This is an official advisory.
Due to the recent outbreak of Ghost-Types, and what is believed to be a related string of reported possession incidents, the following has been advised:
-Limit unnecessary travel whenever possible. Swarms have been reported in multiple locations, so the more you travel, the greater possible risk of encountering one.
-If you must travel, try to do so only during the daylight hours. Whenever possible, travel in groups. Both of these should hopefully limit the chances of falling victim to one of these creatures
-If you encounter someone you believe to be afflicted by these creatures, remember that your first priority is your own safety. However, if you can do so safely, try to get them to a Pokémon Center for treatment. There has been at least one report of someone exhibiting signs of possession inflicting harm on their own person, and that should be prevented whenever possible.
-If they become hostile, attempt to find help immediately, whether it be another trainer, local law enforcement, or someone else. Do not engage someone you believe to be afflicted by these creatures if you cannot do so in a safe manner. Once again, we strongly emphasize that your first priority should be your own safety, so please seek outside assistance if the situation calls for it.
Due to resource issues, the Bureau is regrettably unable to assist all areas at this time. However, citizens in the greater Goldenrod-Saffron area are encouraged to call any member of the Bureau if they are in need of assistance. To contact an agent of the Bureau for assistance or further information, call any one of the following numbers:
>TRAINER ID: GORDON COLE
>TRAINER ID: DALE COOPER
>TRAINER ID: ALBERT ROSENFIELD
{OOC: All three of the agents will be handling calls, so just let us all know who you want in the subject line!}
Due to the recent outbreak of Ghost-Types, and what is believed to be a related string of reported possession incidents, the following has been advised:
-Limit unnecessary travel whenever possible. Swarms have been reported in multiple locations, so the more you travel, the greater possible risk of encountering one.
-If you must travel, try to do so only during the daylight hours. Whenever possible, travel in groups. Both of these should hopefully limit the chances of falling victim to one of these creatures
-If you encounter someone you believe to be afflicted by these creatures, remember that your first priority is your own safety. However, if you can do so safely, try to get them to a Pokémon Center for treatment. There has been at least one report of someone exhibiting signs of possession inflicting harm on their own person, and that should be prevented whenever possible.
-If they become hostile, attempt to find help immediately, whether it be another trainer, local law enforcement, or someone else. Do not engage someone you believe to be afflicted by these creatures if you cannot do so in a safe manner. Once again, we strongly emphasize that your first priority should be your own safety, so please seek outside assistance if the situation calls for it.
Due to resource issues, the Bureau is regrettably unable to assist all areas at this time. However, citizens in the greater Goldenrod-Saffron area are encouraged to call any member of the Bureau if they are in need of assistance. To contact an agent of the Bureau for assistance or further information, call any one of the following numbers:
>TRAINER ID: GORDON COLE
>TRAINER ID: DALE COOPER
>TRAINER ID: ALBERT ROSENFIELD
{OOC: All three of the agents will be handling calls, so just let us all know who you want in the subject line!}
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Date: 2012-10-30 12:08 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2012-10-30 12:22 am (UTC)From:I'm not worried or anything because she can handle herself, but Carmen didn't show up at breakfast.
[Yep, this is the text of someone who is Not Worried.]
Are you all okay?
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Date: 2012-10-30 12:24 am (UTC)From:["Amanda" is, in fact, the main reason for the possession theory.]
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Date: 2012-10-30 12:33 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2012-10-30 01:03 am (UTC)From:no more pokemon 4 u 2 attack me with
wat now
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Date: 2012-10-30 01:10 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2012-10-30 01:22 am (UTC)From:[Not that either one is particularly what he wanted to hear right now, but.]
Oh, sure, we're all just peachy-keen here on the eastern front.
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Date: 2012-10-30 01:37 am (UTC)From:And you know what I meant. Can't you just give a normal answer for once?
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Date: 2012-10-30 01:47 am (UTC)From:ghosts play tricks but they dont posses people
[And Amanda's the only one who doesn't know.]
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Date: 2012-10-30 01:50 am (UTC)From:[She doesn't even know that. She's just taunting him at this point.]
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Date: 2012-10-30 02:27 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2012-10-30 02:31 am (UTC)From:That's something good, at least. But if she did, then I didn't find one.
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Date: 2012-10-30 03:08 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2012-10-30 03:13 am (UTC)From:What do you want, hugs and kisses? We're all fine for the moment, though Cooper's probably going to have a heart attack when he hears the news.
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Date: 2012-10-30 03:18 am (UTC)From:BRATTY TEENAGER POWERS: ACTIVATE!]
i dont no
i think ill leave rite now
adn then ill get another tatoo
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Date: 2012-10-30 03:20 am (UTC)From:I'm calling security. Enjoy the long-sleeved jacket.
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Date: 2012-10-30 03:36 am (UTC)From:She is just trying to stress Albert out at this point.]
ther not goin 2 tie me down for a tatto
im not hurtin myself agian
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Date: 2012-10-30 03:42 am (UTC)From:We're going to have a hell of a time explaining this to you when you finally get your head back on straight.
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Date: 2012-10-30 03:52 am (UTC)From:[LET'S JUST GET THAT FACT STRAIGHT BEFORE WE CONTINUE, ALRIGHT?]
If the pokemon clear out some I'll go out and look for her. It's not too big of an area to search, as long as she didn't leave the island.
Oh, and your name should really be taken off the 'call for assistance' list if you're going to be like this for everyone else.
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Date: 2012-10-30 03:55 am (UTC)From:dunno y u keep actin like its not
also ur gonna make that nurse cry u should probably stop bein an ass
[Yeah, Amanda can hear that. Eventually, the nurse will just hand the phone to another nurse, who'll go somewhere quieter and try to carefully explain that 'Reid' is a grown man and they can't really stop him from leaving if he signs himself out.]
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Date: 2012-10-30 04:40 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2012-10-30 05:42 am (UTC)From:[He works with an agent that solves cases using things ruled from dreams. Possession's not that odd to Gordon.]
I have also learned from a valued colleague, who is currently indisposed, that Ghost-Type Pokemon are capable of a number of strange things, so I see no reason to rule out the current possession theory.
[And he really wishes said colleague were here at the moment instead of Amanda.]
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Date: 2012-10-30 05:43 am (UTC)From:any agent is fine! || text
Date: 2012-10-30 02:36 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2012-10-30 03:01 pm (UTC)From:She's got thirty seconds to strap you to a chair before I call again.