Translated from Japanese
Keeping this journal is one of the few things that have kept me sane over the past few months. While introspection is not my strong suit, I am finding myself almost enjoying this.
So...
I've always been particularly proud of The Boat Heist. I don't usually con other praeternaturals. Maybe it's a sign of respect or maybe I'm uncharacteristically cautious about what powers they might have... But with Loki... Well, I couldn't resist.
And now, he's here. Sure, I don't think he'll care that I stole his boat. He was a pretty easy-going guy and, after all, I did return it.
But I usually don't have any contact with my former lovers after our encounter. Things get a bit too messy. Sure, there's the occasional relapse, but the norm is to part ways and never see each other again.
He's here. And I'm here. And neither of us really have the option to leave. It doesn't help that he's one of the more enchanting men I've come into contact with in the past few years.
Maybe I should sleep with his friend. Nico, I think his name was. Adrienne was fairly certain he would be open to my charms. And boys get so uptight when you sleep with their best friends. Perhaps that will kill any lingering tension between Loki and I.
Listen to me. Tension between us. I haven't even seen him again. I shouldn't concern myself with things that haven't happened yet. Probably just building things up in my head. This usually doesn't happen to me.
Still not sure what I think of this place. I'm a bit leery about staying in any place that has no money. Not that I've ever had any use for money, but it was always a good indicator as to the value of what I was stealing. If I stole a ten thousand dollar painting, I was stealing something worth ten thousand dollars. But here, if I steal something it's worth what... A sheep? A pat on the head? It just doesn't work for me. The only value here is sentimental and that's a line I won't cross. But maybe I can find something worth my time.
But I wonder... What will happen to me if I do resume my previous activities? The Head Council seems to have a very large stick up its collective backside. Not to mention, I'm not able to utilize the same exit strategies I was before. It's also a pretty small place, this Elysium. I'm going to earn myself a reputation really quickly. My skills are worth nothing is no one trusts me.
If I'm caught stealing, will I be banished? As much as I hate being stuck in the same place... Better here than the wasteland. I doubt I'd be accepted into another haven if I were expelled from here.
What the hell I am supposed to do here? This place goes against my entire core. Stealing isn't worth anything. If I'm caught, I'll be thrown out into the global graveyard. And there is only a miniscule number of available men. Seeing as I got through them like tissue paper, I am going to find myself very lonely very quickly.
I just need to relax. I'm over thinking right now. I've never been good with thinking. I'm so much better when I just act. I've been stuck with my own thoughts for so long, I'm starting to go a bit crazy.
But I'm getting to know people now. The little wolf seems nice. I might just need to keep her around. She talked so much about her boyfriend and his friends, I think she could use a bit of feminine influence. Cute thing too. If her boyfriend's really as handsome as she says he is, I might just have to see if they're up for some "group activities".
And Loki... Well, I'll jump off that bridge when I come to it. At the very least, I'll give him a very pleasant greeting when we finally cross paths.
Haven't heard any news on mother. While the virus wouldn't harm her, I have no idea what effect a bomb would on our people.
