Had a dream last night. This time, there was something different. I touched his hand before the shadow swallowed him! I think it's a good sign. However, it was also very disturbing as the shadow was creeping up towards me too! It seems to swallow everything it touches: trees, stone, animals... even the sky! And it kept coming! Woke up in a cold sweat. Thought I saw a flicker of a shadow out of the corner of my eyes - almost screamed. Then found out it was Spruce getting it on with another lady hawk up in the sky. Jeez, more eggs?! Silly twit of a bird.

Oiled my blades, checked the bow and arrows - everything seemed to be in order. Must remind self to get one of those dashing pointy hats with feather in it. Would help keep sun out of pretty face. Running out of hand cream too - I wonder if rabbit blood helps? The old man was telling me to dip my hands in warm rabbit blood to keep it supple and soft. Hmm... wonder if Spruce is up for more rabbit hunting? Had to drag Spruce away from this lady hawk too, but this time, he didn't protest as much. Guess she wasn't as pretty as the last one. Hah!

Met a young woman in the woods. She had black, black hair, skin even fairer than mine - wonder if she uses the wizard's face cream? - and blood-red lips and a too-healthy blush on her cheeks. Didn't anyone tell her that too much rogue on the cheeks is so passé? Despite that little point, she's almost as pretty as me! Miffed. Didn't expect to meet any young, marriageable girls competing for my Prince's attention so soon. Worse yet, she told me she was a princess! And that she was waiting for her Prince Charming. Seems like they've already met! Is that my Prince she's talking about? It's so unfair! Left her wandering in the woods. Heard there were nasty little dwarfs around. Maybe they'll kill her for me.

Other than that, was a pretty uneventful day. Still, every now and then, I have this disturbing feeling that I was being followed. I have been expecting something of this sort. Men can't stay away from my beauty, after all. Wonder if whoever it is will come out and confess their feelings towards me? Would be amusing to laugh in their face and let them know that I have a Prince waiting for me somewhere. That thought cheered me up considerably and kept me going for the rest of the day. Getting tired, will write again tomorrow.