Well then, the new evidence brings up a new riddle. Hopefully this one won't have so many critics.

What does the appearance of half a pipe and old scriptures, both belonging to a man long dead, mean for those receiving them?

Hopefully more of you will actually answer this time. Don't be scared, I don't bite. At least not hard, as Randy can attest.

I have discovered something terribly exciting. But no, I'm not going to come out and tell you. I'd much rather make you all work for it.

It's much more fun that way.

[Filter: Private]

Smoke and mirrors, except without the mirrors.

I do wonder what it all means. And who is really behind it all.

People of the journals.

I see that some of you are quite fond of riddles. Perhaps you can help me with one of my own. Why would someone gift someone else with half of a pipe?

Go!

Well, I don't know about you, Father, but I haven't seen or heard anything. Are you sure that this isn't all in your head?

[Filter: Eve]

Also the yelling has been accomplished. It was very enjoyable.

[Filter: Davan]

I'm afraid I have to yell at you. Nothing personal though I do think you deserve it.

This is me yelling at you. It's surprisingly hard to do in writing.

This is mostly to the lady who suggested that Father Rolen get out of bed and check out the noises for himself. Before anyone gets mad about me writing something in public that really is filtered, let me remind you all that you can still make suggestions and I will still reward whoever comes up with the one that works.

Unfortunately, this first attempt yielded nothing. However, as I said before, I am very willing to provide the requested reward regardless, as long as you still want it.

[Filter: Private]

Marrying for friendship. Hmmmmm.

I could do worse.

Hm.

I have done worse.

People of the journals, I have some very sad news to report. Apparently, Father Rolen finds you all to be useless, except me of course. The reason? None of you came up with anything effective against things that go bump in the night.

So I think we should try and remedy this, don't you?

Of course you do. Or you should. So here's the deal: the poor, neglected priest has been hearing strange noises at night. It is up to you to come up with some way of determining what they are. So write down your suggestions.

And why should you do this? Because I will personally reward the person whose idea works. I don't know how yet but I'm sure we can think of something.

[Filter: Private]

Should be two by now. Both of them burnt away.

[Filter: Private]

Maybe the quiet isn't so bad. For once and only once.

Besides, I know it won't last.

[Filter: Rolen]

Could I stay a few nights at the temple?

My, so many people talking about plays these days. It makes me just a little jealous. I should go see a play. Or maybe I should be in one. Or write one and then be in it, a show all my own. Wouldn't that be special.

So, Father Rolen, another year older, feeling any wiser?

[Filter: Private]

It's over.

[Filter: Rolen]

Distraction delivered.

[Filter: Rolen]

Guess who apparently came to visit the runaway knight last night. I bet you get it in one.

[Filter: Lilac]

Night time visitors, how scandalous.

What a lovely day. No wonder I always thought the rainy season ended just for me.

Oh my, it's Wednesday isn't it. We need a question. How about this: favourite position.

You all know what I mean.

[Filter: Rolen]

What do we do next? Please say it involved me getting to leave the house.