This is not a rant. I applaud your skill. Though I understand your unwillingness to accept that my first couple of deaths were induced by "otherworldly" factors, that was the truth. Nevertheless, you persisted with me, and when I sought to respond (this time lag free) you beat me again. I was foolish. I saw you were far weaker than me and assumed you were an easy kill. I was wrong, and you rightly took advantage of my mistake. This has been some experience for me. A very positive one in fact. You made me realise how out of practice I have become, and for this I thank you. I will now dedicate myself to regaining my former abilities. Age has made me slow, and over confident. Again I thank you, and commend your fighting abilities. You have done me a great service by these deeds. At the very least ,you have reminded me that it is occasionally a good idea to carry some cures with me. (!) (shows you how out of practice I have become). If we ever meet again on the fields of war, I hope we are fighting together. Op

Penned by my hand on the 8th of Chronos, in the year 222 AF.