might have been worried about how much he will see Thora now that Gjertrud was around. He felt kind of threatened.

mixed feelings about how he was going to spend the new year.

doesn't want to leave his house

how Belgium has been lately. But he wasn't about to go over and ask. He would feel too awkward. So instead he sent her a letter.

preparing for Halloween. Not in the traditional sense...more like defense against any tricksters. He was ready and waiting for anyone dumb_

heard some strange things and has gone to Thora's house to confirm them.

jogging around the perimeter of his house. He seems to be absorbed in his training routine.

paying Aloys a visit.

he is catching a cold again.

tried to get to Thora's, but he ended up getting lost along the way. How humiliating.