[ Wow, there's a very sheepish smile on that Kohaku right now. ]

If anybody was worried or looking for me over the past week, I'm sorry. Due to a certain something that was said, I had to go and make sure I was away from people in general until things calmed down. I only really let the people living with me know about this, and I probably should have let others know as well. So, um. For that, I'm sorry.

[ Thank you, anonymous rumor starter. You know who you are. ]

While I was in my little hidey hole, though, I had a lot of time to think ... and I realized something.

I've actually been in this place for over a year now.

[ The sheepish smile becomes a genuine one. ]

A lot has happened in the past year, some good, some bad, some just downright weird. I've met a lot of people, made a lot of friends, and have even gained some family. I really am very lucky ...

So, thank you. To everybody here who I've come to befriend and love, whether as family or as friends ... whether they're still here or have already gone back home. You guys have been there for me, helped me through some rough times, and I really couldn't be more grateful to have all of you.

[ She pauses for a moment, looking a bit thoughtful. ]

O-Oh, I ... I guess this means I'm 18 now, huh? My birthday's passed already ...

[ A hulking figure shows up on the screen just sitting outside in the rain on the island, staring off into the distance. It's not that the weather bothers him that much, but... ]

Now ain't this just the most motherfucking dullest of days? Rain all up and pouring from the soggy shit clouds under motherfucking water... what the fuck is that even all supposed to mean?

[ basically, rain sucks. rain underwater in a bubble sucks. he's been way too spoiled by the sun. it's his secret guilty pleasure. ]

[ Looks like someone's feeling a little on the pensive side today. He's at the clinic as usual, lightly tracing the top of his desk with a finger before taking a sip from the coffee he had nearby. ]

Two years. Odd how time flies without anyone truly noticing.

[ Another pause, another sip. ]

There are only a handful of us who have been here this long, I believe. Vatheon has changed quite a bit in this time.

[ There's a small laugh though. ]

I wonder how many of you remember fairies...?

[Ky's doing video now, not because he wants people to see him hurting but because he's sure he can just keep moving forward, through a video call and then anything else that he needs to do today, and then this week, and then this month. So it's video, because video means he has to pretend he's not tired, which he's sure is good for him.]

To those of you that knew her, Dizzy's gone back to our world.

[Ky swallows back an apology, because it's not his fault that she's gone, just partly his fault that she's not safe in the world they come from. He wants nothing more than to be back there right now, the pull of his duty there stronger even than usual.

He doesn't want to end the post there, afraid all he'd find out then is how many people cared about her, or how many people never even got the chance to know her here. Afraid he'll have to dwell on the fact that she'll have forgotten them all, forgotten his interactions with her. Forgotten the ways she'd been happy here.]

For everyone... What do those of you do to let things go if you don't do it religiously? When you regret something but it's not the sort of thing that can be made better by talking through it with the relevant people?

[He's trying to legitimately approach this as a philosophical discussion point, but he can't pretend that it's not at least a little personal.]

[When the feed turns on, Serph appears calm, composed. His words are spoken clearly and evenly.]

The Defense Force has Doctor Riffael detained in Larmline, Floor 1, Apartment 3. There will not be repeats of the last few weeks. He has been fitted with a device so his location will be known at all times.

You're welcome to visit him for questioning, but physical aggression will not be tolerated.


[Filtered to the Defense Force]
We need people to watch Riffael. You'll be in pairs. I understand some of us were personally attacked, or have had friends who were. Volunteer for guard duty only if you feel you're able to keep your composure.

We also need three people to guard Kratos in Pendilum, Floor 3, Apartment 4. You'll be on rotating shifts. Kratos is not to leave the location; reacting with violence as he had when there was no immediate threat is unacceptable.


[ooc: There'll be a log for people to visit Riff in a few days' time. In the meantime, if there are any questions or things that need clarification, feel free to drop me a line :>]