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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I could actually go for a simple mr. whippy with a chocolate flake.

If I see you at an ice cream place with a kid in tow I swear I’m calling the police.

Clarence, that's going too far. He's not like that.

Edited 2020-07-01 04:53 (UTC)

You don’t know for sure! He was super nice to me before but now he’s being a total jerk. I can’t trust him after knowing what I know, and neither should you.

All you know is he had a drink at a tavern once. I understand you have some hang-ups about drinking, but you can't just throw accusations at everyone like that.

Okay fair, but I’ve never met an adult who had “just one drink” before. If he told you that, he’s probably lying.

I don’t see why you’re coming to his rescue now. He never gave you a fair shake at that job and he disrespected you here in front of everyone. I think it’s pretty clear he’s not the good person I thought he was.

Yeah, he might be a jerk, but that doesn't mean he's abusing anyone. That's all I'm trying to say.

[There are several moments of debate, several times his words are written then erased. He finally settles on:]

You don’t understand

Maybe I don't, but you can't just throw blanket accusations at people, either.

Whatever

[ There's one of those statements that has you leaning back and staring at your phone in disbelief! ]

I'm not some child predator trying to lure anyone into my lair! You've got the wrong idea, completely!