Had... They aren't here any longer, then? It's a good thing they had the foresight to keep so many notes. I don't believe many people do, since it seems like a frivolous activity in the face of so much chaos. [he looks thoughtful for a moment, placing a hand to his chin.]

It might be a wise idea to see how many other people are keeping notes on hand and try to collaborate and create something of a history book.