Hey Diary,

  We are currently in the itty bitty town of Bendsville. Population about 100. The nearest town is a full half a day away, so yeah, the people here are super isolated.

  I mean, Fish has 300 people, give or take, but Tree is only two hours away. Sure, Tree is also tiny, but it’s got a couple things Fish doesn't have, and Fish has a few things Tree doesn't. So we aren't totally isolated, waiting desperately for someone with specific skills to pass by. All we need to do is write and ask them to come.

  So yeah. We got here yesterday at noon. After lunch and stuff, I went out to a sheep farm and asked why the sheep were avoiding one specific hill. They just said “shaky” and “hot” and “bad ground”, so I think they mean there’s like a geyser or something under there? I recommended the owner get some kind of geologist out to see what it is. Or expect an explosion soon maybe.

  Then I went to another sheep farm, and he had me track down a couple sheep who ran away from the scary shears a few months ago and got totally lost. The other sheep kinda knew where they were, so it didn't take super long. Then I had to charm the sheep into coming home, and then I had to charm them into thinking that the sound the shears made was actually really nice.

  Oh, I rode Peanut to all those places. He’s not a riding horse, and I didn't have a saddle, so it wasn't the most comfortable thing for either of us. I think I might need to get a flying carpet and a harness.

  I'm getting paid enough that I'll be able to afford one soon, probably! I mean, I don't exactly know how much they cost, but it can't be more than a riding horse and saddle. Maybe Luke knows.

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  Anyways, then today I went and talked to a lady whose dog had puppies a month ago. They’re pet dogs, not working dogs, and the puppies are starting to chew on things. The lady wanted me to charm them into not chewing.

  I told her that might cause the puppies permanent harm if they didn't chew on anything, and that it would be better if she got specific chew toys for them. And then she yelled at me! Which was very rude, so I left.

  Some people really don't understand animals. I mean, I know only beastmasters get the talk to animal spell, but seriously, some people don't understand that animals are living, thinking, growing creatures, too.

  Like, if a baby was crying because their teeth were coming in, the solution isn't to put a spell on the baby to make it shut up. Sheesh.

  Oh well.

  After the rude puppy lady, I went to a farm with a bunch of farm cats. The people there mostly wanted to know how many cats they had, and if they were all healthy. Then they were gonna take all the ones that weren't neutered or spayed to the vet when they go next month. Turns out, there were eighteen full-grown cats, and twelve kittens. I charmed the kittens and the ones that aren't fixed into thinking tuna is the absolute most delicious thing ever. Which cats already kinda think it is, so the charm will last a long time. That way, when it’s time to catch them, all the owner needs to do is shout “tuna” and open a can, and they'll come running.

  I told him to give them tuna once a week until then, just to reinforce the spell. He was nice.

  After that there were a couple people who asked if I was a full veterinarian. Which I'm not. I can't heal everything, which is sad. I might multiclass into healer if I ever get the option; that’s what Dad did.

  Anyways, tomorrow we're heading out again. Maeve got a message asking her to go check out some other town’s mayor, so yep! Off we go!

  I need sleep for tomorrow, so,

  Signing off,