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...There's no reason to be upset! I can write to him just as easily as ever! Besides, I can still see him over breaks! Right! I just have to get my mind off this. Do something productive...

Hm... I haven't baked in a while. I've probably gotten a little rusty, so this is as good a time as ever to get back into practice.

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((ooc: Backdated to Friday! Raikou's gone, so Gau's going to be in the kitchens for the next couple of days, making a mountain of pastries out of his tears. Fair warning- Yoite and Raimei are going to get bogged down by his creations. Also, Yukimi gets anything he burns.))

Well, I'm glad that's over with. Honestly, some people just have no respect for personal space...

((ooc: Gau's NPC buyer was a nice-looking girl who made him help her with her homework and kept trying to pet his hair. Obsessively. Feel free to have noticed them! 8D))

I'm struggling to remember why I agreed to come on this trip...

Yukimi's behaving like a child- if it were up to him we'd all starve. He's insisting on hunting all the food we eat- just yesterday he actually tried to catch a fish with his bare hands! God knows what kind of germs were in that river... it'd be divine justice if he got sick from all the time he spent wading around in it. He didn't even have anything to show for it- not that I'm surprised. At least Miss Maron's been sensible about it- nice to know there's at least one responsible adult here.

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Another attack? It just gets worse and worse... I hope the girl will be alright. Perhaps extra security measures should be taken for those with families in the Ministry. I can't say it's surprising that those are the people these Death Eaters are targetting...

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[Private to Raikou and Raimei]

Do either of you have plans for the next few days?

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It's been nice having Yoite stay with us- but I was absolutely right about his health. He's far paler than the last time I saw him, and I'm certain he's thinned a bit too. I haven't noticed any other signs of a cold, though, which is certainly a good thing. I'm sure it's nothing that plenty of food and some time outside can't help.

The news lately, however, has been terrible... I didn't know this 'Silabus' person outside of classes, but it's still terrible to think that people can get away with hurting others like that. His loved ones must be suffering tremendously as well... To those who did know him, you have my deepest sympathies. I hope he recovers soon.

[Private//Hackable to Raikou, Yoite, Haseo, and Raimei]

...That was exhausting... but it's over now. And it worked about as well as I could have hoped.

Now I just have to talk to Raikou about it... even though I've accepted what the consequences are, that doesn't make it any easier to approach.

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[Private to Alfred]

I believe I promised you an explanation, didn't I?

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[Filtered to Raimei's friends]

This can't wait anymore- I've been putting it off for far too long.

Excuse me, this is of utmost importance! Does anyone know where Raimei lives?

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((ooc: Gau found out Fakir's prediction about the outcome of the Raimei/Raikou duel, so being his hot-headed impulsive self he's decided the best way to solve this is march over to Raimei's house and tell her the whole story. Strikes are only readable until the 24th, then they become hackable only to Yoite.))

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Well... this is a complete mess... but at least it's reminded me of what's important to me.

I can't just abandon Raikou and run away- not without at least trying to get him to change. This needs to be settled now, before it can get any worse.

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[Private to Raikou]

Can we talk?

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...This doesn't make sense. What am I doing back here?

((ooc: For the event... what if Raikou hadn't shown up the night his mother was killed? Well, dead Gau is dead. :/ So feel free to see a ghostly thirteen year-old Gau wandering the school halls. He only knows Yoite from Kairoshuu because he was his roommate, and no one else. Also- FORWARD DATED TO TOMORROW. Gau was unaffected on the first day of the event.))

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I have to talk to him about this. I know I do. But... how can I approach him about this? And- and Yoite might be wrong. It's a slim chance, but it's there. If he is, and I start accusing Raikou of these things... what on earth would he think of me, to have so little faith in him?

...I can't imagine Yukimi making something this serious up. But I can' t imagine Raikou as a Death Eater either. I've always, always idolized him... he's everything I wish I could be. And... if he were a Death Eater, then why save me? Why even bother? I just don't understand.

But if he is a Death Eater... and if I can't talk him out of it... then I have no choice. I won't... be by his side anymore. No matter how much I want to, I can't let personal feelings matter. I can't.

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I'm glad to see things are finally calming down again. Has anyone had problems studying for OWLs? I don't mind offering some assistance, it's my duty as a Prefect.

((ooc: So yeah. Gau has been in a funk the last two weeks because he found out that his beloved Raikou is actually a Death Eater- as is Yukimi and Hattori and essentially all the adults in his subsititute family. It's so bad that he didn't even notice the last event was taking place, as he wasn't affected himself. Feel free to have noticed how obviously upset he is, especially Raikou, who he's been avoiding.))

Dragons?! All Ravenclaws still in the Tower, please proceed to the exit in a swift but orderly fashion. From there, myself and your other prefects will take you to a safer location on the ground floor.

[Private to Raikou]

Where are you? Are you alright? You're not hurt, are you?

A-Ah... no bloodstains, no books strewn across the floor, no papers lying around, no mess at all...

...It's a miracle!

((ooc: The Ravenclaw House is completely tidy and free of mess, courteousy of Gau's wish~ He's so thrilled he's momentarily forgotten how much he's got to worry about. :D))

[Private//Hackable to those concerned about Yoite]

Even though it's been quite a while, his attitude hasn't improved at all. He starts looking nervous whenever people get too close, in addition to how aggressively withdrawn he's become. As much as I try to get him to talk to me, he consistantly brushes me off, even to the point of physically pushing me away. It's getting increasingly annoying... I want to be able to help him, but I can't if I don't even know what the problem is!

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What on earth- I don't remember there being anything about a castle in the mission description.

Well, that's not that important, I suppose. I can worry about it after I find Raikou-san!

Raikou-san? Raikou-san!

((ooc: Feel free to have noticed Gau walking up and down the halls calling for 'Raikou-saaaaaaan!'... it's kinda hard to miss.))

[Private//Hackable to Yukimi, Yoite, Raikou, and Raimei]

I finally found Yoite in the Hospital Wing- he looked absolutely awful. Dried blood all over him, barely breathing, broken bones... I can't imagine what happened for him to be in such a state. It's hardly the first time he's been in the hospital, but... it seems different. More serious.

I stayed as long as I could, but he didn't regain conciousness the whole time I was there. Madame Pomfrey finally made me leave. I'll go again tomorrow- it's a good thing there aren't any classes on Sunday. I doubt I could pay very good attention to them anyway... I've been so worried I've barely slept at all...

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[Private//Hackable to Yoite, Raikou, Raimei's friends, and Haseo]

It's absolutely infuriating! She shouldn't be acting like everything's fine and out of her control. It's all his fault for not being able to make up his mind properly between her and whoever it is he's with now. And what's more, even though he hurt her, he's the one who comes out of the situation happily! Agh! I have half a mind to seriously knock some sense into him.

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...Have the paintings always been this desperate for gossip? It's starting to get on my nerves.

((ooc: Soooo, Gau gave Raimei a comforting sibling hug, which was overseen by the Fat Lady. She was convinced that he's trying to pick up Raimei on the rebound, and went around half the school informing everyone of this fact. :3 Gau's dealing with it, but it's wearing on his already thin temper.))

It's been a little lonely with Katarina gone, but no matter. I couldn't keep taking care of a doll forever even if she was adorable...

It appears we're having an open house this weekend. I wish there had been a little warning... well, as a Prefect, if anyone is having difficulties finding their way around, let me know and I'll be happy to help you.

I had not realized how many other people were born on this date. It's rather surprising. I myself turned seventeen today.

This is a wonderful project- Katarina is absolutely precious and adorable and perfect~ Tohru has been great at taking care of her, too. She'll make a wonderful mother someday.

Ah... everything she does is so cute...

((ooc: Oh geeze... only one day and Gau's utterly in love with his new 'daughter'.))

It would appear that whatever was in the tea yesterday has worn off. It's made a huge mess, however. Hopefully things can be resolved quickly. There's no sense in staying upset over something out of everyone's control.

Other than that, happy Valentine's, everyone. Those of you who gave me gifts, thank you very much.

((ooc: Gau gave out v-day gifts of his own, since he no longer trusts anything from the school. Instead, he gave out strawberry cookies, which are delicious and pink and very festive~ Marta, Haseo, Minato, and Gai each recieved two, Yoite and Raimei recieved six in little bags (Yoite's cookies being slightly bigger), and Raikou got the rest (about a dozen) in a cute little tin with a card saying how happy he is Raikou's with him this year. ♥))