[although her voice sounds shaky, her voice is just as soft and gentle as it ever was]

I am sorry if I worried anyone. I do not know where I was taken, but I am here now. I am alright. I was not allowed to contact anyone while I was shut away. I had to remain with him, or he would have hurt people. I will be more careful.

Is everyone well? I have worried about you all.

It has been awhile since we've last spoken, Paixao. I hope you will accept this gift to make up for my absence. Read closely, and think on this knowledge well.


To understand how the heart works, one must comprehend its balance and what happens when that balance is lost. How does it function with an abundance of darkness? Of Light?

How much until it is thrown over the edge, to a point of no return?

Each heart reacts differently - should they not all operate the same? How are we able to understand anything if our subjects are not on the same controlled level? I wonder, is it possible to reshape a person's heart, so that then we will be able to do our testing properly?

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PROJECT F - EXPERIMENT NO. 1
SPECIMEN DESIGNATION: Laharl

PROCEDURE: Injections of darkness, followed by a single injection of pure light.
RESULTS: As a creature of darkness, the subject was able to accept large amounts of darkness, during which he began to take on the physical traits of a common Heartless (glowing eyes, visible and palpable aura of darkness). He reacted poorly to the injection of light, however, and rather forcefully escaped from the laboratory.
CONCLUSIONS: Like accepts like. Creature of darkness may not be able to handle light and vice-versa.
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS: Whether the light acted as a catalyst against darkness injected or against natural darkness.
POSSIBLE FUTURE EXPERIMENTS: Injections either entirely of light or darkness.

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PROJECT E - EXPERIMENT NO. 6
SPECIMEN DESIGNATION: Zidane Tribal

PROCEDURE: Injections of darkness.
RESULTS: Subject entered injured and was revived with potion before injections, which may have affected results. Subject was completely unable to assimilate any darkness and instead gained powers not unlike those of the Heartless.
CONCLUSIONS: Creatures of light do not react well to darkness. Weaker hearts may not stand up to darkness well.
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS: To what extent the injury and potion affected results (if at all), Strength of subject's heart to begin with, Amount of darkness needed to make subject lose his heart completely.
POSSIBLE FUTURE EXPERIMENTS: Further injections of darkness.

What is a sleepover? Urd has told me I should have one, but I do not know what it is. What is done during those times? I sleep over my bed, but it does not seem like something I can do alone. There is much I do not know about, and I would like to learn more.

1, 2, 3, test...
Is anybody hearing me ♥ ?

What's with this strange gadget anyway?! The most technological object this city has is the toilet before this device.

No videogames, no TV, no radio, no nothing! How is a girl supposed to have fun in a place like this?

Those vacations are ruined for me, I'm so outta here.

This is a picture of my friend Toph. Toph is a Earthbender who went missing, oh, about two weeks ago now.

I'm kiiiiiinda getting worried. It's not like Toph can't look after herself, but... she's been gone awhile now. She said she was going to go search for the "Lost City of the Badgermoles" or something, but I'm starting to think she's just lost.

So, if anyone sees her, I'd really appreciate you letting me (Sokka) know.

Thanks!

To those who assisted me on building the kiosk for my tea shop, I believe I owe you my condolences. I may have been too hasty in making it, considering I could have simply set up within one of these abandoned buildings. If you wish, you may use it however you want and I will leave you to do with it as you please.

To those who haven't assisted me (or would be willing to do so again), I may be setting up soon. I will let you know when I plan on cleaning up and designing my new shop.

I also want to wish the best of luck to all the mayoral candidates in the upcoming elections!

[There's an image of Sora holding up a crudely drawn poster]




VOTE FOR TIMON!

I am looking for a young boy. His name is Fuyuki Hinata, age 15. He...

...Looks close to that picture. He may be seen with or near a small green creature. The creature is mostly harmless. If you have seen him, I would appreciate it if you direct me to his direction.

Thank you.

[ clears his throat ]

FORCED CITIZENS OF PAIXAO! This is THE GREAT JECHT, comin' to ya, live!

I'm sure, by now, all of you have no doubt come across just a few of the snazzy posters hanging around town! The purpose'uv 'em is to raise awareness about the RESISTANCE we're all thinkin' is around here! But I tell ya, we sure ain't done much yet! So I got to thinkin' -- If a leader's what you're lookin' for, then LOOK NO MORE!

I'm offerin' my services to get a handle on this here situation, an' make sure that each an' every single one'uv us gets outta here in one piece, and wind up back where we belong! It's time we RAISED UP to get COUNTED AROUND HERE!

If yer WITH ME, LET ME KNOW!

I'll be holdin' a get-together for the lot'uv us at PAIXAO CENTRAL STATION, y'know the one, smack dab in the middle'uv the city!

Fighter, healer, mage, machina expert, demi-humans ALL WELCOME!

( POSTER )

Laharl-san! Etna-san! Are you there? I think I got lost on our way back from Celestia! I don't want to alarm you, but I think Mid-boss-san may have kidnapped me and brought me here. And there is a strange little animal who thinks he knows me. I'm very confused!

Ooh, I hope you're okay...

I wonder...

Has... Vyers... Ever been a~

King? ♥

I know I must not be the only one around here who's bored~ I'll tell you all a little story, and maybe you'll forget about your boredom for just a little while. ♥

Once upon a time, long ago and far away, there lived a witch. This little witch fell in love, as many humans do. However, this witch fell in love with a demon--a king, in fact. This witch believed that everyone had love, even demons. So the demon king and the witch were married, and they loved each other very much. For a time, they were happy.

And then they had a son. ♥

Now, the witch wanted her son to grow up to be loving and good, so she always scolded him when he acted badly. And one day he got very sick. So sick that he was going to die! The boy's parents were worried, and nobody could find a cure for him. The witch knew how, though, and even though the demon king tried to stop her, the witch loved her son so much she was willing to go through with it anyway: sacrificing her life for his.

So the witch died, and the boy was saved by her love.

But then demon boy decided that love was why his mother had died, and so he stopped believing in love.

Poor Laharl, so convinced his mother died because of love that he rejected it entirely. It makes what she did entirely pointless, doesn't it? ♥

Hello, fellow peeps and cronies! Your moderator has returned. -well, not to say I ever left. Trust me, I ain't goin' anywhere. I just haven't posted anything in awhile. It's been a little difficult. You know how some parties can get a little out a hand. Or should I say festivals? I knew it was a bad idea... Here's my thanks to 'The Mayor' for that catastrophe.

In other news, many visitors and citizens have recently fallen ill. As reported earlier by 'The Mayor', it seems to affect everyone in different ways. It's suspected that the source of this illness was caused by contamination in the water supply. Who's responsible for contaminating it is still unknown, though I personally have a pretty good idea who is to blame...

There is currently no known way to reverse the effects of this unknown illness, but I would suggest a visit to one of the cities clinics or hospitals anyway. There may be something they can do for you.

At the moment, there are five known visitors to be suffering from this illness. Another case has recently appeared, forcing me to hope to raise more awareness to avoid more from catching it. Anyone known to suffering from unusual symptoms, any unusual symptoms, is asked to report to the clinic before contacting me. As much information as I'd like to collect as soon as possible, your health should come first.

Also as mentioned, as a precaution, water that hasn't been bottled, boiled, or purified should be avoided.

And, as usual, to end I'm giving the usual warning to avoid members of the organization (commonly known for their matching black coats). They are extremely dangerous. For your own safety, do not associate with them. New information on them will always be accepted at any time.

Remember: Be on the look out for suspicious activity and don't travel alone. There's safety in numbers and all that.

THERE IS WHAT I BELIEVE IS KNOWN AS A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ONE LAHARL AND ONE VYERS. THEY HAVE EXPRESSED WISHES TO MAKE IT PUBLIC.

I BELIEVE THIS IS PUBLIC ENOUGH.

I seem to have "misplaced" some of my... "help"

They are terribly dangerous and HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE.

HANDLE WITH CARE!

Actually, if you see any of them, contact me here.
I'll come beat the liv- I mean, I'll come retrieve them.

They look like... OOH THIS THING HAS A "MARKERS" TOOL!

Cool! Human technology!

Um...hello! I would tell you my name, but it isn't a good idea to give one's name to strangers. Please forgive me. I feel so rude, asking for something and giving nothing in return...but please, if you can find it in your hearts to help me, I would be eternally grateful!

I don't know how I got here, but I'm here and I'm...lost. I am looking for someone. Well, two someones, if that makes any sense.

Actually, I'm looking for five someones. No, wait...I'm looking for seven someones! Oh, wow! Um...I only know what five of them look like, though.

Ohh, I don't know how to...um..here!



Please, if you have seen any of these people...
I'll have information on the others soon.