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"Authorities are still reeling from the grisly scene they responded to late last night at one of New York City's hot new nightclubs in the Upper East Side called One Eyed Jack's. Witnesses report hearing the sounds of a loud argument between the club's proprietor, a mysteriously anonymous man who seemed to go by several different aliases, and an unknown woman. Nobody saw what happened, the entire altercation took place behind closed doors in one of the club's private VIP rooms. After a few minutes of loud, aggressive arguing, the next thing people heard was a series of gun shots. In the time between club goers exiting the building in a panic and police arriving on the scene, the woman was nowhere to be found and the body of a deceased male was put on display, slung over the abandoned DJ booth, his face hastily painted in clown makeup that was partially obscured by the blood on his face from one gunshot wound to the head, along with three to the chest that included one directly over the heart. Sources say that so far, nobody has any idea who this woman was or her whereabouts since the incident though as of now she's the only suspect in this man's murder, but lead investigators have since discovered that the deceased is actually one Aaron Lawrence, previously escaped patient of Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center for the criminally insane. We've also been told that on the body, police officers found a note scrawled in red lipstick across the victim's chest that read, 'Now the joke's on him'. More on this at eleven..."

BREAKING NEWS:

Following an incident after Friday night's Overbite show in Los Angeles, the all-vampire rock group's own Sean Riesling has reportedly stepped down as the band's bassist surrounding troubling rumors that he was actually responsible for a fan ending up in the hospital that night. Sources report that the victim, twenty-three-year-old Tiffany Fuller, was last seen at the show and then briefly afterwards, before a witness claims that they saw her leaving an after party arm in arm with Riesling himself. Only a few hours later, Fuller was admitted into a nearby hospital with severe blood loss and a sizable wound to the neck. It's been reported since then that she's fallen into a coma, and the doctors aren't optimistic that she'll ever regain consciousness. No word yet on any arrest, but we have been told that authorities are currently asking around for the current whereabouts of Riesling, who so far hasn't been seen by virtually anyone since the night in question. This horrible tragedy brings attention again to the question of just how accepting this world should be of reincarnates who are known predators, those that aren't even human anymore and clearly a real danger to others, even those who have made it so far into the public eye. Should we really be embracing such monsters, simply because they play our favorite music?

"Authorities and citizens are still reeling from the grisly killing of a young woman last Monday, her body recovered from a vacant building in Harlem after emergency officials were called to the scene. The victim's name was Kylie Kensington Taylor, daughter of the NYPD's Chief of Police, Edmund Kensington. So far the police in charge of the investigation haven't shared what they've been able to uncover with the press, but an anonymous source tells us that right now they're looking at the husband as a potential suspect in her murder. Having been married for less than a year, Thomas Taylor is reportedly also a reincarnate, along with his late wife. Rumor has it, he's been linked to several violent incidents occurring in the city that were aggravated by some known reincarnate terrorists. Once called a hero by many, now people are calling into question his own violent behavior and the unspoken license many reincarnates like him have been given to run around the city playing vigilante, if it always ends like this. An innocent girl killed, and another potentially dangerous reincarnate with powers walking around with a god complex. We have yet to hear of any official arrest, but the husband has been brought in for questioning, another source has reported. Many of you might remember the Kensington family, if not for their Upper East Side social status, than from the brutal murder of Barbara Kensington, the wife of Police Chief Kensington, nearly six years ago. We're told one of the elder sons also passed away recently, falling victim to the strange virus that plagued the reincarnate community two years ago. I think it's fair to say that death seems to follow the Kensington family around just as steadily as the money does, and plagued with the same affliction that so much of the world has been poisoned with now: reincarnation. The funeral for the victim is scheduled for this Saturday..."

“Channel 4 News here, I’m Diane Winters with your afternoon report. Following the freak fire that engulfed a building in downtown New York City early on Friday and the bizarre display that took place after a number of super powered reincarnates arrived to seemingly aid emergency officials, Senator Scott led a rather spirited press conference earlier this morning to address what he continuously refers to as ‘the growing reincarnate problem’. Joining the Senator in the discussion were Andrew Cuomo and President Trump himself, let’s see what they had say….”

The screen cuts to footage from the morning’s press conference, with Senator Scott speaking adamantly about his concerns regarding the reincarnate community.

Senator Scott: “Friends. Family. Citizens of America and those watching this from around the world. I’m speaking here today out of concern for my fellow man at the dawn of a trying time. Friday evening, as some of you may have witnessed through media, or even first hand, an event occurred in New York that is incredibly disconcerting. While our brave emergency response teams rushed in to control a fire that all evidence pointed to being caused by sabotage, a large number of reincarnates took it upon themselves to take care of it without a care in the world about how it would affect anybody else.” Senator Scott, clothed in an elegant and perfectly fit suit, takes a minute to pause and make eye contact with the front row of his audience. “We witnessed as they put our first responders into even more jeopardy, as they acted impulsively and erratically. Now, it’s no secret what my feelings are towards this plague we are facing. I have stood firm on this stance, and introduced legislature to help protect us all from the reincarnates who wish to terrorise us, especially in the wake of my own son’s murder at their hands.” For a brief moment, the Senator’s eyes well up, but he quickly regains his composure. “Now we have proof that reincarnation makes those afflicted lose touch with reality. Their minds are clearly affected by whatever this is. We cannot afford to have dangerous people in the streets armed with all manners of powers who are crazy on top of it. No. We need to be able to track them so that we can protect ourselves, which is why I am reintroducing legislation for mandatory registration of all reincarnates. To honor all of those who have been mercilessly executed by these things, and keep anymore innocent lives from being struck down.”

At this time, a number of reporters in the front row start raising their hands and after a dramatic pause, Senator Scott acknowledges one personally.

Reporter: “What are you saying, exactly, Senator? That reincarnation causes mental disorders? Or that it is one? What proof can you provide the public with at this time, other than this isolated incident? Has there been any research done on this?”

Another reporter raises their hand and then starts speaking urgently without being called on, nearly talking over the first one.

Reporter #2: “And what exactly do you plan to accomplish with this kind of registration? Considering the increasingly hostile political climate in America at the moment, throwing around phrases like ‘mandatory registration’ when talking about a specific group of people feels dangerous without expanding on your plans for it. Those are the kind of words that tend to send people into an immediate panic. How do you even plan on going about such a registration?”

Scott: Without missing a beat. “Well, to address the first question, yes. I do believe that there is a direct link between reincarnation and mental illness. Whether that means being a reincarnate at all guarantees that somewhere down the line there will be some sort of mental deterioration, or if there’s perhaps a degenerative gene specific to some types of reincarnates, namely those with powers, that eventually leads to a more broken state of mind, we just don’t know yet. I do want to assure all of you that I have a top notch team currently working with both of these theories and doing their best to get to the bottom of this, so we can move forward and know better how to deal with these perceived threats.”

A new wave of reporter’s hands go up, but Senator Scott ignores them and keeps speaking as he raises his hand for silence.

“I wouldn’t be making these claims lightly if I didn’t have any kind of proof to go off of, I assure you, but we’re not ready to present everything we know to the public just yet. Only when we have more concrete evidence. As for any questions regarding a reincarnate registration, those will all get answered fully in time. What we plan to do, overall, is to make this country a safer place, for everyone. And to eradicate any known and dangerous threats to our great nation with more ease than we’ve been able to do before.”

An eruption of noise as the entire front row of reporters starts asking questions all at once, some of them standing up from their seats, but the senator ignores them all and instead turns to one of the other two men seated on the stage with him.

“Now, before any more questions about what I’ve already addressed, here to give his vocal support to my legislation is our very own President Donald J. Trump. Mr. President?”

President Trump: Trump stands with a flourished wave and an arrogant smile. It doesn’t take long for him to get to the podium, where he briefly shakes hands with the good Senator. He then turns to the audience and scans the crowd with his eyes. “Thank you Senator. He’s a good guy, right everybody? Real great guy. One of the greatest men in our government. He knows the real issues, and the real issues are that we have to keep the American people safe. We do. We really do. I know that the people before me, you know, they were soft. They were way too soft, and it put American citizens in danger. And we can’t have that any more, right? We just can’t have that. These people, they’re terrorists. They’re murderers, and liars. Some are probably good people. But the reality is that most of them aren’t, and we’ve got great plans to take care of this problem. Senator Scott--and like I said before, he’s a really great guy. One of the smartest guys in this country, let me tell you, he’s a real hero. Anyway, Senator Scott is going to work closely with myself and my administration, and we’re going to get this done. We’re going to make America safe again.”
There’s rumbling in the crowd as reporters once again try to speak over each other to ask questions of the President. Trump shakes his head and waves his hands vigorously.

Trump: “No, no. I’m not answering any questions today. No. Sir, sit down. No, I’m not answering you. You’re fake news. No.”

There’s a brief shuffle as President Trump swiftly exits the podium, blatantly ignoring any attempts by reporters to ask him more questions, and the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo rises from his seat and takes the president’s place center stage.

Governor Cuomo: Clears his throat. I’ve been governor of New York for six years now, and I still learn something new every day. You never stop learning with this job, but one thing I’ve always known is how much of a privilege it is to be a public servant. I love New York. I love America. I love to see them both thriving. We’ve come a long way in this still very young country of ours, and we’re not done yet. We still have a lot of work left to do. This is a time for continuous progress, and making real, lasting economic and social change. I know we’re capable of it. Reincarnation isn’t new to this country, we’ve been aware of it for some time, and I’d be willing to wager that the state of New York has seen more of what the reincarnate community can do than any other. Some of it amazing, and some of it troubling. I hesitate to say that a registration is the only avenue to be explored, though it could be one of them. These reincarnates, at least the ones who were born here, are still American citizens and should be treated as such under the law. There is a very real divide between us and the reincarnate community that only grows larger, and something must be done about that, before it tears this country apart. Now is the time to be strong and move forward, more than we ever have before, and I, personally, will not stop working until I feel that my part in this great country is done.”

There’s some quiet laughter behind Governor Cuomo, before President Trump stands up behind him. He lurks directly behind Cuomo until the Governor’s speech is finished, and then leans in so that his voice can be caught by the microphone.

Trump: “This guy, am I right? What a buffoon. This is why my rallies are more full than his. The people love me. They love me. And they want a change.”

Cuomo sits down with a sigh, allowing Trump to stand fully in front of the podium.

“Sure. Reincarnation has been around for a while. Know what else has? Crime. There has been more crime, more casualties, and more loss of money since being a reincarnate became this huge big thing. The American people have spoken. They’re tired of us protecting criminals over them. Our plan is so good. It’s a tremendous plan. And I want to thank Senator Scott for being a true American hero and being willing to work on this terrible problem. Because it is. It’s terrible. Absolutely terrible.”

Like clock work, as soon as reporters attempt to ask Trump any questions, he immediately walks away from the podium and reclaims his seat alongside Cuomo, as Senator Scott rises once more to give his final address.

Scott: “What we want all of you to take away from this today, ultimately, is that we are being extremely proactive in dealing with this ongoing problem, and that we see a real solution to this in sight. It’s still a little too premature to unveil all of the details just yet, but I assure you, you’ll have them soon. Change is coming, and it is my pledge to all of you, that we will be at the forefront of it. I want to thank these two great men right here for joining me today on stage…” Gestures to President Trump and Governor Cuomo. “And I want to thank all of you for taking the time out of your days to come hear what we had to say. That’s all for now, we won’t be taking anymore questions at this time, but please feel free to direct any future inquiries to my office. Thank you for coming, and I look forward to addressing you all again soon.”

Another eruption of noise as every single reporter attempts to get one last quote, but all three men walk in single file off of the stage without acknowledging them and then the feed switches back to the news casters, who all look cautiously excited and a little puzzled. “... Well, then. There you have it! I’m Diane Winters and this is Channel 4 News. More on this, at eleven.”

A man in front of a teleprompter shuffles his papers and looks up at the camera. In the corner of the screen is an image of a building on fire.

“A fire has broken out downtown today in an incident law enforcement are speculating may be a failed attempt at a terrorist attack. The building, owned by Wells Fargo and currently under construction, is temporarily unoccupied due to issues with their building permit. Eliza is live on the scene. Eliza?”

The scene changes to a sharply dressed woman standing in front of a conglomerate of police cars with their lights flashing. Beyond that a building has smoke billowing from its windows, and some superheroes can be seen acting somewhat erratically.

“Thank you Jim. The building is not expected to survive the fire which seems to be burning unnaturally. At this time, emergency responders are doing their best to contain it to this building to prevent damage in surrounding structures. But more peculiar are the behaviors of the superheroes themselves who have come to assist New York’s finest. Take a look.”

The screen changes to footage of some of the supers, clearly acting in a manner that looks as though they’re talking to themselves and having delusions. Some look to be carrying heavy weights that don’t exist, while others are speaking to the air beside them

"It's been over two months since the mysterious virus ravaged the reincarnate community, and the CDC still has no further information on the source of the virus itself or its equally mysterious disappearance after two weeks of nonstop contagion. Senator Scott's political team is still refusing to answer to any of the rumors about their possible involvement in the epidemic, but what's maybe even more curious are the rumors currently floating around about another reincarnate-related phenomenon that some people believe occurred right under our noses during or right after the abrupt end to the spreading of the virus. We have a few sources saying they keep hearing the name 'Willette Sullivan' whispered among certain groups as someone rumored in direct connection to whatever this phenomenon was, some people even theorizing that it had some impact on the sudden disappearance of the virus itself. Willette Sullivan is a known reincarnate and mutant, with a reputation for being hostile and highly dangerous, rumored to have near-limitless powers at her disposal. If she was somehow involved in stopping the virus, does that make her some kind of hero? Or just another in a growing list of reincarnates to fear and watch out for? Should reincarnates with such god-like powers be allowed to roam free, unaccountable for their actions? Stay tuned. And now for a weather update..."

Death toll rises, no cure in sight.
By Franklin Abbott

The death toll from the mystery virus plaguing reincarnates this past week continues to rise on an exponential scale. Despite this, there doesn't seem to be a workable cure developed.

"We're doing our best," An anonymous spokesperson from the medical field said Monday morning. "We've got top scientists working on this. This virus is like nothing we've ever seen. It mutates rapidly. The second we think we're making headway, it changes."

While as of right now there hasn't been any cases of non-reincarnates becoming sick, the United States government is already preparing a disaster plan. Michael Chapley, a representative from FEMA, assures us.

"We've got quarantine plans in the works should any non-reincarnates get sick. We've already got supplies rationed out in bunkers. We're sure we're over-planning, but it's better to be prepared should it happen. Viruses are known to mutate and jump species. That's how we ended up with HIV and AIDS after all."

When asked if they have a quarantine plan for the reincarnates who are currently sick, Chapley responded in the negative. "Our purpose is to keep US citizens safe. Since the jury is still out on whether or not Reincarnates are human, which determines their eligibility for citizenship, my job is only to protect non-reincarnates."

If you or a loved one starts displaying flu-like symptoms, it's suggested that you get checked out at a hospital just to be safe. "We'd rather an influx of false alarms than to miss a potentially true case out there infecting other people."

As for reincarnates, when reached for comment from their Agency, representatives urged all reincarnates feeling sick to get themselves immediately checked into a clinic.

Mystery Reincarnate Virus Continues to Ravage Communities
By Franklin Abbott

More reports of people falling ill to a mysterious virus continue to pour in from across the globe, and it has doctors stumped.

"We're having a hard time finding a common thread, other than the fact that all patients we've received so far happen to be reincarnates," Tom Friedan, the director of the CDC, commented briefly on Tuesday. "It's rather peculiar, especially considering we have yet to lock down on a particular trait that causes reincarnation to begin with."

While it's been reported that the number of people infected could be in the hundreds by now, there are some people who believe that this plague is divine intervention at work. Notably, several supporters of Senator Scott have gathered around hospitals with picket signs to protest any treatment of reincarnates in the facilities. The hospitals in question have commented that they are not currently treating reincarnates, despite the protesters insistence.

"It was meant to happen," A man with a sign that reads 'God H8s Reincarnites' but who preferred to remain anonymous told our reporters. "God ain't want none of this crazy hoodoo crap. He was against them witches, and magic, and this is just another thing the devil is trying to trick us with. God's wrath'll wipe out the whole lot of them."

Whether this is a work of god or not has yet to be seen, but one thing is for certain: things don't seem to be getting better. There have already been a handful of fatalities at the hand of what people are calling the Reincarnate Supervirus. Several experts have pointed out the similarities between this virus and the one accidentally released a time ago when Senator Scott attempted to devise a humane cure for the reincarnate affliction.

When reached for comment, Senator Scott only had this to say: "While it is unfortunate that lives are being loss, our campaign maintains that we are unaware of the cause of this virus. Our hearts go out to the families of those affected."

Updates to come.

The camera pans to Senator Scott, sitting in the guest seat next to the news anchor, hands folded over crossed legs and looking solemn.

Anchor: Senator Scott, you’ve been more or less off the grid for months now. No one knows what you’re up to! Does your wife even know? Laughs.

Senator Scott: Laughs more reservedly. Oh yes, my wife often listens when I need to work things out outloud. The past few months i’ve really needed to work things out.

Anchor: Work things out? Could you be more specific?

Senator Scott: I’m sure I don’t need to tell you or any of the American people tuning in that the past few months have been troubling, to say the least. The reincarnate plague that has gripped humanity is only getting worse. They’re killing us in our homes, at our jobs, in our schools. The common person is constantly a victim to these lawless creatures, but our government still chooses to coddle them. Protect them. At the cost of the average American’s life. It’s not fair.

Anchor: Eyebrows knit together. Sir, I don’t mean to be harsh, but your own children have been proven to be reincarnates. If I’m following what you’re saying correctly, are you implying that your own children--

Senator Scott: Holds his hand up to stop the anchorman. My children are unfortunately part of the problem. While I love who they used to be, I cannot make excuses for them any longer. To hold them above the law would make me no worse than the terrorists plaguing our shores.

Anchor: Nods solemnly. I’m sure you’ve heard about the recent chemical attacks in New York. What’s your point-of-view on that?

Senator Scott: I believe that those actions do nothing less than prove my point. These...these monsters have skills, weapons, even powers from their afflictions that we haven’t even begun to find counter measurements for. We need them out of our country if every man, woman, and child is going to be safe from them. We need to return our country to the people who fought hard for it. Blue blooded Americans.

Anchor: By building a wall?

Senator Scott: Laughs genuinely this time. If I felt that was enough, then yes. Mr. Trump’s stance on immigration is a noble one. Unfortunately that isn’t enough to deal with reincarnates, not when they have abilities such as teleportation and super strength. No, we need to be more proactive than that.

Anchor: I’m sure the first step that people can take is to vote for you in the senate race this November…

Senator Scott: That’s a great first step, I just wish it were enough. I wish we had numerous options for this problem, not just for the sake of this country, but for my own children. Our attempt at a cure was out of sympathy for their plight. We were sure that not all reincarnates wanted to be stuck the way they are, but we were wrong. They would rather die than conduct themselves in a manner that’s safe for everybody.

Anchor: Yes, but are they people really?

Senator Scott: I believe they start as people, yes, but I believe that reincarnation is a choice, and it’s one you can’t come back from. Scientists on a liberal payroll will try and say that they’re still human, but I don’t think so. I think when they make that choice they cease to be anything more than a threat. It’s like that Skittles analogy that’s used often; if you had a bowl full of skittles and a few were poisoned, would you take the chance of eating from that bowl? Of course not. If any reincarnates were truly good, and I mean well and truly good, they would simply choose to no longer be a reincarnate.

Anchor: What can the average American do to help?

Senator Scott: Well, while I can’t condone violence--

Anchor: Of course not.

Senator Scott: We created the bill of rights for a reason, and specifically the second amendment. We have the right to protect ourselves against threats. Expose the reincarnates in hiding. Protect your families. Bravery is measured by what you’re willing to do to protect your family, so protect your family.

Anchor: Thank you, Senator. That was riveting. For those of you tuning in, make sure you vote in November for those who are really going to protect us. Coming up, Elizabeth Warren. Friend, foe, or missing a few screws? We’ll speak with the psychiatrist who’s studied her and believes….

"... Authorities are still baffled by the state that they found the small but beloved town of Madison, Indiana in yesterday. What was once a frequented vacation spot, known for its state parks, riverboat tours and historic landmarks dating back to the 1800's, has become a ghost town seemingly overnight. No one living has been recovered among the dead bodies that have been found, and with no immediate explanation or physical signs of any airborne illness, the town of Madison has been quarantined indefinitely, effective immediately by the CDC. Police are asking anyone with any information to come forward, as there are no leads yet on what could have happened to all the residents of this town in just under twenty-four hours. The word Croatoan has been seen written crudely in spray paint on the side of buildings and carved into telephone poles around then now empty town, but the authorities have yet to decipher any real meaning behind it."

"... There are still no lead suspects in the explosion that took place earlier in the evening on December 24th, completely destroying Rockefeller Center's beloved Christmas tree. Onlookers who were lucky enough to be a safe distance away from the blast described it as sudden, erupting without warning at just around 6PM as the flames that ignited from it immediately engulfed the entire immediate area. The source of the explosion came from what appears to have been a home made bomb fashioned out of a children's toy, a Jack-in-the-box, according to police officials. We regret to confirm that in addition to the at least a dozen people reported with severe injuries, three were found dead at the scene. A grim way to spend Christmas Eve, and the NYPD is asking for any information that might shed some light on this troubling situation."

All shows around the country are interrupted at 11pm, Pacific Standard Time. The news anchor looks worried as she speaks to the camera.

"...This just in, a fire has broken out at the Regency Center in San Francisco. Police and firefighters have arrived on the scene, but are having trouble... somehow they're having trouble fighting the fire, which has started to blaze out of control at an accelerated pace. The building was hosting a party with a guest list of more then a hundred people when the fire first started. This list included government officials for the state of California. The party was a fundraiser for several anti-reincarnate groups, and it's not known at this time if the fire was arson, or simply a kitchen issue gone wrong."

The screen shows the building on fire, with the water from the hoses literally being repelled away, as if there was some kind of shield preventing them from hitting the flames. Three guests have made their way out, and are being helped over to waiting ambulances. The screen goes back to the news anchor, as she frowns and holds a hand to her ear where the earpiece is.

"I'm getting word now that so far three victims have made their way out of the building. They're giving officials some odd information... but each of them seem to be wearing bracelets that they did not have on before the fire started. Metal bracelets with... is this right?" She looks off screen for confirmation. "Metal bracelets with a name written on each of them." She recites the names of three reincarnates from those camps.

"We'll keep you updated as the situation progresses."

[ooc: This blazing inferno is brought to you by Desmond and Willette. He's hidden nearby, making sure the flames go crazy. Excluding the three already out, only twenty people will be able to be saved. All superhero groups are encouraged to try to save those, and fail at saving any others.]

"... Park employees and police officials were shocked and horrified to discover the bodies of several people this morning inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, recently opened in Orlando, Florida just last year. The bodies of seven people, including an infant, were found dead and strategically displayed at the scene when employees of the park opened the gates Thursday morning. The bodies have yet to be identified by the coroner, and there are no leads yet as to who could have been behind these murders. The way some of the bodies were dressed and displayed as well as the immediate surroundings of the victims, including a theatrical imitation of what experts at the park are calling 'The Dark Mark' floating over the heads of the deceased, suggests foul play. People are already musing that the killer, or killers, could be a reincarnate... or just a sick fan. We'll keep everyone updated as the investigation continues."

[ooc: No close-ups of the crime scene are shown, but more detailed pictures of the deceased can be found on some sick corners of the internet taken by onlookers.]

An update regarding recent truths that have come to light:

We know you all have questions. The Agency has been doing their best to address your concerns over the last week while we look into this ourselves, the allegations brought against these so-called medical facilities are something we're taking very seriously. As we said last week, until further notice this case will remain open and ongoing while we conduct our own investigation of these crimes against reincarnates. We want to reassure you all that we are not taking this lightly, a stance of neutrality does not mean we will sit idly by while reincarnates are being held against their will and forced into such inhumane conditions as we witnessed in that disclosed footage.

The Agency has been in talks with the local governments and cooperating with officials doing their own separate investigations of these operations, but we are first and foremost acting in the interests and the overall well being of reincarnates everywhere. That is our main priority, and we vow to keep everyone as informed as possible while we continue forward, in the interest of complete transparency. The last thing we want to do is keep reincarnates in the dark about this, so we'll be working hard to keep you all as up to date on new information as we discover it ourselves.

Most of these places seem to be privately funded, we are determined to get to the bottom of who is responsible for these atrocities, and we won't stop until we do. All the locations that were revealed are shut down as of now and under close watch. The Agency is working hard to uncover as much information about these places as possible, but we urge you all to resist temptation when it comes to taking matters into your own hands. There have already been some isolated incidents of vandalism, and while we understand that emotions are running high, any further action taken on these places by rogue individuals will only delay our investigations further.

If anyone out there has any information that could possibly aid us in our search, we urge you to come to us directly. And as always, please call the twenty-four hour Agency hotline for any questions or concerns regarding this, or anything else. We're here to help.

- Chase Swift
Director of Public Relations

Reports are flooding in that the two other known facilities that were reported to be rehabilitation fronts for human experiments, Lake View Counseling Center and Three Oaks Counseling Center, were hit in the last week, almost identical to how Shady Vale Counseling Center was found the morning of April 21st. It is not yet known who was responsible for the extreme vandalism, except that many suspect it to have been at the hands of some powerful reincarnates. It's worth noting that every facility had already been shut down after the news of these underground experimentation sites broke, though not everything had been removed from the premises while further investigations by official authorities have been temporarily put on hold to accommodate the added cooperation of a couple reincarnate interest groups. All three vacated facilities were completely trashed from top to bottom, every door and window smashed in and what was left of any equipment destroyed and on display in the front lawn of each building. While the nature of them is not immediately clear because of how they were left, many speculate they are the remnants of various tools and machines that were used during these accused experiments. Anything that was left behind are now indistinguishable chunks of metal, broken apart and twisted into impossible shapes no human hands are capable of doing, and left in a furious heap outside of each center. Almost like a deliberate public message, except for the actual messages found written at each site. Authorities have yet to comment on any speculations as to the meaning behind them, though the meaning seems to be all too clear.

[ooc: The words 'Never Again' are burned into each pile of twisted metal, while the words 'No More' are scrawled on the front side of every building in a curious red lettering. If you stare at it for a few seconds, the word 'Humans' appears at the end, visible and glowing like an ember to read No More Humans.]

To Whom It May Concern:

We know many of you have been concerned, even angry, with the rumors circulating recently about several facilities in the states masquerading as crisis centers that are said to actually be reincarnate detention centers, with incredibly inhumane conditions. The Agency wants to reassure you that we have been looking into these allegations, along with Camelot, who have agreed to partner with us on this important issue and divide our best resources to get to the truth of the matter.

The Agency is taking this very seriously, as our first and foremost priority has always been the continued well-being of this community and reincarnates everywhere. We don't know who this faceless person is who has been broadcasting on pirated networks but I'm pretty annoyed with you, whoever you are, for sneaking past me, the one who was responsible for this news leak in the first place. Unlike this person, or people, we have to go about our investigation in a very legal way, so we ask that everyone remain patient and calm while we attempt to uncover the truth.

Rest assured, if these places were in fact doing what they've been accused of, we won't let them get away with it, and we certainly won't allow for any such places elsewhere to continue to run, if they exist. The American government can't afford to look like they have been knowingly harboring these facilities, so as of right now, we have their full cooperation while we conduct our own investigation.

If anyone out there has any information regarding this situation, anything at all, we urge you to come to us directly. We cannot legally use any information given to us anonymously, but we are more than happy to keep your identity anonymous, should you come to us with anything we can use to get to the bottom of this. As always, please call the twenty-four hour Agency hotline for any questions or concerns. We're here to help.

- Chase Swift
Director of Public Relations
Owner/Founder of The Hermes Express

"... Following what appeared to be a very routine press conference held by Camelot's head of Public Relations, Zachary Evans, an unidentified female posing as a reporter pulled a gun in the press room and shot Evans twice at point blank range before fleeing the scene. No confirmation on the identity of the shooter yet, officials now know the press badge she obtained to get into the conference was a fake, with no other leads on a real identity. Inside sources described the shooter as five foot eight, shoulder-length red hair, and black rimmed glasses. Authorities are currently looking into all possible leads. No word yet on the current condition of Zachary Evans, but he has since been rushed to the hospital with no comment from his family at this time. The victim's sister, Lydia Evans, was present at the time of the shooting. One has to wonder, just how many members of the Morgan-Evans family have to get shot before they stop going out in public altogether? We will do our best to keep everyone updated as the situation continues to unfold."

To whom it may concern:

In response to the ridiculous moronic allegations earlier in the week by an anonymous hack personality that's been haunting the reincarnate boards as of late, the Agency would like to address anyone's immediate concerns regarding any part we may have played in the unfortunate occurrence a few weeks back.

The real truth of the matter is still largely unknown, but we are doing our best to get to the bottom of this. It's no secret that in this community, there has been many an event that logic or anything remotely earthly cannot immediately explain. Things happen that are so out of the ordinary that sometimes we're forced to look for answers outside the normal scope of our own imaginations. We're not saying it isn't possible that the latest in an ongoing series of unexplained events was caused by something with magical properties in or previously in our custody, what we are saying is that we're currently investigating all possibilities as to the cause of this, including that one. The reasons behind it could be many, including the possibility that if such an object exists, it was already in the possession of someone else, but we don't know anything for sure right now.

We at the Agency are completely devoted to keeping the reincarnate community informed with nothing but complete and transparent honesty. We would never lie to you, or keep the whole truth of a matter from you if we had it. The truth is, we don't yet know what caused this event to happen, but we have been and are continuing to look into it. If it was really caused by a reincarnate object of magical properties that was in our possession, we won't rest until we find it. We have no idea where this person got that information or the nature of their questionable sources, but we aren't taking the possibility of this lightly. We're simply exploring all our options first. The Agency would never intentionally do anything to in any way cause trauma to the reincarnate community. We'll get to the bottom of this, and no matter the truth of it, we will be open and honest with all of you.

If anyone has any pressing questions or concerns regarding this investigation, we will happily answer them. The Agency hotline's number is available twenty-four hours a day. Thank you for your patience and your continued faith in our organization. We're only here to help.

- Chase Swift
Director of Public Relations

...the owner of the popular Chicago nightclub known as Happy Endings, was reported missing earlier this morning. His Chicago apartment was found to be securely locked from the inside, with the only item missing being his black Mercedes.

Police are still investigating, but as of now, have told the media that they do not have any evidence which would suggest a connection between the disappearance and the incident that occurred at Happy Endings last night, which resulted in several people seriously injured, but no fatalities.

To whom it may concern:

In an ill advised attempt to free enemy combatants of the reincarnate community during a prison transfer two days ago, some wanted members of the terrorist organization known as the Resistance have been successfully captured and detained for further questioning.

Let it be known here that we at Camelot will not tolerate acts of insubordination or treason. The rules we have are in place for a reason. If you are caught breaking them, you will not be shown leniency simply because you are a reincarnate. In order to maintain the perfect communal existence, we cannot allow for there to be any discord. We don't make the Agency's laws, we simply keep them. Their purpose is to keep us all together, and certain reincarnate elements insist on consistently trying to ruin everything we've worked so hard to be built. This cannot and will not continue.

We have your agents. If you wish to see them again, you know what you have to do.

Surrender, or suffer the consequences.

- Daniel Morgan
Head of Camelot