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

[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.]

[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.]

[leftinbasketforfbi]

watever man ur the 1 who has 2 deal not me

makes u all look weird but every1 is weird here

so thats good i guess

and wat kind of colleageu do u have 2 say something so obviuos

is he an idiot or something

every1 nos that ghost pokemon do weird things

[Said colleague wishes he were here too. He'd probably be able to pick up a lot of slack.]

[canthearyou]

His name is Spencer Reid, and he is definitely not an idiot. And that's right, we're going to the be ones dealing with the situation. It would be difficult for you to assist for a number of reasons, one of them being the fact that judging from your earlier message, you seem to currently be under observation at the Pokemon Center.

[leftinbasketforfbi]

o hes hte guy u thought i was

did u find out he was hrt or something

u seemed 2 think he was fine earlier

[And if you tell her she's currently possessing the poor man, she's really not going to believe it. Because denial.]

well yeh im in the center b/c albert went psycho and got pokemon 2 take me

but im leaving soon so no big deal i gues

[canthearyou]

Or something would probably be the best way to put it. He's currently indisposed due to the swarms.

[Which is more or less the truth.]

And I'm sure if Albert did that, he had good reason for it.

[leftinbasketforfbi]

o

wenever he gets better i dont suggest saying u mistook a girl for him

[Even though, to be fair, he looks pretty girly sometimes.]

he takes things 2 serious

thats y he did it

[canthearyou]

As strange as this may sound, I think he'll understand. About the Albert thing, I know he can be a bit off-putting at times, but sometimes we need people to take things seriously. It helps to approach a problem from all angles, and sometimes his approach is the correct one.

[Off-putting might be putting it lightly, and Albert's probably right more than some of the time, but Gordon thinks the meaning should be clear. Hopefully.]

[leftinbasketforfbi]

well his approach was the wrong 1 this time

do u no wat its like to get pinned by an absol

he could of cut my throat in the struggle

or lop off a ear or soemthin

[Yeah. Amanda doesn't like Albert.]

[canthearyou]

[He's pretty sure Albert wouldn't put someone in danger of that without having a damn good reason.]

No, I do not know what being pinned by an Absol is like. Where did it come from? I don't believe Albert has one of those.

[He's pretty sure Reid has one though, and it's good that they're aware of what's going on.]

[leftinbasketforfbi]

[Does watching said person put a cigarette out on their arm to prove a point count as a damn good reason?]

i dont no were it came from

it wouldnt leave me alone

neither would a bunch of other pokemon

i put them in balls to make them stop bothering me

[canthearyou]

[Yes, that definitely counts as a damn good reason.]

So you caught them?

[leftinbasketforfbi]

[Oh. Well, her bad then.]

no i think i just found ther balls

not enuogh struggle 4 catchin

now im not gettin pinned

[canthearyou]

That seems very convenient that you found their Pokeballs.

[Probably because they were Reid's.]

But I'm glad that the situation was resolved without anyone getting hurt. And I'm sure you'll be discharged from the Center once they're sure you're okay.

[Which will hopefully be after they can find someway to end the possession thing.]

[leftinbasketforfbi]

yeh im leaving now

u should tell albert 2 stop shoutin @ the nurses

hes already made 1 cry

the other 2 rnt far behind

[canthearyou]

I'll be sure to pass that on to him.

So the nurses gave you a clean bill of health?

[That's strange. What is with the local people missing the obvious here?]

[leftinbasketforfbi]

close enough 2 1

ther crowdin up fast

som kid wiht a burn isnt wat needs ther attentoin

[canthearyou]

That's all they noticed?

[leftinbasketforfbi]

basicly yeh

ther busy

2 many ppl here 2 pay 2 much attention 2 me

but im goin now

c u gordon

good luck with ur posession thing

[canthearyou]

Thanks. Something tells me we're going to need it.