It is interesting to see the continuing evolution of The legend of Colum. Despite the fact that I don't live here any longer, some people still feel threatened enough by the fact that I exist to act as they do. It's quite flattering, even amusing to see that some people devote so much time to the careful development of this great legend.

This city may indeed have the most highly evolved gossip network in the known universe; I'm amazed and amused.

Tonight, fully recovered and newly reunited, we went to the Republic and celebrated the full Reunion. Despite the fact it was a Thursday the pub filled up from 'just us' to a surprising 'crowdedness'. As with any other night, it was filled with fake confrontations, greets, meets, shouts, toasts, and hugs.

It all only missed one thing.

As I walked home, alone, snow crunching under my feet, stars blooming above me, the cold nipped at my ears, my eyes, coaxing tears.

...Or did it?

I do the legend no Justice.