December 17th (Late Evening)

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. For the past eight months, I have had to handle maybe one or two things a night. Last night, I had five situations pop up.

First, I spoke with Celeste about the Cillian findings. She seemed concerned (and for good reason, seeing as Mr. Stillwater has chosen her for his paramour) about how this information has been discovered by us...and why she wasn't told. I had to reassure her of his intentions...and act much in the way a father figure should.

God knows she does not have one right now.

Next, I had a chat with Agnes.

Indeed, I did.

Following that, the actual meeting with Mr. Stillwater. Our findings were absolutely correct. He suggested that the legend remain a legend and agreed to meet with Nadya. He and Celeste then went home to discuss things, I believe.

Next, I met with Nadya for our first try at deleting memories. It appears to have worked, so next time we will be a little more ambitious. She plans to speak with Massena and the techs to see about beginning the process of obtaining memories.

And finally, I took possession of three trunks of journals, diaries, and memoirs. I have been told that there are several interesting sections, and one I must read - the Reaper Inquisition. I have had little luck finding it, but I will persevere.

And that is what I have been doing to this point, reading.

December 13 (Late Evening)

Eventful couple of days.

Nox Team is aware of what I am. As it should be.

However, due to Mr. Birch's visions, he, Massena, and the younger miss Schmitt are aware of Marcus's deeper secret of his existence. And so I needed to go speak with him.

He took it extremely well, commenting that the trust he extended me for his secret extends, for now, with Ultor. That is much more than I was expecting...and nearly as worrying. I've been part of this other world for long enough to realize that there's a good chance the other shoe will drop.

As he said, I just need to prepare.

After that we made small talk, him about his family, and me about mine. He reassured me that, eventually, Viviana will speak to me about why she is acting as she is.

It has been noticeably quiet around my house as of late and Viola's distractions are only marginally successful. I have been physically idle for too long, letting the seeds of my powerbase grow. I have not returned to the ranch as I said I would, I have not bothered to retrieve Lightning from Agnes, I have done nothing but play at corporation building and Kindred politics.

I need to go hunting again. I have rested on my laurels for too long. Soon, if they have not already, the events of Traven Towers, Birkin's actions, and the God Machine will fade into memory and I will be faced with "what have you done lately?"

Though I suppose the discoveries of Mr. Stillwater's legacy will shock and awe at least part of the Kindred.

I have two parties to host in a week or so: Nadya's graduation and the company Christmas party. And then Viola and I will be taking Mr. Birch to accept Marcus's invitation for Christmas.

It is not going to be a dull week, at least.