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

More appear where others go. Isn't it strange? The balance is never even... I wonder what they have in store for us here. The scientists.

Not all of them are new arrivals either. Some are the ones returning on the expedition.

I would like to thank you personally for your efforts, even while it comes this late. I have been able to gather a lot of valuable data from you all, and I only hope that you have recovered from any lasting fears or injuries after all of this. I wouldn't want that to discourage you from feeling that this wasn't still rewarding in at least some way.

Hm... How strange it is strange that I am able to keep putting my knowledge of first aid to good use in this place. It was never so useful before, because there was never any need for a long-term recovery. Then again, that was only prevented by snapping bones back into place. He always used to be so careless. In many ways, he still is. Kaitou X...

[A long pause.]

I wonder if my existence has changed somehow. In light of recent events, I feel that I am not the same person that I was anymore.

... I will hope that it will not come with some bittersweeteness. I cannot ignore the possibility of what will remain once everything eventually returns to zero. Just like always.

( Private to Kakihara; Unhackable )

( Private to Linda; Unhackable )

( Private to Ness; Unhackable )

As the days go on, so do those who once inhabited this city.
They disappear without a trace, like wandering spirits, leaving everyone behind to mourn their loss. No one can be blamed for feeling that way. Or else why would the word "goodbye" always seem so heart-wrenching?

But endings tend to bring about new beginnings, and this is something that I always try to keep in mind.

It has gotten to a point where I am beginning to feel deeply concerned by this phenomena. I have my own reasons to worry about it. - If I have any choice in the matter, I would not wish to be taken.

From what I have observed, many of the inhabitants of this city have chosen to simply accept their fate without argument. To them, these disappearances almost feel like death. The sudden and inexplicable loss of an acquaintance, friend or loved one. I, however, am somewhat of a logical thinker. I cannot simply accept fate, and oftentimes try to work against it. I have already died once, and I can do it again if I must. Therefore, if it were possible, I would like to investigate these disappearances further myself. I would like to discover whether or not the scientists really do hold all the cards, or whether we are simply fooling ourselves. I only wish I knew just how to find something that is no longer there...

In any case, if anyone can give me any solid facts regarding these disappearances, then I would be grateful. I believe that I heard of someone compiling a list of missing persons some time ago. That information could be useful, if you wouldn't mind passing it along to me.

In the meantime, I would not wish to involved myself in these current politics. But if there is some need of me, then I will do what what I can to assist.

( Private to Paula, Poo and Jeff; Unhackable )

( Private to Ness; Unhackable )