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Naiphday, 11 Deichen, 1893 C.E.
Eheid, 1 Kaalen, 2157 T.M.L.
9 Ueuekayomatilistli, 16 Coatl, 6.11.2.1.8.3.17
Dear Journal,
Today is both Naiphday and a day of rest, so I began the day expecting it to be quiet. Nais brought me my warm water and reported that the factions that thought the family should come to the scullery for their water are now in agreement that this should not be so - two of my 'growing boy' cousins attempted to raid the pantry in the wee, small hours of the morning. It seems they now agree with Cook that the hordes should be kept out of the kitchen and away from the pantry.
Lord Elnaith arrived in good time to escort Nais and I to morning prayers in the consulate chapel, and it was a pleasant morning for the walk. Because today is a local day of rest and last Naiphday was not, the streets were much quieter than last time we did this. No deliveries are being made today and it seems most people were taking the opportunity to have a quiet morning at home with their households. The arrangements at the chapel were the same as last Naiphday. The entrical was recited by the same young man as last time, and today's sermon was on Stewards 3, Chapter 6, verse 17: "Service faithfully rendered is not service blindly given. The one who renders service has a duty to those they serve to apply critical thinking, a sound moral compass, and good faith towards all in their service." The banns were not read for Lord Elnaith and I, but our engagement was included in the announcements from the pulpit.
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