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The tense, solemn atmosphere gradually descended from the upper levels, an invisible yet palpable pressure making those in the know feel increasingly burdened.
Many people had to stay in the city, while many hoped their friends and family could leave the capital to avoid disaster. Thus, even though the intelligence was tightly sealed, the news still leaked out, causing the prices of train and plane tickets to skyrocket.
"Help, I really don't know how to thoroughly investigate this," Sara complained during a break at work, "Everyone is leaking information, who can I hold accountable?"
"You could initiate a leak investigation," Rakael suggested, "and then let it fizzle out."
"Pointless," Yuliy said, "It can't be stopped."
Sara picked up a Shiba Inu, combing its fur.
