[LOCKED TO DEPARTMENT OF ENMA] Voice; UN: jsarchivist

[eyediot]

[The voice that speaks is English, posh, and sounds utterly exhausted and done with everything at the moment. Still a pleasant voice to listen to though. Could read a phone book and make it sound nice.]

I have, against all better judgment, been tasked with welcoming the new members to the Department of Enma.

Welcome. [It sounds less like an actual welcome and more "this is scripted and I am required to say the word 'welcome' somewhere in this."] This faction is for city departments with most of you being funneled directly into the law enforcement branch whether you like it or not. There is, unfortunately, no direct way to transfer out of this department until you have been part of the system for several weeks and even then it is not a guarantee. And that alone is a frustrating process. However, there are other departments within this building that you can find work in, such as the legal department if that is more your particular specialty.

The department is given the great burden of trying to keep order in the City amongst the other factions. It's a futile effort given the amount of problems that arise, but nonetheless you will be expected to assist in times of need. If you find the Department does not pay enough for your living expenses, I've been told you are welcome to get a second job. There is also provided assigned living quarters that are borderline adequate that you are still paying for yourself.

My name is Jonathan Sims. I work in the records and archives department. I will not answer your questions, however, superior officer Lieutenant Julieta Juris will be more than happy to answer any questions anyone has. She is experienced and has been here for some time now. I can provide directions and her office hours if new recruits need.

[Is he throwing Julieta under the bus?

Maybe so. Maybe next time don't voluntell him to do this after you argue with him over whether or not being dead is an “excuse” to “give up” working in a department he hates from the outset and just accept his transfer request the first time.]

We are currently investigating a kidnapping that happened at the most recent festival. We have some leads as to the whereabouts, but are still looking into some details.

I suppose that's everything. Good luck. Again, I will not answer your questions, but please feel free to direct all inquiries to Superior Officer Lieutenant Julieta Juris.


[ooc; Open to all Enma folks, threadjack, go wild!]

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audio ; un: professor

[divisors]

Thank you for the information, Mr.Sims.

[The accent is curt, obviously English.]

You don't seem all too confident in the Enma, I must say. Though now that I'm here, I'll lend my talents and skills where needed. How many details do we have regarding this kidnapping, exactly? Vague bits? Specific details?

Audio

[mechspeed]

So you ended up here as well.

[What a coincidence!]

[divisors]

Indeed I did. A pleasure to work alongside you, Sonic.

[He sounds like he's just saying it to be polite, though.]

[mechspeed]

A premature sentiment. We have yet to determine our aptitude for cooperation in practice.

[AIs James, AIs. Leave your British civility at the door.]

Do you find the department of the enma a fitting designation?

[divisors]

[no he's bri'ish if he isn't dryly polite he will die]

Yes, I do. It is fitting for my class as Ruler, after all. Do you find it a proper designation for you?

[mechspeed]

It is irrelevant. Regardless of my assigned faction I would have adapted to whatever was expected of me.

[This answer is probably WHY he’s in Enma honestly.]

But I have seen some here do question the nature of their assignment.

[divisors]

Aha. Knowing what you are, that's not at all surprising. You have capabilities humans only dream of having.

And I've noticed that, too....I wonder if they have skills they're simply unaware of.

[mechspeed]

That there is some method of evaluating the newly arrived in order to gauge their suitability is likely. That they can also do the same with some unawakened potential within them for a faction that initially seems unfitting would follow, logically.

With enough data, anything is possible.

[divisors]

Very true. Information is key. Even when it comes to unlocking people's true natures.

Though....many here still have a lot to be left desired.

un: dostoevsky

[fatalism]

there are probably a vast array of clues that have been overlooked

[divisors]

I don't doubt it. Most people tend to look over things right under their noses. Now its time for us to pick up the slack.

[fatalism]

i suppose needs must. you're also new i take it?

[divisors]

Indeed I am. A pleasure, fellow co-worker. Are you a literature fan?

[fatalism]

likewise. yes, i happen to enjoy a good book and a cup of tea in my free hours, rare as those are.

have you found a job placement that is suitable for your skills?

[divisors]

[SQUINTING A LITTLE but okay, bookworm (says the bookworm)]

I must say I enjoy the same. A man of similar pursuits I see.

Not at the present moment. I'm assessing my options.

[fatalism]

it is always heartwarming to find those who share the same interests, especially when one is brought to a new place.

i see.

[divisors]

Let us have tea sometime, then. One needs some quiet in the midst of all this chaos.

I suppose I will also return the same question to you. Have you decided on what works best for your skills?

voice un: 333

[holeful]

Oh, Professor! Mr Sims just doesn't want to be here. He'd rather be working in the archives. We're plenty competent, I think.

But so far I think all we know is that the perpetrator is probably hiding out in the Wastelands outside the city.

[divisors]

Is that what you tell yourselves?

And is that so. Have we started investigations there?

[holeful]

Well I've been here a while and think I've gotten to know most of the lost souls in the department, and I believe we're all trying out best.

I don't think Mr Enma has given us permission to go out there to start searching, but I also don't want to so I could be wrong!!

[divisors]

"Mr. Enma"?

[holeful]

Yeah. You know, our boss?

[It's how the auto-translate is handling "Enma-san."]

[divisors]

I suppose that's a way to refer to your leader...one would think he would have a title...

[holeful]

Well He's the king of hell in my world but I don't think Mr Enma is a king, so I figure I'll just call him that until he says otherwise.

[divisors]

You've spoken to him?