Mourning and Moving Parts - January 25

 Journal Entry: 2026/01/25 Location: Ar's Station (Ironheart) Mood/Title: Mourning and Moving Parts

The grief is a heavy cloak today. I spent much of the morning drifting through the city, my heart still raw from Father's funeral. I found myself in the tea shop, seeking the small comfort of a warm cup, only to find my eyes welling with tears. I moved to the water's edge to compose myself, unwilling to let the bustling city see the Governor's Scribe so fragile. It was there I met Carmina Titus, a shop owner with a kind spirit and a beautiful sense of style. She showed me Carola’s shop and even shared her seamstress's contact—it is small kindnesses like these that keep me anchored.

The city itself is in a state of flux. Magnus mentioned he will soon be stepping down from his position at the Tavern to take on a new role that Asher is currently defining. I am happy for his excitement, even if it feels like yet another change in a week of endings. I also encountered a new woman in town, Talina, who is seeking employment rather than a collar. It was interesting to watch the dynamic between her and Lady Domi; there is a certain fire in her that I recognize. Between administrative duties and technical updates, I spent hours lost in the TRUTH boutique, trying on countless hair demos—Audacity, Enigmatic, Instinct—searching for a look that matches this strange, transitional period of my life.

To Do:

• Follow up with Magnus regarding his new position after the next Council Meeting.

• Reach out to Carmina’s seamstress to discuss some new commissions for the Sardar Fair.

• Organize the "Titus Family" and "Notice of Commencement" documents into the city archives.