Felix Talbot's Journal

[felix talbot]

December 4th, 1915

Journal Entry #1

Well, I finally caved in, and bought this little leather bound journal from that little store on 13th street. Truth be told, I wasn't sure why I decided to buy this thing, I guess I needed something to help collect my thoughts about things, especially after that whole mess, people are calling "The Promised Day," seriously what kind of military coup is called "The Promised Day?"

Speaking of that incident, it's only been a few months, and I'm still having a few doubts about the whole thing. At first, I tried to believe that the whole thing was planned by two corrupt generals, but my mind always kept going back to that... Thing at the center of Central Command.

It was like a mass of life, but... Wrong, and crammed into a single object. I know there was no way in hell that neither Clemin or Edison had the ability, or the knowledge for that matter to do whatever it was that made that mass of weird chi to appear. I spoke to some of the other officers about my suspicions, they were interested to hear me out, but they treated it like gossip, and didn't think too much on the subject... If only they felt what I felt that day! I suppose I can't really blame them, it's not like they learned how to read the flow of the world, and there's also my "reputation" of being lazy that might've had a hand in the others not taking me seriously.

I just wish I knew more about what went on in the middle of Central.... I wish Annie was here, she'd know what's going on, she was a Colonel before she headed off to Xing. And even if she didn't know, she wouldn't stop until she found out. Maybe I'll try to talk to one of the higher ups tomorrow, they might have some answers if I mention I'm Annie's little brother.... Yeah, like that works in the military.... Well, here's to wishful thinking. [/size]

[felix talbot]

December 5th, 1915

Journal Entry #2

As expected, it didn't work. I basically heard the same answers I've been hearing for months now. The entire thing, orchestrated by Clemin, Edison, and other regime-changers. My mentioning of Annie didn't do much other than "Oh, you're Colonel Talbot's younger brother? I didn't know she had a brother." I can't say I'm surprised to hear that, not after the chilly reception I got from Annie back in Eastern Command two years ago.

I mentioned the mass of chi I felt that day, but they weren't exactly knowledgeable on the matters of the Dragon's Pulse, and had no idea what I was talking about, they told me it was just nerves, and I should take a day off.

Sometimes I think to myself, why do I even bother? Why should I care what that mass of chi was, but then I remember how it felt, and how Central City felt when I first came here. Annie left for Xing a year ago, and she knew how the read the Dragon's Pulse too... I know she had to've felt the same thing I felt when she first arrived. Maybe it is all a coincidence, but I won't know that until I figure out what really went on that day in spring.

[felix talbot]

December 15th, 1915

Journal Entry #3

Had to get away from Central for a little bit, took a trip back home to East City, forgot to bring journal. but visited mom and dad. They were happy to see me, and of course, they didn't waste any time to ask me questions about how I was doing, especially the news of the coup still fresh in their minds. They also asked about Annie... If I heard anything from her. Told them I hadn't, but was sure she was fine.....

I know she's doing fine....

Spent a few weeks in East City, spent a little time at the forge with Dad. Was not surprised to find out that Dad finally managed to practically own the smithy now, it was good to see Dad command the forge like he should. Helped Mom out with housework, also sparred with her.

Left early to catch the morning train to Central City. Said my goodbyes to Mom and Dad. I told them I'll give them a call if I hear anything about Annie. Didn't tell them about the mass of Chi I felt during the "Promised Day" I don't think they should be dragged into that concern of mine.

Got back to Central, mid-noon, and went back to finishing up my annual report, which is due in a few days. Shouldn't take too long, and maybe afterwards I'll continue asking around.