poly_chromatic | [ 77th consult | voice

As you may have gathered based upon some reactions that were broadcast to the Network, the slugs that have resurfaced after the rain are not your typical garden slugs.

We've seen them before; these are sentient, parasitic life forms which are capable of entering a humanoid host through the ear and gaining control over their actions. They can be removed by flushing the ear canal with salt water - but given our current water supplies, even after the rain, prevention is vital. It's important that we stay alert and look out for each other. Obviously, don't let them near your ears, and use whatever means you have to secure your shelters against them. If you have material that will allow you to do so without obstructing your hearing, cover your ears when you sleep.

[There's a hint of ... something in his voice as he talks about the slugs. But it's slight; maybe just stress from everything happening? Either way, he's using his even, empathic-but-professional tone to cover it.]

Of course, if you notice that someone is behaving erratically, bring it to our attention immediately. The slugs don't seem to be behaving exactly as they have previously, but those who are affected are still dangerous to themselves and to others.

As always, the most important thing is that we keep looking out for one another.

[filtered from Chase]

Since we seem to have cracked the code for passing over to the other City - is anyone planning a trip anytime soon?

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I think we should try to get Chase out of here. His temperature's hit 104. They have more supplies and an intact hospital, and we should be able to communicate well enough to let Cameron know.

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[And now he's confused. More confused. And curled against a wall in what may once have been somebody's store room, just off the main clinic area.]

Wilson? When did you get... get back?

Back?

[Well that's worrying.]

Chase, I didn't leave.

I'm talking to you.

[He will not be fooled by whatever tricks you're pulling. Mind like a steel trap.]

What's going on?

Yes... you are.

[Steel trap. Yeah. Definitely. Not at all disorientation.]

Chase, I'm here. I've been here. I'm not going anywhere.

[He swallows, something audible in the quiet of the room. Dry throat, dry mouth. Voice just a distracted murmur.]

It's so cold in- in here. And you're-- small and fuzzy.

[And called Neil.]

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Your right to PTSD has been revoked.

And no trying. We're getting him out. How much money do you have?

I'm fine.

[Dismissed and done.]

I have what I had on me when this happened - well, what didn't turn to sand, anyway. It's not much; a couple greens, a few oranges and yellows.

[Lying liar who lies. That will take back seat.]

If this isn't a trick, we can buy an accelerated immigration I'm sure.

[If.]

[If there was ever anything that could make him relieved that there are more pressing matters at hand...]

Chase's life seems like a big risk to take on an "if".

According to the Network, people have been making their own way over, too. Though that means find someone willing and able.

The bribe will work, but will immigration put him in the Glass City is the question. Is it even a place actually worth going to and not some sort of trap?

[Which is the true nature of the City it would seem.]

Seeing as he won't help himself, it's the best chance we have. That should have been his name. Not Chase.

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[Penny has been hanging out at the "clinic," probably not being nearly as helpful as she'd like to pretend to be, but is currently out looking for people acting crazy and slug-possessed.

They're not hard to find, actually.]

So what're we supposed to do with people who're... um, behaving erratically?

[Wilson would never tell her she hasn't been helpful. If nothing else, a warm presence is always welcome.

But now he's concerned.]

Well, you should stay away from them.

I think our best option at the clinic might be to sedate them, until we can figure out the best approach to removing the slugs.

Right. I should stay away from them. I'll remember that.

[As soon as she figures out what to do with the one she already found.]

Are you okay?

Me? Yeah... I'm fine.

[Mostly. What is it he's picking up in her tone there?]

Penny, are you alright? Is there a reason you're asking?

[No, Wilson! She was trying to change the topic!]

...I might have someone here with a slug problem. No big deal. I'll see you soon, okay?

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I missed the memo for participating in The Puppet Master, apparently.

Strange, I thought it had been sent out right after the one about how we'd all been cast in Dune.

My signal has been so spotty it's not a surprise, then.

That explains it. It's hardly like the City to toss us into a life-threatening situation without fair warning.

You're speaking strange-like. Have you been slugged?

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Can you tell me what happened the last time these slugs appeared?

[Just what he wants to talk about. He's trying to stay completely objective, but there may be traces of bitterness he can't quite drown.]

Well, they were more organized. They infected a large portion of the population, which they proceeded to turn into their own personal labor force.

What was their motive?

They used them [which should be "us", but he won't say that] to dig up a spaceship that was buried on the mountain.

[ A spaceship? Really? ]

Would the spaceship even have worked? I thought there were barriers all around this place.

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