Video post from the Bureau

[tramitis]

[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.

Comments

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[bearshermark]

If we can go both ways, then it was always a possibility! How much information do you think anyone has stored up about interdimensional portals anyway??

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[serpentinthegarden]

You would have the ask the Bureau that and their record for straight answers is pretty bad.

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[bearshermark]

It might be, but most of us have only spoken with one representative.

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[serpentinthegarden]

Texted like that's not making my point about the Bureau being cagey with answers.

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[bearshermark]

And I already told you I was concerned about that.

You realize I'm one person, right? But apparently that's all we have to work with right now.

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[serpentinthegarden]

I'm sure you will fix it all.

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[bearshermark]

At least I'm going to try.

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[serpentinthegarden]

Don't be so eager for it. You might exercise a little caution... Wait until nightfall, that sort of thing. You're way too open.

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[bearshermark]

That barely makes any sense.

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[serpentinthegarden]

Let me put it into kid speak.

You're the kid in the front of the classroom who always is the first one to raise his hand when teacher asks a question. Perfect straight A's. Winner of the spelling bee. Overachiever on everything!

For some reason that's really annoying me today.

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[darkforcerising]

Are you really picking a fight with a teen?

Aren’t you like fifty?

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[bearshermark]

I'm okay; I can handle it. I know we aren't going to agree.

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[darkforcerising]

It’s still not cool for an adult to do this. People can disagree without being rudely antagonistic.

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[bearshermark]

He's being really reasonable by internet standards.

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[darkforcerising]

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

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[bearshermark]

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

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[serpentinthegarden]

On my lunchbreak!

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[darkforcerising]

You’re not being funny. That’s actually really not cool.

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[serpentinthegarden]

Yeah, I know. I'm a being a real devil.

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[neverjedi]

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

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[serpentinthegarden]

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.

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[darkforcerising]

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

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[serpentinthegarden]

I never asked for one.

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[temptationaccomplished]

can't even blame devilish or demonic behavior--seems in the Crowley nature to antagonize people

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[serpentinthegarden]

[ Considering the source he thought this over before bobbing his head in quiet agreement. ]

Maybe you're right. Might be a thing with us, but you have to admit... If I were out there trying to stir discord, gain those demonic brownie points, I would have done very well today.