Network: Leave Me Here, Burning With You

[bloodalwaystells]

Who: Andrew Jaeger
Username: a.jaeger
Warnings: cw: fire damage/injuries, mention of death




Hello. For those who don't know me, my name is Andrew Jaeger and I'm involved in the Investigation and Security divisions of ADI.

I wanted to make the group aware of some work I've been doing on a string of fires. Due to past incidents involving the Desolation, I've been keeping an eye on reports for arson and other suspicious fires, matching them to the modus operandi of the Avatar we know as Pyre. These recent reports caught my eye, particularly as they seem to be moving toward Massachusetts from the original incident in New Haven, Connecticut.

Specifically, the situation is this: the popularity of "fire shots", or lighting a shot or cocktail with high alcohol content on fire, has led to injuries and four deaths in the area, and reports of a patron ordering several fire shots and then vanishing. One bartender has claimed that she witnessed a man drink a still-flaming shot right in front of her.

Right now this is unfortunately spotty, but I want to keep an eye on it. The proximity, the spectacle, and the unfortunate fatalities are worth noting. I'm happy to accept any questions, comments, or other information for my file- if I can make a concrete case for further investigation, I'll submit it for action. Otherwise, it will be filed with ADI as a case to be watched, since Pyre is still unaccounted for and a credible threat.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[bloodalwaystells]

You would think, yes. But the lure of a little excitement and a bigger tip goes a long way toward rationalizing risky behavior.

Though now that there have been fatalities and the topic is on the news, that might help convince people that it's not such a good idea.

And I think it will change very little if the cause is actually an Avatar on the loose. Aside from possibly encouraging them to find another way of disguising their kills.

[failedpromise]

It really is just all about the money, huh?

True enough. You gonna need any help with this?

[bloodalwaystells]

Welcome to the modern society, unfortunately. Some people live for money and others need money to live.

I'm still looking for someone who might be able to access police files and get more information on the fires than I've been able to gather through public news and media. I'm decent with computers as far as research goes, but I'm not a hacker by any means and I'm curious to see what the police might be holding back from the public in their investigations.

[failedpromise]

Well, it wouldn't be the first time I've hacked government files.

[bloodalwaystells]

If it's part of your area of expertise, I'd be happy to sit down with you, give you an idea of what I'm looking for.

This is something we can probably talk about back at the apartment, however?

[He's already said too much about his plans on a network that he knows ADI has access to. The only saving grace here is that what he's talking about directly aligns with ADI's mission- it's just the means that are a bit outside the limits.]

[failedpromise]

Sure. See you soon?

(She may be a little impatient to do this-it's been a while since she got to have this kind of fun.)

[bloodalwaystells]

[It's good to see her excited about something, honestly. Jaeger is glad to give her a way to be useful, to show off her skills and do something productive without putting her in direct danger.]

I'll be there soon, then, and I'll bring the files I already have so you can see what we have to work with.

[failedpromise]

(Aww Jaeger.)

Got it.

(She'll already be there by the time he arrives.)