Vial 003
Ever since we arrived in this strange place, the events preceding our arrival have been on my mind rather regularly. My father's final words and the final gift from my half-brother still haunt me because of my actions towards them. My actions were completely justified or so I thought regarding my father but his final words gave me pause. I still do not fully understand what drove him to act as he did. Everything in my life led to that day and yet sometimes I wonder how things could have gone differently if I had made other choices. Joining Father's side was impossible for me. I could not damn so many people for the return of one I loved, no matter how important they were to me. All that being said, I still have unanswered questions although I suppose some things are better left unknown.
Death itself should be final and yet somehow I was granted another chance here and Riff as well, which is more than I've ever deserved or hoped for. This city such as it is is unlike any place I've seen before and while unexpected, is in some ways better than the hell I'd envisioned myself ending up in. All things considered, I suppose in it's own this is a sort of blessing, although not one I would have chosen for myself. I should look into the plant life here, if it is very different from that we have at home in England and other places, it might prove useful in learning about new mixtures to experiment with. I'm sure Riff will find things to busy himself with granted his duties to me are far lesser than they were at home, with the sparseness of our accommodations.
The shelter is adequate enough to suit the basic needs although I admit to being rather surprised at the sheer amount of creatures I've seen since arriving here. They seem to infest every open area. My own skills might be a bit rusty with anything aside from a pistol and I lack my personal collection of poisons so it would be prudent to work on my skill with my sword, such as it is, I suppose. I prefer the gun, it is much less messy but I suppose you can adjust to anything given the time.
I do appreciate the tea, Mr Edgeworth, it was very good.
I suppose this would be a good a time as any to ask if anyone out there is skilled with a sword and willing to offer some lessons. My skill is not bad but it is not my strong point.