A large sum of days between now and my last journal entry has passed. However, paperwork has only increased this past month, and murders and suicides seem more frequent with the anniversary of the 7/7 terrorist attacks having passed.

Before this whole ordeal, I would have deemed it unfortunate that I was tasked with having to keep an eye on Sutcliff the entire time, but I have found that his presence has lessened in the field of irritability. That is a great achievement on both our parts. After the past events, Sutcliff seems to have grown somber and less exuberant. He has become more tolerable.

The cause of this is still unknown to me, but I am curious as to unlock the secrets of Grell Sutcliff. There are not many mysteries in the world that can interest me so, but the secret of Grell Sutcliff is one that has me in an inquisitive state. What lies deep within is an interesting conundrum. I wish to figure it out.

As we near Halloween, I have heard signs of a costume party Knox will be throwing in the main lobby downstairs. Although my last visit to a party proved to be unfavorable, I believe it will be the best way to speak with Grell. I cannot do so with as much work as we both have now. I find it incredibly distracting to be talking of such when anyone can overhear in the quiet of my office. Grell Sutcliff tends to grow loud when he's excited. My hope is that the irritating squawking called 'music' will dampen the volume of our conversation.

It is unlike me to pursue someone in this way, and I find that my hand begins to sweat as I write with my pen at the thought of such a thing. Whether or not it is uncertainty, fear, or even excitement, I am still curious as to what. However, I will get to the bottom of these strange feelings I have never experienced as a Shinigami before.

I will detangle the rose from the bramble bush.

William