smashacademy | More ugly news reports + one patronizing [video] message courtesy of Seth Richardson

A casual Monday outing turned tragic when two men were brutally gunned down in front of Malo's Gun and Ammunition mart. The victims; Kaplan Stridehr and Marple Dethrris were found dead with a single Aperture-Brand Resolution Pellet to the head. A third victim, Hendorff Ditherrs, was found at the scene asphyxiated to death. All three of the victims regularly donated community service hours to the FLUDD orphanage and were cherished by their grieving families.

The murder suspects, Kiyotaka Ishimaru, Vivan Johnson, and Rick Johnson, all attend Smash Academy and have been interrogated at least once by the FDCPD. Rick has been hospitalized for the time being with life-threatening injuries, though his condition is stable. He will be questioned when he regains consciousness. It's unclear if his injuries were inflicted in self-defense, or by the other two Smash Academy students in the middle of the attack.

The Smash Academy students claim they were the ones who acted in self defense, but FDCPD has not reached a clear verdict yet to a very messy and terrible situation.

"It's not completely clear this was in self defense." says the police chief. "If you're not looking to kill, you don't put a bullet in someone's head."

Several eye witnesses to the attack also claim the smaller student, Vivian, was the one who open fired and murdered the victims, unprovoked. All three are on juvenile preemptive probation until further investigations are finished. It should be worth noting, again, these were non-human students of Smash Academy, a fighting school that accepts many different kinds of unnatural, humanoid creatures. They could still be considered dangerous despite the probation. Aperture Science is also being questioned for product deficiency, but has not returned any of our calls.

[Lakitu, an unnatural, humanoid turtle man, shuffles the papers on his desk and prepares for the next, possibly vaguely related news story.]

An abandoned church on the east side of the city was mysteriously engulfed in flames last night. Fire accelerants were noted in the area, suggesting that this was no accident. It's uncertain if this incident is related to the gun attack, but non-human terrorists are suspected given the target. If you have any important clues or tips to report, please call the FDCPD immediately.

It's truly terrible this historic building has been reduced to tinder and ashes. Residents are outraged and are calling for Martial law. Mayor Tabuu is taking this into consideration with rising rates of violence and crime, but states he is not likely to come to a decision or see any action result for a least a month, especially given the complicated nature of FDC. Martial law would necessitate the need for an outsourced, contracted military, and the Mayor wants to ensure he has the best for the job.

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[Seth appears on video, close up and fiddling with the camera before settling in his seat, a grim expression on his face.]

In case you weren't aware about a certain fiasco that happened between Mary and Vianca a while ago, a new development has recently come to my attention, and I for one am ashamed. Shame on you!

Honestly, she's just a child and didn't know any better. That's no reason for anyone to go antagonize and bully her! I want to think better of our student body.

You're all so quick to turn a blind eye when that murderous swordsman returned to campus. You hardly bat an eyelash at knowing there's at least three new and different murder suspects residing right here! Have any of you even seen the news lately? They're right here, living amongst you all--murderers as your very neighbors. But the moment a naive little girl does something she didn't even know was wrong you ostracize her unfairly. I don't want to name names but you know who you are.

Everyone's double standards here are truly unsettling. You should all think on your sins.

[Ahem. He clears his throat and adjusts his collar, as if to clear out all that ~undignified emotional outpouring~]

Anyway, I apologize if any of that came across as harsh or blunt, and Mary's poor name shouldn't be dragged through the mud any longer. Mary has all my condolences, I wish her the best and above all that this doesn't happen again. That was a while ago anyway--old news. She should know better by now.

I'll see to it personally.

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[Caim seriously hates you so much, Seth.]

It is a falsehood to claim that suspicions have not been repeatedly cast upon me. You will find only disappointment if you attempt to convince yourself otherwise.

Oh no, my friend. It's a falsehood to think your past history means nothing; that your actions haven't left a permanent, bloody scar in the hearts and minds of everyone present to witness it.

Maybe you're been a good boy lately, but I'm simply reminding everyone of those facts.

Fleeing is not on my list of priorities. I hardly think anyone here needs you to remind them of what I am capable of. Just because my hands are clean of this taint does not equal any sort of redemption, and I am not seeking it.

Flattering how some were once targeting me as a suspect. It is almost a shame that for once I have not been cast as the guilty party.

Apparently I do since apathy and sloth seems to be everyone's driving force here except when it comes to things that don't deserve the attention, like picking on a sweet little girl. I'm disgusted, and you should be too.

If your capabilities included being able to feel disgust and remorse, that is.

Edited 2013-04-17 08:35 (UTC)

Your definition of 'sweet' appears to be skewed.

[Because Caim can totally talk. He's worse than Seth. Mary doesn't get his forgiveness, though, and all of the academy by this point should know why. No one gets to lay a hand on Ai and receive rewards for it.]

The girl was accused of physically assaulting another girl - assumed to be younger than her. Being a child does not mean you are not to be held responsible for the decisions you make and the actions you take.

[Oh, Caim. You sound so noble.]

[He's hardly forgotten about that whole fiasco.]

I suppose you'd like to tell Ai that. Those exact words.

...Or maybe I should.

[Or maybe I already have.]

Stay away from her.

[Does he trust you? Nope.

Also. Ai might be a sensitive subject. You're talking about someone he actually kind of sort of loves even though he doesn't really know what romantic love is.]

Oh don't worry about that. Unlike some people I don't repeat my mistakes.

And in case that was too subtle for that blood-clouded brain of yours, coming back here was a mistake, Caim, and I'm saying that for your own good.

You won't be welcomed here ever for what you did.

You can say and think whatever you please. That is your freedom and I have no intention of altering it otherwise.

In the same manner, do not assume to think you know my intentions. I care very little if I am welcomed or not. That does not change my path.

Enjoy the rest of your evening, Richardson.

Edited (FUCK MY HTML SAOIFH9E0WTUOPSF9W) 2013-04-23 01:23 (UTC)

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