[Shiki's inside All Passions today, but the front door's open so she can look outside. Anybody passing by can probably see a pink blur running around rearranging things]

I've never been more glad to be a girl in my life. Ugh. So glad that's over. Everybody else okay? It sounded like things were getting pretty messy toward the end. [she's also seemingly cleaning out a separate workstation, moving everything to a different room] I...think Kanji's really gone. I haven't seen him in ages, anybody else?

Beat's gone too; the house he and Rhyme were sharing? Completely empty. That just leaves me... I'm glad those two got back home at least, they were here for a long time anyway.

So I've noticed that the weather's getting perfect for hitting the water, so if anybody needs a swimsuit for summer just drop by and I can make you something. Really I just need something to do before I go crazy here. Anyway, I'm Shiki for anybody who doesn't know, the shop's next to the weapon shop, you can't miss it.

[Eventually she wanders outside and sits on her porch swing with Mr. Mew, watching the village] It's almost that time for new feathers, isn't it? Does anybody else feel like time's going really fast, or is it just me? Oh well.

[If anybody's wandering by, they'll see that All Passions is broken up and on the ground, wood and clothes in a giant pile from when Mr. Giant Squid accidentally stomped on it. Shiki's slowly rebuilding but she could definitely use the help]

Just what was that all about anyway? Way to ruin my finished product and shake things up, Squid.

Everybody doing okay though? That was a little too weird.

[Do I need to say it? Shiki's on her box outside of All Passions but she's looking over the building instead]

Does anybody know where I can get some building supplies? And how to build things? That would help. I've got a new idea for the store but it might be a little hard to do by myself.

Also, if anybody's seen a little blonde girl usually wearing a skull hat, let me know okay? It's important. Same with Sally...if anybody's seen her, tell me. They better not both be really gone...

Hey Haruki! Drop in whenever you have time, I have some things to show you.

[Everybody should be used to this by now, Shiki's sitting on her soapbox outside of All Passions with Mr. Mew just people-watching and half-reading the magazine in her lap]

Well, I can't say I've ever made a sail before, but it's finished. Everything's finished and everything should have been picked up by now...oh!

Arashi, I finished yours! I can either deliver it or you can come get it, whichever works best for you. Hopefully it'll look okay.

Now that everything's done, what's left? Come on, I'm starting to get bored here! There's only so much room in the shop for me to store stuff I've made. [She goes back to reading her magazine then, though her eyes are still peering over the top of the pages to watch the streets.]

Another cycle gone and he's not back yet. He better be okay back there.

[Again, Shiki's sitting on her designated soapbox outside of All Passions, just enjoying the sun with Mr. Mew in her lap. She's busy watching everybody walk by, recognizing some unfamiliar faces as new feathers]

So far we haven't had as many new feathers as last month. Is anybody keeping track of an average number at all? Either way, hey New Feathers! If you can't find your other clothes and you get tired of the white-prison-wear, drop by and we'll make you something new.

Speaking of...if anybody wants a "refund" from anything I probably talked you into during that last experiment, stop by too. Sorry about that.

[She leans forward a little, peering around the corner of the shop to watch more people walk by like she's expecting to see someone]

Hey, Minato! Did you find batteries yet?

[Shiki's sitting in the front area of All Passions, carefully folding a cloak up into a box and cleaning up her workspace.]

I'm so glad this place is working out; I love being able to just come down here and create stuff and I know Kanji and Sally do too! And the people here seem to be enjoying it too. As soon as I find someone who knows how to play drums and the guitar, it'll be perfect! Thanks again, Edge!

Faize, I finished the cloak...if you want I can drop it off to you or you can come pick it up, whichever you prefer. Spike, I don't know if you picked up your jacket but it was finished as well.

We're still taking requests from anybody who wants something made! Just ask for Shiki, Kanji, or Sally and we'll get right to it.