Thirteen years is a really long time. I went into the deep, dark underbelly of the library and got sidetracked. Sorry about that! I started reading the comic books and pop-up books in there, and it was just a lot of fun, okay? A few times I was going to come back but I was lost for almost the entire time. Then there was this whole mess when I got myself locked into one of the conference rooms from 545 - 547 (doesn't anybody else ever use those things?). Now that I've returned I kind of wish I had studied some healer-related books or at least some maps of the island... but they're so boring! So I'm starting over again... for the fourth time. So it goes!

Why'd I leave? Certain things in the world were changing. The Minis were on the verge of reforming, but there was some major strife and the clan almost tore apart at the seams. (Or perhaps it did, but Elise just sewed it back up again later.) In any case, it was the worst drama in the clan history, and things just weren't fun anymore. So I took a little break, which became a big break, which became a huge, huge, huge break for thirteen years.

So then, what finally caused me to cave and come back? Because of the people, stupid! As well as this incredible nostalgia and curiosity that was just bursting at the seams, and all the new kinds of booze. I had a few close calls where I considered coming back, but they poofed away. Now, it's fun to see how much the lands have changed, although I unfortunately have a hard time even remembering the old stuff... bah! I'm a newbie again! Well, I'm a newbie with attitude anyway... sucker!

Some new things are very noticeable though. For example, I was pleased to discover that I looked a lot nicer upon my return... especially my hair. Got rid of that hair helmet that I and the other human girls had to deal with for many years. I also no longer look like a monkey when I lie down, which is a big plus in my book.

Missing link?

From hair helmet to just plain poofy

Also, my hair is redder than ever thanks to some bright red dye and Ebony's mistaken trust in me as a clan treasurer! (I'll pay it all back, I swear!)

So here I am... none too strong but feeling good to be back. Starting from scratch has allowed me to meet a whole new generation of exiles and I must say I like what I see!

I don't know how long I'll stay, but I can say that the time I've been back has flown by and I have no intentions of leaving again now.

¡Viva la revolución!