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Happy New Years, users.

I'll cut to the chase; the barrier we instilled a few months ago is decaying quickly and we're sorting through the new data as fast as we can. This barrier was originally designed to contain a rogue error. There are several of you who have taken care of this issue and from here we will handle the rest...thank you. The influx of data will help us decode our next steps.

As mentioned, we've spent December tracing several magical sources that are coming up in our readings. We're doing the best we can to trace Clarence--Mr. Vanderweele, and corral the effects he's altering in the city. I believe we're ready to tear down the firewall and begin exploring further. If our information is correct, we're really breaking the boundaries of the layers we've discovered lately! It's exciting, don't you think?

The only information I can offer is that we will need you to be strong no matter what happens. We believe things have changed outside of security measures we've set in place, though we will need more data to understand the best way to stabilize the city from his control. We understand if you cannot and do not wish to help, but please know we're doing everything we can.

Please take care.

Joanne Wiseman
Technician 2nd class
Retr

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No! That's just not the point anyway, the point is that you stole my money when I asked for your name!

It was 50 Mira, Rean That's...what, a can of soda?

I don't even know how it'd equate. Why does it matter how much it was, anyway? You still shouldn't introduce yourself to someone by stealing their money and walking off when they ask your name!

Hey guys sorry to interrupt your bickering, but I just destroyed a lamppost by accident. What do I do?

I swear if it turns out I paid you back for that thing your face is gonna be so re What

Big "if!" And you realize timing matters to

You did what?

Derek told me to see what happens if I play an eerie song. You know, to see if different animals get summoned.

Well I did, and there was a lot of colors and bright light and

[Sends a photo of a lamppost thoroughly destroyed]

Holy shit

[Great reaction there, Crow.]

[Wow, Crow! Helpful!]

No one got hurt or anything, right? You're okay?

Um. If I were you, I think I'd find a way to get out of there and then report it when you're far enough away it won't get you in trouble...

[LET HIM PROCESS IT REAN, GOSH.]

Rean's right, make sure you get out of there before someone calls them on you--then report it And yeah, make sure no one's hurt, but you're a healer--I'm sure you've got that on lockdown

Yeah, no one's hurt. I went to an empty parking lot on campus.

Right, okay. Get out of here -- but what if there's cameras??

[PROCESS LATER, HELP NOW]

No one normal is going to link you playing a violin to whatever happened with the lamppost. I don't know how they're going to justify it if they see video footage, if that even exists, but it's probably going to be chalked up to something like a freak lightning strike.

Try not to panic and just head back home and file the report. If you just stand around, people can find you and draw the wrong conclusions

[This is why you do dumb shit, Rean, just saying.]

He's right, you were using a violin and playing music. You're just gonna look like a guy in the wrong place at the wrong time. We can help you work out what to tell the authorities

Yeah...you're right. I'll try to get out of here without seeming suspicious...

But yeah, if you wouldn't mind helping me figure out what to tell the authorities. I've never really reported anything before...especially not anything like THIS.

[Yeah but at least he's useful!]

Just act natural. You'll be fine.

I think I'd just say "I found a light pole destroyed in a parking lot, it seems like it could cause problems" or something. You don't have to give them any more information than that it's there, really.

[Was that self worth he just heard in those brackets?]

Exactly. Less is more in this case If you want, we can sit with you when you call

My natural self is really anxious though...

But...okay. Less is more. I think I can do that.

[...]

Can I come to your place Crow?

I'd be happy to join you, if you want me around, too.

[It's all right if he doesn't, but Crow did say "we," and Rean will gladly back him up on that.]

No problem at all, my door's always open You too, Rean. Elliot'll probably feel a lot better with you here too

[If Rean didn't ask, he would've offered it anyway.]

If you guys are up for pancakes, you can stay for dinner too

Thanks Crow. And yeah, he's right. It's always nice seeing you Rean.

[!!]

Oh I love pancakes!

If I ever say no to pancakes, I've been replaced and I want one of you to strike the false me down immediately.

I'm heading out now, then. If I don't catch you on the way, Elliot, I'll see you there.

[He had a feeling pancakes would ease up the tension around Elliot. He's seen what you order at Mcdonalds, boy.]

Sweet! I've got those leftover chocolate chips from the cookies Rean and I made so maybe I'll spruce em up too Bring your appetites!

[Crow you are such a good bro. ]

Haha, sounds delicious. I'll see you two soon.

And thanks. Really.