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[booksandbathtubs]

[Ratio appears on the screen, holding a letter in his hand before turning towards the camera.]

Good evening. I'm Dr. Veritas Ratio.

It seems I've been given an assignment by the Powers that Be of this city. They'd like me to investigate the power called "Umbra". In their letter, it's mentioned that this was possibly used by the Fractured during their recent engagement with the residents.

If anyone who participated in that fight is willing to provide me with any information for this research, please reach out here. If you would prefer a private channel, feel free to contact me here.

Also, this letter mentions something regarding the Nightglow flowers. If you have any experience with these, I would like to speak with you also.

And I'm sure someone will ask, whoever sent this didn't sign their letter.

[He ends the video after that, the feed cutting off.]

Comments

[booksandbathtubs]

Interesting.

Influence through its gaze. To confirm, it was a type of mind control?

[lightduties]

i was not under the influence for long
my companion hit me
breaking eye contact
but that would be my conclusion yes

[booksandbathtubs]

I see.

So it immediately broke after you broke eye contact then. No duration after?

[lightduties]

aye
no lingering influence

[booksandbathtubs]

Thank you.

And you said you were fighting individuals. There seemed to be no cohesion amongst them? No working as a team?

[lightduties]

aye
in a manner they were united in their desire to repel us
but beyond that those i encountered acted alone