15th September 1985

I’m thrilled. I recruited two new followers this week. Silas is very pleased.

A few of the followers are “squatters.” I hadn’t heard of this term before, but apparently, it’s when people live in places they don’t own, and they don’t pay for it. It’s quite revolutionary. Frog and Marx took Silas and me to stay at the warehouse they squat in. I think it’ll get cold in winter, but it’s fine for the time being. They asked if Silas and I were romantically linked. I said no, of course, but Silas said nothing at all. It was awkward. In some way I find him alluring, but I don’t think we’d ever be in a position to go steady. He’s not that type of man.

I’ve been helping him train. We found an old cart with wheels, and I helped him practice his telekinesis by putting different weighted objects on it. He’s strong enough to push me on it! He spends a lot of his time in open-mind, however. Some days he completely forgets to eat. At least I’m here to help him with things like that.

We’ve also begun preparations for the Yield. There are eleven volunteers so far, so he only needs nine more. I did ask him how he’d feel if I volunteered, and he said he’d prefer if I didn’t. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t frightened at the prospect, but Silas insists that when the ceremony takes place and the volunteers donate their life to him, they will feel the most enthralling ecstasy, and a part of me is intrigued by that prospect.

I’m also happy to report that the plant project is going swimmingly. I’ve continued to keep detailed notes, so I’ll make sure to do some official write-ups in my next few entries. In short, however, all of the seed types subjected to Silas’ influences have sprouted and grown faster than the control seeds. After the Yield, Silas says he’s planning to train us and teach us those skills. He’s convinced that growth influence is one of the things that the public will be most interested in.

Anyway, I have to go now because some of the other female followers and I have formed a clairvoyance group and we have a meeting scheduled for this evening.

I’ll write more soon.

Lissy