The footage begins with a shaky image: the lens of an amateur video camera captures a panorama of a destroyed construction site. In the center of the frame is a massive, partially restored structure, presumably the Psychic Entities' ship. Its outlines are blurred, as if distorted by the very fabric of space: light refracts, creating a mirage effect. Despite the absence of visible inhabitants, the environment reacts to their presence.
In the foreground is a dog, likely left behind with the evacuated civilians. It stands at the edge of a crater, staring tensely into the void and barking loudly, yelping into the seemingly empty space. Its fur stands on end, its tail tucked in. The camera jerks slightly - the cameraman appears to be taking a step back.
The lens suddenly pans, and a man in civilian clothes comes into view. He stands with his head tilted upward, looking skyward toward the ship. Blood is streaming from his nose, which he unsuccessfully tries to stop with his sleeve. He sways but remains on his feet. The camera lingers on him for a few seconds, capturing his glassy gaze.
A researcher enters the frame from the left - the insignia of the Observation Foundation is visible on his patch. He's leaning against a concrete support, massaging his temples, his face contorted in pain. He's muttering something, but the sound is unintelligible.
Despite the abnormal reactions of those around him, there's no panic. People act with restraint, as if accustomed to what's happening.
At 00:00:47 in the recording, Agent "Raven" and Subject #12 enter the frame. They're walking toward the temporary lab. The camera focuses on them.
Subject (his voice is clearly audible, speaking calmly):
- Okay, well... I'm off to the lab then. See you soon.
Raven (without pausing, briefly):
- Yeah, on a call.
The subject walks out of frame. Raven slows down. His gaze lingers on the cameraman for a moment. The camera moves slightly - the cameraman probably notices it.
Raven makes a barely perceptible hand gesture. A soldier in armor with a communications patch appears in the frame. He walks straight toward the camera.
Soldier (sternly, without aggression):
- The camera is off!
The image jerks sharply, and a brief noise is heard - possibly an attempt to hide the device. The final shot is a close-up of the soldier's face as he approaches the lens. The screen goes black. The recording ends.
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