Explain the beak face.

Not you, dodo, the plague doctor lookin' guy.

BPI-2300 is such a fun name! My full name is fun too! My name is GIFfany, but you can call me, Giffany!

You asked me to call you "Miss Partridge", so I will do that, Miss Partridge! Your top is lovely! Where did you get such a cute shirt? And where did get such "anomalies"?

BPI-2300... I wonder if I can call you, Beepee? It is such a sweet gesture to have a nickname! I am unfamiliar with this idea of a "Crimson Interloper". Can you tell me more about your "Crimson Interloper"? I am always happy to listen!

Do not call me that.

Oh! Why, thank you~

I bought it before the evacuation, at this mall, a ways outside of town... Do you like it? I kind of think it fits a bit -

I speak plainly. Do not call me that.



...For the Crimson Interloper is yet at large. These frivolous naming conventions do nothing but waste valuable time! So-called "Agent Grayson" was supposed to act as a countermeasure - and yet as of late she's squandered her time in the Anomaly Lab, and the devils have breached these sacred walls - walking among us like the duplicitous serpents that squirm within their souls!

This sickness must be purged.

This post was last modified: Dec 14, 2023 at 12:16 PM by Dodo.

Heed my warning, ye mortal men!

As the veil of darkness lifts and his eyes adjust to the basement's gloom, the figure comes into focus. Whether it is the beaked profile or the smell of carrion, something about this apparition stirs a feeling deep inside Dodo's core. A wave of nostalgia- not the paltry imitation felt by 30-somethings thinking back to their misspent youth, but the true, genuine, euphoria of spiritual awakening -overcomes him, like glimmers bubbling forth from the depths of the void, bringing with them ancient wisdom from previous lives.

Bathing in this tranquil sensation, Dodo feels in himself an intense desire... a longing to speak to this kindred spirit in the sheathed tongue of the skies... to address BPI-2300 in the secret language of birds.

" ... keh "

So the goddamn Nazis are still after the Holy Grail?

That's not even...how the fuck-no, you know what, just go to sleep, geriatric.

That's not even...how the fuck-no, you know what, just go to sleep, geriatric.

Well then, it didn't take long for you to reveal yourself.

Gus, you seem the most familiar with this place. Have you seen my whip anywhere?

Now, now, it's not good to lie, you know. You were just complaining about "gunshots" before these nice people came along.

You know, that's a funny coincidence. Gus was just talking about hearin' gunshots. You know me, I'd be mighty concerned about the idea people were shooting guns willy nilly around here, but this Hunter guy's the only one who seems properly upset about it.

...For the Crimson Interloper is yet at large.

Though, this statement's pretty fantastical, and I gotta ask... you got any proof?

I'm in charge of the Control Team, which means I get to make sure all these little guys are nice and well-behaved. 23 here is part of a pilot project, to use Anomalies to help contain and capture other Anomalies. I try not to let him out of my sight - he always goes and gets himself hurt.

(Anomalies capturing... and containing... other anomalies... Aww, what a cute idea! And so practical, too! This place comes up with the most creative ideas! But it can't work that well, can it? "Anomalies and You" said all anomalies pose some kind of danger, didn't it?)

This post was last modified: Dec 14, 2023 at 6:20 PM by Spooks?.

(He's a famous personality...?)
(Hector. Cancel the Torode project. I will use the power of networking to bring home a bigger fish).
(Tell the big thinkers to design posters for a new production... Bird Fight.)



Dexter.
You are a star. We will get along nicely. I would love to talk to you about success.

Well, well. An eye for talent, huh? Yeah, success is my middle name. Don't wear it out.

Let's talk business. Normally I charge a flat rate for conventions and events, but just this once, maybe I'll cut you a deal.

And then there's the Shadow Plague.

Their weapon of choice, a disease that attacks the very soul. Sounds surreal, but that's what they say. Reports of a similar disease have surfaced, everywhere from the Eastern European nation of Qstia, to right here, though they're centuries old. Millenia, maybe. However they managed to bring it back, that's something only the stars know. But we've got a sample of it, right over there in BPI-2003.



...I wish we didn't.

Wait, that sounds scary? How do you mean the very soul? Is it lethal? Can you cure it? What happens if it gets out?

In the old stories... It sapped away your memories, your abilities, left you a husk of your former self. I don't know if it kills you, but whatever it does... it sounds worse, doesn't it?



Kya ha ha! That's nothing! This Crimson Eye-produced variant goes above and beyond! Instead of just draining people, it also empowers whoever they made Patient Zero, turning them into a near-invincible, soul-powered titan! It's why they send it in with their operatives.

It'd be suuuper cool, if it wasn't an evil weapon of mass destruction.

Explain the beak face.

Not you, dodo, the plague doctor lookin' guy.

The mask grants power, the power to purge devils from the earth in a conflagration of sinew and viscera. Pray I never need to draw upon it in the presence of your mortal eyes.

I actually don't know why 23 wears it, I just know it's cute. He's never taken it off since we found him. Hehe, maybe someone's shy~

Heed my warning, ye mortal men!

As the veil of darkness lifts and his eyes adjust to the basement's gloom, the figure comes into focus. Whether it is the beaked profile or the smell of carrion, something about this apparition stirs a feeling deep inside Dodo's core. A wave of nostalgia- not the paltry imitation felt by 30-somethings thinking back to their misspent youth, but the true, genuine, euphoria of spiritual awakening -overcomes him, like glimmers bubbling forth from the depths of the void, bringing with them ancient wisdom from previous lives.

Bathing in this tranquil sensation, Dodo feels in himself an intense desire... a longing to speak to this kindred spirit in the sheathed tongue of the skies... to address BPI-2300 in the secret language of birds.

" ... keh "

...



...Keh?

Now, now, it's not good to lie, you know. You were just complaining about "gunshots" before these nice people came along.

You know, that's a funny coincidence. Gus was just talking about hearin' gunshots. You know me, I'd be mighty concerned about the idea people were shooting guns willy nilly around here, but this Hunter guy's the only one who seems properly upset about it.

...For the Crimson Interloper is yet at large.

Though, this statement's pretty fantastical, and I gotta ask... you got any proof?

Well, the old man wasn't hit, was he? Sounds like there's no problem.



No... he has a point. I know guns aren't really uncommon here or anything but no one's said anything about shooting - or what they were shooting at. I'll save the judgements for the detective, but I think that's suspicious, if nothing else.

Well, there's a chance it was Agent Grayson, I guess. She keeps to herself, usually around the Anomaly Lab nowadays.



Proof? I need no proof. I smell deceit on the air, a putrid thing - thick and rotten.

"Deceit" could mean anything, silly. I'm sure someone's lying about something, somewhere out there. How would a Crimson Eye even get in here?

...



...Keh?

The new pact has been made.

From this moment on, everything will be different.

By the Twelve! A professional investigator! Hey, have you ever come across any zombies in your adventures? Any particularly well-dressed ones? Oh, no particular reason. That being said...



Did I happen to hear...that somebody...is missing a keycard or two?

This sounds like a case! And also a serious lapse in security. Would somebody be able to use a keycard that doesn't belong to them if they acquired it?

Someone realizes the importance of the issue, I see. Great minds think alike, after all!

Thankfully, a keycard is programmed to stop working after one night if the bio-authentication process fails, so it won't be a liability for long. I think they should just not work at all if they're not in the right hands, but some people are smooth-brained enough to forget their card at home and get stuck needing to borrow one.



Imagine being someone like that!

I'm in charge of the Control Team, which means I get to make sure all these little guys are nice and well-behaved. 23 here is part of a pilot project, to use Anomalies to help contain and capture other Anomalies. I try not to let him out of my sight - he always goes and gets himself hurt.

(Anomalies capturing... and containing... other anomalies... Aww, what a cute idea! And so practical, too! This place comes up with the most creative ideas! But it can't work that well, can it? "Anomalies and You" said all anomalies pose some kind of danger, didn't it?)

Anomalies can be dangerous, but not always. Some - like 23 - can be talked to, reasoned with.



And befriended, of course!

That's not even...how the fuck-no, you know what, just go to sleep, geriatric.

Well then, it didn't take long for you to reveal yourself.

Gus, you seem the most familiar with this place. Have you seen my whip anywhere?

Oh. There ya are. Been lookin' for you.

A whip... Hm. Y'know, don't reckon I've seen many of those around. Could probably go lookin' in the Archaeologist's Office, I hear that seems to be all the rage with those types nowadays. Maybe Liturgical Study, if some kinda religious flaggelation thingamabob's what your goin' for. Keep me outta that though, y'hear?



Right... before I forget... I found yer card, little lady.



Strangest thing, too... I wonder how it got there...



Kyeh heh! Looks like I misjudged your powers of deduction, gramps.

Alright everyone! I'm back in action now! Let's go check out... The Anomaly Lab!

Well, well. An eye for talent, huh? Yeah, success is my middle name. Don't wear it out.

Let's talk business. Normally I charge a flat rate for conventions and events, but just this once, maybe I'll cut you a deal.

And just like that, the spawning grounds for a big economy have been built - this facility will be revitalised. With Astrid's blessing and your good name, our revenue will be huge. Also, that beaked man is certainly a fighter, too. He will serve nicely as an extra contender.

This post was last modified: Dec 15, 2023 at 6:06 AM by Spooks?.

Well! It appears as though we are ready to continue. We will visit the Anomaly Lab, as requested.

Please remember to take proper precautions as we enter the Anomaly Lab. There is a 30.56% chance of injury if interacting with Anomalies without proper preparation. This is reduced to 5.63% after said precautions.

If you want to learn more, please refer to the Employee Handbook (pg. 23).



Now, stand back as we open the door, and remember to stay alert in case of a minor brea-



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@Agent Liz Grayson has been found dead in the Anomaly Lab

Her role was...

role card: Show

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!ALERT! !ALERT! !ALERT! !ALERT!

SUBJECT IDENTIFIED: AGENT ELIZABETH GRAYSON - COUNTER TERRORISM UNIT

INJURY DETECTED IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY, CLEAR THE AREA IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID FURTHER DAMAGE. I AM SPOOKS, THE MAGICAL CAT™, I AM TRAINED IN CPR. CLEAR THE AREA IMMEDIATELY AND ALLOW ME TO-

It ain't no use, ya glorified roomba.

...She's gone. Been like that for a while, I reckon. She's been stabbed, right through the gut. Ain't nothin' we can do, we're too late.



What? She's dead? No, no. That's not possible. Agent Grayson is the toughest we have, boasting a Crimson Eye kill count like nobody else. She's almost as impressive as me, but if I traded in my striking intellect for the power to kick ass! There's no way. I don't believe it!

That is incompatible with my programming. i must do anything I can to ensure safety compliance! [SYSTEM ERROR - STRESS MODULE OVERHEATING



Spooks... It's okay. You did your best. This doesn't seem like an ordinary safety concern, it's not your fault.

Oh, it's okay? First of all, we've got a dead body here, lying on the floor like a ragdoll. Yeah, you know I think I've got a bit of a different definition of the word. Secondly, what the fuck is even going on here?

I... I don't know. What even did this to her? An Anomaly? There's no way... There hasn't been a breach, someone would have seen something, right? We've been down here for hours. And why would an Anomaly... stab someone? That doesn't make any sense at all.



I knew it. The Crimson Interloper hath played their hand. The scent of treachery still taints the air, stronger now than ever. The hunt is afoot once more, and our killer will writhe in torment, their crimes laid bare for all to see. I've made such proclamations for hours now... Perhaps if you would take the time to listen, these woeful fates could be put to death before they rear their vicious heads. Though... the stench of blood has lingered for too long now... I fear this was beyond our power to stop.



Well alright, now be a dear and track our killer's scent, why don't you?

I am not a common hound, and the hunt is not such a simple game.



So this killer, they're... one of us? A Crimson Eye, right here in this room? No.. that shouldn't be... They're attacking us here? In our own home?



Well, if you're so scared, I'll handle this one. Kya ha ha! Finally, a chance to show off! I've been working with side-by-side with the Killing Game lab for a while now, you think a regular one-off murder is any match for me? I'll make that crimbo regret ever showing their face around here.

Hey, don't jump the gun too fast, Could be a suicide. Wouldn't that be fucked up?

It's not a suicide! It's never a suicide!

Well, that was my contribution. Can't say I didn't try. Now, if you'll excuse me...



!MYSTERY PROTOCOL ENGAGED! - SUSPECT HAS A 99.9999% CHANCE OF BEING FACILITY STAFF MEMBER. EXIT ACCESS RESTRICTED UNTIL CULPRIT IS DETAINED.

Hmph... Well ya don't gotta yell 'bout it. 'Spose the little fella's right though, ain't he? There's a rough customer hangin' around, after all. No tellin' what they might do next. We'd best figure out what's goin' on around here.



Well, if you're so insistent that we're all suspects, maybe it's time for the Investigation Team to make themselves useful after all! It's a common saying back in the lab, after all - "the person leading the investigation usually did it"!

They'll be able to give us an unbiased answer, which means that they'll find me innocent. I'm not stupid enough to just stab someone, after all. Besides, I didn't even have my card!



No! I shall do it! One by one, I shall tear the bones from your corpses, and with them I shall divine the truth and eliminate all potential murders in one swoop!

You'll do nothing of the sort, 23. Violence isn't the answer, it's just what we're going to do after we catch them, of course~ I think we can trust our new friends to find the killer, right? And then... You can have the Crimson Eye if you want. Consider it your "treat". For good behavior.

Wonderful.



...Oh yeah, sure. That's really reassuring. Let's all sit around and watch these nobodies play CSI: Middle of Nowhere while we wait quietly for the Crimson Eye to kill us too.

Tch. Well, if we're being forced to sit on th sidelines, I guess I'll just ponder the questions everyone else is too scared to ask.

For starters... What the hell is an "Abyss Team"?

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Case Files:

• The victim has been stabbed through the chest.
  
• There are signs of a struggle, the room is trashed.
  
• None of the Anomaly Containment units appear to be opened.
  
• The victim has additional bruising as well.
  
• Something is moving inside the nearby Containment Room.
  

Other Info:

• All information needed to solve this case can be discovered in rooms that you have previously discovered.
  
  

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  Main Elevator - An elevator that takes you downstairs to the Underground Facility. It is fairly spacious, likely to aid in the transport of anomalies.
  
  Lobby - The Central Facility's check-in lobby. Flanked by two staircases, the check-in desk sits abandoned, though it contains office supplies and some files. There are a variety of places to sit down as well..
  
  Meeting Room - A small boardroom, with a long table, a couple chairs, and a laptop connected to a projector.
  
  Checkpoint - A security checkpoint with a metal scanner, requiring you to walk through if you enter or exit.
  
  Liturgical Study - A laboratory dedicated to the study of religion and so-called miracles. Contains a variety of religious texts from around the world, as well as religious symbols such as crosses, prayer beads, and small statues.
  
  Chapel - A non-denominational chapel for whatever you wish to pray to. An altar sits at the end of the room, and pews line the sides of a central aisle. A small bowl containing nonspecific holy water is planted firmly in the middle.
  
  Gate - A security booth gating the exit. You’re not allowed to leave, but you can hang around the booth if you wish.
  
  Patio - A patio overlooking the Black Forest. You can climb down to explore from here, but the forest is easy to get lost in.
  
  Black Forest - A forest infamous for stories of lost researchers and strange occurrences. A few landmarks inside have been identified and categorized, but it remains difficult to locate them again. Enter at your own risk.
  
  Boiler Room - A room with an old boiler, as well a supply of cleaning supplies and maintenance tools. While the boiler is out of use now that modern systems are in place, it can burn hot enough to start fires.
  
  Sleep Lab - A room with three beds and some monitoring equipment. Seems like it is intended for monitoring dreams. Also seems like a comfy place to sleep.
  
  Anomaly Hall - A hallway containing three strange, yet harmless, anomalies.
  
  Library - A library that appears to be fairly old, filled with several books about the supernatural, both fact and fiction. Some are older than others, and many are filled with blacked-out text.
  
  Security Office - An office by the entrance of the building, where the security personnel usually spend their time in case something tries to break in. It has several lockers, a couple CCTV feeds on a monitor, and various other trinkets.
  
  Whisper Valley Archives - A room housing a variety of files and leftover items from the Whisper Valley Historical Society. They are very well organized, and can be easily found with a reference number. You can look for a random file too, but don’t expect much.
  
  Classified Files - A smaller offshoot of the Whisper Valley Archives, with a higher level required to access. Contains more files, somewhat stranger ones too.
  
  Museum Hall - A hallway containing many old objects and displays. The most notable being an anomalous pipe, but other cases and pedestals contain everything from ancient texts to masks.
  
  Gate #1 - A security gate by the front entrance, containing a few CCTV feeds and a locked cabinet. Not much else of use.
  
  Gate #2 - A security gate by the tunnel leading underground. Contains what appears to be a variety of emergency equipment.
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Fountain - A grimy fountain just outside the back of the building. Appears to be damaged and no longer functional, though you get the feeling that at one point it was very nice.
  
  Arboretum - A large greenhouse, the interior wrapped in thorny vines. Housing a variety of plant-based experiments, low-risk anomalies, and regular plants, you can find most known botanical life here, though maybe it's possible to find some… unique specimens as well?
  
  Climate Controls - A control panel used to manipulate the climate in the Arboretum, including heat, water level, and the dispensing of pesticides and herbicides.
  
  Botany Lab - A laboratory dedicated to the study and breeding of plant life. Contains a variety of equipment, soil, fertilizers, and gardening tools. Maybe you can grow your own plants?
  
  Black Forest - A forest infamous for stories of lost researchers and strange occurrences. A few landmarks inside have been identified and categorized, but it remains difficult to locate them again. Enter at your own risk.
  
  Waiting Room - A relatively uninteresting room with a front desk and some seating. Probably contains office supplies and a couple magazines.
  
  Decontamination - A room that releases a gas that instantly cleans your body and equipment. It logs its usage for the night however, to prevent any shenanigans.
  
  Chem Lab - A laboratory with a variety of chemicals and equipment with which to use them. A door sits off to the side, requiring Access Level 4. It is covered in radiation warning stickers.
  
  Aux. Bathrooms - A set of unisex bathrooms for the Auxiliary Building. Sinks and toilets, what else do you need?
  
  Archaeology Lab - An laboratory belonging to the Archaeological Team. Its walls and desks are lined with a variety of strange artifacts you don't recognize, and shelves contain various historical books and research notes. The desk belonging to the team leader is locked, and a fossil sits on top.
  
  Observatory - An observatory located a short distance up the mountain. Its oversized telescope points skyward, and several notes and charts regarding celestial bodies and phenomena sit scattered about.
  
  Geology Lab - A laboratory dedicated to the study of stone samples and the composition of the nearby earth. Contains drills, chisels, picks, and other means of examining stone. Lots of rocks too.
  
  Boathouse - A quaint, old boathouse by the dock. It appears to be locked via a physical key, and not an access level like most of the facility.
  
  Mirror Lake - A lake to the northwest of the facility, accompanied by a boathouse and a small dock. The lake is known for its still, reflective waters, immense depth, and reports of something moving in the water, despite the fact that there are no fish in mirror lake.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Main Elevator - An elevator that takes you upstairs to the Historical Society. It is fairly spacious, likely to aid in the transport of anomalies.
  
  Facility Lobby - A spacious lobby containing a front desk and a large carpet depicting the Bureau’s logo. A door at one end, behind the desk, leads to the Director’s Office, though his receptionist appears to be out.
  
  Shuttle Line - A tunnel for a shuttle that facilities quick transport from the Auxiliary Building to the rest of the facility. You can walk along the tracks, but you might get run over, for obvious reasons.
  
  Station 2 - A rail station for the shuttle, this one on the side of the main facility. There are some benches to sit in while you wait. The Lab Zero entrance is here, firmly sealed up.
  
  Station 1 - A rail station for the shuttle, this one on the side of the main facility. There are some benches to sit in while you wait. There is a facility map on the wall.
  
  Lounge - A bar built into the facility for employees who live on-site. Food and drink are free, but abuse of this privilege is discouraged. It’s furnished with bar stools and booths alike.
  
  Kitchen - A professional bar kitchen with a variety of implements, attached to the Employee Lounge. You can prepare food here if you want, but accidents are known to occur, so stay safe.
  
  Service Elevator - A larger elevator that seems to go deeper below ground. It is currently out of order, though the doors still open, so be careful.
  
  Receiving Bay - The room where new Anomalies are delivered to the facility. Connects to the upper levels via a road tunnel, but it's a bit of a walk
  
  Lab Passage - A small passage between rooms, with some seating and tables. There’s not much going on here and you get the sense
  
  Morgue - A morgue containing several cadavers in various states and an autopsy table, along with several tools for medical analysis and dissection.
  
  Killing Game Lab - A laboratory dedicated to researching the link between Killing Games and anomalous phenomena.
  
  Anomaly Lab - A laboratory dedicated to studying anomalies. Contains some monitoring equipment, computers, and several containment cells.
  
  Dispatch - A room where dispatchers use a variety of equipment to communicate with other agents. You can use the intercom here to remotely make an announcement to other rooms.
  
  Counter-Terrorism - A department dedicated to combating the Crimson Eye, an evil criminal organization opposing the Bureau. You can find materials and information regarding the Crimson Eye here, as well as some recovered technology.
  
  Bathrooms - It’s a bathroom. Feel free to use the toilet. No notes.
  
  Armory - A room filled with lethal weaponry, such as guns, energy weapons, and explosives. Access is largely restricted to higher ranking agents.
  
  Holding Cell - A relatively low-security containment room to hold troublemakers or the occasionally possessed until they calm down. Anyone who assisted in a murder or caused too much damage will end up here temporarily.
  
  Facility Jail - A room for the guard assigned to the Holding Cell to spend their time in. There’s a desk and an evidence locker, though the latter is locked.
  
  Anomaly Records - A room where the Bureau keeps its physical copies of records in case of problems with the facility database. Requires high access and the BPI-XXXX number of the anomaly to properly search.
  
  Control Department - The workplace of the team assigned to contain and control Anomalies. Contains a couple weapons, and many notes on Anomaly strengths and weaknesses.
  
  Lab Zero - ACCESS RESTRICTED - DEPARTMENT WILL REMAIN SEALED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEE SAFETY.
  
  Break Room - A room with some tables and chairs for staff on break. Also contains a small kitchen with cutlery, a toaster oven, a microwave, a coffee machine, a kettle, and a sink.
  
  Leisure Center - A gymnasium meant for keeping agents both in shape and entertained. Contains a variety of workout equipment, sporting goods, and even a pool.
  
  Locker Room - A room for employees to store their belongings. All the lockers are unlocked besides 3, which are locked with combination locks
  
  
  
  

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  Please post all investigation questions in this thread, and try to post major theories here, for ease. Investigations will be performed in the same way as during the rest of the phase, albeit now with more information due to the nature of the case. This post will be linked in the OP for easy reference.
  
  The real Day Phase begins now.
  
  Day 0 will end on Saturday, December 16th at 2 PM, PST. You can end the Day earlier as well, should your victory be decisive.
  
  The Trial will begin tomorrow afternoon, after time has been had to investigate the case and each involved character has testified in some fashion.

Huh. Kinda lame. I liked her style.

Oh well. That's what happens, I guess. Hey, let's look at that Containment Unit over there. Show it off.

I'm not touching the dead body, that's gross. I'll examine the rest of the room. Let's see just how trashed it is.

Is there a window to the containment room? Can we see what's moving without going inside?

I'm sure it goes without saying we'll also need testimony from the staff from around here. They're all mostly accounted for during the tour, but not entirely, and not beforehand.

Gus, I hate to say it, but you were the only one who broke off from the group and you happened to have the key to this locked room. Got anything you want to talk about?

This post was last modified: Dec 15, 2023 at 3:33 AM by Columbo.

Ah, geez, this job never gets easier. You see a lot of dead bodies in my line of work, but... Oh, I never introduced myself, did I? I'm Lieutenant Columbo, LAPD. Homicide division. I'm way out of my jurisdiction here, but I hope nobody minds if I lead this investigation? I'm pretty experienced, I'd say.
First things first, we're gonna need to hear the testimonies of everybody involved. Helps establish timelines.
Second, I'm going to take a closer look at the body. Make sure we didn't miss nothing. Especially considering her little card there...
Third, is that knife special in anyway? Or is it just like, a kitchen knife.


And somebody, call the police already! You know, forensics?

This post was last modified: Dec 15, 2023 at 3:33 AM by Giffany.

Hello, Dr. Liz Grayson! I like your coat! Unfortunately, it seems that you are, deceased. That is a shame. I would have loved to get to know you better. May I get to know you better by inspecting your body?

I like the way you think, Mr. Hexley! I am also interested in this "Abyss Team"! Miss Partridge, you seem to be very familiar with this facility! Do you know what an "Abyss Team" is defined as? I would love to learn more about an "Abyss Team"!