Derrick I lie on my couch, balancing a glass of whiskey on my stomach while I think about my time with Alisa. It was ultimately uneventful, and she didn’t reveal too much about herself. It could be that she simply has no idea who she is, or she may just be super-guarded and careful with her heart. We talked about mundane bullshit, but instead of being bored, I enjoyed her company. She is a challenge, and I like a challenge. Egbert pushes my bell to let me know he’s on his way in, but he doesn’t wait for me to get up and open the door for him. He has a key to my apartment, but the door is never locked. As a general rule of thumb, no one comes to my wing of the mansion, unless they have work here, or I invite them. Egbert is the only exception - he comes and goes as he pleases. “Hey-ho

