~ David  -  Day Two of the Experiment - First Diary entry ~<br/><br/>The recording starts on the face of David Hamilton as he activates the computer's diary recording function for the first time.  The date and time stamp show that it was recorded on the second day of the experiment.  He tilts his head to the side as he leans back, considering his own image before him.  He gives a brief wave to the camera.<br/><br/>"Hey there.  Well, apparently I'm supposed to do this thing as much as possible, if not daily.  I guess it's so the researchers can review it later and try and figure out what's going on in my head as well as what's going on here."<br/><br/>He laughs and shrugs in a small motion.  "I'm not sure what this will help with, but I'll do my best.  I guess I'll turn off my verbal filter and just let go."<br/><br/>He settles back into the seat and glances to the side for a moment.  He seems to be collecting his thoughts.  "Well, day one for me was a kick in the pants.  After last night's rush transport from the hotel to an early morning arrival here, I'm still not quite believing that I'm here.  Or that I qualified for the experiment.  I guess maybe there's something about me or my experiences that the researchers wanted.  And I guess I should be glad that the former guy dropped out, but I get the feeling that his leaving threw the others for a loop."<br/><br/>His eyes unfocuses as he seems to think on something.  "It makes me wonder just exactly how close they got in the day they had with each other...and if I'm always going to be the new guy."<br/><br/>He laughs briefly as he again focuses on his image.  The angle of the camera gives the impression that he's looking down slightly, which he corrects sometimes by looking directly at the camera.  "I know, it was only a day, but still, the five of them had at least sometime together to learn about each other.  Hell, as it is, I've not really gotten a chance to talk to the others much.  I mean, I spent the morning with the two other guys, Bo and Marcus, but we were focused on doing things and prepping for our time here.  As to the women, I mean, I've run into Marisol and Nicci, but those conversations were primarily just...feeling each other out?  Learning the basic information about them, trying to get a handle on them, that kind of thing."  He laughed briefly.  "Well, that, and more than a little flirting, to be honest.  I haven't had the chance to talk to Mila yet, but maybe dinner will give me a chance to."<br/><br/>David chuckles again and leans closer to the camera.  "You know, if I'm supposed to be completely open in this thing, let me just say this.  Whoever picked the girls for this thing?  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  My god, they are so stunning.  I have no complaints there."<br/><br/>He leans back again and a slightly wry smile appears on his face.  "Now, that stated, the guys?  Well, I don't have a handle on them too much yet.  Bo seems...intense.  There's something there.  He's got this...aura about him that's a little intimidating, but I'm not sure if he's aware of it or not.  But, he's very much a take charge kind of guy, I think.  And Marcus is...well, he's older, so maybe he's the one that'll eventually take charge and all.  Especially since he seems to be watching each of us closely.  I'm not sure if he's not wanting to get too connected to the others, but he's definitely an observer."<br/><br/>David laughs briefly and looks at the camera with a curious eye.  "You guys didn't plant someone in the experiment, did you?"<br/><br/>His eyes soften slightly, before he considers the camera again, this time a little more serious.  "And that leads me to the thing that's probably on my mind most.  This whole thing.  I don't quite...well, to be honest, all of this seems pretty damn elaborate for a simple sociological experiment.  I mean, a castle?  And that stipend?"<br/><br/>David shakes his head.  "Don't get me wrong, I'm not bothered by it, hell, I signed up for it...but it all seems a little much.  This seems like someones pet project.  And the others seem very, very,<em>very</em>dedicated to this polyamory idea.  I'm pretty sure it's not just an experiment for them.  They seem to be wanting this to be their life.  Which is, well...intimidating.  Because basically then, this is something of a tryout.  And that's a little nerve wracking.  Especially since I'm so new to the idea."<br/><br/>His eyes focus on the camera.  "Look, if you're watching this soon after I make this recording, let me just say this.  I'm not so sure I buy that this is a random experiment, but...I don't think it matters.  If it is an experiment, then you can chalk my slight case of disbelief up to the whole 'too good to be true' fear.  But, if it isn't, and this is a setup of some kind, then...well, I don't know how that'll make me feel.  I want to believe that each of the others are being completely genuine.  I hate lying, which, if you have a psych profile of me, you know."<br/><br/>David laughs briefly, dispelling the sense of tension in his features.  "Anyway, so far it's been fun.  A little surprising, but fun none-the-less.  I'm definitely in this for as long as you all will have me."<br/><br/>He waves again at the camera then glances down at the keyboard.<br/><br/>"Now, how do you turn this off, ah ther-"<br/><br/>The video ends.