[in a different handwriting - anonymous]

[tsunagari.livejournal.com]

It is getting dark.

Older patients might want to keep the younger ones from worrying on the ride home.

Comments

[anon]

[mister-fine.livejournal.com]

Okay, I get the staff are dangerous at night. I've already seen some of the other "monsters" here for myself, so I'll take your advice.

But to say the staff here aren't even human? I'm sorry, but I have a hard time accepting that just because you say so. It kind of bothers me because it's like you're saying that killing them is perfectly okay.

I appreciate the heads up, though. Don't get me wrong, it's just [a few hesitation marks, as if he's at a loss for words. He eventually just leaves the message as is.]

[hajike-tobiume.livejournal.com]

I am not human; I am shinigami. My duty is to protect humanity from non-human threats while maintaining the balance. This place, the creatures (including the staff) are threatening such balance, placing humans in mortal peril. It is my duty to prevent them from accomplishing their goals by any and all means necessary.

I know they are not human because I have the ability to see the souls of those who possess them. Humans possess souls. The staff, the creatures at night? They do not have souls. They are not human. I don't expect you or any other human to believe me, much less understand, but I do expect you to do what you have to in order to survive. Live.

[anon, strike-outs hastily crossed out]

[mister-fine.livejournal.com]

Oh, great, someone else who's some kind of

Yeah, I saw you explaining the "Grim Reaper" part of your job description earlier. I'm sure you're a nice person and all, but you have to understand that I can't just take your word for it. You're definitely right about one thing, though -- the people who run this place are dangerous and we should all be careful at night. That's something we can both agree on, at least.

[hajike-tobiume.livejournal.com]

I've gotten used to the disbelief at this point. Do not worry about offending me.

[mister-fine.livejournal.com]

All right...thanks for being understanding.

[a couple of inkblots as the writer considered what to write.]

And good luck with protecting people from the monsters here. Just try to be careful, okay?

[hajike-tobiume.livejournal.com]

This place has already left its mark upon me, but your concern is touching. I shall try.