[Private to Lulu]

[becomeanwarrior]

Miss Lulu? This is Mr. Haita, with OOPARTS.

I talked to my other contact. I believe I have information you're going to want to see.

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[heavenseclair]

Hnmm, Akira might not vanish so much as...

Well, if Ren is busy having to run, he isn't exactly capable of controlling Akira, now would he? But if he catches onto things before I can trace him, he may control Akira to run away to avoid capture.

He needs to be taken by surprise, ideally.

[becomeanwarrior]

So... take him by surprise, restrain him before he has a chance to escape with Akira. Have you there on hand preferably to give him minimal time to relocate.

And, just to quench my anxiety, one last question, Miss Lulu. These crystals are known for... transforming those they aren't compatible with. Is... there some way someone who is compatible could tap into it? Or is it entirely an unintended side effect.

[heavenseclair]

It is, ultimately, an unintended side-effect.

But it is possible. The problem is, that, well...

... This is somewhat embarrassing to say, but we, as in our end, don't have enough information about this phenomenon that involves those who are compatible, yet from outside of our world.

It cannot be understated just how rare of a person this Akira is.

[becomeanwarrior]

So there is a non-insignificant chance the transformation can occur regardless.

That was... not what I was hoping to hear, but so it goes in my line of work.

You've been a big help, Miss Lulu.

[heavenseclair]

I will have certainly hope I have been.

... This is also a mild request, but please be on the lookout. It seems as though multiple people here attempt to use the crystals to their advantage, not knowing of their side-effects or the rarity of those who could take advantage of them.

While I think it would be worse if they're stopped outright, as it would just increase their "appeal", it would be nice if, perhaps, the collection of them would be attempted before others can do so.

Also, have you ever heard of anything called "The Yellow Sign" or "The Silver Key"?

[becomeanwarrior]

The... Yellow Sign and Silver Key...?

I know there's a card called the Silver Key but it's been out of print for a minute. I don't know how that's relevant. The Yellow Sign... I can't think of anything offhand but it reminds of Lovecraft literature. The King in Yellow, specifically.

Do you suspect these terms are related, Miss Lulu?

[heavenseclair]

They are, apparently.

They were mentioned by one of the persons who are interested in the crystals, during a recent exchange of information.

[becomeanwarrior]

...Great.

Thank you for bringing these to my attention, at least. This is helpful information to add to an... ever-growing file.

As to your request, OOPARTS will be looking into further leads about these people and the various exploitation of users using crystals, as that is part of our duties. If you see anyone who fits that profile, don't hesitate to forward them to me specifically.

[heavenseclair]

Very well.

The source of those names was from a business called "Auld Lang Syne".

You may want to look there.

[becomeanwarrior]

Duly noted, and once more, thank you for your help.

We'll be in touch, obviously, when we feel certain we can move on Akira to extract the crystal.