putting it off, putting it off, and now I regret it.
Guyon came and brought something tasty... I was furious. They were sending us on an interesting mission, but they intended to leave me withering behind bars! Argh! And if that wasn't the worst part, they were planning to send Guyon without me! What if something happened to him?! I trusted Aiko... It feels so wrong to write about her in the past tense... I knew she wouldn't expose Guyon to unnecessary risk, but... I was crushed by the news. I didn't want to let Guyon go alone, but I had no choice, or so I thought. So I agreed to let him go alone... I barely fell asleep that night.

25 characters/locations, events are more blurred, some things I made up, some can be merged into a single event.
А, вот почему.

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