001 (How does one formalities?)

[acceptedlife]

[Takeshi has been... very careful. Since the last time he replied to something on the linkshell. However, he can't help but have a feeling of dread as August rolled in. Maybe he's just paranoid. But in the middle of the night, there is a text appearing on the list from him.]

Out of curiosity, what does everyone think of this invitation to the Empire? (Also what does someone wear to those kinds of things?)

Locked to [AU] Reno
Found something interesting in the 'Width. Be visiting soon.

Locked to Nagito Komaeda
Said I'd message you when I had something. I finished the map, so I'm sending you that now. Expect the other thing before some of us accept that most gracious invitation.

[Attached is crystallismap.jpeg and wor.jpeg. It's far rougher than what the official images look like, more like outlines that have been erased and redrawn until it seemed right and then redrawn over with ink. He's no ultimate artist (or any artist, for that matter), but it's passable and isn't inaccurate.]

Locked to Kenichi Nakagawa
Hey dad. Found something of interest you should see. I'll be between Arito and Yun'Ashia for most of the month working on adding to it, but lmk when'd be good to visit.

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[alborada]

There is no need to apologise, we want everyone as informed of the situation as possible should they choose to go, though our information may unfortunately be outdated.

And you would be correct, that is the only event I am aware of that occurred around that time which would possibly explain the paranoia of the former President. It was already unusual that two outworlders would appear at once, and to have that happen soon after would give anyone pause. Not all outworlders have been benevolent, unfortunately. However, I believe Biggs and Wedge had nothing to do with it, unless somehow the energy of the Interdimensional Cloud was harnessed by whatever organisations could have been responsible.

Also of note is the rise in monster populations and strength around that time. Simply put, it was a tumultuous time all around amongst governments.

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[regisrex]

That makes sense - still, it's a little uncomfortable when asked about things you don't fully recollect.

The monsters... leveled up? Did anyone find the reason why *that* happened, at the time?

Is there a record of such other outworlders, if I may ask?

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[alborada]

Unfortunately there have been no concrete answers or even theories, as I can't think of any change, environmentally or otherwise, that could have occurred to merit it. All we could do is have the guilds prepare more appropriately and collect information.

As for records, there may well be. I haven't sought them out myself, but even if there is permission would have to be asked of the Director, Jesse and perhaps Claire after we've obtained consent from the outworlder and/or their descendants, if they are even still alive or exist. We take matters of classified, sensitive and personal information very seriously.