[battler is smiling into the camera once it finally turns on, but it's a little sadder.]

October the 4th is here once again.... I see. [he nods to himself, and he leans forward to grab something. he had just purchased it the other day (most likely with yuri's money which he will give back to her later) and he's been toying with it. in his hand is a simple chess piece, the queen, and he moves it around in his hand as he talks.]

These days used to be completely torment for me, the family conference would begin and... well. I guess I can talk about the truth now, there's no more risk here.

Mmm- my family is dead, but hey- at least my sister is alive, that was my main goal in the end. Even so... the memories in my head, they're so clear, yet they seem more like a distant dream. There were eighteen of us, and only me, my aunt escaped.... and I only lived thanks to someone here in Genessia who changed my fate.

....Guess I'm rambling now, huh? I just meant to get that out there, even though I've already accepting this long ago. They're all always with me, and I'll never stay in the past, there's always a need to keep going forward now.

[The feed opens with a face that hasn't been seen in all of Genessia for almost two months now. Behind him was what appeared to be an old run down castle - it has seen better days. No one can possibly live in such a hazardous place. Except, it looks like it was being repaired and the repairs were nearing completion.

For those who frequent Everglade, they'd notice this house was near the rickety bridge. It was on the opposite side of the city itself.]

To all those concerned, I would like to know if the recent affair pertaining to nightmares has been addressed in Everglade. It seems like the old town in the outskirts of the city is no longer affected. If not, I will offer any assistance necessary.

Due to certain events, I have been absent from my post in Genessia's hospital. If there is anything that needs to be addressed, do well to approach me.

[Private to Lex Luthor]

[He then switches the feed to private and checks on the pile of folders resting beside him. On one folder was a sticky note that had someone's contact details. Inside was a number of approved contracts prior to his absence.]

The head of the Critical Care Department, Temari, informed me that you wished to speak with me. State your business.

[Private to Ishtar, Zelos and Falan]

I would hope the apartment is still in one piece after my lengthy absence. [He's not even going to apologize about it.]

Since there are four of us now, it would seem appropriate to find a larger estate. I took the liberty of finding one. Cross the covered bridge of Everglade and you should be able to find it. Just ask for me.

We also have a few people here who would be glad to serve our every need. The share of each one for rent still remains the same. So if any of you still have a problem with employment, please inform me immediately.

[Private to Ishtar]

[His features soften minutely as he turns the feed to address Ishtar. The last thing he remembered was drinking Ishtar's blood. Until this day, it still haunts him.]

Princess.

There's much to talk about in private. I suggest meeting me as soon as you can. However, it is understandable if you do not wish to.