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"Seth Richardson" || Warren ([personal profile] stay_classy_cat) wrote in [community profile] smashacademy2013-04-17 12:29 am

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.



[video]


[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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[personal profile] lovestoswim 2013-04-26 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Chiyo sits quietly, pondering over his message with a frown. His soothing voice had her regretting her negative thoughts and considerations. She wouldn't leave the school, at least not yet. It would be silly to leave so soon over a matter she wasn't completely knowledgeable over nor involved in. She just wished she had someone who could help guide her decisions and support her in these insecure and dangerous times.

Glancing at the audio record button with uncertainty, Chiyo decided to record her reply. Though she felt more comfortable texting, it felt a little odd and insincere of her to send texts when the other sent audio replies. Swallowing her discomfort, she pressed the record button and spoke, her soft voice laden with nervousness and unease. ]


Well, I... no. I won't leave. I'm just... a bit scared.

[ She felt embarrassed for admitting it, but she had to or else the feeling would just eat her up inside if she held it in. ]
lovestoswim: ([temp] deeply embarrassed)

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[personal profile] lovestoswim 2013-04-26 10:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Chiyo felt a little better listening to Seth, but his question caused an ache in her chest which made her tense.]

A... A bit. There was never any murder back home, just... [Her voice cracked at a sudden torrent of emotions rising from past negative memories.] Just.... N-never mind. P-Please forget I ever said anything. I-It's nothing nice to talk about....

[That was close. She almost cried during the recording.]
lovesclearlakes: ([Human] Difficult decision)

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[personal profile] lovesclearlakes 2013-05-15 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Chiyo made sure to take deep breaths to try to calm herself down before speaking again. However, she couldn't hide the pain and sadness from her voice.]

...It's, it's okay. It was difficult... but, I'm here now, so... things h-have gotten better... s-so far, at least.
Edited 2013-05-15 18:34 (UTC)