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good night, hinoto-ri. good night... [13th Hour Post]
[Late the night of the 18th, the network finally seems to be restored as the feed flickers on... to what appears to be a technical error. The figure of a man sits at a desk, his outline barely visible through a shroud of darkness and static. It seems as if the network has picked up on a local news feed attempting to send out its message...]
-- your effusive-as-sparkling-cider, ever on the job host, Tomokazu Tokudome. Thank you for joining us tonight at the Hinoto-Ri Daily News, where we soldier on despite the never-ceasing oddities that continue to plague us at every step. Tonight - chaos in Hinoto-Ri as the Visitor-used network goes down again, accompanied by the electricity in three of our major power grids. Technicians frantically work on the case but are sadly hindered by the fact that half of them have regressed to five years of age, meaning accidents on the job risk lawsuits filed on behalf of both inadequate worker's comp and child labor laws. If you choose to walk on the streets tonight, be especially aware that the demons have risen full force, even before the stroke of the 13th Hour.
Further news reports that a research facility in Sagittarius has suffered a critical infrastructure failure by which we mean everything is now on fire. Fortunately, no one appears to have been injured as no one is quite sure what exactly this research facility is for.
But before all of that - first! One of our most popular television personalities here in town, his acclaim buoyed by his stellar response to the Anoli threat in late January and his bravery in the face of imminent danger during the incident of the underground demon-fighting ring in July... has resigned! What a pity! He'll certainly be missed.
Yes, I fear it's true. Tomokazu Tokudome... will host his last show tonight.
[A final farewell...]
[There is a certain finality about the way this is spoken. The figure of the man pushes back his chair, stands, and takes a few steps closer to the camera, giving it a sharp smack. The feed fizzles to life a little more clearly. ...Barely more clearly. The 13th Hour has hit and the whole thing takes on a reddish tint...]
But let's continue with the news.
[A sharp hiss as a match flares to life - the sudden light casts his face into sharp definition and he leans against his desk with a casual smile, lighting another cigarette.]
On the 17th of November, the group of Visitors known as the Seven as well as the Three Wise Men mysteriously went missing. But fear not, my viewers! The single-minded seeker of truth, Tomokazu Tokudome was, of course, there to conduct the exit interviews in person!
Our esteemed Q was our first Visitor to depart - as they say, you really do need to mind your Ps and Qs. Though where he's going, he'd perhaps prefer to, ah, C# if he'd rather not B X'd.
The formidable Madame McGonagall attempted Stupefy, but sadly, her aim has been a bit ruined by cataracts in her old age. We suggested a Supersensory Spell before we sent her on her way.
Dr. Orpheus has found a new calling as a vital source of protein and saturated fats. Let's hope his pursuers are on a diet - we hear they like their meat loud and feisty.
It was clear that our child prodigies, Ciel, Ideo, and Reiko, were wasting their talents in a city like this. We've put these geniuses to the full test - There's no doubt in my mind they'll survive in their new homes for at least 4 or 5 hours.
And our robotic friend, Brainstorm, will finally receive what he's longed for all along - pure, blissful isolation and silence. ...Of course, when your parts have been sold for scrap, silence is probably unavoidable.
As for our Three Wise Men, in lieu of myrrh, gold, and frankincense, they offered screams, moans, and despair instead. We here at the Hinoto-Ri Daily News like to show the human factor.
[He draws the cigarette to his lips and takes a slow inhalation. When next he speaks, his tone is deeper, intently serious.]
Visitors of Hinoto-Ri... You've been complacent for far too long. When will you understand what it is this city truly requires of you? How long will you sit on your haunches and wait? At the end of all things when you face judgment, will the scales tip in your favor?
If you continue to delude yourselves, this world will crumble and die.
[A smile and his tone instantly reverts to its previous light-hearted nature.]
Well then! Since you like gallivanting into other worlds so much, we thought we'd give you a reason for it. No need for thanks! ...And you don't need to worry about... unwelcome distractions. The Anoli have been pretty quiet lately, huh?
My friends and colleagues! It has been a pleasure working with you all this time! Someday, you'll understand the truth. Then, this is Tomokazu Tokudome, signing off!
[And he lifts his cigarette from his lips and exhales a stream of smoke.]
Playtime's over.
I'll be watching.
[The feed immediately dies.]
-- your effusive-as-sparkling-cider, ever on the job host, Tomokazu Tokudome. Thank you for joining us tonight at the Hinoto-Ri Daily News, where we soldier on despite the never-ceasing oddities that continue to plague us at every step. Tonight - chaos in Hinoto-Ri as the Visitor-used network goes down again, accompanied by the electricity in three of our major power grids. Technicians frantically work on the case but are sadly hindered by the fact that half of them have regressed to five years of age, meaning accidents on the job risk lawsuits filed on behalf of both inadequate worker's comp and child labor laws. If you choose to walk on the streets tonight, be especially aware that the demons have risen full force, even before the stroke of the 13th Hour.
Further news reports that a research facility in Sagittarius has suffered a critical infrastructure failure by which we mean everything is now on fire. Fortunately, no one appears to have been injured as no one is quite sure what exactly this research facility is for.
But before all of that - first! One of our most popular television personalities here in town, his acclaim buoyed by his stellar response to the Anoli threat in late January and his bravery in the face of imminent danger during the incident of the underground demon-fighting ring in July... has resigned! What a pity! He'll certainly be missed.
Yes, I fear it's true. Tomokazu Tokudome... will host his last show tonight.
[There is a certain finality about the way this is spoken. The figure of the man pushes back his chair, stands, and takes a few steps closer to the camera, giving it a sharp smack. The feed fizzles to life a little more clearly. ...Barely more clearly. The 13th Hour has hit and the whole thing takes on a reddish tint...]
But let's continue with the news.
[A sharp hiss as a match flares to life - the sudden light casts his face into sharp definition and he leans against his desk with a casual smile, lighting another cigarette.]
On the 17th of November, the group of Visitors known as the Seven as well as the Three Wise Men mysteriously went missing. But fear not, my viewers! The single-minded seeker of truth, Tomokazu Tokudome was, of course, there to conduct the exit interviews in person!
Our esteemed Q was our first Visitor to depart - as they say, you really do need to mind your Ps and Qs. Though where he's going, he'd perhaps prefer to, ah, C# if he'd rather not B X'd.
The formidable Madame McGonagall attempted Stupefy, but sadly, her aim has been a bit ruined by cataracts in her old age. We suggested a Supersensory Spell before we sent her on her way.
Dr. Orpheus has found a new calling as a vital source of protein and saturated fats. Let's hope his pursuers are on a diet - we hear they like their meat loud and feisty.
It was clear that our child prodigies, Ciel, Ideo, and Reiko, were wasting their talents in a city like this. We've put these geniuses to the full test - There's no doubt in my mind they'll survive in their new homes for at least 4 or 5 hours.
And our robotic friend, Brainstorm, will finally receive what he's longed for all along - pure, blissful isolation and silence. ...Of course, when your parts have been sold for scrap, silence is probably unavoidable.
As for our Three Wise Men, in lieu of myrrh, gold, and frankincense, they offered screams, moans, and despair instead. We here at the Hinoto-Ri Daily News like to show the human factor.
[He draws the cigarette to his lips and takes a slow inhalation. When next he speaks, his tone is deeper, intently serious.]
Visitors of Hinoto-Ri... You've been complacent for far too long. When will you understand what it is this city truly requires of you? How long will you sit on your haunches and wait? At the end of all things when you face judgment, will the scales tip in your favor?
If you continue to delude yourselves, this world will crumble and die.
[A smile and his tone instantly reverts to its previous light-hearted nature.]
Well then! Since you like gallivanting into other worlds so much, we thought we'd give you a reason for it. No need for thanks! ...And you don't need to worry about... unwelcome distractions. The Anoli have been pretty quiet lately, huh?
My friends and colleagues! It has been a pleasure working with you all this time! Someday, you'll understand the truth. Then, this is Tomokazu Tokudome, signing off!
[And he lifts his cigarette from his lips and exhales a stream of smoke.]
Playtime's over.
I'll be watching.
[The feed immediately dies.]