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[lanternlooking]

I can't believe it. I really can't believe it!

It's been a whole year since left my tower. In a few days I'll be nineteen...and for the first time in my life I'll have a real birthday party. I told everything they don't have to do anything big...but I can tell my parents are up to something. I keep catching them whispering about something!

But still...I really can't believe I am where I am now. A year ago if someone had told me I was a princess, that I'd have a mother and father who loved me, and that I'd fall in love with a thief, I would have thought they were crazy. But that's really all true and I'm so, so glad to be able to share everything with you. I'm so grateful for my friends here. Your support has really meant so much to me, every step of the way.

Thank you everyone.

Comments

[glass_secret]

Oh, congratulations, sweetie! It's amazing how fast a year goes by.

[lanternlooking]

It really did! I don't think a year has ever gone by so fast for me before.

[glass_secret]

You know what they say, time flies when you're having fun. And I imagine things weren't so fun in that tower. Fortunately, that's all in the past now.

[lanternlooking]

I had fun in my own way...but I just always knew I was missing out of something.

[precursorstone_gun_nest]

Heh, I know what it's like to have life turn around fast. Glad yours has turned out so well.

Happy birthday in advance, I guess.

[lanternlooking]

Thanks, Jak. It's funny, but it still feels like a dream. Almost.

[precursorstone_gun_nest]

Mm. I guess I know what that feels like, too. It's hard to believe sometimes, isn't it?

[lanternlooking]

It is!

Of course, it's a lot of hard work too.

[precursorstone_gun_nest]

Heh, I'll bet it is. I mean, they're going to be expecting you to run things eventually, aren't they?

[fromacupboard]

I think it might be my favorite year.

[lanternlooking]

I'm so glad it's been a good year for you too, Harry. It didn't seem right for me to be happy if you weren't.

[fromacupboard]

Are they really planning a party? I hope it's a big one.

[lanternlooking]

I'm pretty sure my parents are. And Eugene, of course.

I'd really love it if you could come too, Harry.

[fromacupboard]

He'd be up to something, for sure.

I'd love to come.

[hawkblocker]

Congratulations, young one.

It sounds like you've had a pretty good year.

[lanternlooking]

Oh! Thank you. It had a bit of a rough start, but it really has been such an amazing time.

[hawkblocker]

I suppose I should wish you happy birthday? Or is it too early for that?

Here's hoping the next one will be just as amazing.

[lanternlooking]

Oh, you don't have to, but thank you!

With all the things I still haven't done yet, I'm sure it will be.

[the_visitor]

Happy Birthday. You have much to be proud of accomplishing over the last year. It was an honor to watch it unfold with you.

[lanternlooking]

Oh, thank you. Your advice always helped me. I was glad to have you there to talk to.

[the_visitor]

I'm glad it served you well. But you would have triumphed on your own, no matter what help we community members offered, of that I am certain.

[lanternlooking]

Do you really think so?

[amomentofsympathy]

Just imagine what the rest of your life must have in store for you! Happy Birthday!

[lanternlooking]

If I think about it too long I might just burst from the excitement! Thank you!

[amomentofsympathy]

We can't have that! Not before your big birthday party!