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[gentledawn]

[There is a new face on the network; the face of a young Chinese man with long, raven black hair. He bows, a bit awkwardly, unsure if he is addressing this strange technology correctly.]

Greetings, everyone. [Adjusting his posture slightly, he smiles shyly.] My name is Xiao Xingchen. I... I'm not sure what to make of this...world.

[He frowns and bites his lip.]

Are cultivators known?

[ Havenwell Herald - Special Edition ] [text]

[connectsthedots]

[You might recognize the name of the publication: it is the digital newspaper that Dot puts out IC-ly on a monthly basis (or so) discussing the events and goings-on in and around the city. This one is a little earlier than the usual.]

By now I am sure you all have heard about the disclosure of stolen documents from the Research Towers. If not, I implore you to check the public network feeds. I will not spend time covering them nor regaling you with the tale of how I planned to break this story myself at this time. Instead, I wish only to talk about the Research Towers themselves.

The actions of the Towers last month were damning. In the interest of self-preservation, they put many of their workers in peril and shunned the city itself. It comes as no surprise that many of the locals are incensed and several have resigned from their positions.

Sharing these documents with the public could not be any more transparent of an attempt to placate the populous. If they truly wished to make up for their actions, they would be more forthcoming. Speaking honestly, they should be more forthcoming regardless of their actions last month. Moreover, I believe they should be compensating the workers and families they disrupted.

Do you feel the same?

Like-minded individuals are encouraged to sound off here with whatever thoughts and suggestions they might have - if there is enough consensus around the topic, I will begin work on writing a formal petition and letter to be delivered to the Research Towers. It is a small act in the grand scheme of things but a crucial first step in trying to foster open communication. We’ve developed something of a poor reputation with them but I want to prove that we offworlders are capable of handling things diplomatically.

The effort may ultimately come to naught but this reporter aims to make sure it will not be for lack of trying on our part.


Addendum: If any of you have contacts with former tower workers, please get in touch with me. I would like to garner their support as well.