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[ufo_fanboy]

[Fox is still out and about investigating, putting all of his nifty equipment to good use as he's dealing with the recent appearance of the monsters. When he finally takes a break, it's to catch up with things in general as well as family.]This might sound like a weird idea, but has anyone managed to capture or otherwise contain one of those beasts

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[no_use_running]

Studying one of these creatures would be desirable, but the risks outweigh the benefits, right now.

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[ufo_fanboy]

Yeah, that was why I had a feeling I'd get a lot of "what the hell are you thinking?" answers, or at least a lot of "no." Have you noticed anything unusual about any you might have encountered?

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[no_use_running]

Not in particular. [They still die when they scare her daughter. Period.]

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[ufo_fanboy]

Hm, I wonder if they're even connected at all to the dreams, in that case... It would mean we're experiencing two shifts simultaneously if they're not, which seems unlikely.

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[no_use_running]

Then, you believe the creatures have come to Luceti and will stay?

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[ufo_fanboy]

Unless we manage to eradicate them.

[He'd be sad in some sense that there wouldn't be any around to study, but, he knows most people won't think that way.]

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[no_use_running]

When the shift ends, you don't think they'll disappear.

[She says this as more statement than question, still working around the idea he doesn't think they are necessarily part of the shift.]

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[ufo_fanboy]

Right now, I'd say it's only a theory, but it's at least possible that it could happen. I can't put my finger on it, but something is bothering me about them... Like they're here for a specific purpose, almost?

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[no_use_running]

I don't think we can assume that so easily. We need some form of proof.

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[ufo_fanboy]

...You sound exactly like this woman in my dreams. My subconscious must be trying to tell me to stop jumping to conclusions.

Still, you can't deny that something is odd about them. Watch how they behave, almost like they're not... entirely that interested in us. Unless we're in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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[no_use_running]

I just... think it's important to be sure. So that you'll be open to all the possibilities.

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[ufo_fanboy]

Oh, I have nothing against being open. Maybe this just means we need to collect more information...

And now that I'm thinking about it, do you mind discussing the dreams for a moment? I'm curious about other people's general experiences. I'd particularly like to know if you're noticing unusual details about any people in the dreams.

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[no_use_running]

They're just dreams. [She tells herself that a billion times, because hers include the end of her world - twice. Dying at her best friend's hands. Almost killing that best friend instead, under the influence of dark energy and a very twisted man.]

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[ufo_fanboy]

Maybe... but you have to admit, it's a pretty huge coincidence for so many people to experience so many vivid dreams all at once. I think it's significant.

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[no_use_running]

It's a rare phenomena. But we can't make assumptions about its cause, either.

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[ufo_fanboy]

[It's weird how it feels natural to have discussions with someone like this... but then he has to stop himself and remember that those discussions tool place in dreams.]

Ok, so without assuming anything... what do you think could be a probable cause for such a widespread phenomenon? Doesn't it seem like a greater leap of logic to write it off as a coincidence?