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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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[....Knowing Souji, he doesn't want to put this to the test]

Fine. I'll be right back.

[ i'm glad that souji just... apparently has this mysterious threatening power?? that elliot is compelled to do what he asks ]

Your ten minutes begin now.

[I mean, to be fair Elliot is a bit of a doormat and also Souji is a loose cannon. He never knows if it'll be nothing or Souji showing up again in that pillow case.

But Elliot is quiet for a few minutes, until finally there's a response]

No cats. Just more flowers and birds.

[ it has been a while since souji last showed up in his pillow case......... ]

Now that's just disappointing.

Well, I guess all the birds could at least attract some cats to the area. That's good for something.

Yeah, sorry.

I'd...rather not be the cause for birds to get eaten, actually.

Then you'd rather be the cause for cats to starve?

There's other ways to feed cats than me luring birds!

But what if birds are their favourite? Like the steak-equivalent to humans or your coffee to me.

I actually don't like steak...

And you know, it's not good to spoil cats all the time either.

Then what do you like?

Lies. It's definitely good to spoil cats all the time. They deserve it.

Um...fruit I guess.

Even if it'd be unhealthy for them?

Then fruit to you and still your coffee to me. Hm. What if we mix the two? Let's mix the two the next time I'm over.

They're good cats, Elliot.

You want fruit coffee...?

I know. But sometimes you have to be a little strict to give what's best for them.

Yeah, mix your favourite fruits into my coffee next time. I'll pay extra for it.

You sound like you'd be a good parent.

Well, can't be worse than the steak and coffee experiment. Alright.

Aha, thanks but I'm not sure I'll have any.

I still regret absolutely nothing about that experiment. It was the highlight of the year.

No?

But you lost consciousness for several minutes.

No. I might be a music teacher to have a steady income though. Between writing and performing music of course.

And?

Are you going to be a private teacher or work in schools?

...Nevermind. I forgot who I'm talking to.

I haven't decided yet. Private teacher would be easier if I wanted a flexible schedule. But if I was in a school, I could reach kids who don't normally have the means to pay for private lessons.

What do you think?

Never forget that I am Souji Meowing Seta (๑✪ᆺ✪๑)✧

Both of them have their pros and cons, but it's sweet that you'd want to be a public school teacher for the less fortunate kids. It's harder to work in a school but I think it'd be more rewarding that way.

That's just my thoughts, though. I was planning on going into the public school sector as well, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

Wow, that one is actually pretty tame I'm impressed.

Yeah...I think people assume classical music is only for rich people when that really isn't the case. I'd like to work to change that perception, if I can.

Really? Are you gonna be a teacher?

What were you expecting?

I've been considering it, but I don't know if I'm fit to be one. What do you think?

[NOT ANSWERING THAT. NO NEED TO GIVE HIM IDEAS]

Hmm...I don't know, I think you'd be good with kids. You're pretty patient and calming.

...Though I'd probably recommend a grade level that's old enough to know what they should and shouldn't eat on their own, just so they don't pick up your eating habits and hurt themselves.

[ ELLIOT IS LEARNING, GOOD BOY ]

Elliot, do you really think I'd be irresponsible enough to teach a bunch of elementary school children to eat sand, grass, and dirt?

No! I don't think you'd teach them intentionally.

But if they see how you eat by accident...