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[rekindlenpcs]

There isn't much fanfare in this posting, even with the official notice on the top. Actually, there's something almost stark in its simplicity. Just basic text and a blinking cursor on a black background, that slowly loads up into a full message:

Local and guest alike. Several months ago the city experienced a disruption in the form of a transmission hacking of an official feed; as many of you reading this are aware. We have since been reviewing the data and running decryption on the hijacking's interference, and have come to a conclusion on a location of the signal. It is outside of the city walls, which now makes it necessary for us to enlist the help of those called to the city. Be advised that the person is an unknown factor, and likely to be dangerous. In addition, the environment outside is hazardous as well, and should be approached with caution. Because of this risk, volunteers will be rewarded for their efforts. They will also be the first on the scene with uncovering answers that we all doubtless wish to discover. Representatives from their respective departments will be available to answer questions, and impart necessary information. Given the nature of this task, there may be additional requests granted. However, they are only requests. The first and major goal in this is gathering information. Fare you well, and may the Twins guard you while afield.

(ooc: There will be NPCs willing to answer questions watching this entry. However, some NPC responses may be slow due to time differences.)

Comments

[fons_et_origo]

Perhaps you should have put up a listing asking for guinea pigs instead.

[rekindlenpcs]

We do not experiment on our guests in this city. That is not how the rules of hospitality work.

[fons_et_origo]

Perhaps the wrong turn of phrase. We're more like canaries in this sense. However it is quite the experiement under the guise of doing your dirty work. It is far too convenient that this criminal went outside where you cannot follow. How was this individual able to do such a thing?

[rekindlenpcs]

You liken yourself to a canary? Fascinating. We do not see you or the others as such, nor this as an experiment as a whole.

We don't know how it is possible, but we would like to find out. For everyone's sakes. The possibilities of developing an immunity to what has shackled so many for over a century is astounding to one in the field of medical science like one of our doctors.

[fons_et_origo]

Immunity to what? Whatever it is that forces people to have physical contact?

[rekindlenpcs]

I suppose you could call it that, yes.

[fons_et_origo]

Would one say it's an immunity, or would perhaps it be better said that such an individual is desperate and maybe a little stupid? It would seem better to go where one cannot be followed, and if you are too afraid to open the door then of course that's where one would flee to in order to escape retribution.