Dead and disappeared, a presence that cannot be seen...

[In the background, there is an occasional light thump, as if someone were chopping a vegetable or a piece of meat in half on a hard surface, like a cutting board. However, what is even more surprising is the sound of someone singing softly.]

[[Italics = Japanese]]

It's fine for anyone to shed warm tears
In a world that can't even be reached by a little light

It's fine for anyone to be illuminated in kind words
Except for the sadness in the unreflected heart

If the place you touched was me
The days when I believed in loneliness would become lies

Come, let's fly while hiding our broken wings
It's always painful, even if the sun is bright
The wish that I hold close is for you to know it's me

It's fine to grieve about anything in the peaceful tomorrow
Even though I don't know the meaning of loving

If the hand you extended was grasped
Would I be able to see something different in the things that I believe in?

Come, let's meet in the middle of a journey without a destination
That's the thing you haven't seen; perhaps it's yourself

While surpassing the clouds that drift to the endless memories
The truth is always brighter than that sun
In the 'yesterday' that I held close, there's surely a start called 'me'

[Pause] Hn. Strange.

[[ooc Yep, Ai still has her chip in, and so she's starting to feel the effects of recent events as well. So instead of a calm and investigative Ai, you'll actually get... a somewhat cheerful and happy-go-lucky Ai. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Also, since Ai has no voice actor to speak of, please assume she sounds very similar to the original singer.]]

Human beings are so amusing. Sometimes it is fun to watch them all as they try to surpass their own natural limitations. A futile effort.

Even though I wasn't able to find any more answers to the question of why these disappearances keep occurring from others, I think that I am still going to continue try to investigate this matter myself. It might turn up something interesting. Still, it seems like the list of names of those who have gone missing is steadily increasing. I wonder what sort of reactions have tried to rock the boat this time.

As for the recent murder... I have no reason to feel overly concerned about it, as many of you have. In my world, murders are committed almost worldwide, everyday. Lives are taken without remorse by criminals who have their own grievances and vendettas, and all that comes out of it is a case file and blurb on the national news. That is all. No rioting, no blood lust. Any show of that level of raw human emotion would only get you thrown in jail, and make you no better than the ones who committed the crime in the first place. Though it was amusing to see how the lawlessness of Discedo would drive people to such acts. It just goes to show that what HAL tried to do before was not fruitless, and that almost everyone is capable of being a criminal whether they realize it or not.

In the meantime, I would like to know who would be able to provide me with some medicine for things like stomach irritation or fevers. I don't believe that I will not much, since I'm sure the needs of the city over weigh my own in terms of supplies. I only wish to have enough in case something like this happens again.

Sai, try not to do something so reckless again. Some experimentation is good here and here, but this is the worst place that you can get sick in, as I'm sure you're already aware.

Hm. It seems that we have had a lot of visitors lately, too. Perhaps I should try to be a little more outgoing to keep up with the pace...

My apologies to anyone who happened to notice that I haven't been very talkative for awhile. If you didn't, then all the better. I've been busy.

I've heard that Prydain has gone on some sort of expedition. I wonder if he found out anything interesting, since he seemed to be fairly knowledgeable about a few of the creatures that exist within this city the last time that I spoke with him over this device. I am still meaning to hunt down one of those monsters that he told me about in order to see what I can prepare... Sai, would you be able to lend me a hand with that sometime? It just might be to your benefit.

Ah, I almost forgot to mention the cookout as well. It was Sai's idea that I come to such a gathering, since I am not all that taken with events like that. Still... It was... interesting, to say the least. There were quite a few new as well as old faces around, and that was enough for me to make a note of it. I am not much of a conversationalist, nor to I intend to start being one anytime soon.

( Private to Sai; Unhackable )

Hm. There are a number of new voices piping up over the communications as well. So much for the quiet.

[[ooc Sorry about the lack of posts for awhile there, folks. I had a bit of writer's block and some mild drama to deal with iRL. But I'm better now and the assistant to Kaitou X is back in business. ♥]]

The past few days have been interesting, to say the least. The rain has passed on, and the time spent at the hospital is starting to become a old memory. I guess I should be a little thankful for the latter.

At the same time, it seems as if the city is becoming more alive. I have noticed a number of new voices and faces lately, even if it seems the tragedy of the disappearances of others is still occuring.
I am concerned. I would not wish to disappear one day, leaving my partner alone to fend for himself. It is not so troubling now that his abilities have been restored, but I still have my own reasons for not wanting to leave his side. I hope that one day we are able to find a few answers within this mystery, with or without the help of those ominous scientists.

It also seems that Sai is keeping something from me. It doesn't look as if it is anything too serious, but I wonder what is going on.

Oh, and before I forget... A young man was asking whether any of the monsters found around here are edible. I do not have a lot of faith in that myself, but I must admit that I am curious.
Besides, it feels like it has been some time since I cooked anything interesting lately. I might like to experiment a bit.

( Private to Luxord )

Finally, the rain has stopped, and here I thought that it would never stop falling.

Now that the blanket that I hung out to dry is almost ready, I should probably try to see what I can do to help repair the tear that's appeared on the left shoulder of my jacket. It's a shame, since I am quite fond of it.

Does anyone know where I can find a good needle and thread for when I am able to leave this place? A convenience store would be my guess, but I'm not entirely sure that I'll be able to find exactly what I'm looking for...

[ooc Short post for the fourth wall event! Go nuts, people. ♥]

( Private to Linali/Hackable )

I was going to try to head to head to the store in order to retrieve some supplies this morning, but now I am going to hold off seeing as how those terrible beasts are prowling outside. Does it have anything to do with that roar that was heard several days ago...? It seems that a lot of terrible things seem to live underneath the city streets. It kind of makes one feel a little uneasy.

Sai has been recovering from his injuries, and that has given me time to think. There is something important that I must do soon, and it makes me feel both very anxious and hopeful for what may lie ahead. I just hope that everything is able to go smoothly, and that neither of our lives are placed in danger. - I have also been given the opportunity to see who my allies and enemies are in something of an experiment. The lines are not drawn so clear, but I have been able to learn a lot in the process.

Hopefully, all will become clear with time.

It has been awhile since I have been able to cook something. Thanks to Sai's unusual tastes, it might not be so impossible for me to prepare something remotely edible. Still, I am reluctant to go further into the city for supplies, in spite of the knowledge and training that I have from previous exercises. It will never be enough to defend me against those monsters, or... the Heartless.

Does anyone know where I can obtain a suitable weapon on my own?

In recent days, I have also heard of people who have vanished from this world. It is reassuring to see that so many people are putting in their efforts to search for one individual, or several- I do not know for sure. In this world, there is someone that I can depend on, and I feel that my life wouldn't be the same within Discedo without him. It is all thanks the kindness of others that I was able to accomplish just that, and so you must remember to believe in your own strength and those of the ones who have gone missing. The final conclusion is not always in despair.

On another note, I would like to put the past behind me, just as in long ago. - I have been reunited with Sai. I am his ally and protector, and so I will never align myself with those that wish to bring him to harm.

*Switches to text mode.*

Do not come looking for me.

*The sound of rain pounding against a large piece of rusted metal can be heard in the background.*

Horizon Park... That is what that boy called this place, right? It hardly seems to fit the image that I used to have of the parks in the city.
I have learned much since I arrived here, using this device. This is no longer the world I once knew, but the one I am searching for is here. That is enough for me to understand. I only hope that he is all right... The effects of this world, and those blades... I must keep trying to find him.

I would like to thank everyone who have aided me in my search, and welcomed me to this world. It is good to have allies in these situations.

... I will have to break contact soon. Something is coming. Please hurry, Ichigo.