Gladius Konstantinos: Stress

[Gladius]

Why is so much happening? I’ve had to deal with a dumb chest and the whole community constantly. I’ve had to fine people for committing crimes, I had to communicate and lead as well as pay for a painting that could hold a secret to our future. After that there were plenty of Wraiths and changelings which surprised me. I figured it was just one after the burning body situation. Before that person died, they were running and afraid of Zeva. We spoke with the corpse, and they claimed it was Zeva, but when I questioned Zeva with truth, I learned that the murderer was not them. Then I had to kill a creepy girl with Sam, I couldn’t have done it without my battle buddy. Oh! I’ve been learning to master my light power and used it to destroy many people, which was SO WORTH IT! I don’t understand what’s going on with Grimm, but he turned on Meadowmere and attacked us. I got to maim his arm. He then got teleported by Kalen and who knows where they went. I’m sure they’ll be back and if Grimm comes back there is crime to pay for. I’m so stressed. Aria is still gone but at least she’s safe. She sent me a letter:
Dear Gladius,

Okay before I begin I would like to apologize for the random disappearance. This time it wasn’t on purpose I swear. Long long story short
1. Kidnapped by bandits for debt I owed (another long story but I don’t have the ink to write it all down)
2. Escaped from bandits
3. Found myself lost on the Vertigran isles
4. Side quests!
I was trying to find you all but ships cost a lot to get on and I don’t have a map. Honestly I’m just following rumors of a large group of people causing mischief and solving problems. So hopefully I’m on your tail right now. But otherwise I’m doing as well as I can, currently residing with a Druid who I’m helping solve a mystery in town, woo side quest! I’m sure you’re handling things well, how’s military life treating you? I realize you won’t be able to reply to this, since you don’t know where I am. But send along my well wishes to everyone, let them know I’m alive. Maybe not thriving, but alive. Hope to catch up soon!

𝒜𝓇𝒾𝒶 ℬ𝓁𝓊ℯ

I really hope to see my best friend soon. But speaking of friends I had help from a new one. Riana has been helping me guard the chest and keeps track of the money that goes into it. She’s also helped me mentally; with her I was able to lead and make good decisions. I was afraid of leading, but I need to change for Meadowmere and myself. Now I know I’m capable, but I just need to commit. Especially since we’re now going to the capital. I don’t know if I’ll see my father while we’re there but there’s a decent chance. I believe it is my duty to bring him to justice. To either have him imprisoned or killed. I narrowly avoided my big headed cousin last time too. If he finds me it might go bad and he’ll tell father. I don’t know what he heard from my father but he’s been on the lookout for me. I also have the meeting to attend with Bruzog to talk to the Earl Royce to clear up rumors and the death. I really hope this goes well and it’s not a trap or father could be with him. I just want things to go right for once. I used to be too nice but now I’m making a stand and if I need to be ruthless to assert authority I think I’ll have to. I’m done with the community chest. I know what to do when it comes down to someone even touching it. I’m the authority and it’s stressful. Last time I almost snapped.

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