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[geass]

[he doesn't have a whole monologue written out today, but he does have something he's curious on pointing out.]

It seems as if the changes in this world aren't just cosmetic. It's learned how to protect itself, thanks to those that believe in explosions to get their point across.

[cough]

Just in case one of you decides to try City Hall again.

[we're not going to talk about how he already tried it ok, just trust the anon on the network-]

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[melnik]

And how did you find this out?

[geass]

Just running experiments on what's changed since the "upgrade" on this city.

[melnik]

Let's be clear. By experiments, does that mean you already tried?

[geass]

That would be what the word means, yes.

[melnik]

[ He's not so sure it does! But okay, what other experiments could there be? ]

I can see why you didn't want to admit that with your name attached. So, what happened? It wasn't effective? Rebuilt itself?

[geass]

It was like it never happened at all.

At first, the attempt was to try to get us out of that world that rewrote our memories. Since it didn't work then... I was curious when we came back.

It was less trying to get my message across and more about whether it would actually work again. It's not normal for detonations to happen and then not.

[melnik]

[ Wait... so he actually did it twice?! ]

What is with you people and the obsession with blowing things up? It didn't seem like it helped much the first time!

Well, even if you found this out incidentally, the information is concerning. Is it just the city hall building that is immune from destruction or does this block extend to using heavy firepower completely?

[ That is less a question he expects him to directly be able to answer and more putting what he is wondering now out there. ]

[geass]

Experiments are necessary to figure out what sort of situations we're in. Even if I wasn't successful, that speaks volumes just by itself.

It's the only one I've tried so far, but I wouldn't be surprised if this place has bolstered its infrastructure. There was another explosion too, even if it wasn't in this city, from what I understand.

[melnik]

Not everything can be justified in the name of an experiment. I want to understand the boundaries of this place just as much as you do, but if they rob us of our memories permanently, there will be no room to experiment again. I know the damage is done. Just think on that the next time you try to make a mess on purpose.

[ Will he do that? Probably not... but he had to at least say it. ]

I hadn't heard about that. Was it in a neighboring city? If they are just responding to the influx of bombings, then that is one thing... but if we need to defend ourselves, then we have a problem.

[geass]

As far as I can tell, events like that rarely happen more than once in this place. Don't worry, I'm sure our memories won't be messed with next time.

[??????????????????????? LELOUCH PLEASE]

Ketsora. There was a delegation sent here... and the consequence of that was a power outage through the city for a couple of weeks.

[melnik]

[ Well, he has no idea how this person thinks they know that, but— ]

Let's hope you're right.

[ The power outage though... This is the first he's heard of its exact cause. From the reception when they cut the lights, it's not the world's biggest surprise, but it does kind of cement his point about how obsessed this group seems to be with destruction. ]

You've got to be kidding me. We've really set ourselves up for success here. Unless we can organize ourselves, it seems foolish to expect these reckless displays of insurgency won't continue.

[geass]

Yes... but the Chosen don't seem to be so keen on organization. When I approached the subject, they were uninterested.

[that's putting it lightly tbh]

Not that it's impossible, but attempting to gather info on what would lead the Chosen to work together is difficult with limited information about them and the appearance and disappearance of them. Not all of them want to leave, so we can't use that.

[melnik]

[ He didn't expect this response and not only because the person he's speaking to has admitted to experimental terrorism. ]

That is my experience so far as well. Still, whether they are interested in leaving or not, you would think we could at least all agree that we do not want to live under this unpredictable rule.

But people may not listen unless there is already a plan of action.

[geass]

They chose well when they brought us here. They brought highly independent and rebellious people, who aren't inclined to follow a leader.

The first question we'd need to find out is who is in charge and where. The destruction of City Hall told us that they weren't there... or they believe to be unreachable somewhere else. We need to broaden our horizons.

[melnik]

I am following so far. Any suggestions?

I have been thinking about it myself. [ Understatement. It's basically all he can think about. ] The obvious link to those in charge is their henchman, Jerry, but if those theories about all of this being a simulation are on the right track, it would be a waste of time betting that he has anything to lose.

[ On the other hand, if they're wrong... ]

[geass]

I'd rather make sure we've exhausted all other options before we settle on just one. Jerry, I've heard, is extremely tight-lipped... if he knows anything at all. It may be one of those situations where you don't tell the ants your plans, in fear of getting found out.

If we could get an investigative group together and coherent enough, we could start searching parts of this world. Make an actual, thorough search of the city. Information is the most important part of this right now.