I've always considered myself to be somewhat of a loner. One does what one has to in order to survive- forming attachments to others only complicates matters. Not that I haven't ever been attached to anyone- I just choose my company carefully. When I arrived at the Swallowtail Festival things seemed pretty cut and dry. I was there to make money, and if it included dancing then so be it. As they say, "if you've got it..." something like that. You can imagine my surprise when a young woman named Ameiko asked me to tell stories for a discount on my room! This was not in the contract. I had the money so I certainly didn't need a discount. Furthermore, I am a private person, not prone to indulging the masses with personal details of my life and, if truth be told, I had nothing too grand to share with them anyway. I'm not much of an adventurer- more of an explorer- and not much of that, either. Not that I'm going to admit this to a perfect stranger. I chose to dance instead.
I must admit that I am intrigued by the group of people that I've encountered at this festival. I can't explain it, but I feel very drawn to them- though the short one gives me pause. He talks a great deal and insists on becoming a "party"- I am not one to rush idly into commitments or contracts, and the others don't seem to be jumping at the idea. However, I am forced to consider the fact that I haven't said "no" to the proposal. For now I'm committed to watch them from a distance. Only time will tell if there is a reason for my unexplained interest.
Until tomorrow,
Teosi
