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[ex_this_ismydesign36]

[ As the video feed began to engage, the image swirled away from a brief glimpse of Will's face, to a fascinating view of a ceiling. Anyone familiar with the offices in the Perimeter Guard buildings might recognize the ceiling; otherwise ... enjoy the paint. ]

Good morning. [ He began in a soft voice, stopping and awkwardly amending. ] Err Good afternoon. [ The concept of time and Will maintained a fairly hands off relationship. ]

My name is Will Graham and I serve as an advisor on monsters and monster encounters for the Perimeter Guard. I am also putting together an introductory course on the subject, though that's not important at the moment.

I am reaching out to the network as a whole because I'm compiling notes on monster encounters in this world. I've experienced a few myself, but was hoping to hear from the rest of the population about your experiences?

Also I'm interested in hear about the monsters or threats that are unique to your homeworlds. I mean, never know what the portal might bring through right? [ Just a little ball of sunshine there William. ]

So ... uhm ... if you have any anecdotes or notes and are willing to share, I'd like to hear them.

[ There was an awkward pause, before he wrapped up the communication. ] You can respond here or if you'd rather talk in person, I'll be in my office most of today.


[ooc: The mod was consulted about this IC post. \o/ ]

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[pulledpunches]

..Well the first were literally just plants that spit acidic.. pollen, I guess? They could move around their fronds but only made forward movement with growth. Though, I do think that the Guard said something about the quick growing having to do with a chemical spill, or something. We got rid of the ones too close to the walls but I assume there's more out there.

The second was.. it was deep in near a temple but it was kind of human shaped, so perfectly mobile. So maybe both are moot points for anyone not going too deep into the wilderness, but. [ He pauses, and then laughs, a little awkward. ] Sorry, long winded answer.

[ex_this_ismydesign36]

[ The sound of a pencil moving across paper might be audible across the comm, as Will took notes.

He paused at the end and inquired. ]

Temple? What temple?

[pulledpunches]

[ Despite Will's video being blank, Akihiko idly glances at it in case he might see whomever started it up. ]

Oh! Um, it's way out in the forests near the Abandoned City. Everyone said some kind of deity had started waking up there, but I don't really have a lot of information on it since I'd not been part of the original scouting party. A lot of the more sensitive residents were picking up it's energy, if you'd heard about it?

[ex_this_ismydesign36]

I ... hadn't, which is why I was curious.

[ He really has been getting something of an education when it came to the idea of the supernatural and faith in the unseen. Couldn't hurt to learn a bit more. ]

Was this 'waking up' something recent?

(we've not actually wrapped up that mission so that's why it's vague on the ending)

[pulledpunches]

That's fine, I just didn't want to be repetitive. [ Akihiko is fiddling with his phone again. ]

It was, I think- I only got here last month, but it seemed like a pretty fresh discovery. People predisposed to sensing that kind of thing were affected by it- I don't know for anyone else, but it was kind of just like..

[ He pauses to try to come up with an example that related to anyone not from his own homeworld. ] Like how it feels before really big storm, but the weather was fine. I think Gramarye was able to use more specific accounts to trace it's vague location before scouts were sent out.

no problem!

[ex_this_ismydesign36]

[ On the other end of the connection, the video feed continues to point up towards the ceiling. If one didn't know better, one might assume that Will was deliberately staying out of sight. ]

Gramarye?

I've heard that word a couple of times now. Is it simply an institution, or also a person?

[pulledpunches]

[ Akihiko would be lying if he didn't say the blank feed with a voice didn't make him more curious than just a voice feed would have. He wants to properly meet whoever is compiling such a useful tool! ]

Yeah, its an organization! I think.. Von Doom? Is the name of the guy who runs it. Not ominous at all, right? [ His tone is obviously amused. ] Did you just get here? Props on going and getting your footing so fast. [ Akihiko hasn't ever left his home town, so he's not quite known how to get information other than osmosis and jumping headfirst into volunteering. So if Will is new- he's impressed. ]

[ex_this_ismydesign36]

Von Doom. [ Will repeated the name in a tone that suggested he expected Akihiko to say 'just kidding!'

When the 'just kidding' didn't come, he gave his head a shake -off camera- and went on to answer the question. ]

I've been here a couple of months. Been working on gathering information and, as you say, getting my footing. I was recently promoted to Monster Advisor for the Perimeter Guard, so it made sense to start trying to compile some notes.