[two separate notes]

[madeinthehrl]

Once-ler:

Everything all right?

-Soma

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[anonymous:]

I've been hearing mixed reports about the basement. Can anyone give me a concrete reason why we should stay away?

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[repelling]

Have the people on the radio said specifically that? I've also heard that not everyone on the radio has been completely trustworthy. The fact that it is hidden suggests something of import, but that could be a trick, encouraging just that sort of thinking and resulting in whatever catastrophe to which the others allude.

[madeinthehrl]

Some of the people on the radio are trustworthy, I think. Or they weren't lying when I spoke to them.

I'm aware of that, and of all the possibilities. But everyone who goes down there is so closed-mouthed on the details.

[repelling]

You spoke to them?

Of course. It makes one wonder if something compels such silence.

[madeinthehrl]

I'd be willing to speak about it in person, but not here.

There's only one way to find out, isn't there?

[repelling]

Right on both counts. Do you have time today?

[madeinthehrl]

I'm not sure that I can today, but I'd be happy to tomorrow, if you like.

[repelling]

Tomorrow will be fine, thank you. How will I recognize you? Or, if you'd prefer: Ishida Uryuu, black hair, glasses, 15 17.

[madeinthehrl]

Soma Peries, white hair, golden eyes, 19. Come find me any time.

[repelling]

See you tomorrow, then. If you dream of the basement, I expect it's needless to say, take care.