[Day 163] [Text / Action ]

[holmes_fanatic]

Forensic Unit | Now Recruiting.

Founded Day 39, the Forensic Unit started out as a sub-section of the hospital laboratory, its members focused on using their experience in the art of observation and detection to investigate suspicious deaths and accidents occurring within the city as well as use their experience and knowledge to learn more about the city as a whole. As our members increased and our scope expanded, the Forensic Unit has expanded to become a hospital department in its own right. With Ragnarok on the very near horizon, the Forensics Unit is looking to put our collective experience in research and planning to even better use. To that end we're looking for new recruits.

If you:
Want to be involved in the war effort but don't fit the traditional role of a solider;
Have been involved in volunteer activities in the past or have experience organising people;
Are genuinely curious about this world we're in;
Enjoy research;
Are creative, flexible and reliable;
Then you might be what we are looking for.

If this interests you, please fill out the form below. Your honesty is appreciated but if you'd rather that the information you choose to share is not readily viewable to all on the network, feel free to use the private filter. Rest assured that your personal information will not be shared.

Yours,
Edogawa Conan.

<b>Name:</b> <b>Power:</b> <b>Experience:</b>(Where applicable -- can be in forensics, volunteer activities or even things you've done here in Asgard!) <b>Interest:</b> (Why are you applying to the Forensics Unit? What would you like to accomplish?</b> <b>Questions/Concerns:</b>


[Private text | Directed at Arthur, Beckett, Castle, Merlin and Nakama.]

There's something I'd like to talk to you about in person. I've got a table at a cafe in Baldr. Hit the link for directions.

Conan.

[attachment: link to classy little coffee house in Baldr.]

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[Action - directed at Arthur, Beckett, Castle, Merlin & Nakama but Open!]

[holmes_fanatic]

[The post made, Shinichi leans back in his chair with a feeling of intense satisfaction. It might not be much but it was the small things -- ordering coffee and not getting the teasing, motherly warning of 'it'll stunt your growth!' or the raised eyebrows -- 'Isn't that a little too strong for a kid like you?' Even the interest in the waitresses glance.

He mattered. The Heisei Holmes was back in the house. Being himself -- more importantly, being himself with the people that had come to mean so much to him in Asgard ... that was more than worth the inconvenience of hanging around the children's ward in the hospital until he'd picked up the bug that sufficiently weakened his immune system for the temporary cure to take effect. Even then, it wouldn't last more than a day at most ...

Some of his happiness fading, Shinichi picked up his coffee cup, turning to watch the pedestrian traffic through the window. He'd rehearsed this enough in his head, argued the pros, the cons, the risks forwards, backwards, sideways --

It was done now. All that remained was to wait.]

[action]

[writeswrongs]

Castle is seriously starting to suspect that Conan is not actually 7.

Of course he still looks 7, but the more he thinks about it, there's just no way. And even if he is 7, there's got to be some sort of magic at play here because there's no way a 7 year-old could possibly have Conan's cognitive ability. When he first met Conan, he chocked it up to the kid being a child prodigy, but since using telepathy on him when they were practicing their powers, he's been suspicious.

Thus, the sight that greets him at the coffee house is not entirely surprising, though it's still incredibly unexpected.

"Oh... my God."

[action]

[holmes_fanatic]

[He wasn't sure how much Castle had put together -- the man was smart. Very smart. He had to be at least a little suspicious -- but that was why Shinichi had hired him for the department, of course.

Seeing the man's startled reaction as the pieces of the case snapped together was as reassuring as it was terrifying -- Shinichi still wasn't used to revealing his identity by choice. Not that he was going to let that show. Instead the teenager smirked, pushing out a chair for Castle to join him.]

No matter what I look like, I think the same, right? Didn't think it'd take you long to work it out, Castle-san, but you really surprised me.

[whatagoodgirl]

[She walks in and glances around, instinctively sweeping the room for Conan and so missing Shinichi at first. But she has met him before, after all, so eventually her eyes fall on him and she jumps in surprise.

Hurrying over to his table, she sits down and leans across the table with a concerned expression. Is this safe? How did it happen? She's full of questions, but all that comes out is:]

What - ?

[holmes_fanatic]

[That it's concern that registers foremost is so typical of Nakama that Shinichi smiles.]

Temporary cure. You know that post you made about things from home showing up? Found them soon after. Not sure if it's related to that or a conversation I had with Hel. Either way, I have 11 of them left. They're effective for about 12 hours although my immune system has to be weakened first for them to work and they're less effective each time I use them.

[Action - directed at Arthur, Beckett, Castle, Merlin & Nakama but Open!]

[hollowchild]

[It's not--or at least she tries to tell herself that it's not--that she's stalking him, precisely. It's more that after overhearing that conversation with Hel, she's curious. About a rather lot of things. Like why he seems to be trying so hard to hide something that doesn't actually seem to need hiding, for one.

Nonetheless, it's actually just chance that she sees the half-strange, half-familiar and definitely significantly older traveler leave one of Conan's haunts just as she was going to find him. He can't be much older than she is, and he looks terribly pleased with himself. That part is enough to make her just follow, to hang back at the cafe's entrance and watch him through the window, until the network post pinging on her bracelet makes very likely that yes, that's Conan. Or Shinichi, she supposes.

Either way, is it really her place to interrupt? Probably not. Watching would do, for now.]

[holmes_fanatic]

[Even Shinichi's relief at being himself again and his concern about revealing his true self to his Asgard friends is not sufficiently distracting that the feeling of being watched doesn't register. Granted it takes his second cup of coffee for Shinichi to wonder if it's more than just nerves, but it does register.

In the quiet lull between visitors, he glances around, trying to put his finger on what exactly it is that is giving him this feeling of something being off--]

[action]

[extraordinarymuse]

[The text was a little unexpected, to say the least. Especially since Kate had spoken to Conan earlier about the Forensics Unit, about new recruits and how they were going to be helpful to the unit, and to the city, as a whole.

But this meeting? Kate really didn't know why she was being called, but she arrived at the cafe anyway, looking around for Conan.]

[action]

[holmes_fanatic]

[If you're looking for a tiny seven-year-old Japanese kid with over-sized glasses, you're out of luck! However, there is a teen that could be Conan's brother looking somewhat nervous as he stands to join her.]

Detective Beckett, I'm -- glad you could come.

[pratentious]

[ Arthur is scratching at his cheek idly when they enter the little shop. They've just come straight from Utgard, and there is dirt and smoke from the campsite left on his skin. It's not hardly as bad as what they're accustomed to from Camelot, but he's grown used to the feeling of cleanliness. May the showers be blessed by all nine gods, and whomever might be watching back home. ]

He made it sound urgent, did he not? And the brat's not even here yet.

[ He is not being petulant, okay, it's just. He could be home bathing right now, you suck. ]

[dragonspeak]

No...he's not. [That alone is enough to get Merlin frowning, a flutter of worry in his stomach. Had something happened?

The worry triples when he spots a familiar face--Kaito. What could the magician be doing in the cafe? A coincidence or...? Merlin glances at the text again, noting the names that had been included in the filter, and the absence of Kaito's name. Come to think of it, Kaito had been extremely suspicious when he and Conan were together last time, just before the Darkness hit Asgard hard. There had been a few times Merlin could have almost sworn Kaito knew something...

He's just about to shoot Conan a warning text when he pauses, the niggling feeling of Not Quite Right making him take a closer look. That's when he notices the differences, subtle but there. Kaito's hair is much fluffier for one, and the arrogant sort of spark that usually accompanies the magician is absent. A thought--a really, really improbable thought--grows in his mind.

Merlin, trusting Arthur will probably follow him, comes to a stop in front of the table. It's a huge leap of logic, but somehow he's sure. His eyes dart to Arthur. He'd been included in the filter. If he's right, then that means he's meant to know, too. ]

...Kudo?

may I? I miss tagging Conan (or Shinichi today!), but feel free to ignore if it's not okay!

[hushedpenance]

[Karu had been ... extremely scarce. Between caring for rescue puppies, trying to put together gifts, a sudden trip and job dissatisfaction, he made himself harder to find.

Today, he appears a little more perky than he has been, though there's a sort of dutiful resignation written all over him as he adjusts the headband meant to obscure his abnormal ears. He orders a fruity coffee cake and a hot chocolate, content enough with these simple, innocent comforts. But when he goes to take a seat by himself, the dark-haired boy waiting nearby strikes him. Those eyes. That characteristic little tuft of hair that always seemed to poof out at the top...

Maybe he can get this boy to speak to him? That could tell him more, but not yet. First he busies himself with adding ridiculous flavors to an already pretty exciting hot chocolate, only peering over... occasionally.]

Of course!

[holmes_fanatic]

[Shinichi would have been delighted to see Karuika, especially Karuika taking some much needed time for himself -- on any other day. Slowly nursing his own coffee he risked a glance over to the other. He'd spotted his friend as soon as the man had entered the cafe, but knew better than to draw attention to himself by rushing out.

Fortunately it seemed Karuika was more preoccupied with his hot chocolate. Perfect. Shinichi could finish his own coffee, pay and leave, done with all the meetings he'd had that day. He'd have to find a new place to loiter until the cure wore off but Asgard held plenty of options for the detective who didn't want to be discovered.]


((ooc: Totally okay! But if possible, I'd like if Karuika doesn't put the pieces together just yet? 4 people have found out Conan's secret identity this post, so I'd like to stagger it a bit.))

text; (private)

[numbersnfigures]

Name: Dr. Spencer Reid
Power: Ice magic
Experience: I've been an agent with the Behavioral Analysis Unit of the FBI for 7 years. My interest areas include linguistics, codes and statistics. I also have weapons experience. My service weapon is a Smith .38 revolver.
Interest: I haven't been in Asgard for very long and have been looking for a place to focus my efforts. This opportunity seems to align closely with my skill set.
Questions/Concerns: None, although I would like to meet you and see your facilities at some time.

text; (private)

[holmes_fanatic]

Thank you very much for your application, Dr. Reid. I have to agree that your experience and knowledge are just what we're looking for.

I'm not available to show you the Unit today, but if you're free tomorrow we can set up an appointment then.

text; (private)

[numbersnfigures]

Yes that's fine. Are you an officer back home in Japan?

[He can't see Conan but can tell by the name that he's Japanese.]

private text;

[cruoris]

Name: Dexter Morgan
Power: Body control
Experience: I have 18 years in the homicide department of Miami Metro PD as their blood spatter expert. I've been involved in 2371 cases.
Interest: Forensics has been part of my routine for a while. This sounds like a good opportunity to get back to it.
Questions/Concerns: None yet.

private text;

[holmes_fanatic]

Thank you for your reply, Morgan-san. We'd definitely welcome you to the Unit. I'm not around today, but would an appointment to show you around tomorrow be convenient?

Also, apologies if this is a weird question, but you don't remember being here before do you?

private text;

[cruoris]

Yeah. Sure. Tomorrow would be fine.

You're not the first person to ask me that. [ So maybe there really is something to it ]

[ Text | Filtered ]

[imhome]

Name: Nina Fortner
Power: Damage Drain
Experience: At home, I was studying law to become an attorney specializing in criminal law. In Asgard, I've been volunteering at the Hospital, and I've recently become a member of the Teacher's Council. I'm also trained in aikido and would be happy to give self-defense lessons.
Interest: I believe strongly in establishing a justice system in Asgard. I'd like to help in any way I can. [ Especially with Yuri's departure, she feels even more dedicated to this cause, to honor his memory. ]
Questions/Concerns: N/A

[ Text | Filtered ]

[holmes_fanatic]

I'd be really happy if you decided to join our department, Nina-neesan!

[Text]

[talking_dead]

[Well, Conan's around, so might as well tell him the bad news.]

Hey Conan, I don't think I can move in anymore. I accidentally adopted a sheep.

[Text]

[holmes_fanatic]

A sheep?

Wouldn't that be more reason to move in?

Back-dated to Day 163, I guess? text; private

[noseveredheads]

Name: Alexis Castle
Power: Fire magic
Experience: Back at home, I did a couple of internships at the local precinct sorting through things that weren't really evidence but were still someone's belongings. I also shadowed a medical examiner on some of her cases.
Interest: I can't fight like most people, but I still want to help out somehow. I know I've just done a couple of internships, but I'm a quick learner, if that helps at all.
Questions/Concerns: None.

[holmes_fanatic]

You know, Alexis-neesan, that doesn't sound too different from what our interns do now.