Shadow Operatives Building, Conference room Mitsuru, Fuuka, The Crew
Teri didn't respond to Slindis after she got a rundown of what happened to Jake, rather, her expression hardened and gained a more stony look to it; her grip on Sadei tightening quietly as she listened to their superiors. If the Shadow Realms were able to kill Authors that easily, she'd have to be on her guard. However, on the inside, Sadei and Toyotama could already sense that the death of Jake hit the Cleric hard, and she was doing all that she could to not show much more emotion than already being displayed....
As for Fuuka, she looked ready to argue further with Cz, but a look from Mitsuru seemed to make the girl pause, and the red-hair woman began, her gaze fixed upon the strange mix between human and robot, [color=955555]"If we had the answer for the quickest solution and all of the information needed about the virus, Philemon wouldn't have called in for your help in resolving matters. What we have are leads based upon the evidence you've gathered, coupled with the data gained from the analysis of said data in our labs. It's touch and go from there. We're doing what we can, with what we have; and I would ask that you be less belligerent to my Operatives in the meantime. Getting this done as soon as possible is something all of us want here. Are we clear?"[/color]
There was a silence that fell over the room, and for the briefest moment, the party could see the smallest hint of indigence on the woman's face. Even if she seemed calm for the most part, it was clear in that moment that she too was feeling the toll of this fight against their foe. However at the mention of more questions, as well as Narukami's suggestion for the investigation, Mitsuru spoke up again, the moment passed and the cool head of the leader taking over again, [color=955555]"Actually, Narukami-san, searching for Deadshot is coterminous to one of the locations you will be investigating today.
Due to evidence gathered by the parties who were outside of the Shadow Zone yesterday, the Club Escapade in Paulownia Mall has come under suspicion for possibly having ties to the spread of the virus. On one of the victims of the virus that was brought in by the aforementioned Deadshot and Akane, there was a matchbook from that club. That, along with the incidents recorded there the day prior, testimony from those who investigated there, as well as tips gained from Tanaka; there may be additional ties to Nyarlatothep's forces at that location."[/color]
Fuuka spoke up at this point, and connected her laptop to the projector, showing a news report about a recent automobile accident. There was a vehicle as David described, horribly plunged into a light pole, the once beautiful exterior wrecked by the structure, [color=5F8B7F]"Way ahead of you. It's part of the reason we gave you those cards, so they could be traced later in case one of you disappeared. This vehicle, which we've also recorded on our cameras as being on to arrive and depart near our building the night prior, as well as data from Deadshot's credit card show that he was near the Paulownia Mall previously, at Club Escapade no less. If he has a penchant for alcohol, which I'm guessing might be a yes, considering he hit a local establishment not long after arriving here; that'd be the location in the area to get drinks from. The thing that bothers me however, given that a car was recently rammed into the back of the store, is how the Club decided to still take Patrons at all... It's really suspicious, if you ask me."[/color]
Fuuka looked up from her laptop after that, and her eyes fell on Kalastryn, who had asked about Philemon and gave a perplexed nod of acknowledgement; [color=5F8B7F]"Huh, I don't remember seeing you at the initial briefing... Anyways, Philemon is the one who originally created the power of Persona, at least, that's what we've come to understand. He was the one who told us about your group, and said he'd help us fight against this stew of trouble we've found ourselves in. And, he's the one who brought the Rising Dawn here. I don't really know what he told your group, but I can only guess he'll send your airship and your crew back to wherever it was before you came here. Seeing that you all were people from another world entirely, we didn't ask too many questions to the crew members about your place of origin. I'm sorry that I presumed you all came from the same place. I guess, whenever you guys see Philemon again, he'll answer that for you. Now, I believe you were going to speak about the other places of investigation, Mitsuru-san?"[/color]
The woman with the red hair gave a small nod and continued, [color=955555]"Yes, as I was saying... Additionally, we have gained concise evidence last night that ties the establishment 'Wild Duck Burger' as a place where the virus is being spread among the people. One of the groups that investigated the establishment found that the food contained there was a source of propagation among the populace. It is here and Club Escapade we will ask to divide your forces; as they are the most volitile to handle at the present. Afterwards, we'll meet at a rendezvous and let you know about the findings gathered at the third location. It'll be the one our forces will be combing while you investigate those two; the residence of a deceased victim found yesterday, Yutaro Yamamoto.[/color]
[color=955555]Depending upon where you go, your objectives will vary. If you go to Club Escapade, your's will be to find how it is still functioning, as well as recovering Deadshot.
If you are to go to Wild Duck Burger, the owner of the establishment, Nise Mono, is to be brought in for questioning, as well as a sweep of the building."[/color]
A photograph of a middle aged woman with a bun and a pair of shades appeared on the projection screen, bearing the uniform of the aforementioned restaurant chain. The combination of clothes looked a bit odd, but they certainly made her distinct. After a moment to let the image sink in, Mitsuru closed with,
[color=955555]"We've already set up a police quarantine of both areas, so as far as we know, a civilian shouldn't be able to make their way in. However, do be on the lookout in case someone managed to sneak in. That being said, both investigations are liable to be dangerous, and the possibility of a generator being present with either side is high; especially in Wild Duck Burger. I would advise you split your resources evenly among the two groups. Are there any questions before you divide yourselves up?"[/color]
