So, I was kind of thinking I might need to find a job if I'm gonna be here awhile... trouble is, I'm only really good at fighting, and looks like not many people need a hired sword around here. Do they?

I'm goin' stir-crazy without somethin' to do, though! Gotta keep myself busy! The money wouldn't hurt, either... Anyone need any odd jobs done? Stray cats that need rescuing? Anything?

Hey, am I usin' this thing right?

[There's a faint tapping sound, as though the user is tapping the screen of the journal in hopes of some reaction.]

Think it's on, anyway... my name's Gourry Gabriev! I got separated from my friends, someone told me I might find 'em if I checked here? Anyone know a loud sorceress named Lina? If you've seen her, she's probably eating. Or maybe Zelgadis or Amelia! He's a scary-lookin' guy made of rock, and she's... well, she's probably standing on top of a building or a tree or something.

Unless they're not here at all... that's not possible, though, right? We usually get lost together!

Hey, is there anyone out there who could heal...someone? She's hurt pretty bad.

Um....hello, everyone! My name is Colette and I’m a new arrival in this city!

Anyway, um....can anyone tell me about this place? I’d like as much information about it as possible. Is it true that nobody has managed to find a way back? That’s what my friend Zelos told me.

There must be a way out, though! We might not have found it yet, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. [Well, that is what a worried girl is trying to tell herself behind that cheerful and carefree voice]

Well... I'm sure some have realized this, but I thought it was worth mentioning, just in case some of you don't know...

But, well, I have good news and bad news.

The good news is, definitely no nightmares outside the city. Haven't had a single bad dream out here. Not one. And I'm fairly sure it's not a coincidence.

As for the bad news... Well, I'm afraid taking advantage of the fact that this plague of nightmares doesn't seem to extend outside the city is more than a bit difficult right now. Our wonderful friend, the Mayor, had rather poor timing to decide he didn't want anyone leaving his fair city.

And sorry, 'fraid I have no idea what's causing them. The TARDIS hasn't detected anything, but that's not saying much, these days, unfortunately. She's still rather under the weather, so to speak... especially with all the scans I've been trying to do of outside. No real good news on that front either, unfortunately. Still haven't managed to detect anything planet sized out there...

Upon further exploration, I made some discoveries that I'll share, I doubt any will object?

Now, I'm quite certain I was not the only one to find some rather strange cards, correct?

During my exploration, I found an abandoned laboratory with a rather curious machine, the likes of which I never had seen.

Of course, that didn't stop me from discovering what it was for. When I placed a card in and ran the machine, out came, well, some kind of monster that spoke of a door!

So, I require more cards to see if more information can be learned however, please note, they won't be returned.

They are vital to my continued research, so please be sure to bring them as soon as possible to that crumbling little church.

((Then see this. :Db))

My name is Tear.

I'm not certain as to the reliability of the local medical facilities, and do not wish to discredit them in any way. However, if you find that you have sustained an injury that needs to be treated with relative haste and doesn't necessarily require a visit to the hospital, feel free to seek me out. I have been studying as a healer for the past five years and would like to do what I can to aid the other "guests" of this city.

I've only been a guest in Paixao for a short while, but I'm interested in learning more about it.

Suffice it to say, I was wondering if anyone could assist me in better understanding the city's history, government and commerce. I'd rather consult various sources - both locals and visitors, if possible - so that I can gain a broader understanding and an unbiased view of this place.

[ sounds of tinkering with the device, at first it seems to be muffled, then suddenly becomes clear and... ]

Oh! Hey! Look at that! It does work!

Can anyone read me out there? I just landed somewhere pretty strange, they gave me this device -- is it a fon machine? Pretty compact! I wonder what all it does -- what happens when I...

[ a loud BEEP ]

Whoops! Guess you're not supposed to press it if you're broadcasting! Heh... So, anyway, I'm just wondering which exit I can take to get back to Auldrant? The guy that greeted me said this was 'Paixao' or something. Is that part of the Qliphoth somehow? Man, I don't recognize a thing...

I've been told that someone named Luke fon Fabre has been staying here for some time. Could anyone tell me where I might find him?