There seems to be varying levels of silence through the group with thoughts of what they've just walked into. Still, Key look around between them all, looking for anyone to ask-- but perhaps she, too, already knew somewhere deep in her gut what answer she may or may not get. "Ithika? Prepare for *what*?-- Or, no, *how* would you suggest us to prepare, exactly?"
"Phantasm activity is about to spike."
A pause. They close their eyes, thinking how best to explain.
"A pendulum with force applied swings back and forth, but eventually is brought back to equilibrium. The same goes for any system where external force is introduced."
"We are about to enter the first phase, the first 'swing', where the extremes and outliers can be perceived... recorded... studied."
"So prepare to perceive, to record, to study. That's what you're here for: to find answers."