May 28, XXXX

Dear Dairy,

I don't know what to do. The Shinra have returned and have taken Marlene. It was a quiet afternoon when several armed Shinra Soldiers busted into the house. A man in a blue suit followed them in and demanded I give him Marlene. He didn't mention his name but oddly, it almost seemed as if he didn't want to be doing this and was being forced.

He had a very apologetic look on his face and assured me that nothing was going to happen to Marlene. Though I didn't want to believe him, I ultimately did. I instructed Marlene to go with him and with the look she gave me, I knew she was going to be okay.

News Flash!

Shortly after writing this last entry, Marlene came back or brought back I should say. The man who had taken her, returned with the girl. But this time he was by himself. No armored escorts, nothing. He assured me nothing bad had happened and was deeply sorry for what he had done.

I didn't expect such words for a man from Shinra. But he did promise that Marlene was going to be safe and he did keep his word. He asked if I could tell Cloud and the others that he was sorry and never meant any ill will. I agreed and the man began to leave. Before he exited, he turned back and gave a quick smile before leaving.

In the end I'm glad I believed him, because he seemed to have a good soul unlike the rest the soulless Shinra. But now I think it's time to leave Midgar as I no longer wish Shinra to pay me anymore visits. I intent to head towards Kalm.

Elmyra Gainsborough