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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]

[ 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.