Vanessa turned out to be really chill and totally fun to talk to. She knows a ton about this land’s fashion and can go on forever about practically anyone in town. I kept being impressed by some of the things she felt comfortable going into, but that’s just me being used to Verona’s conservative women. Vanessa and I became good friends, and I can’t help but feel that she’ll be a great help once we get to know each other better.

I feel much better about this whole thing knowing I’m with such chill bros. Hanging with them keeps me from getting discourag’d, and our regular events give me something to look forward to. Now that I’m a bit more used to things, I’m thinking maybe this place isn’t actually as crazy as I thought. Things sort of make sense in their own way, thee knows? But I must say, I miss Verona’s good old liquor. I’ve had occasion to try a significant amount of stuff, and none of it quite compares. Bob says the taste isn’t the point, and I guess I’ve begun to get his meaning.