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PUBLIC SAFETY BULLETIN: NAVIGATING TEMPORAL FLUX

“Don't Blink—You Might Miss Your Own Future!”

Attention, Citizens! As our glorious Vault expands to accommodate more history, the Master of Seconds reminds us that "Reality is a Work in Progress." Occasionally, the sheer volume of perfection causes a minor Temporal Flux—otherwise known as Anomalies.

If you find yourself in a situation where the laws of physics are taking a "scheduled break," do not panic! Panic causes your heart to race, which can lead to desynchronization. Simply consult this guide to staying "Current."

🕵️ KNOW YOUR ANOMALIES

  • ⌛ THE SLOW-STEPS (LATENCY ZONES): Have you ever felt like you were walking through invisible syrup? You aren't getting tired; you’ve just entered a Dilated Sector!

    • The Fix: Continue moving forward. To an outside observer, you look like a statue, but to you, the world is moving at 1,000 miles per hour! Enjoy the view—it’s a great time for a nap.

  • ✨ THE "BLINK-AND-BOUND" OBJECTS: Did your favorite coffee mug vanish, only to reappear three hours later—still steaming—in the exact same spot?

    • The Truth: Your mug didn't move; the time around it did! We call this "Spontaneous Repurposing." If your bed disappears while you are sleeping, please remain in a prone position. It will return shortly.

  • 👤 (UNKNOWN ENTITIES): If you see a translucent figure wearing a uniform from a timeline you don't recognize , or if you see yourself walking around a corner five seconds before you actually get there, stay calm!

    • The Rule: DO NOT attempt to shake hands with your future self. It creates a "Feedback Loop" that is very difficult to scrub out of the carpets.

  • 🌫️ THE INFINITY LOOP: Occasionally, hallways may stretch to infinite lengths or lead back to the door you just exited.

    • The Solution: This is just the Vault’s way of encouraging more exercise! Keep walking and eventually, the geometry will remember its manners.


📢 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE WARDENS:

"Reports of 'Shadow People' whispering 'Help us' or 'The glass is breaking' are officially classified as Aural Hallucinations caused by low-grade steam inhalation. If you hear the walls talking, please report to the Spire for a quick ear-drum calibration."


💡 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

"If you disappear today, we look forward to seeing you yesterday! Chronos keeps the clock, even when the hands fall off!"