DATE: Thursday, October 8, 2009
BIRTHDAYS: None
WEATHER: No changes.
EVENTS: First thing in the morning the president issues a statement about the events surrounding Scarlet Oak's high school. The 'incident,' as it is described, was a preternatural event of unknown origin. Why and how it occurred is yet unknown, and all possible explanations are being explored. It is believed at this point not to be a random event. The magic involved is confirmed not to be that of human means. It is now believed that the incident was caused by demonic or fae influences. Yes, fae. The president of the United States is the first world leader to confirm the presence of faeries. He goes on to explain that the US government has data and evidence that when angels and demons returned to our world en masse, the race of fae - previously believed extinct - did as well. He asks the public not to panic, as it does not appear that the fae race, as a whole, wish humanity any harm. He goes on to stress that no one in the school was physically harmed, but promises to offer those involved every bit of assistance possible.
That's actually true. This morning everyone who was at the school will be visited by a high-ranking government official, most likely someone they already met once at the hospital. This official will explain that the government would like to take on all of each person's medical bills indefinitely, as well as psychiatric costs. If there is anything any of these people feel they need, the government wants to know about it, and if possible, help. Too soon to say what all that entails, but hey. Free therapy.