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2023-08-29
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Secret Thoughts on Parchment.

Summary:

Dear Journal
My name is Philip Wittebane...

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A companion fic to 'A Young Candles Flame.' What is Philip up to during the events of 'A Young Candles Flame?' What are his thoughts and feelings? Thanks to the gift from Caleb, he now has a journal to write it all in.

Notes:

Hello, this is a companion to my fic, A Young Candle Flame. Each chapter will be a journal entry of Philips to accompany a chapter of the main fic. Some chapters will be longer than others. I wanted to do more with Philip and his thoughts on the main story's events. Instead of trying to put them in the main fic since that is Caleb's story and he is the primary focus. I decided to make a separate one to write Ideas that wouldn't fit in the main fic. Enjoy everyone!

Huge thanks to Bananadramaaa on Tumblr for doing the Cover art !!!

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Chapter 1: The First Entry.

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                                                    Cover Art By: Banadramaaa                                                            

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October 30th 1613

                                                             

Dear, Journal

 

My name is Philip Wittebane, and I've had the most splendid birthday today! Although Caleb whispered that we mustn't let anyone know we're celebrating, birthdays aren't allowed. That rule is quite foolish. Regardless of such matters, I spent the entire day with Caleb! 

Of course, our day started with church. I find the sermons there quite long and a tad dull. But today, we practiced witch-hunting afterward! Caleb wasn't the best at it, but that's okay! I do make a better witch hunter. That's why I will be the Witch Hunter General one day! Even though I was supposed to get him, Caleb kept catching me in our game. He can be so silly sometimes. But it was nice to see him genuinely smiling. I have noticed he doesn't smile as much as he used to. If he does, it seems fake. I gather that his responsibilities weigh heavy on him, but Minister Bastion doesn't make it any easier. 

 

On the other hand, there is Mr. Mansell. He is the only one who shows us kindness, which Caleb appreciates. I do wish he'd refrain from advising Caleb on raising me. Caleb's doing all he can, and I couldn't ask for a better brother! What else is there to write? Oh! Caleb gifted me this Journal! He also carved me a sword! I shall treasure these forever! 

 

It's been really nice having him with me all day; we don't get to spend as much time together anymore with him working all the time. Even though I can accompany him to Mr. Millis's farm while he works, it's still not the same since I am not supposed to distract him per Mr. Millis's rules. I wish he didn't have to work; I know he has to. Minister Bastion made it very clear it is what is expected of him, and well, he already doesn't like Caleb, as I said. But Still, he shouldn't have to work as hard as he does. 

 

On a more serious note, Caleb always gives me his leftovers or more than half of the food he makes for us. I wish he didn't do that; he needs food, too. He tells me not to worry and that he is okay, but I can tell he is lying. Caleb isn't the best liar, though he thinks he is. I don't know what is bothering him; I have a suspicion, but he wouldn't do that, would he? I tried asking him if there was anything he wanted to tell me. But he said no. I know that was a lie. I know he will tell me in due time. I know it. 

 

That's all for now till next time.