Best Laid Plans

It's hard to believe that tomorrow I'll be missing both a husband and a daughter. Tomorrow is the day that Agamemnon plans to leave Argos on his mission to Troy. Helen, my sister was captured by one of those barbarians of from that foreign land, Paris. Menelaus has not been the same since. He drifts day in and day out like a piece of him is missing. Therefore, my husband, Agamemnon is going to accompany his brother in the journey of rescuing his bride. I pray for his safety, although I have had ample time to prepare for this occasion. Agamemnon told me days ago that he'd be traveling to Troy on said mission.

Why he insisted on bringing Iphigenia with him however is a bit of a mystery to me. I don't quite understand why such a young maiden's presence is required in all of this. I have spent the day preparing them--making sure they have food, water, and sufficient clothing for the trip. The weather is always unpredictable and I don't want them to lack anything they may need. I don't know when they'll be returning, and that is perhaps the most nerve-wracking thing of them all. But I trust my husband and I am sure he has a good reason for this odd request.

It is hard to predict what will happen when they leave in the morning. The silence of this house will be deafening, that's a give-in. I will be the ruler of Argos in the king's absence...and those are rather large shoes to fill. With only Electra and Chrysothemis by my side, I shall be accountable for an entire civilization of people. The pressure and expectation is undeniable. I am lucky that the people of Argos are as determined, hard-working, and obedient as they are. And because of that, I do have faith that I will make it through this. I will await the return of my king and my daughter, I'm sure it won't take too long. The Greek army is strong and surely the Trojans are no match for us on the battle field.

And I do hope that Helen has not been tarnished in any way since her seizure by those people. You can never trust people who don't call themselves Greeks.