A new friend!

Perhaps it was always deep within me, but ever since I came here, I have enjoyed making friends. And perhaps it was how everyone had made me feel welcome, that I want to personally ensure that every new individual is made to feel welcome, too.

Which is why it delights me to no end that the stranger who arrived on our doorstep -- Victor -- has decided to stay. In fact, the poor fellow did not have anywhere else to go. However, he told me that he can sing and play the piano. I nearly jumped for joy. As soon as he recovers his strength, he will have to meet the Emcee.

Ah, yes: Victor is staying in my room for now (I'm staying at the Maestra's, of course, you sillies). Frankie can have her bed back.

Fantine, who has come aboard to relieve Helga of her cooking duties, is also a complete and absolute doll. Possibly the sweetest thing that has ever set foot in this Klub in a long time. There has been an absence of her element of late, and I simply find her presence refreshing.

Speaking of absences, I have not seen Danny for a while, but either my eyes deceive me, or his doppelgänger has been lurking in the Klub's shadows. Very curious...