[Natsuno's voice filters through, his words slightly slurred because he's been into the rum. It might only be early evening, but he started awhile ago.]

It's been a year.

[He lapses into silence for a moment. He comes back sounding mournful.]

He died a whole year ago. What am I doing? Everything gone, just, gone. Who's expecting someone to die at eighteen? We still had things to do together. He had a new stupid game even that he was going kick my ass at. He told me before he...he wanted to ask Ritsuko-san out.

[He whines a little.]

He was such an idiot. Why did I have to meet him?

[There's a clunk of something hitting the table, possibly his head, possibly the bottle of rum in hand.]

I miss him.

I don't know if whatever is causing these strange happenings to us reads this thing but I would like to make one thing clear.

I do NOT want to spend any more days as a child.

I really didn't realize how comforting it was to have someone around that I knew from home. I mean, not Muroi-san so much, but Ozaki-sensei...

[He's quiet for a moment. There is sorrow and regret in his voice.]

I didn't get a chance to talk to him nearly enough. There was more I wanted to know.

I suppose I can take comfort in what I did learn.

[He's just musing, quietly. He isn't sure why he's turning to the journals, it just happens to be that way.]

 Hey Riku,

Can I have a moment of your time?

I've been thinking about what you said to me about dealing with being a vampire. I think you're right. I spoke to Marco about it as well, and he agrees. Part of that means working on using my powers. They could help us...maybe I can get good at it.

[He pauses a moment.]

The last time I tried, it kind of freaked people out, but you didn't seem to be so I thought maybe you could help me. What do you think?

[It's late at night when the journal entry appears.]

Evening.

I suppose I am writing in this thing because I can't sleep. I haven't really figured out what to do about that. Any suggestions would be helpful.

[There's a pause, before he adds more.]

Is anyone else up at this hour? What are you doing with your time?

[Another pause, longer than the last.]

If anyone would like to talk right now, that would be fine.

Hello, it's Yuuki. 

I'm a little disoriented, but I've woken up on the island we were at, I'm sure of it. I'm on a beach, but in the distance I can see the town, and also the hot springs.

I digress. I'm not sure how long it's been or where you guys are. If I could get some direction on the matter, that would be helpful. 

-Yuuki

[The handwriting is a little sloppy, as if this was jotted down in a hurry.]

Hey Spades--

Found some stragglers. I'm bringing them back to the ship.


[Private to Sora:]

Heads up...one of them is Roxas.

 Hey.

So with everything that happened I'm pretty well fed, and probably now would be a good time to figure out what exactly I can do. 

Does anyone want to volunteer for that?

I won't hurt you but it might not all be that pleasant.

-Yuuki

 [There's a loud thunk as Natsuno's journal falls out of his bed, flipping open. There's noise, movement to be heard and his voice, clouded by sleep as he has a nightmare.]

Tohru-chan...don't.

[He groans a little in his sleep and his leg bangs into the wall.]

Doesn't have to be this way...we could go...you don't have to-ah!

[There is quiet after that for a moment before an even louder thump as he falls to the ground, in for a rude awakening.]

Ugh...

Greetings,

My name is Thatch and I will be your part-time cook, full-time master swordsman, and all around gentleman rogue. From what I've heard tell, I've had more sailing experience than most of you have fingers, that's all right. We'll teach each other, aye?

I'm going to be going to the ship soon enough and clearing out a space for my berth. Preferably the room with the highest ceilings. Before that, I'll be looking to restock the kitchen. If anyone has any preferences for food, let me know now. Also I've heard tell that one of you takes blood. Talk to me, matey. We need to have a face to face.


-Thatch

[There's a bit of a small thump as Natsuno leans against the wall and slides down to the floor, sitting there. He sounds a little breathless of all things.]

E.C....Sora... You have to... kill me. I can't stop...I want it.

[His breathing is ragged and there's the sound of a package opening, and a crunch as Natsuno takes a bite.]

Nobody come near me!

((OOC Note: Natsuno is having some serious cravings for blood. Beware, you may be bitten if you approach.))

 [There might, might be a trace of irritation in his voice. Thanks to this.]

If you want to talk to the dog, go right ahead. You humans are on your own.

[There's probably the sound of the book being shut firmly. Natsuno, out.]