John arrives in the new cycle.

• John meets Astarion and gets hit on.
  
• John meets Krouse and Noelle.
  
• John meets Ryouma and they drink together.
  
• John meets Blythe and loves her energy.
  
• John teaches Gideon how to pet a dog.

John handles the fallout of his January decisions.

• Cece slaps John.
  
• John and Emerald get drinks.
  
• John has awkward conversations with Flynn in the bath.
  
• John has awkward conversations with Yuri among rumors.
  
• John has awkward conversations with Estelle with Gideon present.
  
• John and Ariane talk about Hijack.
  
• John and Alec talk about murders.

John and Gideon fight eldritch bugs, and he tells her the truth.

There is a masquerade at the Staywell; John wears a jackal mask.

• John helps Gideon get ready for the dance.
  
• Cece dances with John.
  
• John and Loki figure their shit out.

After midnight, the sex pollen drops.

• John pets Flynn's bunny ears.
  
• Alex jumps him, this time in public.
  
• Darlington tests his claws against John.
  
• John hooks up with Ryouma and Loki.
  
• Everyone makes Astarion happy at the feast.

John helps Alec unlock his power.

• John repairs the damage he's done.