Psychic whiplash

[howling_alone]

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[zetahatsudo]

[Kamille had come in to impart his regrets regarding what happened to Alexei, only to be greeted with the odd sight of his name in cursive.]

... Alexei. I'm sorry about what happened. I never should have done that, it was stupid and impulsive of me, and I wasn't entirely there, but it's no excuse for what happened to you.

[howling_alone]

[The text just seems to be there, no changes to it... It seems like a while before the screen clears out, then something that looks like this appears.]

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[It looks like it's pointing at the keyboard. Maybe he can't hear?]

[zetahatsudo]

Ah... [Kamille proceeds to type in what he just said.]

[howling_alone]

[Your text sits on the screen, then erases a moment later. The computer's drive seems to rev up for a moment, then slow down as a message is typed out.]

YOU WERE UNSTABLE_
NOT MY INTENT TO ANGER_
STILL CURIOUS ABOUT STATE OF MIND_
INQUIRY: ANSWER QUESTION NOW?_

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[minorbeat]

(Seiren just stares at Alexei for a beat.)

I wasn't expecting to see something like this.

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?_

[howling_alone]

[The computer takes a moment, then displays a large sheet.]

INITIAL DIAGNOSIS_

RANK 21 ALEXEI SORAS SUFFERED A LARGE CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE DUE TO INCREASED PSYCHIC ACTIVITY. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONTAL LOBE AND GREY MATTER. THREE (3) PINTS BLOOD LOSS. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM FAILURE. BRAIN DEATH OCCURRED AT 12:42 AM._

EXPECTED RECOVERY TIME: 18 HOURS. 32 MINUTES. 02 SECONDS._

[minorbeat]

(At reading the report, Seiren's eyes slightly widen. This is serious. As far as she knew, someone might have sneaked onto the Chalice and did this.)

DO YOU KNOW THE SOURCE OF THE PSYCHIC ACTIVITY?_

[howling_alone]

RECORDS INDICATE A LARGE SOURCE OF PSYCHIC ACTIVITY FROM SUBJECT "Kamille Bidan." AMS COMPATIBILITY IN QUESTION._

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[mydutyisnotover]

[Type type.]

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED_

[howling_alone]

[Reply reply]

VISUAL SCAN INDICATES THAT "Kamille Bidan" EXERTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF PSYCHIC FORCE OR "Newtype Pressure" THAT CAUSED RANK 21 ALEXEI SORAS TO SUFFER A CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE. PLAYBACK AVAILABLE._

[mydutyisnotover]

SHOW ME_

[Frank watches the recording stoically.]

NEED TO TALK TO HIM_

[howling_alone]

RECORDS INDICATE THAT "Kamille Bidan" HAS ALREADY USED THIS TERMINAL._

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[fermionprincess]

Oh dear! What grievous situation did happen this time?!

[Alessandra barges in, too concerned to pay attention to insignificant details like keyboards or computer screens.]

[howling_alone]

[The console beeps a few times to get Alessandra's attention. Otherwise, Alexei just kinda sits there with a calm expression on his face... that and still pale.]

[fermionprincess]

[Finally, Alessandra notices the beeping! What could have happened here - surely there is only one explanation, which she will type right away.]

OHG NOE COUWLD WIWT IT BE THYAT YOUR SOIUL ANDD IMINDF THEWEQMESLVES ARE TRNANSPORTED TO THIS MACHJINE?!!_

[howling_alone]

UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND INQUIRY_
PLEASE TYPE AGAIN_

[Wow, this thing loves you, Alessandra.]

[aprimeanswer]

[PRIME is just shaking his head at you.]

I feel a spike of psychic energy, and hear you got your ass handed to you by some girl. How long are you planning to nap like that?

[howling_alone]

[At first, there's very little response. He doesn't move at all. Then, PRIME gets what is the equivalent of putting a television at full volume up against a megaphone and put flush against the ear. After about 3 seconds of ear rape, PRIME gets a message.]

I... hate... you... so... much...

[aprimeanswer]

[Twitch.]

Can't blame me for this one. YOU were the idiot who went after the emotionally unstable flower boy.

[howling_alone]

Wanted... him... to... realize... He... needed...