Tuesday, September 13

Forgive me, brother. I have no money to send to you. It is all Alfonso's fault. Soon after I get job, I start seeing him with animals. He hates them. He torments them. I cannot bear this, so I am sneaking animals home as I can. Two weeks ago, I am caught trying to take lizard in pockets by Alfonso. He, of course, fires me. When landlord hears, he is kicking me out. I am living on roof of building now, because landlord forgot to take building key. I have small tent. It is not much, but I will manage.
I have been spending days watching city. From rooftop, people are seeming much less angry. I am watching one man, each day, in front of clinic. I think he is blind. Beggar too. Whenever someone gives him coin, he shouts strange things. Once, he says something about riddles. Riddles, eh Yuri? Remember, when we were young, by the lake, telling riddles? Riddles. So much simpler than here. At least they only have one answer. Here, I am doing right thing, but still being punished. Ach. At least I still have the animals. Some of them. A cat went missing a few days ago. I hope she is ok.

Thursday, October 6

I am no longer alone here on rooftop. I have been joined by strange girl. She is saying her name is Juli or something. I do not know. When I am asking her where she is from, she is not saying anything. So, I do not ask. I let her play with animals, though. She treats them well, not like Alfonso. Still, she will not speak. I am letting her stay, though, because she has been bringing me food. She brings me food each day, I tell her stories of home country. She will not give me food until I tell story. I only hope I do not run out.

С любовью
Dmitri.