After working with Orlandu for several hours, I believe we've finished evacuating what remained of the mall, and salvaging anything useful. Granted, there wasn't much of either, but in the wake of disaster there is no choosing want when needs are not met. Lucrecia and I will be aiding in the Prosperity project; it makes the most sense to work as a group on one town at a time, so that it all gets done faster.

On my part, I think that I'll take on the side-project of finding out if and how magic still works. There's no guarantee that this isn't going to effect the crystals and beasts surrounding them; it'd be better to test what happens in small spurts than to have it explode in one's face.


( Private )

I should have known better. Three or more years of this would drive even a normal person to fits, but he can't do anything in a small way, when it's this ongoing.

Everyone, listen. He'll be attacking large areas of civilization; if you cannot fight, your best hope is to find a place that you won't be seen, and that you won't be suspected of hiding in. It seems that he's attacking cities recklessly, and not targeting specific people. Those that are able should help people evacuate, those that can protect with Wall, Barrier, and MBarrier must keep casting them at all times. We can scavenge supplies later; survival is paramount. Don't make yourself apparent, and attacking's not a good plan until he's worn out and recharging.

Good luck,

It seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same, especially if they're old axioms. The world can turn upside down and still end up with a shopping mall as a social hub. And, inevitably, there's bound to be jobs there. There's the option of Wal-Market, but the thought is disgusting enough to make me feel like brushing my teeth. Corneo is scum.

I suppose I'll try working at Socdel Sykel this time...I get the impression I'd fit in well there.

I hardly have time to babysit a Bomb as it follows me. I can't have it loose in the shop. If it blows, so might the mall. Perhaps Lucrecia can find a repellent? I'll ask her; she ought to be on break.

Jecht, why did you send these...people here? They aren't leaving. They haven't moved in days. They're just assuming I'm on the vampire side, just because I'm pale and quiet...and they will not leave.

Wow. I can't believe I got possessed...Again... What kind of world is this, where someone who's already possessed can get double-possessed? God, I must be some kind of airhead to let that happen. Oh well.

So, the ghosts are gone, and that's great! I like seeing the mall where everyone's well-rested and easy going, sort of...Aeris seems kind of cranky today, but I can't say I blame her, it's been a rough week. maybe tomorrow she'll be in a better mood?

Oh boy, a customer!

....We have a wonderful selection of magical goods...curatives...curses...and amount of status ailments...or perhaps the cure you need...

...If I weren't assistant manager, I'd be firing myself for this sort of conduct over lunch...but nobody's looking, right? Might as well make the best of our time during the day. ;)

Anyway, a party tonight? Luc wants me to go, so we're going...I'm not big on parties, but hell will warm over if I let her get away again. She's too nice for things like that. 'Sides, a little fun ought to liven things up a bit...wonder if they've got a guest room.

The darkness in life, compounded by such an unfitting job...nothing but pain thorough my day. At least, my sunshine, the flower blooming from my grave...ah, my little poppy...we live together, her presence sustains me...but I have to focus on work. Magic is so easy. I don't get why other people can't get it, and I refuse to tell them how...my voice keeps cracking at lows...

Being trapped...it's not enjoyable, but I've found that I needn't remain in the bathtub now that you are all safely home. It's...desloate, lonely, but at least the issues are more or less over. It's just...boring.

Still, I do miss my place, my life...I do hope this will end soon, and would give a lot to be freed. The options are present, but I'm not going to let my needs cloud my judgment.