THE THIRTEENTH BODY | (dictated)

[compels]

So, here's a weird thought. Three days and I'll be celebrating the end of my first year in our little Hell-castle. Talk about wild. Got the old journal to prove it.

Anybody figure out what they're going to do with that warm, fuzzy record of Paradisa-past, by the way? I was thinking maybe bon-fire. [ It happened to have any record of him and his messy decision to slaughter residents and townspeople alike to look like the hero, so, well, he's not eager to keep it around for the memories. ]

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[howruthless]

[this catches her interest. it shouldn't, but it does -- she can't help herself]

If you don't want it, I'm sure there's someone who's curious about the history of the castle that's interested.

[compels]

And I'm guessing that someone would happen to be a friend of yours. How'm I doin' so far?

[howruthless]

Not necessarily. I have my own copy and most of the people I know do as well, but I'm sure someone could find it a good home.

[a pause]

I'd just hate to see good information go to waste.

[compels]

That's right, I keep forgetting. Some people here really believe that if they squint at it long enough, they'll figure out the castle's ~mysteries.~

Dictated

[succubitch]

Has it only been a year? Somehow, it feels like it's been much longer.

[compels]

You're still here? God, you've gotta qualify for Paradisa's equivalent of AARP by now.

[succubitch]

What can I say, the Castle seems to have taken a liking to me.

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[descendent]

Do people celebrate their anniversaries here?

You should keep it. What happens if you get sent home only to come back? Wouldn't you want a record of what you'd done previously?

[compels]

Some do, some don't. Some just look for excuses to party. Kinda like Mystic Falls, if you think about it. [ There's a verbal shrug in there. ] I'm not big on dwelling, personally. Who cares what I did?

[descendent]

You might in the future. Don't you sometimes wish you had a record of things to look back on?

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[bonniewitch]

I've decided to keep my record of it.

[compels]

Well, sure, isn't that what you witches are good at? Keeping big old record books that no one will be able to use a century down the line?

[bonniewitch]

Ha ha. [A pause.] I think it's important to have it so you can look back on things that have happened here. Even if it's just for my own personal use.

dictated

[interpersonally]

It's on a shelf in my room. Should we throw you a party?

[compels]

I think one's in order, don't you? We're overdue.

[interpersonally]

It might cheer Elena and Bonnie up. We are overdue for one.

[luthored]

Why would you want to burn it?

[compels]

Not really the packrat, keep useless things around type, personally. That a problem? [ lies lies lies. he has all the feels, lana, that's why. ]

[luthored]

It's only useless to someone who doesn't know how to take advantage of it.

Besides, a lot of people have precious memories written in there.

[videres]

Fire would be a fitting end for it.

[compels]

Care to do the honors?

[videres]

Gladly.

[demonologist]

Why would you want to burn a book? Especially a journal.

[compels]

How about we start with because it's useless and go from there?

[demonologist]

Information isn't useless. It can be very important. Even someone's personal thoughts and experiences.

[Yes, young Wesley keeps a journal. After all, Watchers are expected to maintain written records to pass on to later generations and he's a prospective one.]