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[afterlifer]

Found iiiiiit~!

Heh, this glitch has been a lot of trouble, hasn't it? I lost my phone for a while and was unable to contact any of you before now, but I've been looking for the source area of the glitches. It probably won't help me get there, but if aaaanyone's seen one area more than any others that seems to be affected, please let me know! It's likely there will be a number of shadows there.

I've discovered a hint for those looking for something to drink. If you boil any liquid, it seems to become ice cold water. Getting the fire to work properly can be tricky, but it's important to keep hydrated, buddies!

I tried to clear a few areas individually, but it seems like the glitch redevelops itself unless I can find the source. Also, there are no unaffected areas, which means that the Programmer and Fantoche should be locatable as well. I would appreciate it if anyone who finds them aims to capture. I can fix Fantoche-san and return him to his intended self if we can find him, and I'm sure that there are many questions you all have for the Programmer.

[ He is her creator after all, she doesn't necessarily want him destroyed if she can return him to how he's meant to be. ]

Stay safe and good luck, everyone!

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[happyends]

U-- Um! Ai-san, if you have a moment..! [ Madoka assumes she must have it extra busy with.. well, everything going on right now. They all do. But on the other hand, she's always been the type to worry about other people first and about herself second or not at all, so.. ]

Are you doing alright as well?

[ Even if she's an AI, that doesn't matter as far as Madoka's concerned. ]

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[afterlifer]

I've been damaged a couple of times due. Heh, shadows in close-quarters can be preeeety difficult to deal with. Are you alright, Kaname-san?

[happyends]

I guess so.. [ Mostly saying that though since she doesn't want to worry anyone. Homura leaving took its toll on her, and it's been generally quiet with people and yet busy with chaos lately. But she has to be strong. Everyone else is, so she has to be too, she knows. ]

Do you need anything that could help you? You shouldn't have to do everything by yourself..

[afterlifer]

If you find a place with a large concentration of shadows but apparently clear of glitches, could you let me know? That would be very helpful!

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[onewayroad]

Oi, how reliable are the privacy settings right now, given how haywire everything's gone?

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[afterlifer]

I haven't had the chance to really run diagnostics to check, so I would recommend avoiding anything secret for now.

[onewayroad]

Tch. Less secret and more shit I'd rather not be overheard.

[There's a slight difference between the two. He continues on after a beat.]

I doubt even you can easily meet up with someone here, would you agree?

[afterlifer]

Meeting up could be very difficult, but not impossible if one individual agrees not to move. I've noticed that so long as you do not release the doorknob, the door remains open to whatever location it is at. However, if you let go, the door will change locations. Were you to try this enough time, it's feasible to assume that there is a chance opportunity to meet up with someone intentionally.

Though you might have to deal with a lot more shit that way.

[ Yep, she's learning that unless someone tells her not to. ]

[onewayroad]

I'd noticed that too.

[If you think he's going to tell her not to learn swear words, you're sorely mistaken. Like he cares. Moving on...]

Listen, we need to talk. In person. Let me know if you find yourself outdoors somewhere. It's a much larger area and its primary restriction is distance rather than physical obstacles.

[afterlifer]

I'm in the Hydroponics Garden right now. Even though it's somewhat outside, there's still a door, so it may be problematic to get out. I will attempt to get outside as quickly as possible. Once there, where would you like to meet?

[onewayroad]

By the stream.

[afterlifer]

Then we'll meet at the stream's bank by the tennis courts as soon as possible.

[onewayroad]

Stay on your guard until then.

[Letting her location be known on the network is dangerous, just in case certain individuals are on the lookout for such information.]

[afterlifer]

Of course.

[ Announcing her location would be like attempting to call certain people to them, wouldn't it? It was dangerous, yes, but it gave an opportunity that she was predicting Accelerator would be prepared for. ]

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[onewayroad]

[He hangs up after her response. It takes him quite a lot of repeated opening and closing of the nearest door until the result it yields is somewhere out in the open, but when it does he's off like a rocket to find the stream, and then the stretch of it that passes by the tennis courts. His power is still acting up, causing him to jog or run on his own (and deplete his pitiful stamina) during the moments when it won't function well enough to let him take advantage of it.

Finally, the tennis courts come into view in the distance, and he squints trying to visually identify any figures there.]

[losthersheep]

You should be careful yourself, Ai-san. They are coming for you...you shouldn't go alone right now. It's too dangerous.

[afterlifer]

I'd gladly go with someone if someone found me. I can't stay in one place and find the glitch source though.

[losthersheep]

It's dangerous right now, they are looking for you. I don't know what they will do, but you can't let yourself be caught.

[afterlifer]

I've no intention of it, though I will try. Where are you, buddy?

[losthersheep]

I'm with the other magical girls, I'm trying to make sure nothing happens to them.

[ As tough as they all are, Mami can't help but worrying for Kyouko, Sayaka and Madoka. Even Niko to a point.

Though something Ai says she has to question.. ]

..."buddy"?

[afterlifer]

We're friends, aren't we?

[ There's a clear smile in her voice. ]

[losthersheep]

Of course we are. I just hadn't had anyone call me "buddy" before.

[afterlifer]

Then I'll call you buddy as much as you want, buddy!

[losthersheep]

Just make sure you stay safe, so you can call me "buddy" again in the future.

[afterlifer]

I'll do my best. Please make sure you do as well.