❧ Holding Out For A Hero

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[A figure somewhere, always watching over all, reads a bit of communication between some of them and can't help smiling. Why the figure smiles is anyone's guess, but smile the figure does. He picks up a CAT device after a few minutes and begins to type.

During that time, the snow in the entire laboratory area and town stops and begins to evaporate. The area becomes extremely foggy very fast and makes it difficult to see everyone in the observation deck, but by the time it's gone, everyone might feel...a bit different. Sure, they might feel nice and warm since the weather conditions have returned to normal (or rather, were allowed to be what they always were before something overrode them), but...there is something more. Some may feel stronger, some weaker, but all will feel strange.

Changes have that effect.

Soon, the figure is done writing and sends the following message to everyone's CATs, and simultaneously, the multiple screens on the observation deck go blank:]

Hopefully you have enjoyed your cold, hard truths and white, hot lies. Doesn't everyone feel better now? I know I do. Yet, I do feel somewhat guilty. You are all my guests and I have not been the kindest host, so I am going to do something nice--

--for some of you. What that is you will quickly find out--or not, depending upon how astute you are--but know this: a balance has been struck, but more to the point, interesting times are upon you all now! I hope you do not squander this opportunity.

[After a moment, a second, but briefer, message is sent:]

Oh. "Nathan" sends his regards.

( OOC: Plot Details )