tramitem_net | Video post from the Bureau

[A new face from the Bureau appears on the screen - this is Ms. Garcia. She appears exhausted and stressed.]

This last week we investigated a disturbance referred to as 'the corruption' in the other universe. Today we can confirm that it has spreed to our universe. We have examined a number of individuals and monitored their symptoms. We can say for sure it is not a virus, bacteria, fungus, or pathogen of any kind. How it spreads is unclear to us at this time. We haven't ruled out a supernatural explanation.

We do know its symptoms,

[She reads from her clipboard.]

Which are as follows:

- Excessive violent emotions
- Compulsion to act on violent emotions
- Bloodshot eyes, with yellow-red tinged irises
- Sunken, darkened eye sockets
- Excessive sweating, though fever is not a symptom
- Nervousness and agitation
- Exhaustion, although individuals still seem to sleep a normal schedule
- Blackened veins showing through skin; however, when blood is drawn tests find no abnormalities.

[She looks up from her clipboard.]

We have heard reports that there are some measures a person can take to prevent catching this corruption. We are currently studying to see if these methods help so we can give a more definitive answer.

[She returns to her clipboard again.]

- Mindfulness techniques and meditation, to make yourself consciously aware of your emotions and to exercise self control.
- Selfless service to others, helping those in need.
- Possessing one of each stone from the other universe's Stone Festival will ward off the corruption

[She looks up from her clipboard again and lowers it]

No one has died from this condition that we know of. However, the compulsion to act on violent emotions is concerning. If you are experiencing symptoms of this corruption, we ask that you come into the Bureau building and seek our help.

Thank you for your time.

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[So it turns out, they're talking about different things. Woops. Good thing he'd modified that last text]

I mean I have some sort of calming ability, so I really think that might help a little.

[ It can be difficult to tell over text. ]

There you go being too open again! Why don't you just tell the creepy lady everything about yourself?

You might keep away from me with that anyway. I think I had a negative reaction to it the last time. I don't really want a repeat.

That's what I meant when I told you I hesitated. But I did the math, and if I can help people, then I think it's worth it.

..Are you being serious about the negative reaction thing, though? I've tried it a few times since to no ill effects on anyone that I've heard.

I'm serious. I wouldn't have typed it otherwise. It felt a bit like being drunk only I couldn't have been, I hadn't had but the one.

It didn't feel like that the first time either...

Maybe we're just incompatible?

Maybe, but.. why, though? I hope it's not a common thing.

Maybe because you are this bastion of light and goodness, bending over backwards to help people... and I'm not.

[ A beat. ]

Or maybe it was something about that other world. The water or something.

Yeah, the water maybe.

That's not a good metric, that isn't even the bare minimum of decency. You deserve better than that.

No, just a bully, actually. Maybe try for constructive evil, if you insist on evil? Also, I meant to tell you - more memories, still no information about the source of the scars

Edited 2020-07-01 01:00 (UTC)

You're making a choice. You don't get a pass because you're a demon in your memories.

Well thanks I guess, but I don't think defending me is really going to help.

Difficult to tell. It was a very weird feeling.

I never asked for one.

Well I'm sorry if it affected you negatively. I'll try to be mindful of that sort of thing.

Constructive evil? I'm going to have a good laugh over that one.

Maybe you don't remember getting them. You might've blacked out. Might be for the best if you don't remember.

Maybe just aim for the profound element of evil, then. Not sure poking teenagers counts.

I wouldn't mind not remembering the event itself but I would like to get some knowledge of circumstance beyond whipmarks. I guess we'll see.

And now you're apologizing!

Don't apologize! I'm being a jerk here. Tell me off, lose your temper, send me a poop emoji or something!

I just don't want to hurt anyone with any of my abilities.

But I did almost lose my temper with you a few times, if it helps. Some solid backspacing happened, I promise.

So you don't think what you're doing is okay?

It's still the right thing to do.

I'm going to regret asking this... But how do you think one aims for the profound element of evil?

Yeah. The memories will either come or they won't. Which memories did you get? Or... maybe mention that later when we aren't on channel Bureau.

I don't know, but there always seems to be some element of dignity.

PRobably, but if they're behind it they know the memories and if they're not then it really doesn't matter. the memories I have now are just all of me being a kid.

Of course not! It's why I'm doing it.

There wouldn't be much point at all if it were the right thing.

That is a terrible justification.

If you're concerned about him, contact him off this network and tell him what you really mean.

Don't play games with communication, that shit messes with people.

It helps a little. Today backspacing tomorrow I'll have you using bold.

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