[recording clicks on as something is thrown hard against the terminal and accidentally starts the voice option]

Why? What is the meaning of— I— I shouldn't even...

[there is a very shaky sigh, followed by silence for a few moments before the quiet sound of fabric wiping against skin is audible.]

[the wiping becomes more furious after a minute and then the speaker begins to sob suddenly, after trying to hold it in. it continues for a few minutes, unrestrained and becoming more intense at some points, before dying down gradually as she tries to regain her composure.]

[there is silence for a few moments again and a brief sound of fingers pressing keys on the terminal. when she speaks again, her voice is low and as if struggling to keep it neutral.]


White Fang, I... will be unavailable until further notice. I expect you to continue to work as usual. Monster hunts can be done at any time, and—Ed, we—


[the recording clicks off as her voice threatens to break again]