Time Stream RPG

I know your from an alternate universe, but your both the closest thing I have to family here. I need to talk to you about a sensitive issue. It's my son, Ben.

I wonder how much longer we'll have to be in this shithole place? People are dying of a disease that I can barely spell that doesn't even exist in the 20th century as far as I know. I've been doing everything the Time Agency said to keep from getting sick and I'm fine but still I don't wanna die here it gives me the creeps.

Yesterday was quite the strange day. I was....happy. Not that I'm incapable of being happy but I usually have more than one mood during the day. Instead I spent an entire day being happy. It was rather disconcerting.

Also, I have acquired a pet. Her name is Giselle, she's a kitten and is very friendly.

I would normally look to take photographic or audio/visual recording of my progress but given the technological limitations of my environment I have resorted to documenting my activities into a journal. It has been almost a month since my arrival to Paris and I cannot say it has been a positive experience so far. The Time Agency made some attempts to prepare me for the surroundings I find myself in however, I feel they are oblivious to some of the challenges these people are facing or would prefer for us as visitors to find these out for ourselves.

Whilst I have spent a fair amount of time as most people do reading about our history, it was my hope that various facts about the environment would be embellished somewhat. This maybe the case in some areas however, the average life of a civilian is as traumatic as the history books suggest. It is surprising to me how a lot of these individuals survive given the challenges they face on a day to day basis.
The surroundings can be inhospitable in places and it is clear there is a divide between those who are privileged and those who are unfortunately barely able to provide for themselves of their families. The plight of these individuals not unknown, but to some it is although they are completely invisible and there is no necessity to help them under any circumstance. Faced with this directly, it bothers me.

I understand the need for revolution; I have heard several of the locals discuss how this manifested. I have seen the actions from the other side from a distance; it is easy to see why this course of action was deemed necessary. They believe in the cause entirely, you can see it in their eyes; it is either win or die trying. They will go to all sorts of extremes and make all sorts of sacrifices to see it through.
Being a scientist and not qualified in military strategy, I am struggling to find ways to contribute to our objective. The severe limitation on technology is also something which is frustrating particularly when it can be seen as conspicuous in acquiring random materials. Not even the most simple of helpful inventions can be made with such limitations.

The only thing I can see at present as being the most helpful thing is making a model of the area so they can plan strategically about where they can deploy people. The maps they have provided are somewhat helpful but I know that maps do not always tell the full picture. Despite my best efforts I do not know if this is appreciated or not.

Just as I seemed to make a productive beginning I was taken back to Headquarters for rest and relaxation. I did not mind the change in environment however; I was curious as to the decision and always wanted to understand how we were chosen in the first place. I shall look to continue the model as mentioned to the locals, I am sure they will find it helpful however, it will not be to scale.

I might suggest Marty gives me a hand with it, I think it might take his mind off things. I never know where that kid is.