So he's passed away again...I wonder if he'll be revived? If I should, if I ever find out where he is? I'm terrified, but it's a very hard choice.

In the meantime of my difficult moral decisions, I've started helping people rebuild little houses! We're almost finished with the first one! It's coming fast because it's not wired or fitted with indoor plumbing, but it's a starter, and holds up a little better against the wind and rain. It's not going too badly, actually. When it's done, it'll be used as shelter for the really wounded and anyone who's sick. I suppose it's bad to say this, but it's kind of a good thing that most people just straight-up died instead of lingering with wounds.

*sigh*

At least that's something I can try to be happy about.

( Private )


One day at a time, folks!

Oh gods.

Oh gods.

I...

I can't believe this. What if, what if I hadn't gone home early? Or, or tried to, anyhow, seeing as things went crazy halfway through the drive...I pulled over to try and wait out the traffic, then there was this earthquake...I hit my head on the steering wheel and blacked out, and now I've woken up and...I can't even begin to describe this mayhem.

My mind's reeling...I haven't felt this since...Oh. Oh dear. Not again, no, please, not again.

Vincent, I'm halfway home. Do you want me to go back to the apartment or come to the mall?

Oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh. I can't tell why, but I'm really nervous. Like, really nervous, as if I'm going to turn around and see the Slender Man or something, just inches from my face. The animals are going nuts too, so it's not helping at all, and...ugh. I think I'll just get into the office and hide for a while.

Goodness gracious...it's a good thing that that odd bout of paranoia passed. All of the animals were panicking all the time; it was downright impossible to feed them without being clawed up or pecked or bitten! It was just plain terrible...the lights goign out, all of the stares...I was so scared that someone was going to...well, nevermind. I'll only get myself all spooked again if I think to long on it.

On the plus side, now that that nightmare's over, it's time to show the mall what we've got! These pets are adorable, and we're the best darned staff the mall's got! Now, NORG's saying we have to give out free samples, and that's just what I'll do! Every day, I'll send out Rinoa with a different animal for people to play with, so they can see what they're missing. She seemed really enthusiastic about visiting the bookstore with her dog...something about that Squall boy she's fond of. I like that kinda enthusiasm. Go for it, Rinoa!

Gosh, this indoor rain really puts a damper (so to speak) on trying to open a new store. I mean, it's easy enough on the animals, so long as we keep them off of floor-level. And, hey, if I fence in some of this water and keep the drainage right, I could have a fish display! Yeah!

I'll have to get on that...Rinoa, make sure that the furry things are safe, and do your best not to let anyone out unless a customer really asks, okay? And Sahz, I'll need you to keep an eye on things while I jerry-rig some aqueducts. It can't be that hard, if I attach a small vacuum...

Yes...I think that could very well work! I'm buying some things! B-but not at Wal-Market...some weirdo asked if I was a stripper. How weird!

I can't wait to start working at the mall again! I've set up a nice apartment in Prosperity with Vincent, and my, it's such a charming city. It's like living in a fairy tale, with a queen and chocobo carts and all. I just love it!

Now that the mall is, erm, re-opening, I suppose that it's okay for me to be a little confused. most people don't even remember the mall before, so I guess I'd best just play along for their sakes. Prime Directive and such, you know? Don't need to make things that much more confusing for those not in the know. It's kind of like coolness, I think. You have it or you don't!

Anyway, I'm thinking of going back to the ol' theater job. It's the same thing, yeah, but I just love working projection. Still, if there's something cooler I can do, more like what I like to do with science...wait...what if I opened a pet store? That'd be great! It'd sure be karmically good after all of those poor experimental animals...I'll ask Vincent if we can afford that! WOO!

For the last few weeks, I've been hopping from portal to portal, and looking at every world I could find! It was an amazing journey; I took so many pictures that my phone's almost full! Part of me wishes that I could spend forever going around and having a look, but I've got too much to do, like find Vincent. He's around somewhere, I'm sure. Not much can kill him, heh heh! ^_^

I think all of this time on my own has really done me some good, though. I got to really thinking, what's important in my (after?)life, and about the mall and such. Do I really want to go back? Yes. Do I want to keep doing what I'm doing? Heck yes; it's fun! Can I keep doing it the way I am? I don't think so, for a few reasons.

( Private~ )

Oh well...like Bill Cosby said, according to the internet: "They key to failure is to try to please everyone." I'm just going to have to be picky about who I'm pleasing!

Also, a little more worrisome...Jenova's sentient and mobile. Scaaaaaaaary.

When I sent Vincent home for repellent...G-Grenade stayed with me. He looks hungry...m-maybe a trip to the food court would be nice? It might calm him down a bit; he looks grumpy...

I'm, I'm going now. Yipes!

Gosh, we're sure doing great!

( Everyone but Brahne and NORG  )