Hello, everyone.

As you're all aware, there's going to be that big gala coming up soon and while i'm not entirely used to formal events, i'm quite sure that everyone will look so gala-morous when they arrive!

[ Why yes. Did he just use a horrible pun? Yes. Yes, he did. He actually even looks proud of himself for it despite it being quite horrible as he kind of does this sort of thing a lot back home, but it means he's in great spirits as evidenced by the smile he's also wearing right now. ]

I know there's been a lot of things going on lately, but i'm glad that everything's alright. I'm still settling into my new job to which I still owe Miss Kiryuin for, but i'm going to offer it now that if anyone is out and around Nova City and needs help, please contact me.

With that said, everyone try to keep safe, alright?

( //text to Luke// )

I am curious. Of those of us that have been brought here, how many of you are not human?

With Haise's shadowing almost coming to and end, Satsuki has decided that she's going to keep the man under her employ- Which means it's time to introduce the ghoul to her first Deputy Guardian Maka Albarn. As evening draws near, the two have been called to her office but, unfortunately, introductions are cut short once the text and files are received and the power goes out.

Well.. This is rather bad. And things are certainly going to get worse before they get better- She's performed an evacuation procedure before with no trouble, but this..

There's the sound of clicking as Satsuki attempts to use her communication devices to contact her home group, but to no avail. (with the exception of Koishi, perhaps) Dammit. There's no time to sit around for everyone; she'll have to work with what she has. "Sasaki, Albarn, we have much to do and not much time before chaos erupts. Can either of you see in the dark or are capable of producing your own light source?"

[ When the feed starts initially, the view isn't of anything in particular though there's almost a quiet murmuring that can be heard if one listened closely. A soft exclamation, and then the view changes to feature a young, nervous-looking man. ]

H-Hello! My name is Mutsuki Tooru, Rank 3 ghoul investigator at the CCG!

[ After a few moments, his stiff posture sags as if under a sort of pressure. Acting so polite and formal is completely natural for him but under the current circumstances it's a little exhausting. ]

I, uhm, don't really know what to say, this is all a little overwhelming. [ There's a sheepish look on his face then, brows knitting together as his lone revealed eye glances to the side. ]

I'd appreciate any information and help with understanding my current situation. If there's... If there's really no way back to where I came from right now I guess I'll need to adapt to how things in this world work.

[ His voice grows quieter near the end, as if he's talking more to himself than anyone else, and when he realizes as much he startles slightly, eye widening. ]

Ah! Excuse me, here I am blabbering on... [ Tooru grasps at the front of his coat, wringing at the fabric. ] If anyone knows what the CCG is, or if anyone else from it are here, I'd really appreciate it if you let me know. Th-Thank you in advance!

Thanks to the previous guardian, the Nova City Guardian quarters is the tallest building in Nova City. While it is otherwise the most plain amongst all the flashing lights and holograms of other buildings, perhaps that is what makes it stand out the most.

It is a straightforward, mostly metal structure, and on all four sides of the building the glowing symbols that once shaped as a 'W' had been redesigned to look like a shield with a star emblem. There is only one visible (normal) entrance and they're sliding doors.

But let's get to the point, shall we?

The first two floors of the HQ is about as one might expect a police office to look like (cubicles and the like). Rather old-school in structure, because the Guardian is a bit slow to catch up on all this newfangled future technology, but there is a smattering of nu-tech here and there.

There's plenty of room. It's very open room with multiple lifts along the sides of the walls to get to the second floor.

Satsuki is one of the many people about the very busy office- There's a lot to do today, and most of the buzz is because of the testing of a brand-new patrol vehicle. There is of course plenty of room for improvement but every project needs to start somewhere- and she had just the person in mind. Now just to wait for him to arrive..

[ As the feed starts up,the first there's nothing but a view of a ceiling and the ragged sounds of someone's breathing offscreen followed by a hand scrambling across the screen itself as the view tumbles and shifts a bit. Anyone can get a view of one of Haise's eyes which is a deep black with a red pupil as well as a fleeting look of desperation on his face.

He's pale and his two-toned hair is a mess - he's seen better days - with eyes widening once he realizes the device is recording him before fingers scramble and the feed disappears. It's not the end though and sound soon comes back a second later; the ragged, harsh breathing first, but is followed by his very hoarse voice. ]

E-Every...one.

I... I need to... know if... there's a place... [ A sharp inhale. ] to... get things... from home. Anything... please... I NEED to know...

[ A whimper. He's REALLY not doing so good. You see, there's something not here he had at home and he's realized this only recently. ]

A-As well... please... stay away from me. I'm... I'm not... I don't want to hurt... or kill anyone...! [ Haise knows he likely sounds in pain which he kind of is but trying not to let onto that... and failing. ] Until... I get... things under control I... I can't... be around anyone...

not now... stop talking to me... I won't do it...

Ah....

[ The moment the feed fixes on him, Sasaki gives a small wave with his free hand toward anyone who will see this. There's a smile on his face but it seems strained, even as he then straightens the lapel on his jacket; he looks so professional, if not like he's trying to not look worried about what's going on. ]

Hello. My name is Sasaki Haise, Rank 1 Investigator for the CCG.

[ Take a deep breath. You can handle your subordinates, so you can handle speaking to strangers. ]

That information left by Miss Schnee was very helpful, but I admit it is a little weird to just take this in stride as it's essentially a kidnapping, isn't it? That or a dream but this feels too real to be one. I have a job and kids... er... subordinates waiting back home for me and a very important mission I'm to be involved in.

[ Yeah he thinks that's about it. Wait. ]

If anyone has any additional information I should know on this place, it would be quite appreciated, thank you.