Kieran called today. I suppose I should say it was nice to hear from an old friend, but every time Kieran calls, all hell is about to break loose. Whether he means to or not--and it's really hard to tell at times just what he's thinking--he's like a messenger of impending disaster.

I hate to think this way, but I can't help but feel that another war may be on the horizon. I'm so very tired of all this fighting. I mean, my homestar was decimated, you'd think I'd be more interested in justice than anyone, but one war was more than enough. Politicians really are ruthless.

As much as I complain about my roommate, and rightfully so, part of me just wants things to stay this way forever. Is it wrong to think like that? I know there's some secret he's been hiding behind that idiotic smile, but it was never my place to dig too deep and I really don't think I wan to know the details anyway. I mean, it's been three years since the last time we had to fight. And I've got to say I already feel way older than I should.

It's not that I don't understand. Star 7 wants their freedom, and they deserve to have it, but why is it that war is always the only way?

Oh, another news bulletin just came in. I'd better check it out, so I guess that's all for now.