Case 006 | Text | Backdated to October 26th

[canthearyou]

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!}

Comments

[worktodo]

Are you done? You're not getting out of the joint. Or do you want me to go deputize the Happy Forest Critter Patrol and tell them to keep you in line.

[newberktown]

[...WELP.]

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?

[canthearyou]

It may sound paranoid, but that's what appears to be going on here. We haven't seen any evidence to the contrary yet.

["Amanda" is, in fact, the main reason for the possession theory.]

[TEXT]

[canthearyou]

We've seen one possible case of it so far. It's unknown at this time what the exact cause is, but it is possible that it is caused by at least one of the ghosts currently swarming throughout the region.

[leftinbasketforfbi]

i found ther bals

no more pokemon 4 u 2 attack me with

wat now

[worktodo]

The nurses all have pink bipedal hall monitors. They're tougher than they look.

[worktodo]

Are we talking she didn't show up like she ditched you, or she didn't show up like you're considering filing a missing persons report?

[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.

[newberktown]

I don't think she had time to hop on a train to Kanto, but I haven't seen or heard from her since early yesterday.

And you know what I meant. Can't you just give a normal answer for once?

[leftinbasketforfbi]

shouldnt the fact its crazy be enouhg evidence

ghosts play tricks but they dont posses people

[And Amanda's the only one who doesn't know.]

[leftinbasketforfbi]

chanseys wont keep me her cuz a crazy man wants me here

[She doesn't even know that. She's just taunting him at this point.]

[canthearyou]

Everything is okay here, Hiccup. Did Detective Sandiego leave a note or anything like that?

[newberktown]

[A part of him is surprised when the text doesn't show up in capital letters or bolded. But the rest of him is relieved.]

That's something good, at least. But if she did, then I didn't find one.

[worktodo]

Good thing you've given them plenty of other reasons to, then, huh?

[worktodo]

If you're making wisecracks, you're apparently not that worried.

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.

[leftinbasketforfbi]

[It's less fun when she can't see his reaction to her general 'being annoying'-ness, but oh well. She'll deal.

BRATTY TEENAGER POWERS: ACTIVATE!]

i dont no

i think ill leave rite now

adn then ill get another tatoo

[worktodo]

[It's sad that this is text so Amanda can't overhear Albert yelling at Coop to let him borrow his Gear.]

I'm calling security. Enjoy the long-sleeved jacket.

[leftinbasketforfbi]

[She can imagine. Although yes, it would have been nicer for her to be able to hear.

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

[worktodo]

[He is, in fact, actually going to harass some nurses at this point. Whether or not they listen to him after his many repeated calls and hurlings of verbal abuse, on the other hand, remains to be seen.]

We're going to have a hell of a time explaining this to you when you finally get your head back on straight.

[newberktown]

Carmen isn't the type to ditch people.

[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.

[leftinbasketforfbi]

my hed is on fine

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.]

[worktodo]

What part of "limit unnecessary travel whenever possible" did you miss? Don't go out after her regardless of what the swarms are doing. Even if she is in trouble, you think getting yourself into the same mess is really going to help anything?

[canthearyou]

Not necessarily. I've seen a few things that might be considered crazy in my time, and because of that, I've learned to not rule out evidence just because it seems strange.

[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.]

[canthearyou]

Do you think she's in some sort of trouble? This is important.

any agent is fine! || text

[tendered]

So this isn't normal? I just arrived and I thought everyone here was just kind of eccentric. [ In the worst way. ] So, since I just arrived, what can I do to help? I don't think it'd be good to just let people get masked if there's anything I can do to help.... [ Even when she's vastly outclassed, she'll try and do something. Just ask canon, and all of the captains/hollows she's picked fights with. ]

[worktodo]

[Well, maybe if some of them would do their jobs — the kid is drunk and a potential hazard to himself and apparently having bubblegum for hair means you have it for brains, too, and by the way did you know he's holding his roster captive and also what the hell kind of outfit are you running out of that godforsaken burg anyway, garfarbledarblewarble.]

She's got thirty seconds to strap you to a chair before I call again.