A piece of hope went out of the world today.

I need to make a short visit to the medlab, and then I will be in my room. Visit only for emergencies tonight, please, unless you are family or Wanda.

We have returned, but now I will be leaving again for a time. I find I need a rest, so I have been in touch with my brother to tell him to expect me.

It is, after all, past time the Amazing Nightcrawler made a reappearance on the stage for a few weeks. Anyone who wishes will be welcome to visit, or to come and see me perform - complimentary tickets can be arranged.

I will see you all when I come back. Amanda, please check your email.

Now that Amanda has mentioned it, I do have Christmas plans. On Sunday morning, I will be going home for a few days, to celebrate with my family.

Guests are always welcome among the clan, and I know my brother and sisters have wanted to meet more of my friends (especially those of you who know Meggan, she would love to see you again), so anyone who would like to join us, please let me know.

We have held the remembrance service, and the strictest of the mourning time is over. It will continue for yet another 23 days, but it relaxes a little now, and the elders decided I may contact you.

They have also decided I may return to New York for a short time, as Stefan has asked it, though I must be back with the clan before the final day of mourning. Stefan is inviting as many of you as would like to come to his wedding, and I must collect some things, so I will be coming back in person.

I will see you all tomorrow.

OOC: The following post is written in Romani, because Kurt has (very) temporarily forgotten he speaks English. This means that only Wanda, Pietro, Doug and Amanda will be able to understand more than a word or two of it, and will be able to pick out grammar and spelling mistakes. Otherwise, have at!]

~I would like to thank Logan for letting me steal his rum and for buying the other drinks. And for making me see that it was true I was being a coward and hiding. There will be no more image inducer, I will be putting it away and not wearing it again.

Also for finding the cab back to the school.~

The final papers came through yesterday, so I am now officially Kurt Sefton.

And today it is my thirtieth birthday. I suppose the timing is fitting.

My brother Stefan has come to the mansion - he would be the large blond man some of you may see while he is here - and I will be returning to Germany with him for a time. It seems our mother wishes to speak with me, so I am called home.

I cannot say exactly how long, but I will not be out of contact while I am there. Amanda knows how to reach the clan, or Stefan at least, should it be necessary.

I will be in touch soon, and return, I hope, not long after.

If anyone wants me, I will be in the greenhouse.

I hope you all enjoyed your dinner out, medlab team?

I feel it is time I started to be more social again - there are so many new arrivals to the mansion, who I have not met or have only spoken to in passing.

Visitors are always welcome in my room, or if I am not there, you may find me in the attic greenhouse or the gym, or in the grounds. Please do come by!