tushanshu | 01 - video / console;

[By now, Ven's used to worldhopping, and after his last experience with the Star Shard, it's hardly a surprise to have crash landed in a brand new world. The sheer size of his new surroundings took him off guard, but it's kinda exciting to wind up somewhere so huge, so bustling, and so different.

Fortunately, he's adaptable, and he's picked up the basics of the console after that little crash course. Still, when the feed clicks on, he leans in for a moment, making sure the machine's recording. A few seconds later, he steps back and greets viewers with a bright smile and a wave.]

Whew! Okay, I think I got it working now, so if anyone's watching, I'm Ventus! But you can call me Ven.

[He chuckles. That came off a bit sillier than he intended. Ah well.]

This technology's something else! I mean, I've seen some pretty cool things in Deep Space, but it was all stuff like laser guns, low gravity chambers, escape pods... Nothing that'd let you talk to other people like this.

[At least, not that he knows of. Then again, he was kinda busy at the time.

But now he's getting carried away, so he sheepishly rubs his neck.]

Er, anyway, I've got an idea of what's going on now, and I wanna do whatever I can to help! But first, I've just got a quick question... Has anyone heard of the Unversed?

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What?

[His brows fly up, his eyes become round as golfball, and his jaw drops in alarm.]

What kinda attacks? D'you know who's behind 'em?

[This sounds serious! Doesn't help that someone's supposedly gone missing, too. Maybe. It was kinda unclear.]

Muggings, primarily. Targeting individual Foreigners in an attempt to temporarily gain possession of their soul gems.

From what I understand, many have since suffered from a wide range of side effects from the encounter.

[Aya, herself, was not one of them, but she had witnessed enough encounters via Network to estimate a significant percentage was.]

But somebody stopped 'em, right? There must've been someone who caught on before things got outta hand!

[He hopes, because he's of the opinion that good always triumphs, and his empathy makes him even more hopeful that a simple solution was found. Or if it hasn't, that it at least exists.]

The frequency has decreased dramatically. yes, though I am not certain every individual involved has been brought to light.

[Based soley on her knowledge of what has transpired via Public Network, of course. It was her primary source of information.]

So they could just be laying low...

[Well, that's no good. What if they spring back up again? There's gotta be a way to know for sure...]

If you want, I can try to keep an eye out! If enough people look, I'm sure we'll track 'em down sooner or later.

That would be helpful. Thank you.

Though I should also alert you to exercise caution on your part as well. It would be remiss if you were put in danger while keeping your eye out.

Hmm... D'you think I should wear my armor? I usually only wear it when I'm traveling, but if it's that dangerous, maybe I oughta play it safe.

Only if you believe you would be in great peril if you do not wear it. Otherwise, civilian attire should suffice.