What if I'm a snowstorm burning?

Whoever hasn't been to the Wilderness since it shifted should take a look while they can. The city isn't familiar to me at all, but it's a lovely place. Very colorful and interesting, and plenty of stores if people want to stock up on things. Thanks for shopping with me, Lucy—I don't really need much, but it was a lot of fun all the same. I suppose we have to take advantage of that when we can.

It was surprisingly good to be out of the tree, even if it's really still all within the sphere. I'll attend my Medical shifts as usual, but otherwise I think I'm going to stay in one of the hotels here for a few nights. Just for a change. Memory, if you need me, just write me a note through the journals.

Phoenix, want to explore a little more later?

This might not be anyone's business, but I suppose I should say it for the sake of clearing up potential misunderstandings.

Contrary to former beliefs, Hakuteiken and I are not married. He's my brother-in-law. Please, no jokes.

That's all.

I'm back. If that's the right word for it? I'm very sorry to have worried people.

For the moment I'm at Kiba's, since we weren't sure what provisions I'd left at my home...so I'll be here if anyone needs me.

My back wound has healed very nicely, thanks to everyone who inquired after my health. It really was a small thing. Throne, please extend my thanks to KC for his visit, but let him know he left a toy here. It goes jingle. I'll bring it back to him soon.

Isn't it nice how the weather's calmed down lately? Though I suppose there's nothing especially frenetic about heat that makes you want to lie around and do nothing; still, this is more pleasantly mellow. I hope the cold isn't too fierce once winter comes. That would make traveling around the island quite unpleasant.

Ran, would you like a new stack of books for the store you work in? They could be a donation. They belong to my roommate Toushi, but since he has left them just sitting out in the common area where anyone could trip over them and bang their knees, I can only assume he no longer wants them.

Thanks for the invitation to the hot springs the other night, Bastet. I really enjoyed myself. I'm amazed at how you managed to get so many men to assist you, but I can't say that I minded!

Starting tomorrow, I'll be joining the medical team over on the island. I hope I won't have to see any of you, but if anyone gets injured, please come see us or write in your journal, and we'll come to you. So far I've done quite well with wounds, but I don't know if I can heal illness as well. Does anyone even get sick here?

I've still got a lot of questions about myself, but I feel a little more like I have a place here now.

[OOC: If anyone with Level 3 housing wants to be a housemate with Kazahana, drop a note!]

Toushi, thanks for meeting with me the other night. I had-fun. It was nice to get to really talk to someone; everyone's been so busy lately.

As I understand it, when things are normal at the tree, people have various jobs to earn their keep. There's an employment board, I know, but does anyone have any recommendations or comments on finding a job that might not have been covered? I'd appreciate any advice.

[OOC: Small text is slightly cramped, as if she's a little embarrassed about what she's written or she wishes it could be private. Though it's totally not. ;) ]