I thought I taught you that dolls shouldn't talk.

Allen is being strange? Does he know...

That was no~thing~.

I didn't--

The game is over.

What thing?

Shh. Still too loud.

Or shall I sew your lips shut?

Not that it makes Jasdero any quieter.

You're... surprisingly open today.

Oh, Fou. I... I think I'm cursed. I would never type all that out, consciously knowing anyone could read it, and what's worse is that I can't edit or delete the entry.

Well, I think you should do that once you can (after midnight maybe?), even though it'll be too late then. Just to be sure.

[filtered: Lenalee]

...what did that Noah do to you?

Good idea. I'll do that.

You wanna move out?

Are you alright? And Allen.... Damn. I never notice this stuff.

S-setsuna! ...this is getting embarrassing. Well... I think I can filter this.

PRIVATE;
There's no use hiding this from you, but I should at least ward our communication from... enemies.

It's not that I want to move out; we Exorcists have been thinking about it. It would probably be safer to find a place separate from where our job endangers citizens. And with our general here, the need increases.

I'm okay. I ran into someone and had to play with them. To protect... She made me drink something that's been ailing me still. I'm only fatigued, so don't worry. I'm sure it'll pass eventually. I hope.

Allen... still has to talk to me better. But I request you don't pry; it's a subject that tires one after repeating more than twice.

Well, that makes sense. Just might be hard to find such a place here. Good luck, all the same. Sorry. I know it's selfish, but I like you guys living with us.

You shouldn't downplay something like that. Go see a doctor about it. It could slowly kill you, or who knows what! ...to protect?

And, alright. I'll stay out of it. For now. As long as it's not a huge issue.

Lenalee.

General Cross...!

Good to see you.

If we didn't, we certainly do now. How kind of you to take it upon yourself to keep us current.

Shut up.

Is there anything else we ought to know?

Lenalee... I guess the curse is affecting her as well. Ah... I... shouldn't-- I might say something I don't want to. But even so... Even so--!

It's all right. I'm still here, I'm not going anywhere. You don't have to do anything except just be here for me, somehow. Make sure I remain me. That's all I want.

[ Filtered to Lenalee; ]

...Road told me. Not details, but she told me what happened.

Lenalee... I'm sorry. I'm sorry she did that and I didn't stop it.

I can't change that it happened, but please, please... never do that again no matter how much of a hypocrite I am, please don't.

I can see everything, Allen. Yes, I'm cursed today too, so I won't hide anything.

E...no, don't say that. Don't be sorry. It was my choice. I didn't tell anyone, I kept it private, so don't blame yourself. It's not your fault. I was a fool to think Road wouldn't say anything.

But enough about what happened to me and that person.

I'm always here for you, Allen, always. I wish you knew that better, I wish you'd talk to me more, because I know what it's like to struggle alone. I don't want you to suffer more than you have to... that probably sounds like a joke, but I want to support you... more than anything.

I wish this didn't happen--or wasn't happening to you, of all people... it's too sad. But I promise you, I'll be here to remind you, because.... because the person I know and love is Allen. I said it. It's Allen, and not the fourteenth or whatever the hell he is.

I won't allow you to forget that.

...where are you?

Yeah... Yeah, I know. It's this curse. It's such an invasion but... I guess it can't be helped.

...and yes, again, I know. I know you do, and I'm sorry I most likely don't show how grateful I really am. Honestly though, as much as I hate it, I'm glad it's me. I wouldn't have wished it on any of you. Selfishly, maybe someone else, someone I didn't know or care about, but never any of you. It's the best thing I could have hoped for, in a strange way. I don't think I can explain it properly so it will make sense.

I'm lucky to have you at my side. If I ever falter I know you'll be there. I think it's the best thing that can be done, to just... keep reminding me of who I am. Thank you...

I was out looking for Tim. But not really, of course. I sort of ended up in Xanadu. I can come back to the Firehouse, though.

He was here before?!

Yeah, that reminds me 'ta ask about warding. There's an abandoned cottage between th' Forest and the City lines, it looks pretty easy 'ta clean up, and it's pretty roomy. Would ya wanna check it out? If we're lucky, the City rules work th' same and it'll grow to accommodate.

What happened with you and the Noah?

He was, but only for a month or so, and from a different timeline... before... you know. All this.

I asked Setsuna; he said I should tell him once we find a place, and he'd talk to the angels. He did say that they might not do it out of meer lack of interest or obligation to do it, but I think we can appeal? Either way, that's a good idea. Is it big enough for a room for General Cross? You do know he likes space.

...oh, um. I met up with Road. Does that explain enough?

It musta been nice havin' him around, huh? I know I'm a bit relieved now!

All right, that'd be awesome. And I think it is-- it was two floors, at least. I didn't really get a good look inside, it was pretty dirty. Would ya wanna go have a look? Maybe we could clean it up a bit before everyone else checks it out.

....Ya won't tell me any more?