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[centurian]

[ The whole thing was completely unbelievable, there was no doubt about that. Who would've thought that typing random numbers into your phone after a search for cough syrup would turn up an untraceable network filled with what looked like bunch of crazy people? At least, calling them "crazy" seemed like the most likely conclusion. It occurs to him that he really should be doing his job, but sheer curiosity kept him looking through the posts.

Besides, it could all be related to his assignment. Somehow (okay, that was maybe reaching just a little, but what exactly can a guy do?). So, he begins to type on his phone, not quite sure what sort of person will turn up. ]

So let me guess: This is all an elaborate viral advertising campaign for cough syrup, right?

[ Well crap. Sarcasm doesn't quite translate that well through text, now does it? Still, it seemed like the better option than broadcasting either his face or voice, where (to the right person) he might as well just say "FBI agent here! Ask me about my entire life". ]

Unless any of you have a better explanation. Because from where I'm sitting, cough syrup advertising still looks a lot more likely than "aliens" and "robots".

[ Still, as they always say, sometimes "the truth is stranger than fiction". ]

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[two_stones]

My lack of suspicion is one of many things that will be cleared up when you find your pen.

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[centurian]

[ She might notice that he takes a little while to respond. Mainly because this had just happened. ]

I'd say that the cough syrup companies have really got that viral marketing down pat.

[ Sarcasm really is the world's best coping mechanism. ]

[two_stones]

Welcome to Locke City's second-most prestigious secret society.

[centurian]

[ So it is a cult. Or something.

And, it is at this moment, Gerald begins to briefly wonder if he's in over his head. ]

I think I'll keep my day job.

[ ...though he almost wants to ask what the number one secret society is. ]

[two_stones]

I recommend it. Our salaries aren't very good here.

[centurian]

And dare I ask what the number one secret society is?

[two_stones]

ThunderCorp, probably.

[centurian]

[ Now there's a name that had crossed his desk. Nothing important, just a company that operated in Locke City. But...

...Maybe this was all related to his assignment. Maybe he was wrong to tell his father there was nothing invigorating about investigating white collar crime.

Or maybe, he'd just completely snapped. ]

What can you tell me about ThunderCorp?

[two_stones]

I'm not really the best person to ask about that particular topic. All my information is secondhand.

But, like... the Dead District bombing? The Blood Keys? All the weird shit going on under the Tuning Towers? 99% them.

[centurian]

[ If it wasn't on this strange-ass network, this might've just made his evening. As it stood... it was yet another thing to take with a grain of salt. ]

Who would be the best person to ask about them? Let's just say that I have a vested interest in the goings-on of white collar criminals.

[two_stones]

I... shit, I really should know the answer to that question. Apparently I've fallen tragically behind the times.

[centurian]

So, what you're saying is... this is all just heresay and there's no one out there with actual proof?

[ For some reason, he finds himself expecting the worst.

But, given just how weird all of this has gotten, he feels entitled to that, somehow. ]

[two_stones]

I never said that there is no proof!

Just that if there is proof, I do not know who is documenting it.

[centurian]

[ Well... this is frustrating. ]

So, theoretically, if someone were looking for information on ThunderCorp... Would they ask around here?

[two_stones]

[She was a tanuki in a past life, it comes with the territory.]

Yes, theoretically, asking around would be a very good idea.

[centurian]

And people just readily share this information, no questions asked?

[ WHY DOES HE FEEL LIKE HE'S RUNNING IN CIRCLES WHY DOES NOTHING MAKE SENSE ANYMORE. ]

[two_stones]

When you consider that the goal of the bad guys seems to be to kill everybody who can see this network without hesitation, it makes the idea of a traitor pretty unlikely.

[centurian]

[ ...well. ]

...Does anyone know the reason for why they'd do that?

[ It wouldn't make them any less despicable, just... easier to catch. ]

[two_stones]

On that point, I believe we're all in the dark.

[centurian]

Do you at least have any idea as to who these "bad guys" are?