Second Thesis | Forward dated to the afternoon of May 17

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[The face on the video feed is calm and collected, and the voice is professional but friendly. There is very little personality apparent in either.]

Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Ingrid Grimmholtz. I arrived here about a week ago. I have been working with Professor Hastings since that time, and I have a few questions for all of you about your

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[intangible_girl]

I can certainly agree to those terms. In fact, any good research project operates under precisely those conditions. [The implication in her voice is that of course this is a Good research project, because she is a Good researcher.]

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[intangible_girl]

[Ingrid reads the report thoroughly, twice, and then pauses for a while before penning her response.]

Thank you very much for the thoroughness of your response. I understand it may be difficult to speak about, but any details you can give regarding the time between your departure and your arrival here would be helpful.

["Tell me what it's like to be dead," in other words.]

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[intangible_girl]

[Ingrid. Has to try really really hard. Not to pounce on Daisy and ask her all the questions ever.

But she doesn't.]

Thank you for your candidness.

Would you be able to answer questions about persons who have departed Luceti, as well as a few other, similar ones?

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[intangible_girl]

Would you be able to give dates of departure for anyone?

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[intangible_girl]

Thank you.

I'll let you know if this data results in any useful conclusions. And I promise you it will be kept confidential.