June 18th, 2015 – 10:47 AM

  At the suggestion of my work-appointed therapist, I am jotting down my thoughts. Starting with this: It is so beneath me to take orders from a child. It must be so nice to have everything handed to you by Daddy dearest. Some of us had to pay for our schooling through blood, sweat, and tears.

  Not that I’m implying that the child has any intelligence worth the money spent on his education.

  He had the audacity to talk down to me! Me of all people! Klein senior was practically begging me to join the Foundation’s research division. How dare that whelp consider raising his voice at ME!

  No matter what I do it’s not good enough for you! Every project I start gets shut down in the concept phase. Isn’t it our job to enhance the world through our research? We can’t do that without taking risks!

  What fools all of these people are.

  Perhaps that wage slave was right, this is liberating.

  Elijah Klein, you are a petulant child. Oh, I cannot wait for you to slip. I will be all over you when your perfect fa?ade cracks.

  November 4th, 2015 – 9:40 AM

  We as a civilization have not forged the words needed to describe my fury at this moment in time.

  I am writing this just outside Human Resources. I know they’re about to terminate my employment with the Klein Foundation.

  All because that child can’t see my vision.

  We don’t need to pay referees and risk their injury by just having sprites on retainer. The initial investment in their robotic frames are steep, I will admit that – but their bodies can be customized to a limitless degree. We could install visual sensors to detect if Maestros are being passed rhythm. Cameras for recording at high speeds to get instantaneous rulings. We could even make them stronger than the competition in case of unruly conduct from competitors.

  Just allowing the sprites the opportunity to inhabit such powerful bodies would be worth it to any of them! We wouldn’t need to pay them! Think of the cost savings you ingrate!

  But sure, complain about the financial burdens of my Sprite bodies when you run around with an abomination against nature at your beck and call. Not that Elijah Klein is a Maestro worth possessing a Dinosaurian. If anything that unruly beast should be handed to me. I would whip it into shape.

  Too many people spare the rod when working with Resonators. There’s a reason the override function exists.

  I will admit, my project’s sudden and unexpected cancellation earned some unsavory words from me. It was not my proudest moment. However, I will argue he deserved it.

  The door is opening, perhaps I can convince the human relations representative that Elijah Klein was discriminating against my genius.

  We will see.

  January 22nd, 2016 – 2:39 PM

  Despite my early termination from the Klein Foundation, I have kept off the street thanks to my connections with my previous co-workers and the freelancing work I’ve been doing.

  Though I return to these logs to document a pleasant happening.

  I met with Dr. Ilea Vim today. He is a marvelous man, despite being ten years my younger he is truly a radiant soul. We spoke at length regarding Resonator potential, and he is interested in my work with Sprites!

  He has offered me a position in his research firm, though he did express the need for discretion when talking about the work we would be doing. It is only natural that such a brilliant man has enemies trying to abscond with his discoveries. It is only a foregone conclusion that those without talent wish to steal from the chosen ones.

  I am familiar with Dr. Vim’s work. He must have dozens or even hundreds of research grants from various universities and government entities as he did not flinch at the numbers I was proposing for the project. I assured him as I refine the construction techniques the cost savings will only grow.

  He was very clear he wished to know the capabilities of what I can do with this project.

  It has been a long time since I’ve been truly excited to start work. I have faith in Dr. Vim’s vision.

  February 8th, 2016 – 3:47 PM

  My first day with Dr. Vim’s research firm was as boring as I expected. The secretary showing me through the facility was such a dullard. I suppose her excitement was a touch infectious, though that is only because of the range of experimentation on display.

  I feel as if I am not seeing everything Dr. Vim is working on. Perhaps the bleeding edge research is being done in secret. A private circle must have access to this information.

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  Emotion was always my weak stave – I have no illusions about my inability to socialize with the rabble. But if I focus on what I know rather than who I know, perhaps I can get into this circle of trust.

  April 25th, 2017 – 4:23 PM

  It has been quite some time since I’ve felt the need to open this application.

  With the completion of Model: Whistler, I have demonstrated my talents and Dr. Vim felt I was trustworthy enough to enter his inner circle.

  As I suspected, the good experiments were being kept under wraps.

  I had no idea such efficiency could be achieved with spellcasting. These Feroce spells are wonderfully convenient. These must be at least Fortissimo-level power at the cost of Piano rank spells! Some of the other scientists cited concerns with the degradation of the test subjects.

  But who cares!?

  This is for the advancement of science! We cannot progress as a society if we’re constantly afraid of hurting people’s feelings.

  Such sentiments are incompatible with what Dr. Vim strives for and these simpletons should be biting their tongues more.

  They must be useful in some capacity because I highly doubt Dr. Vim assigned them to this project for their thoughtful insights. The world doesn’t need bleeding hearts like them.

  If they won’t bloody their hands for the sake of science, then so be it.

  Besides, it’s just a couple of Resonators. I have no idea why there are any trepidations about breaking tools. If they break, they can be replaced. Simple as.

  July 12th, 2017 – 11:36 AM

  It has been a long time since I’ve found a fellow Maestro interesting.

  There isn’t anyone in this firm as interesting as Dr. Vim, of course. But I do feel the need to speak on Mr. Ryo Saitou, Dr. Vim’s head of security.

  Dr. Vim specifically requested I assign our first two combat-ready Sprites to him. It is my understanding that Mr. Saitou possesses some unique traits that rapidly degrade your garden variety Resonator.

  During our calibration, I can understand where this may be a factor. His rhythm is practically bursting with power. The artificial Scale installed into the frame burnt out from only Piano spells. I’ll have to install some limiters into the Rhythm intakes to ensure we’re not wasting precious hardware.

  The last thing I want is failure of my magnum opus when it truly matters.

  If this man is to protect our great leader, I will ensure he is well-equipped with the best weapons money can buy.

  March 31st, 2018 – 11:53 AM

  I grow weary of the constant complaints of my subordinates. What must I do to make them understand the grand vision of our work?!

  It vexes me that these incompetents were invited into Dr. Vim’s inner circle.

  The Ferocification process has never been more efficient. Even the staunchest opposition in our ranks must appreciate how quickly we can grant Feroce spell lists.

  Distribution of Feroce Resonators to the general public has been progressing smoothly as well. The data we’ve been receiving back has been such a boon to our research.

  Physical stimulus does seem to do the trick in terms of adding the condition to the subjects, however, the most effective method continues to be sound-based treatment. We’ve been refining the exact pitch, tone, and melody to get the processing time down and grow more effective Feroces. A careful balance is needed to not injure the beasts before they’re complete. They must be broken of their “personalities” but not so much so that their body degrades from the over-saturation of the Feroce magics.

  Thankfully I have plenty of Model Whistlers available to deal with any unruly beasts who think they have a chance to resist.

  There is a small concern. Dr. Vim was discussing the subject of rehabilitation, or otherwise the removal of the Feroce condition. It is almost treated as a viral infection in that Resonators who have the condition removed will no longer be able to obtain it in the future.

  Just like viruses though, that simply means our process needs to evolve.

  August 9th, 2018 – 7:31 PM

  It is vexing.

  Today we have been told we’re to move into the facility in Quiretteh. I don’t need any regulatory board expressing their opinions about our work. How can we hope to evolve Resonators to the next level without breaking a few?

  The brutes in charge of moving our livestock kept asking so many questions. Thankfully I was the only person with functioning brain cells in the room and thought to sedate our subjects before we moved them. This is standard procedure people! It’s not difficult!

  Thankfully there are few privy to the facility we’re moving operations to. Fewer incompetents to rub elbows with. At least Dr. Vim allowed me to handle the selection of the chosen few who would accompany us to the Quiretteh lab.

  Speaking of Dr. Vim… He appears distant as of late. I’ve heard a particular name passing his lips more and more frequently.

  Shouri Tomoshibi.

  I can’t be certain who this is, but based on the papers Dr. Vim had ordered on the boy, he doesn’t appear anything special. Just an average Maestro brat with average-looking Resonators. Nothing worth concerning ourselves over.

  But still, what does Dr. Vim see in this child? For the first time, I find myself failing to understand our leader’s vision.

  -Klaus Martin