[NIGHTRUNNER CHANNEL] D14

[chronosynthesis]

Nightrunners? This is Syrlya. [He clears his throat, quickly working out that faint nervousness in his tone so he can talk strongly and clearly over the radio.]

I understand the assault CY-Ren went poorly. Lambert is currently incapacitated, but alive, and has requested that I take over while he assesses the damage. However, at least Lavellan and Childermass are missing--if not more. I need all of you to report in now so I know who is still present.

First, was there anyone else at the concert itself? I want to know in more detail what happened, what CY-Ren is capable of, and where it went wrong.

Second--[A pause.] There was a Summer Fae by the name of Nightshade spotted at the concert, although she reportedly stayed away from the stage. You already heard the warning when we first arrived, so you know how troubling it is that they're present when we've obtained the Blue Rose. She works for the Rose Queen, but we do not want any of them to get a hold of it. Everyone should keep their eyes open, but those that are particularly sensitive or knowledgeable in signs of Fae need to keep a close eye on the carnival's borders.

[The last thing they need is Fae sneaking in when their attention is on their missing carnival members outside. He just hopes most of them are here.]

Comments

[chronosynthesis]

Their name is CY-Ren, a performer who apparently has the ability to entrance others with music. I assume that's what happened with the missing members of the carnival.

I'm having Rita and 9S find more information, so I'd like you to join me on looking for signs of any of them around Wismuth.

[stillwinningthehardway]

So will it help to be able to shut off our hearing, or is it more of a magical effect? I know you don't know the answer, I'm thinking out loud. I can change the sensitivity of my senses, if that will help.

Absolutely. Is it better to do this cloaked?

[chronosynthesis]

I'd rather keep our ears open and be prepared to ward off any mental influence. Can you do that?

As for stealth, usually I say 'yes', but if we separate I just ask that you be very careful not to be caught.

[stillwinningthehardway]

I don't have a... it would depend, I'm not great at that but I can do some.

Right. I assume we're going to the concert venue, or else anywhere that this CY-Ren's been seen to frequent?

[chronosynthesis]

That's the idea. Right now we know too little about her, so I want to remain cautious... but we still need to be vigilant for any signs of her acting before it is too late.

[stillwinningthehardway]

All right. I'm afraid we're still going to end up reactionary, but that's how this goes, I know. The Ringmaster deactivated the radios of the disappeared, right?

[chronosynthesis]

I--[Shit.] I hope so?