Recorded on October 29th, 2025 Day 15, Cycle 1 Dear Journal, Yesterday…wow…yesterday was just…wow. There was really only one option for me to side with…but…I needed to make sure. So…I visited Mr. Mayer and- … I told him the truth. Everything, my fears, my worries, and he…understood. I think. I couldn’t really tell with all the fur over his face… but the point is, I told him that I need happiness again. That…I wanted to let go of all the other bullshit… And then he gave me a choice: if I joined him in November, he would help me. Help me shed it off. I could be happy… … And he promised to me that no matter what happened, I would be ok. I would be safe. I would be loved. … Mr. Mayer’s paws were soft that day. … I like soft. (Outside knocking) In a minute! I gotta go. Don’t want to be late for orientation! [END OF LOG]