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It seems as if many new faces have been appearing around here lately. Not that I mind, of course. It is always a good thing to meet new people, really.

For all of you new faces; My name is Gabriel Gray. I run the local funeral home, along with a small repair business. Though, in the scheme of things, I am one of many who fix things on these boards. At least we all have quite the list of people to see if we need a repair. If Gladys can't fix it, chances are either I or John Smith can fix it up for you. That is some comfort, I suppose.

I was spending some time with my younger cousins today. I don't see them terribly often, as they live out of town, but they came to visit me for a couple of days. I was worried that I would not be able to properly care for such young children (Five and seven, both girls), and that the meeting would somehow end terribly, but it has been two days and all of us are still alive and well. I saw them off not fifteen minutes ago -- My aunt had only a few things to say to me, but that has been our relationship since I was quite small, so I am not surprised by it.

At any rate. The girls brought a game system to use while they were here. Apparently, they are quite attached to it and could not be without for a couple of days. Apparently, you can customize a character to represent yourself, and the two of them had a wonderful time making me.



Is my nose really that large? I suppose the eyebrows are fitting, but they also seem quite massive in proportion with the rest of my face. But, I admit, I can see a resemblance.

Business has actually been good recently -- though I suppose that is not something to be happy about. Good for my bottom line, but bad for the families losing loved ones. I have enjoyed keeping myself busy. I hope that you have not been overwhelmed, Shizuka, considering that your classes have just started up again.

I have the strangest feeling like we are in the midst of a calm. A calm before the storm. It is rather odd.

I hope I am just imagining things.

On a lighter note, I would enjoy possibly getting out of the house. Anyone interested in going out for drinks, coffee? Perhaps even to some sort of nightclub. It has been years since I have gone to one and perhaps that is something that ought to be rectified.

Gladys, now that your eyes are better, I suggest we go out again. I enjoyed myself last time. And I will even let you pay this time.