I wonder if they make any type of spider [Araneae] deflective candles/coils as they do for mosquitos [Culicidae]? [Note]

[PRIVATE TO K//HACKABLE [as it's nothing serious]

I left a bottle of citrulline [H2NC(O)NH(CH2)3CH(NH2)CO2H] ammonia [NH3] and lemon-scented floor polish on the desk this morning before leaving to the library. Since I believe you hold your group meetings in our room, could you kindly apply the chemicals to the fitting surfaces? Don't worry; they won't kill the spiders [Araneae]. They ought to keep them away since they don't like the scent/taste of citrus and lemon. Shake out the bedsheets good, too. [5+]

And please, for the love of Dia is Muire, do not attempt to touch or help any spider [Araneae] with a red mark bearing any resemblence to an hourglass on their opisthosoma. I'm sure you understand why. Just... avoid them all in general if you can. [-2]

[/PRIVATE TO K]

[PRIVATE TO SELF//UNHACKABLE]

I hope Twenty-One is fairing well and none of the spiders have gotten into his nest. Maybe he'll eat them; but I'm not sure if that's a very good idea. [-3]

[/PRIVATE TO SELF]

@ 2:44PM: 15 and counting. [Note]

[ooc: X is "fffff! *flailing*"]

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit! Go mbeannaí Dia duit, 3 agus 5. [-3]

( [FILTERED TO K//UNHACKABLE] )

[[PRIVATE TO LILAC & MELLO//UNHACKABLE]]

Seeing as I've been assigned as the leader of our 3 [mm] person group, I'd like to talk with the both of you some time soon. The spare room Edge and I made into a reading room will do nicely, if you want. We need to discuss a few things, all of which are obvious. So we should pick a time when to meet, correct? [-4]

Hope to see you both soon. [Note]

[ooc: I'll do an open log to Lilac and Mello around the time the information is released. :3 Uh, if you want to plan things via AIM, it's KaitouChan. But please leave a message here or PM me, etc. to do so. I'll get on ASAP.]

( Case #99: Royal Flush Murders [ooc: aka the mun spills out ideas she'll never write into real novels] )

It smells a lot like bleach in this room, lately. Though I know the source, of course. It traces right back to the same person who's been leaving paper cranes everywhere. [-2]

[FILTERED TO K//UNHACKABLE]

I found a black rat [Rattus rattus]! It--it was right outside! Anyway, I--I checked it out, and he seems healthy enough... I--I don't know your opinion on rodents, K, so I won't bring it back to the room until you tell me... If it's okay or not, that is. [5+]

I-I don't think we're allowed pets, but since it's just a rat... And they're so very small and relatively quiet... I--I think, maybe, we could try keeping it? I--I don't know! He looks about half-starved, so, um... [5+]

W-Well, tell me what you think and we'll take it from there! [-4]

[ooc: heehee I've been planning on him keeping a pet rat without anyone knowing. :3 This is what he looks like.]

Happy 02/14/2001, everybody. I hope you're sharing it with loved ones and friends. Also, welcome to all the newcomers and may you enjoy your time here. Blessings to those who have left, be it against or for the idea, those pressured and those who didn't feel pressured enough. [-1]

If I've not introduced myself, I'm X. It's nice to meet you, I'm sure. [-3]

Thank you for the gifts everyone has thoughtfully given. The candy hearts from Miss P, and Miss C... Well, um, thank you Miss C. [-3]

I've been working on class assignments and a case for about a week now. I'm trying to get all the information gathered into a record as we speak. [-3]

Either way, have a good day everyone! [Note]

[FILTERED FROM CARETAKERS / UNHACKABLE]

Um... I seem to have caught something. I've had to run this entry through spell check and proof read it twice now. I don't understand the source of this sickness, but... It started around early this morning around 3:34AM. [I apologize, K, if I was noisy.] [5+]

I was finishing up the loose ends of the case, and started nodding off, so... I went to the kitchen to get some coffee, but it seems tea had been made instead. I assumed it was one of the projects of B and his friends because of all the cooking and whatnot they did yesterday. There were even brownies, too. So I decided to have a brownie, make a glass [testing it for poisonous chemicals, of course; no offense, whomever made this tea] and drank some, but... [-1]

I don't know, after drinking the first cup and eating the brownie, I got really light headed and, well, a bit more relaxed than I would have liked to been. It got a little worse when I started seeing weird things and I had bad cravings for food... Well, I figured it was just the fact I hadn't sleep in 16 hours. [-2]

I'm feeling better after a seven hour sleep, but... I don't know, I tasted something odd in my drink or brownie and it might have been... Well, no, that's just my OCD and paranoia. [-2]

[/FILTERED FROM CARETAKERS / UNHACKABLE]

[FILTERED TO K / UNHACKABLE]

I hope you enjoy your gift. You should know by now, but it's a book on origami. If you don't like it, um, you can give it to a friend or offer it to the library, it's all right. [-2]

Chun mo chéadshearc, i gcónaí sonas. [Note]

Oh, and also... Um, let's not tell Miss C... But how about we don't use the, um... gift? [-2]

[/FILTERED TO K / UNHACKABLE]

[PRIVATE / UNHACKABLE]

Mé seol mo grá, 3 agús 5. [Note]

@ 3:45PM: Hashish cannabis... I'm either amused or upset I didn't suspect anything. Oh, well, negative 1 for me. [-3]

[NOTES]
C/3. 4--100% x 4.
[01/12/01-01/14/01; 01/16/01-01/20/01; 01/22/01-01/26/01]

1: 3 vics; 2 guilty.
2: 1 vic; 1 guilty.
3: 2 vics; 1 guilty.

P/16. 3--100% x 4. A/1 x 3.

1: Symbolism in Shakespeare. 14 pages. 100%. A/1.
2: Origins of Mathematics. 4 pages. 100%. A/1.
3: Cryptology in Ancient Egypt. 3 pages. 100%. A/1.

T/20. 14--100% x 13. 1--99%.
Just one [1] small error. ONE ODD.

1; 7; 13-16: Decoding. 600%. A/1 x 6.
2-4; 8: Trigonometry. 400%. A/1 x 4.
6; 10-12: French. 400%. A/1 x 4.
15; 17-18: Literature. 399% x 4. A/1 x 4.
5; 9; 19-20: Chemistry. 200%. A/1 x 4.

Current: 0
[/NOTES]

I'm not too happy regarding the 99%, but I can't complain. It's better than what 3 others had done in the class. [Lowest was 89%.] I wish I could take the test again, but, it really is unnecessary. I figured out the error in my answer; mispronunciation, haha. Ah, well, I'm 1% wiser now, aren't I? [5+; 6]

The three cases above were not as difficult as anticipated. However, number 2 took a little more brain straining. It was all worth it, however. I'm sure that's all that matters. Time is both superior and inferior, I suppose. [Superior in my opinion.] [5+; 6]

Sorry, K, that we've not really spoken in the past few weeks. I've been too busy burying my head in books and papers. I'm rarely in our room anymore; I've been hibernating in the library, haha. But now that I'm all done--do you need any help on your studies? Are you finished with your workload, too? [5+]

I'll be returning back to our room in 15 minutes. Hopefully you get this note before then. [-3]

How is everyone doing? Good, bad, mediocre? Hope everyone is doing good on their assignments. [-2]

Also, no: I returned that. I apologized to Miss C, but she understands. I think; I can't be sure. I really don't know. [-1]

[PRIVATE TO K//UNHACKABLE]

There's something of serious matter I wish to discuss with you in private. We'll talk when I return to the room, if your work is all finished. [-3]

[ooc: oh Curry-tan you know what this means. ;) ;)]

I... I found a maid's dress by my door this morning. It... doesn't look like it's been worn. There was a note attached saying "♥ Miss C," but I think she got the wrong room. D-Did anyone ask for a maid outfit from her? If you did, could you come pick it up? [-1]

[ooc: Miss C tormenting X is my new hobby. :[ ]

Happy New Year to everyone in the orphanage. I hope 2001 brings joy to those who need it and even more to those who have it. Hopefully it'll be a good one. [The numbers are all fine; but the one...] [-1]

The year in itself, for me, had been normal. Well, as normal as normal is here. Some great things happened¹, some sad things happened². While I do not regret anything I have done, nor do I personally believe I would honestly go back in time to change anything, there are a few things I wished had stayed the same. However, that's not plausible, so one can only move on, right? Hahahaha... [-1]

Also, good luck to all of those who made New Year resolutions. I made a few myself that I do hope to stick to. [-3]

[FILTERED TO K//UNHACKABLE]

May you have all the happiness in the world this year. I love you very much. Stupid, stupid, why can't I say this to your face!? [-3]

[/FILTERED]

[PRIVATE//UNHACKABLE]

¹: 46 61 6C 6C 69 6E 67 20 69 6E 20 6C 6F 76 65 20 77 69 74 68 20 4B 2E 20 48 65 27 6C 6C 20 62 65 20 6D 79 20 66 69 72 73 74 20 70 61 72 74 6E 65 72 2E 2E 2E 20 49 27 6D 20 73 6F 20 68 61 70 70 79 2E 20 44 61 6D 6E 2C 20 49 27 6D 20 73 6F 20 65 6D 62 61 72 72 61 73 73 65 64 2C 20 65 76 65 6E 20 75 6E 64 65 72 20 61 20 70 72 69 76 61 74 65 20 66 69 6C 74 65 72 2C 20 49 27 6D 20 77 72 69 74 69 6E 67 20 69 6E 20 63 6F 64 65 2E [Note] *
²: It's still hard to truly move on, I miss her so much. But I wish her the best in all the world. [Note]

Resolutions of 2008:
ONE → Further certain relationships, mm.
TWO → Read the 10 new books I bought last year I never got around to reading this year.
THREE → Increase storage items to two.
FOUR → ... Try to learn some... techniques.
FIVE → Work harder than ever before.
SIX → [Here to end resolutions on an even number.] [BLANK FOR LATER]

Years do not apply where you are, but a good one to you, 3. Hopefully, your new year will keep you in good health, 5.


[*Translation: "Falling in love with K. He'll be my first partner... I'm so happy. I'm so embarrassed, even under a private filter, I'm writing in code."]

Merry Christmas, everyone. Happy holidays and whatnot to everyone who celebrates something different, of course. I finished with my case late last evening, concerning a wild Christian fanatic who went about burning down people's houses and whatnot. Mostly for their trees, because he considered it a "dirty Pagan tradition." [Case File #904] It was quite amusing, seeing someone go to such great lengths to have his ideals be seen, but yet killing people in the process, despite being a very strong believer in God and the Bible. [5+]

Haha, but that's not a very Christmas-y thing to talk about, I suppose. At least it's all finished and I can take a break until classes provide more work. [For once, I have to admit, I'm not impatient, haha.] Most of my Christmas day will be spent relaxing in bed, haha. Oh, by the way, I delievered a handful of Christmas cards to everyone I'm relatively close to. [5+]

It's nice to see L's returned early, too. He can spend Christmas here instead of on a case, haha. [But I don't know if he'd prefer that.] [-2]

Regardless, have a good day, everyone. [Note]

By the way, K--I have this Ginger Bread house kit thing. I was curious--if you want to make it, we can do that. I suppose I should just ask you face to face, but you're always reading, so I never know when you're busy or not, haha. [-2]

[FILTERED//UNHACKABLE BY K]

I hope K enjoys what I got him. I mean, it's nothing special. Just a set of bookmarks with the characters of various Greek mythological figures on them. I don't know if he's the type who likes to dog-ear his books; in any case, he's got book marks to do that or more to add to his collection. [-1]

[/FILTERED]

[PRIVATE//UNHACKABLE]

I really... miss her. So much... I don't find it so strange or sudden that she would leave, considering how she's been battling with the concept of Whammy's for a long while now. I know it's best that she's gone somewhere else, somewhere she's comfortable. I hope she figures out all the questions she's been asking, too. Also, I really hope one day we can meet each other again. [5+]

I know she wouldn't want me to feel sad about her leaving, but I can't help it. I'm very glad she's some place she wants to be, but at the same time, I'm hurt to see her go. Though maybe that's just me being selfish. No one can't not be selfish in some form or another, I suppose. Allow me to grieve, I'm sure she understands that. [5+]

In her name, I'll still keep up the Reading Room for myself, K and anyone interested. [Note]

I don't know if it was also a huge shock Miss Alert and Zaviel were removed from the orphanage. I don't know, really, honestly. I was a bit surprised to see they were transferred to a mental health fascility, but I suppose it was best, especially in Zaviel's condition. Hopefully they're recovering together; they seemed really happy with one another. Though I honestly don't know anything more than what they chose to share in the public domain. [5+]

"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand." - Irish Blessing

This is not a time to be in such dreary spirits, I suppose. Still, remembering those who've gone from us, both the living and the dead, is something everyone should ponder about around such holidays. Let the dead rest, of course, but wish them good cheer in the world outside ours. And... thoughts for the health of those still alive. [-1]

Siochan leat, 3. Rath Dé ort, 5.

I sound sappy, being so happy I have K with me. I want to spend the entire day with him. Oh, God, thank God no one can see this. The only one who should know knows, I'm sure. [-1]

[/PRIVATE]

Working on a case in America [well, took place in, haha.] It's quite interesting. Very fitting for the season. I've been quiet among peers, both here and outside. I've been losing sleep on this as well as homework. [I'm not one to preach at K, I suppose then, hahaha.] [5+]

I think K might get the impression I'm mad at him. I've been so busy, I forget to acknowledge or speak with him. Though I'm sure he knows it's not for personal reasons, just work. I'm also sure he's also very busy with his reading. In either case, if you didn't get the message, K, here it is typed out for you, haha. [-1]

I want to get everything done before Christmas. I would rather like a holiday without doing any work, haha. Last Christmas I had been too busy reading a book to do anything. I guess I missed the decorating and whatnot this year, too. Maybe I'll pitch in and make some snowflakes to hang up. [5+]

Though most turn out to have holes in the shapes of numbers. [Old habits die hard, I guess.] [-4; -3]

Either way, just posting to take a breather. I've got a few more projects to finish up, but I figured I'd take ten or so minutes to just see what everyone has been doing, since going door to door and asking is a lot more tedious, haha. Mostly I've noticed more of the residents here have gotten blogs, too. Hello to you all, if I've not greeted myself properly: I am X. I'd say "but call me __" but I have no nicknames beyond my alias, and I rarely give that out as it is. [5+]

Also, yes: due to lack of funding what was given to me before I came here has diminished to a very low amount, haha, I hope you don't mind cards? I bought a set of those online for £2, so... Uh, yes, hopefully you won't mind. [It came with 30, so those with roommates might find one addressed to the both of you.] [-2]

Either way, happy holidays until next update. [Note]

[PRIVATE TO SELF//UNHACKABLE]
In all honesty, I don't care much for Christmas. Not to say I never had a good Christmas. We spent it like any family would. Even if this is a very filtered entry, and even if you, I, can only read it, I don't think it's wise to mention family. Either way, I would work through Christmas, but for once in... I believe, four years, I want to spend it with the person I love. [5+]

I sound like a school girl. Thank God this is private. Shit, I'm talking to myself online now. [-2]

[PRIVATE/UNHACKABLE]

Guide to Sex For Dunces by Nina Lurrid. Genre: Informational Guide. Paperback: 290 pages. Publisher: LovEntertainment; 2 edition (August 8, 1999). ISBN-10: 2542479644.

Note:

Dear, darling X,

Enjoy the book. It is personally one of my favorite reads, if I do say so myself. Also, would it be possible to meet up with you tomorrow evening, about 4:30? If so, please RSVP and meet me in the music room down Hall B.

Delightfully yours,
Miss C

What-what-what-what-what is g-g-g-going on? [NOTE.]

[/PRIVATE]

P-Penchant Day, hap-happy, yes. H-Hope you like the, um, the... the book I got you. The one with the... um... I don't remember, faeries I think... H-Happy la... It's late... Late Penchant Day. [-1]

[ooc: lol goddamn you Curry-tan I'm gonna.]

( Case #440: Scotland Werewolf. )

Finally, I put it all into file, so I can take a nice breather. The homework load isn't too bad this week, nor that hard. Which is always good when you're tired, haha. [-2]

It's been really crazy here the past few days, you know? Fiances, budding relationships, late night parties; I feel kinda envious I'm not in the middle of it all! W-Well, exclude the second one... I just hope we keep a good mood flowing; I'd hate to go back to that bad atmosphere going on around here when L was around. It's sad how weird the place gets when L is here... [5+; -2]

[FILTERED TO EDGE/UNHACKABLE EXCEPT BY K]
Edge, K and I want to extend you an invitation: we figured we could both use a little break from work, so we would have one of those... "sleep-over" things, similiar to what Cowboy had. Would you like to join us? K said he'd make milkshakes, ice cream and popcorn, so that should be fun, right? We've also picked out some movies, like Neverending Story [1984; based on the novel of the same name (German: Die Unendliche Geschichte). Genre: fantasy. Directed by: Wolfgang Petersen. Written by Michael Ende, Wolfgang Petersen, Herman Weigel. Starring Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver] and The Odyssey 3 hour long mini-series [1997; directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, based on Homer's work with extra writing by Andrei Konchalovsky and starring Armand Assante.] You will sleep in my bed for the night, too, so don't worry about laying on the floor or anything, haha. [5+]

If you don't want to, that's understandable. But if you do, schedule, for me, is free from 12/06 to 12/08. K... Well, I don't know, but I don't think he'd mind if his schedule's busy or not, haha. [-2]

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[FILTERED TO K / UNHACKABLE]
Edge seems to be feeling a bit down lately. I was thinking of doing something that might sound a little... silly. However, I think it would cheer her up. Since everyone's been sort of lax since the feast, and Cowboy's (C-2) having his own little party... What do you say to having Edge over for the night? [5+]

It--it could just be the three of us. We could read or maybe watch movies, if-if you think that's fine? [-3]

I would move more of my bookcases out if I could make more room for her to stay... Permanently. But that's a silly idea. [-3]



[OOC: Goddamn you, Edge, now X wants to make her his roomie too dsjheihrer fuck yooou OT3.]

The feast was pretty good. I got to meet up with Miss Edge, Miss Alert and Zaviel. They all seemed to be in good spirits. I didn't see K there; he's been out and about, I suspect. Hopefully he's not feeling down. [5+]Everyone else seems to be. [not including]

The food was really good, and besides... some gloomy moments, a handful of people had a good time. I saw Miss C laughing it up with the new kid, Cowboy--I think. C2, hahaha. Hopefully a lot of the other kids had a good time, too. Adults included, hahaha. I saw L, but didn't actually speak to him--which is fine, he seemed busy with D. Best not to interfer when L's talking to someone--especially with D. [5+; -1]

I'm sorry to hear a good amount of people, however, have been feeling down. It seems to deal mostly with things I do not understand. I guess it's not my business if I don't know what's going on. I can merely just offer a pat on the back and hope for the best. I just hope that means something. [5+]

Again, happy birthday, S. I'm sorry you're not feeling well, especially on your birthday. I got you a gift, like I said; I said I'd give it to you when you felt better, but I left it by your door. It's the little one wrapped up in newspaper, haha. Hopefully you'll like it--if not, I left the receipt in there so you could exchange it for something better. [5+]

As for everyone else... well, just... feel better. [Note]

( [PRIVATE/UNHACKABLE] )

[OOC: S, X got him a polar bear plushie with a red ribbon 'round the neck.]

It's been really lively around here. So much has been going on, it really flies over your head when your face is buried in a book for hours on end. ... That and you're constantly on the look-out for your roommate's insane pranks. I feel like I'm in some sort of soap opera, it's quite amusing! [-1]

Either way, I'm leaving a message here to say everyone should find a cake (it's actually an... oversized cupcake) in the mess hall. K and I initially wanted to make L two batches and two for everyone else, but ever since the flu epidemic (and the... other flu), they've been sitting in the back of the 'fridge for so long now... I think it's best if we just... let 'em go. [-2]

K, I gave Mister Whammy the cupcakes we made for L to give to him. As well as the little card I got him; I wrote that it was from the both of us. Frankly, if L throws them away or doesn't care for them, that's okay. As long as he knows we thought about him when he was not/sick and that we missed him. You should maybe try and go say 'hi' to him; I know you said you weren't comfortable with speaking to him, but I know you want to! [5+]

I'm sure L wouldn't mind seeing K. You're too nice to be annoying--even though I'm not sure if I believe that myself. [Note]

[PRIVATE TO K / UNHACKABLE]
As I mentioned above, the others got one of the remaining two. So that means I have the fourth saved in our room. You can have some, as long as you don't try anything funny. NO ICING DRAWINGS ON MY FACE. [-2]
[/PRIVATE TO K]

[PRIVATE TO E / UNHACKABLE 'CEPT FOR K]
During lunch, I moved my spare book case in the "Reading Room." So now there's a recliner and book case in there. I'll be adding a couple old books of mine in there too, for anyone interested. I think it still should be invite only; mention the idea of having a reading room, and if anyone replies they'd love one, then you should invite them. I don't know if we should outright say we have one set up, because we -might- get in trouble? [5+]

Not sure. All we really need now are more books and a nice lamp. The open window provides sunlight to read in, but it's a little dim since the window needs closing, and you won't be able to read at night. So we should try scrounging around for old lamps. [-1]

Root of everything: cupcakes. [Note]

[PRIVATE TO SELF / UNHACKABLE]
If I get in trouble, so be it. I'm going to use that spare room; it's been empty for so long now. I don't think Roger or the other caretakers will mind as long as we keep it nice and tidy. Miss E will certainly back me up as my partner in crime, haha. [-1]
[/PRIVATE]

[PRIVATE TO K]
... Though perhaps still not for L. I think we should eat one of the batches. [Note]

Miss F inspired me into looking up some quotes, and then Q mentioned something himself. [Note]

I found one I really like: [Note]

"All is flux; nothing stays still."
- Heraclitus

I'm avoiding the flu like the, well, plague by spending more time than usual in my bedroom. If K tries bringing it in here, I'll force him to sleep in the hall, hahaha. [-3]

[PRIVATE TO K / UNHACKABLE]
Since L is sick, I guess we'll just have to save the cupcakes for later when he feels better. [-4]

K!

I know he's--you're hiding somewhere!

IF YOU CAN READ THIS WHEREVER YOU ARE:
Wake me up when I'm sleeping, take the photo and run off! But you didn't realize you dropped the damn thi--K! I'm going to wringe your neck like a wash cloth! [L--L, don't ta-take that seriously if--if you see this...] BUT I'M GOING TO--OH SO BADLY.

I've tried searching for him myself, so here's hoping he somehow sees this entry. Or if you see this and then see him, you can tell him I plan on cutting his mouth ear to ear like the Cheshire Cat!

( [Filtered for organization purpose / but hackable due to his current jheuwerower mood] )