[When the video starts, the familiar face of Laharl can be seen. However... something is different. His face is forced into a neutral expression, but murder can be seen raging in his eyes. When he speaks, his voice is just as restrained as his body language.]

Citizens of Genessia, I come before you today not simply as Laharl. Not simply as another resident of this place. Today I don the crown of Overlord, and I have two demands. In the time I slept, a certain resident by the name of Lucifer damaged something of mine, and anyone who has any clues as to his whereabouts is hereby ordered to divulge that information immediately.

Second, to anyone in this place that has access to healing magic or abilities, you are hereby ordered to report to the Nova City clinic where you will find a man named Vyers. You will be compensated for your effort in healing him.

Oh, and Satsuki Kiryuin. If anything happens to him before I return, I'll have your head.

[What the hell does it mean by real? What the hell does it mean by job!? He wants to start shaking. He wants to start screaming. He wants to sta- continue drinking. This is not right. This is not right. WHY??!?!?

[The video pops on to show Kurt, who is a little angry and peeved. He's also holding up one of those nifty flyers at the Bay from this Harry Dresden fellow.]

Are these up to date? Is there no way out of here? I can't be stuck here. This is the worst time in the absolute infinity of time to be fucking stuck somewhere.

Don't even try to speak to me unless you have one of these bloody necklaces.

[He holds up his own gold necklace with a bunch of little purple stones sprinkled over it. It's not really a full proof way of telling if these people are human or not, but it's all he's got to go on right now. Until he's out of here.]

[The feed opens with the familiar desk and ambiguous location that Ozpin has broadcast from many times, and even though his voice sounds a bit tired, his face seems as stiff and neutral as ever.]

Given the chaos that has engulfed the city, I would like to take stock of a few things. Firstly being any injuries suffered by those of us with the necklaces. I know it is rather... cold to say, but I believe that we should be prioritized with the medical care if only to help facilitate the passage of others through the gates.

Secondly, I would like to take stock of the current situation with medical supplies within the affected area. With everything that has been going on, gathering these kinds of figures has been... difficult at best.

Lastly, I would like to take a moment to address any would-be vengeance seekers. I strongly advise against taking any kind of action at this moment. I understand that tensions and emotions are running high, and you've every right to feel this way. However, if what people are saying is true, and this was caused by one person, it would mean that they possess powers beyond just about anything any of us have ever come up against, and will likely need to be confronted with a unified front. At this point in time, a unified front simply isn't possible. Too many are injured, or missing and our priority should be tending to our wounded. However, that is not to say we should simply forget this transgression. Justice is a very... unique concept, and being just that - a concept - it can be called upon when most opportune.

The wheels may be turning slowly, but I assure you, they are turning.