Our lease treaties need to be continuing; business doesn’t stop because you suffer. I know my wife would want me to continue to run our territory on Earth and Sosaria, but it is increasingly hard when my mind wanders to thoughts of my little Saralyn. I am heartbroken, which is never a good thing for us vampires. We feel more than any other race or afflicted creature because we are so dependent on our connection to this age and its societies. Our very life depends on it. The fact that I cannot bury my child proper is taking a toll on me.
Lestat knows my anguish, more than anyone. He fills his bed with meaningless carnal encounters because his heart is void of the love of his life, our dear Louis. Louis has returned to Paris from his home based in New Orleans and wants to visit Sosaria. I am unsure what this would do to Lestat, or maybe I underestimate him. He might just be able to control his emotions. After the events in Night Island, Louis has all but recused himself from the rest of the coven and its council, opting to vote via proxy through David Talbot rather than appear in person. I think he too feels a certain fear of letting himself go to Lestat, be his companion, and watch him destroy all that he loves because of it. Its a very dangerous attraction; the two of them. Let’s hope Lestat’s own disparity doesn’t show out.
As for Jhelom, under this new monarch, it seems we have a new form of government. I was initially worried that our long standing leases would encounter issues in their renewals, but I met with the new Governor of Jhelom, Kenny. He assured me that the King would honor the treaties made by the former late Queen Dawn, thus our long standing leases are once again secured. Full use of the docks can continue, something I am sure Captain Enzo would approve of. Of course since the RBG was reinstated, our need to lease the area is far less great. But it does help the people of Jhelom.
At least these small little distractions help me refocus on my duties as coven leader; helping to heal the deep wounds I suffer.