Enough writes:
Kip did not flinch, come the time of his ordeal. I do not believe he could hear or see me cheering him.
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Day One Hundred Ninety Three Evening #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
Enough writes:
Moglen’s bands are forcing more people into the square. I was shocked to see Kip among them.
Day One Hundred Fifty Five #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
One more day should do it, and the early harvest will be in. There’ll be a short respite before the late crops will be ready. I see gratitude on every face.
Lyle spent the day in the vineyard with Grazie. At last, he believes, she is free of the guilt for her part in Kip’s predicament. Kip wanted her to know that he is right where he needs to be, and will do all he can to bring the Light to others.
I had accompanied them to the vineyard, but the sight of the desert beyond did not have the same hold over me. I took my leave and sought solace in the walled courtyard.
There the visions came again.
Day One Hundred Fifty Four #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
The gates to the west remain open, but no one from the east end, save Lyle pass through them.
People from the west are coming to our markets here. So Lyle is vindicated in the eyes of his leaders. The two former dissenting members are quite pleased.
How long this will last, I have my doubts. But I won’t hold my breath.
They allowed Lyle to meet with Kip. He reports he is in good spirits, though very much bored. Kip asked after Grazie and again stipulated that she stand fast and not return. As to his own case, he senses that Moglen doesn’t know what to do and is awaiting instruction.
I long for time in my walled courtyard.
Day One Hundred Fifty Two #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
Grazie was inconsolable this morning. Overnight she has decided she cannot be the reason for Kip’s imprisonment. She wants to return to the west end as soon as possible.
I cautioned her to await developments and held up the value of being patient in such matters. The widow spoke out and affirmed my words in her hearing.
Still she was restless and I feared she would slip away, given the opportunity.
Thankfully Lyle brought word from Kip. The former west end leader declared he would never allow himself to be exchanged for anyone else or anything. And as he can always refuse the mark, he is certain Grazie’s father will force it on her.
Now we await Moglen’s next move.
Day One Hundred Fifty One #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
Grazie had been under surveillance. Probably a drone that kept well out of view.
Moglen alleges that Kip is responsible for alienating the affections of his daughter, Terresta. He will oppose Kip’s transfer to the east end until he has Terresta back.
Grazie is beside herself. She feels keenly being the source of conflict – saddened for Kip, and fearful for herself. She repudiates the name Terresta and does not want to go back.
Lyle has gone into the second district to meet with Moglen, if he can. And to possibly work out a compromise.
I gave Grazie into the care of the widow. She will do her best to keep her occupied.
I passed the day in my walled courtyard.
Day One Hundred Fifty #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
All the “I”s are dotted and “T”s crossed on the paperwork for Kip. Lyle remained behind to accompany him.
I left early from the second district to make a run out to the fields and vineyards to look for Grazie.
Only a few people were at work in the western fields, while ours were a beehive of activity.
I took my time and scanned each individual. I waved at a likely candidate and was rewarded by a salute in return.
Grazie was overwhelmed with thankfulness to encounter me. This marked her last day in the vineyards. At her request she accompanied me to our encampment.
Lyle arrived alone. Kip was refused exit due to a protest from Moglen.
Day One Hundred Forty Nine #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
Kip has not talked to Moglen since he heard that his former colleague agreed to receive the mark. He is in the dark as to his reasons for accepting the city’s detente with the world government. Therefore we don’t know how that will complicate matters when we help his daughter Grazie to come over. Kip and Lyle feel the obligation to talk to him.
I do not.
I have a bad feeling about all this. Especially since Moglen did not reply to an invitation from all three of us yesterday.
I gave it a lot of thought today out in the vineyard. With their harvest in, practically no one was in the western fields. Grazie may no longer be allowed out.
Day One Hundred Forty Eight #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
Both Lyle and I sense that the future is crashing in on us. I, at least, want to stop and take stock. Lyle is all for charging in and removing Kip and Grazie from their situations.
And that is the question, is it time for action or time to wait?
Circumstances made the decision for us.
Some of the east end leaders came to Lyle demanding that he make a deal for the machines. So he was tied up meeting with them and for the most part he was successful in dissuading them from that folly.
It was afternoon before we met with Kip. Good news. He’s on track appointing a successor. Our remaining concern is how to help Grazie.
Day One Hundred Forty Seven #DiaryoftheEndoftheWorld
Lyle returned without Kip this morning, so we had lots to talk about on the way out to the vineyard. The gates closed while they were in Kip’s district, so they had to spend the night. And though Lyle was free to leave, Kip could not. However, he is confident that after completing some paperwork he will be allowed to depart.
Lyle reported that an offer for use of the machines was indeed made. As a condition we must all first receive a mark issued by the world government, a permit to do business with them.
We are both suspicious.
At the agreed time, Grazie joined us. She, like Kip, wants to leave the west end. And asked our help.
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