audio (after shield is repaired and things are settling down at the end of the area)

[coffinturk]

[ Vincent isn't one to mince words. The message is relatively short and precise given its content. ]

We are all changing.

[ Yes. That is correct, Valentine. ]

The marks that appear are connected. But the changes are different even when two people seem to be becoming the same type of monster.

Contact me with the changes you are experiencing and the sigil's appearance. I will make a record.

Deliver it however you wish. Your thoughts on the changes are welcome.

Comments

[coffinturk]

Write them down if you don'twant to talk out loud about them. I'll compare them with other reports.

[ Clearly asking for the traits directly isn't working here l. Time for a new tact. ]

[private]

[x2bet]

What? No, I'll just give you a call. Don't hang up yet, baby - I'm on my way!

[Beep boop, ring ring. Guess who's giving a direct call? Provided the guy even picks up on the other end, that is.]

Re: [private]

[coffinturk]

[ ... ]

Yes?

[x2bet]

I'm the guy you were just talkin' to. Ding-dong, ring any bells?

[coffinturk]

[ It's totally possible, Vincent muses, to say 'no' at this point and hang up. ]

Yes. You were going to talk to me about details. In private I presume.

[ He's ready. He may also be bracing himself for not getting a direct answer. Hang in there Valentine. ]