News Update: The Ayanese hostage crisis continues...

Now in its 41st week, the Ayanese hostage crisis continues to torment the Biscuit household. While the hostage-taker herself is in apparent good health, there are rumors of further vomiting-induced nosebleeds among some of the hostages. Though authorities assured the public that the situation was under control and that the crisis would resolve itself peacefully at 40 weeks, recent attempts to convince the hostage-taker to abandon her refuge and emerge have proved fruitless. There is talk of setting a hard deadline, after which authorities would attempt to force the hostage-taker to come out.

The scene right now is quiet. Little is heard from either the hostage or the hostage-taker. The air is pregnant with anticipation. What will happen next?

This reporter is standing by at the scene of the standoff and will provide updates as events develop.