[Voice]

[Makie has had a lot to think about in the week since the invasion, and given the recovery needed, a lot of time to think it in.  By the end of the week, the lingering ties she feels to those from the event are gone, but she remembers their names, and still remembers many of them fondly.  (She sometimes wonders if, had the circumstances of her life been different, Makie would have been anything like that woman.  Shikamaru's mother.  Logan's cousin.  Older sister/mentor to teenagers and generally content with her lot in life.  Also, dying.  But it was a small price to pay.)

She's come to several conclusions in the intervening week.  She feels more peaceful for it, all things considered.   More certain of her right to be here.  And more contemplative on other topics as well, because now she's had a taste of the sort of enemy Luceti faces...

...when she finally feels more like herself, she addresses the journal, in a soft but firm voice.]

There is something I wish to ask, and one thing to clarify.  During the events of last week, my family name was Harukawa.  Please don't remember me by this name.  My full name is Makie Otono-Tachibana.  

[Strange thing to ask, she supposes.  Most people would have forgotten already, but... just in case.  She wouldn't stand for it.]

I had questions.  Or rather, a request.  I'd like to hear from any who have fought these cultists directly.  I wish to hear of your experience.  If you have the patience to tell me these things, I would appreciate it.

Miss Sage... [She hesitates a moment.]  If you have the time, would you stop by to see me this afternoon?  It...should be safe.  [A journal lesson is long overdue.]

...

[She comes so close to asking after her false family. Best to leave it alone.]

...thank you.

[Makie, the ever-formal, signing off. :|b]