Sihu's alive.
I was told. I haven't spoken to her. She is a topic I will not speak on with the Riverdrinker further. I know his thoughts on her + I told him if he said another thing like what he was saying last night then he is not welcome in our home. Part of me thinks that he feels so strongly towards her because he cares about the rest of my family so much but it is hard to tell. He is angry. My sister has always been an easy target for anger, her own + others. It is my hope he know understands that it is not all right to speak such things to me. He should have more sense.
I do not like the idea that the dead woman from Ratchet writes to her. I am very grateful that Sara cares as much as she does however. She said she will write, will tell me if + when Sihu writes back. She is a steadfast + loyal woman, Sara. I am reminded again of the trust we place in Orcs + the fact that they are the only ones in this Horde who have not led me to disappointment yet. I wish saying my sister's name did not make the air turn to ice.
There was another Riverdrinker in Ratchet last night: Garaw's brother. He is black furred, but many tribes can claim that. I am sure I will meet him soon as he says he is traveling to the Bluffs, + he is eager to meet Garaw. When I told him about it later he did not seem happy with the idea, but there was no great worry in his eyes. Garaw: "My brother is tedious". Fair enough. I do not have the patience for anyone not-tedious, + we will have to have him over for a meal soon.
+ it is important we do, for we have other things to celebrate. Garaw is an Ambassador now in Silvermoon. I think I'm proud, + certainly I do think he is a fine choice for a Shu'halo voice, leaving aside the issue that I do not approve of the Elves or their position in our ranks. There is little we can do now, + maybe at the least he can help. I will have to find a way to tell mother carefully, as she still manages to hate their race more even than the Dead. If she sees it more as him doing a duty to the Horde, a way of keeping the Elves in line, it will be all right. Father will be very excited. I hope the girls do not want to visit. No child should see that.
He has found a Woman.
He says she is a diplomat. She claims no tribe. He told her about me + the girls, that he loves us. That we are Family.
I'm not sI think I am happy for him.
Today we are weaving baskets.
I hope I will hear from Sara soon.