Crumbling towers and beams of yellow light

At least we're out of the cells now. This holiday is just bitter now...Everyone needs to try and keep their spirits up, however, or we'll never overcome this.

[Private to Jotaro]

I'll be trying to write home soon. You want to include a letter to your mother along with it?

That was far more trouble than I was expecting...My plane's a bit of a wreck, too. Guess I get to spend awhile fixing the bullet holes in it.

I'm alive and I've been spared the company of the pink...thing. Cute, yes. Irritating, yes. I've mostly been stuck in my quarters painting.

[At first, 4423 filter, later changed to be filtered FROM Isako]
So what's this I've been hearing about posters and the Captain?
[/filtered]

[Filtered to Jotaro//Unhackable]
The holiday's almost over. Are we going to do anything? I'm getting bored just sitting idly like this.

This market is a good opportunity to get some, er, rarer goods. Best not to waste it.

[Private to self//unhackable]
Maybe this will finally gives us a lead on that man...

Not much longer, huh? I'm getting so restless, it's not funny. I sold a few of my paintings in town, though, and all of the funds from that are going towards repair of the ship; maybe that will help speed things up.

I'm getting restless. Are the repairs nearly done so we can be back on our way?

[Private to self//unhackable]

I'll just pretend last night didn't happen. He was extremely drunk, after all...but something was odd about it. I'll just ask him if he remembers anything. If not, it didn't happen.

Jotaro's awake. There goes the last of my real worries...except for getting Star Platinum repaired.

*there's audible engine noise throughout*

...I'm going after him. I'm sorry. I'll still do what I promised, but I can't leave him there.

((Yeah...Kakyoin's going after Jotaro. :|))

Anyone who doesn't have a job already...I need your help. I've volunteered for an important task and I need someone to watch my back while I do it.

That can wait for now...Dealing with these bombs is more important.

Pilots who aren't in the search parties...we need to get up in the air again and keep a look out from the sky. I propose that we provide the first line of defense against the Victoria II...at the very least, I know Jotaro and I will. If your planes are armed and capable of a fight, please help.

*Engine noise is audible*

Definitely not my idea of a pleasant morning. I was able to save a few small personal items before getting my plane out of the ship. I hope everything else can survive what's to come. This certainly got my mind off of less pressing issues, at least. *brief laugh*

[Private to Jotaro//unhackable]

Come back to our quarters. We need to talk about this.

[/private]

[Private to Reno//unhackable]

Since the other pilot never responded...you still up for a one-on-one dog fight?

[Private//Unhackable]

I have never been so angry in my life. I know Jotaro won't stand by while something happens...but I was hoping he wouldn't have done something like that.

[end Private]

I'm extremely angry right now. I need to find a productive outlet for this. Any suggestions?

Dear Mom and Dad,

I'm sorry it's been so long since you've heard from me. I haven't had much time to send letters. I'm sure you're somewhat happy to hear from me...I need to apologize for running off without much notice. There are personal things I have to take care of. I'm sure you understand.

Since leaving home with Jotaro, things haven't been bad. Mom, you'll be especially happy to know I've made more friends than Jojo...Me being willing or otherwise. Now I won't lie to you, I can't lie to you, I'm a pilot for, essentially, a looting ship. It's not as bad as it sound, really...I promise I'll return home the same son you remember.

I've included a painting I did on-board during the free time I do have. It's of some crew members and Jotaro by the railing of the ship on the top deck. I thought you'd like a glimpse of how I see things on a daily basis now. It was around sunset when I did the background and I think I captured the beauty of it extremely well.

Mom, please take care of Dad and make sure Mrs. Kujo is alright while her husband is gone.

Love,
Your little Aki.

((His handwriting is very neat and everything very readable.))

Boredom is setting in around here. I think I've found a decent solution.

[Private to Jet Link, Reno, and Jotaro//Unhackable]

You're the other two pilots here, right? Now, you don't have to agree to this, but Jotaro and I have been very bored. Would you two be willing for a two-on-two dog fight to help keep our skills strong? And to, well, keep ourselves entertained.

I think I need a distraction. I can barely focus enough to do anything, let alone something useful. I should probably find a way to entertain myself before things start to drive me crazy.

I hate to say I'm glad I left early, but...

I can't even begin to think of what's going to happen now. I'm feeling a fear I never wanted to feel again.

[Filtered to the 4423//Unhackable]

Formal dress? I...don't really know if I have anything appropriate to wear. Going, though, would be a chance to do a bit of surveillance...and see if he shows up.

This railroad business seems rather interesting. Land-based travel does have its advantages, after all...well, along with disadvantages, but that's to be expected. It's a new, cheaper option for transporting goods, if they're successful. This world we live in is full of surprises...

At least the cherries in this place are nice and ripe. And I finally got the paint I've been needing to finish this godforsaken painting. If all goes well and I don't end up having to leave the ship until we leave port, I can finish it, too.

And, surprisingly, Jotaro has been smoking out on the top deck and not in our room. Things have finally stopping smelling so terrible in here. It's really nice.