It seems something odd is going on. Everyone, please be cautious. Though this event might be harmless, we have no idea what they're planning.


[[OOC: Surely someone wants this grumpy boy!]]

[stumbles into the house, looking worse for the wear after over a week with the Malnosso]

Duo? Hijiri? Anyone home?

[leans against the wall, then slides down to the floor, unable to stand any longer]


[[OOC: I have NO idea why my entry posted blank the first time...]]

I... lost. I can't believe it. The fight was fair, but perhaps I underestimated my opponent. Or maybe I was still worn down from the last match.

In any case, it was a good indication that I need to keep up my training while here.

Oh my. This is certainly... different. I feel... hungry. I can smell the blood... mmm, and fear, so much of it.

Come out, come out and play, all of you.

I-I know they can't be real. They can't. I heard everyone else talking about them, but... I thought I was spared. H-how foolish.

No, don't... don't look at me. Don't come closer!

...I know you died for me. I know, don't you think I know? I didn't want you to! Not for me, not for someone like me! You're not... [voice breaks]

Scheris...

[silence for a moment]

N-no, not you too. You're not here, you're not... you're not my mother! Get away!

Something strange is going on around here. Again. I don't know what kind of game they're playing this time, but I won't go along with it.

Wh-where is this place? I woke up in a strange bed and there was another boy there too, and I don't know where I am. Is this out in the Lost Ground somewhere? Have I been kidnapped?

Mother? Are you here?

...my back hurts too.

Thanks to Duo and Hijiri's care, my wounds seem to be nearly all healed. I feel I shouldn't have to stay in this bed much longer. I still can't speak, though, which is becoming more troubling as time goes on.

[Filtered to Haseo]
Are you doing all right? Duo still won't tell me much about what happened, and I've barely seen you since you brought me home. I understand you're taking care of your sister right now?

[Private to self, 75% unhackable]
These nightmares are not going away. I find myself waking up screaming nearly every time I sleep... thank goodness I can't make any sound, or surely Duo would worry more. Yet once I'm awake, I can't remember what frightened me so. And I still can't remember exactly what the Malnosso did to me. I have a feeling these two things are related, and perhaps also related to my being mute.

On a different note, I wonder if Duo knows what happened between myself and Hijiri at the party? I can't imagine he would have missed it.

*footsteps*

What... you again? Tch. Fine. I'll come quietly this time. No need to make another hole in the house.

Is anyone caught out in this unnatural darkness? I am available to help if needed... just stay where you are and I can find you.