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[hallmonotor]

[There's a pause before any words are spoken, Ishimaru hasn't used the recording equipment here before and he's making sure it's working properly. When he seems content, he smiles cheerfully, addressing his audience.]

Good morning! It seems most people have had a chance to explore the newly built floors. I hope you all exercised caution in doing so!

[The chipper smile on his face fades slightly.]

As well, I would like to make sure it is known that the hazardous conditions are not an excuse for rule-breaking! If I find anyone behaving poorly, on my honor as a disciplinary committee head, I will see you punished for your actions.

Notably, it seems that some of you also need a reminder that cannibalism is strictly prohibited. Those found guilty of such a thing will face severe penalties!

Comments

[starofpleiades]

I hope someone sets them straight. I mean, there hasn't been an excuse for that kind of thing since October, we have plenty of food! That's really just...

[hallmonotor]

.... What happened in October?

[How could there ever be an "excuse" for something like this, he is quite curious.]

[starofpleiades]

That was the month where they stopped giving us anything to eat at all... ah, but that doesn't mean it was really excusable then either! It was hard, but there were some other ways to gather food from around the tower without resorting to... that...

I just meant that it makes even less sense now...

[hallmonotor]

... Were there known incidents of cannibalism in October, then?

[starofpleiades]

Umm, not that I heard of. At least it if it happened then though, we'd kind of know why... this is just... really weird and scary.

[hallmonotor]

Perhaps someone has been driven to madness by the challenges presented by the tower.

[starofpleiades]

I guess I could see that... it's important we stop them then, for their sake as well!

[hallmonotor]

Certainly! I am in the process of hunting down the culprit! Please leave the task of punishing them to me.

[starofpleiades]

I'm glad... I'll tell you if I find anything out!

I'm Kazumi - please tell me if you need any help.

[hallmonotor]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Kazumi-kun! My name is Ishimaru Kiyotaka!

While I appreciate your offer, please do take care to not put yourself in a dangerous situation!

[starofpleiades]

My pleasure as well, Ishimaru!

[She nods] I'll be careful. But I think it's important to all of us that this gets resolved!