The Fireflies Laboratory The Last of Us Part 1: Artifacts, pendants... Where to find them

April 28. Marlene was right. I had never seen this type of infection before. The cause of the girl's immunity remains unclear. As observed in all previous cases, cordyceps antigenic titers remain elevated in serum and cerebrospinal fluid. In the laboratory, the patient's blood samples quickly develop cordyceps in a fungal environment... The difference is that the white blood cells, both in percentage and in absolute value, remain at a normal level. There was no increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines and brain MRI showed no evidence of fungal contamination in the limbic system, which usually accompanies the prodrome of aggression in infected patients. We have to find a way to reproduce this state in the laboratory. We are about to make a discovery as crucial as penicillin for mankind. After years of going around in circles, we will finally be able to make a difference and allow man to regain control of his destiny. All our sacrifices and all those hundreds of lives lost for this cause will not have been in vain.

It's 5:30 p.m. and it's... April 28th. I just finished talking... no, yelling at our head surgeon. Apparently, it is impossible to extract the parasite without eliminating its host. In other words, they're going to have to kill this kid. And they ask me to give them the green light. The tests are getting harder and harder, I feel. I'm exhausted. I'm exhausted and I want it to stop... So be it.

March 15 We finally crossed the Utah border. In a few days, we will have joined the others. Today, the morale of the troops was better. I've been worried about this since Greg and Tania passed away last week. It's good to hear them laugh again. Robin came up to me and said "thank you for watching over us Marlene". It's not much, but it feels good. March 23 Ellie didn't make it. We arrived at the hospital. It was the party. At least, for the others. The joy of meeting friends. Some had not seen each other for ten years. After hearing the news, I was unable to eat or talk to anyone. I should be happy to be alive, but for now I just want to close my eyes. March 24 They look at me and I know what they're thinking: that we're just a bunch of incompetent thugs. What was I supposed to do? I thought I was going to die... My men were being hunted down by the entire Boston Battalion. I had to get him out of town. How could I have known that the firefly escort was already dead? Damn... I freaked out. In the end, I recovered rather quickly and my men were more efficient than I expected. A large handful survived the army attack. I should have kept her with me. Instead, I handed her over to smugglers. I broke my word, Anna. I didn't measure up. I am incompetent. April 25 I can't bear to talk to them. I can't stand their stares anymore. I can't stay here. April 28 One of our scouts has just sent a radio message. He spotted an adult and a young girl entering the tunnel from the bus terminal. He thinks she had red hair but isn't sure. What if it was her? Stop it, Marlene! The reconnaissance team is about to go out. I am going too. April 28 When you are in darkness, seek the light. She is alive. They're giving him some tests. I can't tell if I'm excited, scared or just nervous. All I know is my hands keep shaking.

Hi Anna... It's been a long time since we spoke. I, uh... I just cleared the surgery. I don't think I really had a choice. Asking me was nothing more than a formality. I want you to know that I kept my word all these years... Despite everything I had to do, I watched over her. I would have done anything for her and it happened to me... We have a chance to save us. To save us all. That's what we were looking for... what you were looking for. I was asked to kill the smuggler. There's no way I'm killing the only person here who knows the weight of such a decision. Maybe one day he will forgive me. Oh, I miss you Anna. Your daughter will soon be by your side.