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

[canofmanji]

[He considers that for several moments.] Do you think a city could become an entity?

[bloodalwaystells]

You know, I'm really not sure. I've never seen it happen, though I know old, thriving cities can have some very powerful spirits.

I think if enough people believed in it, it could happen. At the very least, a *piece* of the city. A...reflection of it, given form.

[canofmanji]

could that be what is happening with dogtown? its becoming its own entity or whatever? so not this whole city but the small park area.

[bloodalwaystells]

It's a possibility I'd have to entertain, I think. Though the manifestations seem to be a variety of different Entities...the Flesh, the Hunt, the Slaughter, the Buried. No single influence in control.

I think there's power there in the ground, some kind of force that makes it easier for these things to manifest. Whether it's developed an awareness of its own or not, that's hard to say.

I haven't been able to communicate with spirits here. They all come out violently insane. I think Dogtown's "soul" would be even worse than that.

[canofmanji]

thats interesting. He scratches at his chin on the other end of his phone. Thinking the implications of that over. adi know you can do that and thats what youve noticed

[bloodalwaystells]

ADI is aware of at least some of my abilities, so probably. I've made notes in my reports in the months I've been patrolling the place, though whether they listen to them or not, I don't know.

I think they have given them at least some consideration considering the safety measures they've finally taken. But on the other hand, conjurers don't seem to be common in this world...probably exactly because the spirits here are so twisted.

[canofmanji]

I would hope so. I know they don't really like abilities here, but I hope they at least listen to the advice their getting.

[bloodalwaystells]

Agreed. Some of us have a great deal of expertise in our own worlds that actually translates well here. Investigation, observation, proper security measures and keeping yourself and others safe. I've been doing my best to be available to others- even if ADI doesn't always accommodate, working with the others here is helpful.

What did you do in your own world, if I may ask?

[canofmanji]

samurai turned murderer turned body guard

[bloodalwaystells]

That's certainly a useful skillset, in the right circumstances. Especially for the more martial situations here. This place is not sparing with the life or death situations.

[canofmanji]

also immortal. so death situations arent an issue.

[bloodalwaystells]

That would make you particularly well-suited, then.

I've encountered a few in my own world that might have been immortal, but I never knew for sure. The lore is not always the reality, though some things are very difficult to do any lasting harm to.

And here, I suspect the price for such gifts is very, very high.

[canofmanji]

can be. i dont have a problem scaring people but not a fan to go out of my way to do so.

[bloodalwaystells]

There is a difference between maintaining a presence and being crass about it. An air of competence and professionalism is very important. Scaring people or drawing attention to your presence, not so much.

[Says the massive, scarred-up Hunter.]

[canofmanji]

Didnt have to mess with any of that stuff back home. people just knew to be afraid of me back there. maybe i just need to make a name for myself here.

[bloodalwaystells]

I'd advise against gathering too much of a reputation here. Being feared does have some advantages, but given the situation here, it might also cause far more trouble.

[canofmanji]

dont worry. im not actually planning on doing something like that. i got other ways of freaking people out if i really need to.

[bloodalwaystells]

Well, we all have our talents, I suppose. Just be careful, things are dangerous enough already.

[canofmanji]

i try not to be, but ill see what i can do about being careful.

[bloodalwaystells]

The best we can do here, I suppose.

[Along with a mental note to keep an eye on Manji, because, no, he's not especially reassured.]