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[expertonshutters]

“You’ve reached Ichimonji, sorry I can’t come to the phone right now!”

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[expertonshutters]

Haha, it’s a little hard to miss. I’ve been out there a few times, definitely. For such a scary threat, it’s heartening to see the city come together in such a way.

Are you in need of more hands?

[terriblepurpose]

We are, yes, but that's not why I reached out to you.

You do something with images, don't you? Pictures, suspended on reels of translucent paper?

[expertonshutters]

[Alright, well, you’ve got his full attention now.]

That’s right. I’m a photographer. I’ve been around camp taking pictures of everyone’s efforts.

[terriblepurpose]

Then you know why I know that.

I'm sorry that I've seen you in my visions, but since you've been at the camp, you know we have no intention of seeing them come to pass. If you want to leave, for your own safety, no one will blame you for that. It's sensible.

[expertonshutters]

No. I understand what needs to be done. Thank you for letting me know. Was there anything else you could discern about me from those visions?

[terriblepurpose]

I saw a grasshopper, once. Otherwise, there aren't that many details, which is for the best.

If I do see anything else, it's none of my concern, and not mine to speak of.

[expertonshutters]

[Well, that confirmed that.]

I appreciate your discretion. Thank you.

I’ll do my part to make sure we all get to see the dawn of the day beyond this threat.

[terriblepurpose]

And it seems we'll have you to thank for being able to look back on these days after we do see that dawn.

Is there anything I can offer you to facilitate your work?

[expertonshutters]

That was my goal. The people here should be proud of what they’ve done so far, and when it’s all over, I hope they can see the way the city really shined in those moments before the storm.


Hm. The only thing that comes to mind is if you have any suggestions for equipment storage in the chance the fight gets too close.

[terriblepurpose]

You do have an artist's eye for things. Perhaps we should organize some official recordings, arrange a few tableaus? I only ask that you avoid the karate training section of the beach until I have a chance to pick it up. You know how young people are.

There's a tent set back towards the cliffs and on the opposite side of the camp where we're predicting landfall. Here.

[A partial map of the camp's layout is included, with the tent in question marked in red.]