...Or perhaps the heat.

The air seems lighter, as if manevolance itself has subsided somewhat. The spirit count also seems somewhat clearer...perhaps some have settled on? Only time will tell.

Summer lessons continue on, and I do find...some progress. Though I shall consider carefully the idea of further continuing education for...enjoyment's sake next time...

...Perhaps I should be taking advantage of the aid of the side instructors after all. My marks in the foreigner's tongue English are rather...unsatisfactory. This is most troubling indeed, while it would be useful and an skill I could make use of once I return to the Taisho era, the road to understand is...rocky at best.

I suppose these daily struggles by students is something I still had to adapt too...

...Perhaps I should take upon sparring again? While I've been pre-occupied with matters of my schooling, it cannot go ignored that these skills are still something required in such a place as this.

While the threat of Mr.Muraki has since vanished, there is still a sinister air upon this place, and one can't help but be somewhat anxious of it all...I'm sure I sound as if a deluded prophet, yet I can't help that slight paranoia--it does not aid that my demons have been strangely silent lately, as if they themselves are expecting something to occur...this silence...it is something cumbersome...

Well, that business with Ms.Rin is...mostly settled out. I've once again, shamefully neglected this machine as I've been rather caught in my studies--apparently I fare worse in mathematics than I had originally hoped. At least my athletic marks are enough to keep my over grades a float, the various subjects here, and the various people who teach them--I've never fully considered it till now.

I trust everyone is doing well, I heard of some affliction that requires melody and rhyme but I was so pressed upon my studies I'd simply just not looked further into the matter--my apologies.

My deepest apologies for lack of response regarding this machine. I've been rather pre-occupied as of late. School work load has increased oddly enough with the disappearance of instructors. Do please forgive me for my absensce, have I missed anything particular?

And...before I forget once again...perhaps Ms.Rin, may I have an audience with you?

The sudden exodus is suspcious enough, but to add onto it are these puzzling riddles, if I could hazard a guess, I would assume this is the...Good Doctor's work though, this is on a larger scale than even he can allow. I shall have to look further into these matters when I can, avoiding school in this place does not prove beneficial...

...An another note, I'm having the joy of sparring with Sir Yukimura Sanada. I do hope my skills are not too rusty, it has been quite some time since they've been tested...

[OOC: Yukimura-mun mind if this takes place sometime before the log?]

It seems no sooner than I have passed upon regular school days and routine small jobs that I've been informed of the situations of the murders and the rather unusual appearance of spirits about, I must admit my demon retainers are not too comfortable with the added company, but it has helped them to shape up from thier rather...lethargic states as of late.

I am hoping to move forward into looking to these matters, both the Supernatural activity and that of the murders, with the Disciplinary Committee's blessing of course--and will begin to gather information for an investigation promptly. Please do not hestiate to call upon me should you have any leads.

Has anyone encountered Mr L as of late? He'd most likely wanted to be consulted on the matter as well...

Please, do forgive my absences as of late. I've been rather...tired as of recently--to put it slightly bold. I feel rather ashamed as it was one of my own festivities that wore me out, as well as the grand celebration of Ms. Yuuko's it does not aid that I had gotten rather lost when trying to return...

My demon retainers are sated, as well as I, so please do entreat me to rest a little longer...

I am rather apologetic about my absence, I have been rather pre-occupied as of late concerning the new arrivals of cases and further preparations for the festivities.

The Festival at long last is set to begin...



[OOC:Sorry, I suck hardcore guys, but now the log for the Festival is now open...^^;;]

Preparations for the Festival of a One hundred demons grow near to a close. I hope that soon enough we can have such a celebration, I am sure that the dates will differ slightly from the intended time, but it would be nice to have our humble city involved...

Perhaps it shall be limited to a gathering much more so than a festival like we had in ages past...I personally would love to look forward to the different tales we could gather from others...


On another intresting note, I have once more caught up with Ms. Rin. She seems rather much like herself, I am rather glad as to speak with her again, I wonder if Saber has likewise spoken to her...

It is soon about to be that time of year in the Capitol--the Festival for the Night of Thousand Hundred Demons. I have conversed with L and though I stressed that we have other more pressing matters to attend to...

...I still find myself recalling the festivities past. Even my demonic retainers seem to be more about than usual, I fear that breaking that informing them is not something I can find myself achieving.

Perhaps...we could hold a festival in this city? I should only dream of it...


[OOC:PS, Missuses Modsies, could we have a small festival-like party?

Oh and yeah, I really don't have any idea when the real Night of One Hundred Demons/Ghosts THOUSAND OK, I was right the first time...]

It has come to my attention that there has yet to be one established. We have many great minds present, and many cases that I'm sure we could collect...

Mr.L, Mr.Raito? What are your thoughts? Shall we attempt, or shall we just strive for other ambitions?

P.S. I'm going out to groceries in a bit, I left one of my retainers about, she resembles a small British female with long blond locks and goes by the name of 'Alice'. She insisted on playing about--she shouldn't cause too much trouble. Her fealty to me is true, please just...err...humor her.

It seems that the river of time flows forward, onward and over. It's been two months and already the Capitol dearest to me has started to flow in the fringes of my mind far away...It seems Nar-My employer and Gotou are ne'er to see me--I am gradually resigning to fate that I may never met them again...

My demonic retainers are furious, they're rations are not enough and some thirst for conflict--it is becoming a tiring chore having to humor thier blood-thirsty ways. I suppose, they miss the demon-infested streets of our home...that which is long gone...

But I degress, I have new roomates, creative and intellectual minds that are amoung some of the new comers. Matt, Mr L, and his friend the ex-Kira. I wonder what sort of days I can look forward to in their company...I have also met with Watanuki's friend...Mr.Domeki...he is quite an ordinary fellow...which begs the question of what had him so disturbed about the other? and the honor of Ms.Yuuko as well...

Lastly, I am pleased that the events of what has happend for Mr.Al, are passing through with time, he seems to be in good spirits. I just hope me and Mr.ChiChiri can continue to care for his well being...

Oh, and Ms.Saber, thank you very much for the exposure to the Lion. I was most overjoyed considering how rare those are in the Capitol

It seems more and more misfortune seems to befall those around me, as present with what was to be a momentous occasion of Mr.Al's wedding. Ms.Yuna is patching him up, and the guests including myself, are pressed for what was a sorely done joke. It seems, Mr.Chichiri and I were correct in our assumption of villanous intent...On the brightside, Ms.Saber was able to at least hinder the foul rouge that ruined the precedings..

I am afraid that means I cannot personally give Mr.L the key to my residences, I hope you do not mind Mr. L...[Screened to L] The key is hidden in the little crack in below the window ledge, it should slip out when tugged. The guest bedroom is yours to do what you will...I shall be back shortly. My deepest apologies for not welcoming you myself however, communication through these contraptions seems sufficient for now...and I shall be home later...[/Screen] I have still yet to really meet with this Mello...you speak of, however, I did converse with a youth that I suspect maybe this
'Matt' you described before...

P.S. Mr.Watanuki, there was someone looking for your friend...he needed directions to a 'Suburu'...I hope you don't mind if I pointed in him in your direction...ah, and the chocolate you gave me was very decadent...my deepest gratitude...

P.S.S. Ironically, I have recovered Mr.Heat, is currently sleeping in my room...it is odd, but I could not attack him--I am heeding Mr.Gale's words and helping him recover...it seems my revenge will have to wait presently...

It seems that Mr.Yuuri and Mr.Bielefeld have dispersed--I wish them happiness on the return to their world, perhaps they can settle their intimacy issuses...

On a positive note, that means, I am free to offer boarding to anyone who needs it, just simply contact me...I shall have to inform Mr.Marluxia...

I am on my way presently to Mr.Al's wedding, I hope the cake that me and Mr.Watanuki crafted is suitable...I am not as suited to aiding in cuilnary feats as I assumed...and yet, I feel an odd sense of forboding...as if...something terrible is about to occur...even Alice is flighty today....

......I'm sure, it's just nothing...I hope it's just nothing...

I am currently at the residences of Mr.Al, and am recovering on my injuries. Muraki has escaped, unfortuantely, though he is in worse wear than before--if one such as the Defensive task force were to take him on--it would be an easier defeat.

The festival was enjoyable, though I lost Mr.Pooh and Mr.Kagami after a while, I am sure they are quite alright, and that they forgive me for my sudden departure off to a battle that ended in standstill.

Ms.Saber, I offer my deepest condolences--I assumed by confronting Muraki, we would have answers--it seems my belief was false. It seems that this case is becoming more and more twisted--one that cannot be resolved, but must be left to fade...my best attempts are proving unsatisfactory and I must admit to being frustrated at the lack of leads we have. I will not--and shall not reduce myself to conversing with Mr.Gale's tribal member, even if Mr.Gale's words ring true about the ordeal--I stubbornly refuse to acknowledge any feelings but loathing and disgust towards his person...

On lighter news, I have met with some of the new arrivals and found them most--pequilar. Though I am glad to meet a fellow detective...and one is most likely lodging with me...Time shall reveal thier intentions true enough...

I must be off then--I am supposed to be resting...

The local festival reminds me back of the Capitol and it's own celebrations, most notably I yearn slighlty for the Night of 100 tales of spirits--it is hardly summer and yet that along with the steady beat of Taiko drums is all I can recount as I walk past the shops and thier wares. I...miss the capitol...greatly...

I have met and conversed with many of the new arrivals here, some such as Mr.Gale seem admirable and yet some seem just a tad...off...like that odd looking demonic fellow with yellow hair...quite strange that one......

I must be brief, I am off to meet with Mr.Pooh Bear and sometime during the festival Mr.Kagami...I wonder, has Mr.Watanuki heard of Mr.Al's joyous occasion? If so, I hope he shall let me assist him, I owe them both a great amount...

[Encoding:'Blocked from Saber']: I have agreed to meet with Muraki once more, I shall have revenge for what has transpired of Ms.Rin. I do not want to place Ms.Saber in danger so am meeting with him in secret after the festival, Mr.Chichiri may also be present...if the situations grow as dire as last time...then I shall do my best to make sure none are killed--even if it means my own demise. If that be the case, please...stop Ms.Saber from gaining knowledge from where our investigation led...and hand the case...to someone...who was...more fit...
My deepest apologies, Narumi, Gotou...Everyone...
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It has been done--murder in the most grotesque fashion imaginable--one of my fellow magic users is dead...

...Ms.Rin...is no more.

She has been savagely and brutally devored by...that...*sneers*...abomination. I fear I am inadeqaute. I have been healing at a slower pace--my demons need a constant supply of my energy lest they turn to devouring citizens something I would never allow--and even with Mr.Hisoka's healing it is still a struggle...and it is because of this I couldn't arrive there in time.

I failed in the investigation...and now...I cannot apologize enough for what I wasn't able to accomplish...I am a disgrace to my clan and rank--I do not deserve such a prestigous title.

...I am...going to continue my leave of absence for a bit...I need some time to think...

Please, do not trouble yourselves over one so wretched as me...
Mr.Bielefeld, Mr. Yuuri--please continue to watch over the residence.

Ms.Rikku, please do not come after me.

Watanuki, I apologize I was never able to have you over for a house warming...

Your Highness, We must postpone our Fontist lessons once more...

and lastly, Mr.Al, I have a feeling Ms.Rikku hasn't returned the other notebook of school notes I had borrowed--my aplogies--I heard you had news for me as well...I am sorry that I can only be brief...

I'm currently still recovering from whatever it was in the woods. Through the combined efforts of Ms.Yuna and Mr.Hisoka, I should be able to return to school soon. I am currently on my way to pay Watanuki a visit since he is stricken with disease as well.

I am very pleased with the results of my first case here in the Ville, despite my injuries that I've sustained from it. Mr.Bielefeld and Mr.Shibuya are quite happy together...if...enjoying thier reunion al biet rather intimately, so I may be roaming the streets for a while after my visit to Watanuki's place...

As of now, I am looking for any new cases or leads that may lead up to Na--my employer and Gotou's return...

Though...I wonder, there are whispers of new arrivals...are any demon-related? Hmm...perhaps the inquiry is more fit person to person? Yes, that probably is best...

Also, on a side note, I have not seen Mr.Kagami anywhere...and some others...has something happend?

Mr.Bielefeld is asleep...

...And presently so is my now other charge, the mysterious fiancé...*wobble*

Yoshitsune and Alice are attending to them...I fear that I cannot...

( Blocked from Wolfram )

...I am...sorry *heave*...Watanuki, Mr.Hisoka...Mr.Al...I...cannot...*stumbles*...return to the shabu-shabu just...yet...

Above all...*slink*...please, yield Mr.Bielefeld and his companion rest...I do not want to bring abo--

*blacks out*