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

[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?

[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.

[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.

[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?

[newberktown]

I spent almost fifteen years dodging dragon flames and I'm the best flyer Berk has. If I go by air and there aren't too many, I can get around them without a problem. I'm sure of it.

[worktodo]

Gee. I wonder if she might've said exactly the same thing.

[newberktown]

So you really think I should just leave her out there with all the ghosts and potential danger?

[worktodo]

I really think running around trying to play hero usually ends up making more trouble than it does helping anything.

[newberktown]

[Wow Albert, who are you, his dad?]

Then what do you suggest?

[worktodo]

[no that's coop's job Why does everyone keep asking him that.]

Did you try picking up the phone and calling her?

[newberktown]

[Because he's certainly acting like it.]

Do you really think I'm that stupid? I called. She didn't answer and neither did Zack.

[worktodo]

Who's Zack and why would he be answering her phone?

[newberktown]

Her Porygon2. It's the one that usually lives in her pokegear.

[Like seriously, how little attention did you pay?]

[worktodo]

Oh, the bird thing.

Look, calm down. Whatever's happening out there, she's a grown woman and can probably handle herself better than most of the idiots around here, which you already know. You also already know I've got good reason for telling you not to get involved. And considering you do still presumably have a brain in your head, you already know it's not like I can stop you either way if you do go out and decide to play hero. Cooper would do the exact same thing and I'd get on his case just as much as I'm getting on yours, because it's stupid and we all know it.

But if you honestly think it's important enough to risk the stupid...well, sometimes that's the call you make in this business.

[newberktown]

[It was hard for vikings to admit defeat--even if defeat was a regular occurrence. So it's a while before a reply comes through again.]

I'll give her another day, but if she's not back by tomorrow I'll be going out to look for her.