So it has come to this. I suppose there is no other option. I will have to get the finances in line, but we do what we must in the end.

Rukia, I will need to see you today. My apologies, I do not wish to place this burden on you, but this time there is no getting around it. I am deeply sorry.

As for.. Well, it was a long time coming. Integral, I am sorry I cannot be the man I wished to be for you. It cannot be avoided, and I deeply regret this. In time, perhaps, you will be able to forgive me. I will understand if you cannot, however.

I suppose I should make the necessary preparations. The doctors have said there is very little time, and my plane leaves in just a few hours.

Tiresome, this business. As much as things change, they seem to remain the same. Very well, I expected no less. At the very least, I am prepared for the potential outcome.

No matter.

Troublesome, the stare of this creature. How very devoid, and yet oddly determined. I believe it wants my ink pen.

An interesting thing to wake up to.

I believe I will be out for the rest of the evening.

Seeing as there is no reason for me to stay in, I believe I will venture out tonight. Perhaps New York.
Rukia, you are free to join me unless you have another excursion with the water tower planned.

Integral, do be safe and enjoy your trip, short notice as it may have been.

Great success.

The halls are decked. The stockings are hung. And Isabel seems to be quite adept at all things gingerbread.

Hnn. Tuesday already. How fortuitous.

Abarai. We are going to the tailor. I will not take 'no' for an answer.

Amendment: Rukia, I require your assistance. Feel no need to leave the office, I will pick you up personally.

Though I slept well, I dare say the way I was woken up was quite startling. Unexpected, to say the least. Integral, do desist from giving me a heart attack in the future. I fear I will not be much use to you if I were to be deceased.

It would seem that there is work to be done. At least the stocks are doing well.

Natsuo. Saturday evening, I would like to request your company at the ball. It feels improper, going without some sort of escort. You are free for such, are you not?

Everything seems to be falling back into place. This, I am glad for. Yesterday was quite the surprise, but certainly not an unwanted one.

Though I have been home for a few days, Renji, Rukia, I apologize for being so scarce. I seem to have come down with a bit of a cold while I was overseas. Do not worry about it, I am sure it will pass within the next few days.

Ms. Hellsing, I hope that things are going in your favor. Welcome back.

Fuck.

It seems I will not be going to Europe. However, now I must go do damage control. Rukia, if you read this, you can reach me at the office in Tokyo. I will return once the crisis is handled.

I believe I have been putting off Europe for too long. Something shall be done about this.

Though it was only in passing, it was good to see you again, Matsumoto-san. I do hope your headache has abated.

Thing seem to be coming together, though I must say it was not something I had expected. Even so, I do not have any complaints on the matter. It is a very thought-provoking sort of situation.


I believe that is all for the moment.

From here on out, I would prefer that the citizens of Cross refer to me as P-kun.  It seems quite a bit more respectable than my legal name...


In the end I suppose it doesn't matter what you refer to me as, just so long as you do not call me late for dinner.


Commissioner, how do you feel about cheese?

Ohtori, Ms. Hellsing. I regret to inform you that I must postpone our meetings. That is all.

We leave Saturday afternoon.

Ohtori, if I may. A word with you before I set off.

Integral? I would like to see you as well, before I leave.

Natsuo, Rukia, Renji, Ms. Hellsing, and Kia. Do not make any plans past six PM, if possible.

That is all.

Edit: Proper swim-wear would be advisable.

Rukia, Commissioner. I will be at my New York office for a couple of days. If anything is needed, my staff will be more than happy to assist you.

Utterly inexcusable.

De Borgia, as a common drunk, I do not believe you have the qualification necessary to be commenting on one's moral code. I dare say that according to your beliefs, indulgence is a sin. That being true, it is safe to say that I will see you in hell. If you are a wise man, it would be in your best interests to dread that day. Muddling my name, I can let pass. Dragging the Commissioner across the coals is another thing entirely.

A curious thing, but I believe slander is also on your list of things to avoid. It is a shame you cannot confess to yourself, is it not?

And as for you, Kukai. To see that you would easily believe such sordid prattle speaks volumes for your intelligence. I would suggest that you do not so casually mention my wife again; lest you wish to make what I have said about you ring even more true.

As surprising as it is, I find myself in a pleasant mood. Despite everything that is going on, my outlook on things is quite a bit more positive than it has been.

It is a shame I had to miss my date with a certain cat this past Saturday, but I plan on making up for it. Natsuo, let me know when you are available.

Rukia, in a few weeks, I believe we should go on a small vacation. Start thinking of somewhere you would like to go. Anywhere will be fine.

And last, but not least, Commissioner Hellsing. I was curious what your plans were for this coming Friday night. If you are free, would you allow me the pleasure of your company?

I think that an event is in order sometime soon. I have yet to host a proper social event since moving to Cross. This must be changed.

I believe it is time to make a change for the better. Odd, I did not think coming back to this city would be so stressful. However, I cannot deny that things have been interesting. I am sure I will only continue to be surprised.

.. It seems my newspaper subscription has been canceled. Unfortunate.