The final day of the Imperial Celebrations are here and I can't believe how much my life has changed in such a small period of time. I also can't help the feeling of being left out and melancholic all day. I eat breakfast quietly with Killian and when he asks if I'm okay I just say that I'm tired from staying up late reading. I don't think he fully believes me but he lets it go. Throughout the day I return to the offensive combat strategy book I was reading back at Killian's apartment at the Academy. I find it absolutely fascinating how there are so many factors that can determine success. I had always assumed that the numbers of fighters and skill level would determine the winner but it turns out a good strategist can overcome those obstacles. For example, terrain can be a big deciding