Well well well...

What have we here?

Thought you could hide this from me, hm?

Oh, my dear Foxxie. I'm much smarter than I look. I knew you were planning something. In fact, it would be a rather curious thing if you had not shown.

I was not expecting the girl to be in tow. It's quite frustrating you let her get away before I could exami-

Oh. Ohohohoho! She's your friend isn't she?

Quit whining, traitor. You disgusting, vulpine filth.

I think our Master would like to see you...

Leaving soon

I haven't spoken much here. Funny that my latest post will be a goodbye.

Only temporarily though, I assure you. We'll be back in the morning.


I can't really tell you much more than Branwen already has. Although...

Aiden. There is nothing you can do to persuade her out of this. I've already tried. There's a part of me that is disgusted with the fact that I'm letting her go...
And another part that understands. You would too, if we could tell you before hand. You would probably still be angry, but at least you would know why we're doing this.

You'll know tomorrow morning.

And I'll have you know, I also have a terrible feeling about this. But anything to do with It lately gives me those feelings. If any harm comes to us during The Event, I'll be sure to take all the blows.


And you can release your frustration on me when we get back.

Pain

From the lacerations.
From the bites.
From...my head. Oh god my head why are there so many images I remember but I don't remember...


Have you ever been in the crossfire in a fight between two friends? I imagine that's how Crow must have felt.
"Crow, don't help Rat!"
"Crow! You imbecile! Kill the coward!"
"Crow! No!"
That in conjunction with the fact that he can't think for himself all that well...

Crow I'm so sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry...

Hold out, Crow. Just a little longer. We have Raven on this side.


I understand now. I understand why Aiden can hear the crows and why he can speak to the crows and it's because Crow can speak to the crows because The Master The Dark One speaks to the crows but I can't understand the crows. I can understand Crow.

Rat doesn't understand the crows. Rat's a wanker.


I need to hide here. I need to hide with Aiden.

The Missing Dog

He's been found.

I don't think I have ever seen Branwen this hysterical. Not even when we first started stalking around her and the others. She cried before. Out of fear. And for the four she feels she's responsible for keeping safe and the others she's helpless to physically aid.

She has never done this. And over an animal that wasn't even hers.

Luckily her father came home about ten minutes after her post, just in time to meet the police and make sure Branwen didn't hurt herself with the shotgun.

I think it's my responsibility to investigate this. I'm sure we all know the police aren't actually going to get anywhere.

I'll return when I have news.



Happy Birthday, Miss Wolf. I'm truly sorry he did this...

I have to say...

...everyone being in one place is certainly less physically exhausting for me.

I am entirely amused that me sighing and "facepalming" set Branwen off like a hyena. I honestly have no idea why both she and Casey do that. Women...

Yes...that sounds like something I would say...doesn't it?

I should stop thinking about that. It causes migraines...


I suppose I should have my thoughts directed elsewhere since we have a new member in the...proxy party.

Welcome to the show, Taben. I certainly hope it is more enjoyable for you than it was for me before recent events.

Wake

I am unsure if I am invited to this. I will stay out of it for now. It may be best for the younger ones if I am not there.

Aiden, you know how to get ahold of me.

For now, I'll just sit here with Crow.

Each encounter...

Something is triggering things...in my head. I think. I don't know if they are real.

Crow is familiar.

Crow and I were friends.

Something hurt Crow.

I am going to stay with him for the time being. We'll talk. He may not seem all that coherent to any of you lot, but you get used to it. He makes more sense over time.

Mission Complete?

That took far longer than I had expected.

But I found it for you, Kelly. Let me know when to deliver it.


The...sparring match certainly did not help.

Note to Self: In the future, remember that Rat has probably been charged with guarding whatever object it is you are looking for.

He also does not fight fair.

But fists beat tooth and nail, my friend. Your injuries have probably already been healed. However I am still left with the satisfaction of having beaten you.

Speaking of injuries, Branwen insisted on treating mine. Yes, peroxide still burns.

Crow.

The trouble with him...Crow is...Crow is loyal to whoever is commanding him to do something. Loyal to Rat and The Dark One (I prefer that name...I think) because they are domineering. Loyal to me...because I am his friend.

We were friends. I think. Something about that venture seems to have triggered...something...

I will continue thinking on it.

Crow.

Leaving the stick with him was horribly dangerous and stupid, I know. At any point, Rat or The Dark One could have come in and demanded he give it back. And he would comply, because that is all Crow knows to do.

It's not his fault, really. He was...damaged.

Apparently the worst did not happen, and the stick was delivered to Samantha as instructed. Actually, he was supposed to give it to any of them, Branwen was emphasized and preferred. It seems he has a special attachment to you, Samantha.

Hah.


Branwen is insisting I watch this show. I am rather curious about it anyways. And about her complete fascination with it.

Good bye for now.

How in the hells did I ever operate under this much pressure before...


Aiden, you impulsive...


I have to make this quick.

I've a...twig to locate.


Branwen and team. Stay inside. Do not let your guard down. I could ask Crow to keep watch, but with how easily swayed he is...

That would be hazardous.



Right. Time to continue looking now.


EDIT: Apparently he is back. That's one less thing to worry about while I'm out here.