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The first appearence of Count Zakula

Well I guess I can cross off “assault Russian military base” off my bucket list. The memory is a little bit hazy due to the PSD’s effects but there was a lot of pain involved. I’m disappointed in myself to resorting to PSD but I was desperate and there were trained men with guns. It’s not like I was beating up on gangsters like the old days. If the trip keeps going the way it is, I feel like I’m going to be using them a lot more often.

                On the bright side, it appears that the PSD has restored some of my former power back. Even though the PSD has worn off I feel a lot stronger than I did before. As long as I don’t abuse them I should be able to retain my powers this time around.

                The new guy Johnny House saved my life along with Kitsu. Johnny is a doctor and seems to be the most intelligent person in the group (aside from myself of course). I’m looking forward to getting to know him better. I’m very grateful for what he did, I’ll be sure to return the favour eventually.

                It seems like “The Handler” has pulled us into some international conspiracy involving American Terrorists. I really wish I had learnt more about the SSS while I was in Australia. The information could be handy right about now. The Russians have put us into a position where we either work for them or be shot, so I guess I’ll learn more about the SSS soon.

                I’m really glad I ended up coming on this trip. I’d hate to let Kitsu fight a terrorist group without me. This sure does beat living as a hermit in a slum.

- Zak Zephry

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The day before the Heist.

I seem to have found myself in a Russian Inn with Kitsu and our new gang. I’m starting to get to know the others. 

Clayton seems pretty cool, but it’s a little creepy how he is invisible most of the time.  I’m paranoid enough when I’m in the shower. From what I gather he is a really good hacker with some powerful cybernetics. I’d love to hear his story sometime.

Elaine is a strange one. I’ve never met a girl who is so strong. I could have used someone like that back in my solo adventures. She seems confident enough on the outside, but I doubt she is taking the whole “being in Russia” thing too well.

I haven’t talked to Matt much yet. He’s older than the rest of us and seems like he’s seen a lot of conflicts. He has been appointed team leader which seems reasonable enough. Seems like he is just your run-of-the-mill special forces commando, but I feel like there is more to him than meets the eye.

Alex is a lot more messed up than I initially thought. Pretty sure I saw him curb stomp a pirates face back in their hideout. I can understand being angry, but it looked like he enjoyed it on some level. Definitely has a very dark mind. His powers seem to be flame based. Not sure how powerful he is, but I think he has a lot of untapped power within him. I’d be seriously scared if he were my enemy.

This crew seems to be pretty strong. I’m glad I’m in Russia with a solid group like this. Hopefully the non-combat skills Kitsu and I possess are useful. Not that I care or anything, but I don’t want to be the useless one.

Apparently we are robbing a bank tomorrow. I influenced the group into doing it because it seems like more fun than storming a military camp. I have a feeling that tomorrow is going to be a fun day.

- Zak Zephyr

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Chinese Whispers

This trip just keeps getting crazier. We managed to escape the pirate’s hideout safe enough. I got shot which isn’t a feeling I wanted to remember. Some commando guys ended up helping us escape and blowing up their base. I won’t lie – It was pretty awesome.

We ended up getting picked up by the Chinese government. Not exactly my favourite political power but they seem to be friendly. Anything is better than getting raped by pirates.

Some guy named “The Handler” offered us all some special price to help him on a mission prevent war with Russia. Usually I wouldn’t care, but he offered a recipe for PSD with no side effects. Without the side effects, I’d gladly go back on them.

Regardless of what I want, Kitsu seems to want to do this so I’ll have to join in. I can’t abandon her now.

 - Zak Zephyr

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Everything changed when the pirate nation attacked.

I knew I had a bad feeling about this trip. Some pirates attacked the cruise ship and locked up Kitsu and I after very short attempt at self-defence. I’m currently stuck in alone in some high security cell. I could probably break out if I used some PSD but I really don’t want to resort to that. During the fight I noticed some other people with powers fighting back, I’m sure they’ll cause some chaos later on.

In the nearby cell is one of these people. I believe his name is Alex. We’ve been chatting a little telepathically so I’m not completely alone here. I can also sense that Kitsu is close by. Apparently they are planning an escape.

Unfortunately it seems I’m not completely recovered from my PSD addiction. My powers aren’t at their full power – I don’t know how useful I’ll be in combat. Hopefully the others can take the bullets for me.

- Zak Zephyr

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It's dangerous to go alone...

I haven’t had a chance to write in my diary since I was back at the hideout. I’m currently with Kitsu on a cruise ship. She came back a few weeks after I returned. I was really happy to see her again, but I’m going to have to put a lot of work to make up for what I did.

Apparently she got a letter from her father asking to meet up in China. I didn’t realise her father was still alive. I couldn’t just let her go alone on some long trip like that unprotected, so I hope I can use this time to fix our friendship up.

I had to sneak on this ship because her father only paid for one ticket. It was easy enough to sneak on thanks my ability to fly and my street smarts. The only downside is I’m stuck in this cabin and have to sleep on the ground. I have a bad feeling about this trip so I don’t get a lot of sleep most nights. I hope I’m just a little bit paranoid. - Zak Zephyr

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Returning Home

It’s been a while since I had written in this diary. I’ve found myself back at the old hideout, other than a few extra cobwebs it hasn’t changed at all. I was hoping that Kitsu would still be holding up here, but deep down I knew she would have left this place not long after I did. It’s better this way, I don’t know how long it will be before I’m found, but at least she won’t be dragged into this mess.

Unlike my last hideout, this place doesn’t have the equipment to make PSDs. I’ve got enough to last me a few more hostile encounters, but I hope that I never have to use them again. My body seems to be over the addiction but I doubt that my mind will ever truly stop wanting them. I’m glad that I have enough will power to not use them.

I’ve got enough money here to last me a few years of my old life style. I won’t be taking it with me if I ever leave this place. Something tells me Kitsu will find herself here sometime, and she probably needs the money more than me. It’s only ever caused me trouble any way.

There are too many memories here. Maybe coming back here wasn’t the best idea, but I didn’t have anywhere else. At least I found my old diary again. Reading my old entries made me remember how stupid I was to leave it all. I guess after all this I’ll have a story to tell, though I doubt that I will be close to anyone for a long time. I’m quite content just living here like a hermit, locked away with my fondest memories. I guess I should clean this place up a bit… Eventually.

-Zak Zephyr