[ Joshua's back to his usual size. However, he was quite certain that he wasn't out for anywhere near long enough for this many people to show up. ]

... Is this normal?

[ If you happen to be around the outskirts of the forest, specifically along the edge closest to the mountains, you might happen to spot a tree with a glowing trunk. If you inspect further, you'll notice that the glow is in fact not coming from the tree, but a figure sitting at the base of the trunk ( Read more... )

[ The feed begins with a soft giggling. ]

It's so obviously a trap that you can't help but spring it. So, I'm curious. Where does everyone think this gate really leads? Let's see whose guess is closest.

[ That too, but a certain protective Composer is starting to get paranoid about his city. He is not about to admit this. ]

(( BACKDATED TO SOMETIME BEFORE THE BALL. Also not filtered because Josh doesn't know that filtering exists yet :| ))

Sanae? We need to talk.