[ Hey, Animus! Homura doesn't do this network thing often. So let's just have her get straight to the point. ]

I apologize that this may be repetitive at this point.

My understanding is that a lot was learned over the course of the last month. I would appreciate any confirmation and clarification regarding the facts, theories, and rumors.

Also, my soul gem is beginning to taint. Anyone with purification powers, please respond to this message. It is in all of our best interest that you do so quickly.

Thank you for your time.

[ click. Homura sits at the terminal and awaits replies. Already she is anxious to get up and not waste her time in front of a computer screen. ]

[Akito is holding a very familiar letter. She has read the words several times, but each time, they make even less sense. Without a warning, she grabs her communicator and quickly familiarizes herself with it.]

I don't take kindly to pranks. If you desire money from the Sohma estate, arrangements can be made. But treating me like some sort of bargaining chip won't do you any good.

[With that said, she stalks towards a door and throws it open.]

Shigure! [There is desperation in her voice. She sees no sense in hiding it. Her desperation makes her harder to control, after all, and she is well aware of that fact.] He was only in the other room...

If I'm here... [Surely he's here too?]