Sirrus' factory Journal
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Sirrus' factory Journal
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Written by Sirrus
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This journal was written by Sirrus and is found in his bomb factory.
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[edit] 100.5.28
Something has happened. There is a structure in the spire that was not there nine days ago, when I sailed off to harvest more crystals. Its existence is impossible. Yet I have stood inside its foyer and know that it is real...
I am forced to make an inconceivable deduction. Somehow, my father is still alive...
I do not understand how this can be. Regardless, given the design of the chamber - and in particular, its barred dividing wall - I suspect that our reunion will be tense.
[edit] 100.8.3
Fifteen years. Still, it is not enough for him!
This age was nothing when I arrived. Nothing but floating rocks and debris. I am the one who made it livable - and I did so without help from any quarter. If I could have found just one single person to assist me...
But no. He does not want to talk about accomplishments. All he wants to talk about are the books. Yes I burned them, Father. I am sorry. Now can we put the past aside and let me out of here?
[edit] 100.8.17
Another wasted evening, playing "repentant sinner" in his linking chamber. I do not know why I even waste my time. It is obvious he will never be convinced.
But what of Mother? Her endless hand-wringing is as maddening as ever, yet there must be some way I can use it.
Perhaps if I play upon her guilt. Create a sculptural vignette which she can see inside their viewer. If I choose the appropriate memory, it should convince her that I, too, have my regrets.
[edit] 100.9.29
This is intolerable!! If he did not intend to set me free, why create the chamber in the first place? To flaunt his all-powerful skills?! I get it, Father. Really, I do. Everything I have accomplished here pales in comparison to what you can do with the Art. It is the one power you have that I shall never defeat.
No wonder you refused to teach it to me.
[edit] 101.1.19
I will take this no longer. It is time I showed him some of my power. Father believes his chamber to be impenetrable, but he has forgotten the very laws he once explained to me: frequency and molecular vibration.
The crystals can do it. If I find the right frequency, their song can set off a vibration that will tear through the chamber on a molecular level. Those impenetrable walls will shatter like glass.
No doubt, I will need a great deal of electricity to do it. I had better re-tune the musical instrument.
[edit] 101.1.29
I have a sister?!
I do not know what to think. It is something I never even considered.
I must not let it affect me. There is too much work to be done. I need to get more power to the cables. Building additional conductors will take too long, but if I dismantle parts of the rock-ship network, then rewire the remainder directly into the throne...
But if his chamber is breached, there will be no need.
[edit] 101.6.10
It is no use. He will never teach me the Art. Questioning him about it only makes him suspicious. Perhaps, with him out of the picture, I can learn it from the D'ni.
[edit] 102.4.10
I cannot proceed without a sample. I have tried chipping off pieces from the chamber, using every possible method save the crystal, but my efforts have all proven fruitless. How can I convince him to give me a piece? Or better yet, a set of matching pieces...
This will require a very delicate touch...
Wonder if he still enjoys playing...
[edit] 103.2.14
So that was my dear little sister. I see now why he is so taken with her. She is only a child and yet... Several times during our discussion I caught her studying me, attempting to ascertain what to believe. How much have they told her, I wonder?
I don't even care. It's obvious they value her more than they ever did Achenar and me.
Very well then. I shall use even that to my advantage.
[edit] 103.8.26
Retrofitting of the old crystal cavern proceeds on schedule. The loss of my lab was a setback, for I cannot continue frequency tests until all the cavern walls are removed. But that explosion has made me very cautious. I would rather dangle over the stars than have solid rock walls explode on top of me.
[edit] 104.7.2
NO! He cannot do this! Why is he bringing her into this?!
I will not allow it. I will not allow a mere child to have that much power over me. How DARE he agree to teach her the Art!!
There must be a way. Some way to get the knowledge from her. But how?!
Go ahead, Father. Go ahead and teach her. If you insist on giving this power to Yeesha, then I will make sure you're also giving it to me.
[edit] 105.5.28
I have found the frequency...