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[aviatarian]

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-- Eeh? Oh! Er... Kouichi here; please leave a message. Thank you!

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Comments

Around 5 am Wednesday morning

[heavenly_earth]

Although it's early, I believe I will be preoccupied most of the afternoon, and I leave for work in a few short hours.

Sector Seven seemed to be the best place for observation, but I've heard Winthers Lake poses a threat in the evening hours. At any rate, there's a decent forest to the north of Sector Four I believe would be ideal. It can be reached through this city's transportation system- the Last Stop at point 31. From there, it's a short distance. You will be able to return to the city through a similar fashion after the siren if needed.

I believe meeting at least two hours before the evening siren would be most beneficial and give us time to settle into the surroundings.

Please inform me if there are any issues, and I'll attempt to return your messages as quickly as possible.

[aviatarian]

No issues that I can see. I'll meet you then.

Hopefully, we'll sight something worth pursuing.

[heavenly_earth]

Thank you.

Be careful. There was somewhat disturbing information in the news lately...

[aviatarian]

Really? ... - The SERO attack?

[heavenly_earth]

Yes. Though they have little reason to attack anyone else as far as I'm aware, they acted on mere suspicion rather quickly and extremely aggressively.

[aviatarian]

How do you know it was only mere suspicion? They did seem to hit something right, since his shop was armed.

[heavenly_earth]

The wording and... knowledge that the person they apprehended is extremely cautious. In the end, even if they were certain, that type of brutal force is a display of power. People like that are unpredictable and dangerous.

[aviatarian]

[a pause.]

That's... very true. I hope you keep an eye out, too. I doubt they'll be prowling in the forests, but... where do you work?

[heavenly_earth]

Of course.

An office in the fourth sector, currently. It's not much, but it's enough for now.

[aviatarian]

Neutral affiliation.

[heavenly_earth]

For now.

[aviatarian]

Do you think it'll change?

[heavenly_earth]

It's possible.

[aviatarian]

.. What kind of work is it?

[heavenly_earth]

General office work, but as a corporate office for a neutral and successful company above ground, it has it's own political difficulties. It's part of the reason I was hired so quickly. Under threat, a few former employees left. It may collapse under pressure or be forced to embrace it, but we'll see.

[aviatarian]

Which way do you think they're leaning? AGI or SERO? Either would be bad, but if a company has to stay afloat...