Trigger had left the room, and I could tell that he was... disheartened by Yesod's actions. That wasn't entirely unfounded, but that is simply on him.

I had told him, that I had already taken the proper procedures to clear Trigger from suspicion but Yesod has always been a stubborn one, he needed to see it with his own eyes.

My eyes moved to the Sephirah in the room, annoyed by how things turned out, "It seems you have problems to solve, Yesod. I'll be on my way." He didn't respond, and I couldn't care less, what's done is done.

The leader of Information Team looked slightly perturbed, it makes sense too. The man that left moments ago always made quite the first impression as an overall... hopelessly nice individual, yet there was always the perturbing expressions he made when his patience was tested.

I do remember what the Manager told me, the things Trigger did on the previous loop and the anger he emanated, even he could lose it after all.

The moment I left the room, I saw no signs of Trigger, which is... slightly disappointing but not unexpected. I still have to look for Malkuth and her report for today, which I should do since I'm already here.

"Ummm... miss Angela?" I heard a voice, had I been given a normal perception of time, it would have taken me half a second to remember this particular Employee.

Bethany at some point was a simple clerk, but her efforts and Trigger's nurturing have allowed her to reach a barely passable level of competence.

She looked around for a moment, then turned back to me, "Is there any reason Trigger seemed so upset?" I would have preferred him to be upset, alas he is too naive for his own good.

"I have things to do, but if you really need to know this, he had an altercation with the Sephirah of Information, nothing more." That should be a sufficient enough answer for her.

"Really...? Did he have anything to do with what happened with the Woodsman?" She is sharper than she lets on, of course it may have been that along with the clerks that died from the Ordeals today.

I could... understand that frustration, but he'll learn at some point to stop bothering with things that will always happen. No matter how much you may try to stop them, just like I did.

Then again, that stubbornness dealt with Malkuth's... tantrum, "Indeed, he was forced against his will to take a test and confirm him to be clear of any Abnormal influences." I replied to the past inquiry, which must have been instant to the Employee.

She nodded once, "I see... thank you miss Angela, you must be worried about him too." I didn't dare open my eyes at those words.

I haven't heard those words directed at me for such a long time...

"Don't misunderstand, I have to be aware of the mental state of all Employees and act accordingly if they have gone past a certain threshold." I was quick to deny it, perhaps too quick by the smile the Employee sent my way... how annoying.

She gave me a quick bow, "Sorry for taking some of your time, miss Angela, and thank you for answering my questions." She left, still with that small knowing smile. Seems like I'll have to be more careful from now on.

My walk resumed once more, and my mind drifted, something that I couldn't help but find... bothersome. It always made time pass slower than usual.

Trigger could remember the loops, that was quite the surprise to hear from the Manager, it was also something that was backed by Malkuth's own words.

Was this a good thing...? I'd like to think so, it would take some time, but maybe I could talk to him about my time here, he always seems to be ready to listen.

Although trying to keep him from... messing with the script could have been a problem, but his actions, while not done as it says... they reach a conclusion that favors it.

He may just be what I needed, a wild card that is not bound by the same rules everyone else is. He may just be my way out.

I just have to wait for him to come to the same realization that I did all those years ago, if his actions are anything to go by, he'll grow disheartened just like I did.

Although... I would prefer if he didn't.

But I would also prefer if he stopped bothering with every single person that dies in this facility, it is simply something that happens daily. It's no use crying over every single death, you'd drown yourself by doing so.

I glanced at the hallway for a moment, opening my eyes only once and seeing that I have just taken three steps forward, how annoying. It seems it's going to be another long time with my thoughts.

My body moved again, and I recounted the name of the Employees here. It should make time pass by a small margin, but I need to do something while I walk through the hallways.

What a slow process... I closed my eyes once more and ignored the length and moved by memory alone, I know where everything is at this point, so many years watching the same place would make it hard to forget the shape of the surrounding area.

So I'll close my eyes... and let time pass by, as I should have from the start.