| Captain's Log: The Fifth Entry |
[17 May 2010|04:26pm] |
[Private Entry]
It's been a few months since I've written in this. I've neglected to keep up, I'm afraid. Humans require so much more work, though I admit it's been easier living in this gigai. I'm still surrounded by idiots for the most part, though. Many of my students would never be able to see spirits or feel them. I have a feeling that there is one or two of them who would be able to. Still, I must keep my eyes open. There is a reason I came here, after all.
[/Private Entry]
I am considering teaching a spring/summer course in Japanese and one in Spirituality. Would any students be interested?
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| Captain's Log: The Fourth Entry |
[26 Dec 2009|04:27pm] |
It has been quite some time since I've written in this. Shockingly, a near two months has passed. Though, for those who know me well they would not be surprised. I'm one who doesn't like to dwell on the past so much. If I can avoid talking about it, I generally do. Still, an update every now and then is hardly a bad thing.
I'm adapting to life here. I've taken on a second course with the possibility of a third. It is good to still be teaching here, at least. I think that is one thing that will always be a constant in my life. I am relieved, though, to have found a like soul in a girl named Viki. She's willingly stepped in to help out and take on the position of a student assistant. It reminds me a bit of my life where I came from.
As for the holiday season, I have no plans. Perhaps finishing the left over paper work from finals week that I could not get to because I was grading finals. Christmas is a time for people to spend time with those who they care about and who care about them. Apart from my student assistant, I'm alone in this world, but I'm all right with that. I've always been different. I don't mind it so much. I just wish I could find one place where I could truly fit in..
It's finally starting to feel like a true vacation being here. It only took me a near four months for it to feel this way, though.
[Private to Viki]
Do you have any plans for the holidays, Viki?
[/Private]
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(9 Avada Kedevras | Curse Me)
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| A Captain's Log: The Third Entry |
[22 Oct 2009|11:23am] |
[Private to Self]
Humans can be so irritating some days. My time here has been relatively simply spent. However, I've come across only two Hollows since I came to stay in the world of the living. The first encounter was relatively normal. The second, however, was very infuriating. I never thought that I'd meet a human so infuriating to the point where I was tempted to draw my sword against them. I suppose some like Kenpachi or even Lieutenant Renji Arakai would be amused at my antics, but I'm even more certain that the Captain-Commander would not be pleased with this.
I attacked a human the other day, although I can hardly claim that this man was an ordinary human. He called himself King Delita, but I don't recall any kingdoms being in the area, whatsoever. Still, that doesn't disclaim his title. I'm a Captain myself, after all, yet there's no place where I might be in charge in the world of the living right now. He insulted me at every turn, even claimed that I wasn't worthy of being a Captain. Now, normally, I wouldn't be so bothered. But he also insulted hyorinmaru, and called my moves sloppy after he watched me defeat a Hollow. The fact that he could see me in my Soul Reaper form was enough to say that he wasn't a normal human, although it's become less strange that humans can see me these days. I've come to accept it, at the very least.
It's been interesting, adjusting to living in the world of the living, to say the least.
[/Private]
While I am fully aware that my students can read this, I feel the need to inform all of you to be careful of what you say around strangers. Each and every culture is so different and one little misplaced word could even lead to your death in some cultures if you are not careful. It is not wise on your first meeting with a stranger to exchange insults, unless you are seeking a fight.
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(6 Avada Kedevras | Curse Me)
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| A Captain's Log: The Second Entry |
[15 Oct 2009|07:51pm] |
[Private to Self]
I've been in the human world now nearly a week and find myself adjusting to being among them fairly easily. I've found it so easy to slip up with some terms that I would use normally, however. There's been at least two instances where I've almost mentioned the human world to these students. Granted, most of them might not pick up on the strange wording. That, or they would just think of it as some professor babbling at the front of the classroom. Then again, there are some in this world that might realize there's more to it than that. I've noticed that at least two of my students seem to exhibit some sign of spiritual pressure, but I'm certain that more of them have some traces of it, if I paid attention to it. Sidney Prescott, for one, and Damien Thorn for another. These are two students who I may wish to keep my eye on.
Still no Hollow sightings. I'm beginning to wonder if they bother with the western world, or if they are simply a thing existing in the eastern hemisphere. My stay here will be quite dull if nothing happens, although I can't help but realize that this seems more like a vacation than another assignment. The other captains had seemed in support of me coming here despite us still being short 3 captains. I had no choice but to follow the order to stay here. I worry still, however. This silence cannot be a good thing, especially when it comes to Hollows. Something is bound to arise soon, and when it does, I will be ready for it. I feel like I have been far too lax these past few days in my training.
Perhaps...would it be too much to inquire if these humans have a fencing class available? It wouldn't be the same as using Hyorinmaru, but at least it will keep my skills sharp and give me practice fighting in this gigai.
[/Private]
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(Curse Me)
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| A Captain's Log |
[11 Oct 2009|06:03pm] |
[Private to Self]
So far there appears to be nothing unusual here in Kansas City. This place is very quaint, yet strange, nonetheless. The people appear mostly normal. There are faint traces of people who possibly have spiritual pressure, including one particularly one that reminds me of a certain substitute soul reaper. If he's found his way here, so be it, then. It's none of my business what he does in his life. If he's staying out of my way, then I shall stay out of his.
Still, I am worried. It's almost too quiet around here. The faint traces that I feel seem to be coming from many of the students attending this university. I find it surprising that so many normal humans have traces of it. I wonder if I were to rid myself of this wretched gigai, who would be able to see me in my spiritual form? I suppose I should get used to the feeling of this body, though. I'll be wearing it for quite a lengthened amount of time. I can only hope that during the class that I am teaching here that no Hollows appear. I've already thought of how I would escape the mundane world of teaching and not let my students be aware that anything is amiss. It will never take me long to destroy a Hollow. With a Captain in the world of the living, they stand no chance of attacking humans. Still, I must do my best to adjust to how these humans live day by day. It's interesting, how many of them are so unaware of the world around them. Perhaps being here will remind me even more of why I entered the Soul Society and became a Soul Reaper in the first place. But perhaps being here may change my faith in humanity, as already I see little promise in these humans. How can they expect to understand customs and cultures of other peoples when they've only lived a short twenty years or so on this earth? I'm hoping, however, that some might prove me wrong.
As much as I dislike meddling in the lives of the living, the Soul Society gave me this assignment, so they must have some intentions behind it.
[/Private to Self]
Adjusting to living in Kansas so far has been a fairly pleasant experience. To the students who are taking my course, our first class meeting will be Monday afternoon around three. Please have read the first chapter in your book by then and be prepared for enlightening discussions. Again, I would like to inform all of you that my course will not be an easy one. I do not take learning lightly. You will, however, leave my course with an in-depth understanding of other cultures around you.
To my future colleagues, I look forward to meeting each of you.
Professor Hitsugaya
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