[h1][b]Henry Olin[/b] & [color=6ecff6]Adam Blackmore[/color][/h1]
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"You know your orders, captain?" the man sitting next to him said through his headset.

"[b]Yeah, sent from Verthaven. I know what I'm here for. More than likely nothing's gonna go down, but play security guard. Be there as psychiatric assistance for students. Reassure them by being there. Shit like that.[/b]" was the short response.

"That it?"

"[b]Well, I have to lead an investigation of sorts. I had Barney prepare the critter's body for overview. Nothing we didn't do in ninth grade biology.[/b]"

"How come you always get the easy missions?"

"[b]I'm a lizard in Alaska, Agent Barr.[/b]"

There was a bout of laughter from the man, and a serious silence once again regained it's hold of the interior of the helicopter.

"And... if something does happen?"

There was a silence.

"[b]From the pictures I've seen, this thing is child's play. In Black Fall, things actually get strange.[/b]"

There was another bout of laughter, but it was soon cut off as the Armored vehicle came to a stop. Agent Olin, Spec Ops Captain of the Black Fall Division Of NEST was what could possibly be the most intimidating individual to ever live if you didn't know him. Most men and women, even meta humans, rarely reached past seven feet tall. Agent Olin stood head, shoulders, and chest above most people and just above every meta humans. To back this up, he was one of the most powerful meta humans in NEST's disposal.

He stepped out of the Helicopter as it landed on the school's helipad. He stepped off of the lift along with two other Academy officials who were in sorts, his escorts. His large suitcase looking comedically small in his hands, which he could more than likely wrap around most of a basketball. His escorts looking comedically small next to HIM. Along his visible body was a slick, black, technical, and expensive looking power amor. It clung to his body like a speed suit, leaving only his hands, feet, and head just below the jawline exposed. His skin was white, and his build was powerful, but he was distinctly nonhuman. More so than most other animal meats at least. Behind him, hovering over the ground by powerful muscles was a thick and long tail. His feet were concealed in specialized shoes and over his torso he wore a thick brown wooly hoodie, with a hole cut into the left arm. Over his legs, long and custom made cargo pants. The pockets seemed full of various materials and around his belt several tools were present. Ranging from a rather large pistol, to a taser and other law enforcement necessities. On his left forearm in place of where the hole was, was a large control device that currently displayed a map of the school in 3D. Heat emanated from his body, but he still shivered. He was relearning why he hated Alaska already.

"This way, Agent Olin." one of the officials said, motioning for the much larger meta human to follow him. Henry reached into his jacket and pulled out a pair of sunglasses built for his head and put them on to keep the strong sunlight out of his eyes. There wasn't much daylight in Alaska, but when it was out, it was powerful. He was very quickly learning this.

"[b]Lead the way.[/b]"

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"Right this way, Agent. Blackmore has been expecting you." his escort said, opening the door for Henry , who strode through the door- giving his escort a nod in thanks, and then stood in his past teacher's presence.

"[b]God damn, long time no see.[/b]" Henry said, setting his briefcase down and offering his hand to his old mentor. "[b] 'wish we were meeting under better circumstances,[/b]" he continued, trailing off to allow Adam to speak.

The door had opened... Adam knew exactly who. His only [i]scheduled[/i] meeting after his brief conversation with Michelle. Agent Henry Olin. A member of NEST that was briefly at the Academy - also spent some time at a location Adam knows called the Ivory Deer Community. When Henry walked in, Adam got up from off his desk, and looked at him. He took Henry's hand. [color=6ecff6]"Mr. Olin, it is great to see you back at the Academy."[/color] He looked Henry in the eye, with no fear at the Lizardman's intimidating form. Adam has seen worse. [color=6ecff6]"What... brings you to the Academy?"[/color]

"[b]Well,[/b]" Henry began, retracting his hand. He had seen some tackle the poor man, so knew Adam wasn't one for physical contact of any kind. Keep the reunion professional. "[b]I guess I'll have to get right to it then. No bull. Just like old times.[/b]" the reptilian man said, picking his suitcase up and placing it on Adam's desk, being sure to avoid misplacing or knocking over paperwork of any kind of course. He pressed the pad of his index finger, just before the claw, and unlocked the suitcase. As he opened it up, a portfolio, among other things were near the top. It was very obvious that something very solid and heavy was below the official paperwork though.

"[b]I'm here mainly because of [i]this[/i][/b]." Henry declared, placing the portfolio down and opening it up, revealing pictures taken of Casper's body, with information on the boy himself. "[b]NEST sent me in because this caught their attention. Because I'm on vacation time, I decided to take the case.[/b]" He explained. "[b]My job is to figure out,[/b]" he said, placing his index-claw on the cause of death bar. "[b]What 'Unidentified Dog-like Creature' means, where it came from, and why it's attacking humans and meta humans.[/b]" He said, pulling up a chair and sitting down, careful as to not break it under his weight. "[b]Because as you can imagine, we want to know if there are any other creatures like this out there capable of killing meta humans. Because that's a bad thing. A [i]very. Bad. Thing.[/i][/b]"

Ah, yes. Adam had the feeling it was because of the recent student deaths. Adam sighed, and tilted his head downwards. He took in a deep breath, and let it all out a few seconds later. He didn't have to look at the files, he just knew what were on them. [color=6ecff6]"... It deeply hurts me knowing that a student died here."[/color] Adam said. [color=6ecff6]"I have little to no idea where the creature came from. There were mentions of "monsters" from the students every now and then, but I always thought they were simply just students in their transformed state. Not... anything like this."[/color] He finished explaining. [color=6ecff6]"I will help you in any way I can... but I should tell you that heard from other staff members that another group of students fought the creature... Plus, another student, Michelle engaged the creature in an attempt to save Casper."[/color]

Henry nodded. He'd have to speak to this... Michelle in the future. NEST could use someone like that. But that was a matter for another time. He sighed. "[b]My next question is, Casper is the first case I've had in thus far. Black Fall headquarters hasn't gotten anything and I've yet to receive an update from Vethaven. Are there any other victims you are aware of that I should know about?[/b]"

[color=6ecff6]"Well,"[/color] Adam turned his head to the side, before he centered his gaze onto Henry. [color=6ecff6]"When we cut the beast open, we... found the remains of two other students. It was hard to identify them as they were partially digested, but we were able to conclude that they were Piper and Sawyer Babinski."[/color]

Henry's eyeridge furrowed and he sighed. He brought his arm up closer to his body and tapped a few buttons on his PIP, as if taking a few notes. He seemed to realize something, based on the sudden jolt of energy. "[b]I have to legally state that this conversation is being recorded for official use, and none will be accessible to the public. Everything will remain in this room.[/b]" he stated. "[b]But on another note, Vethaven is notified. I'll be receiving information on the two of them shortly. Regarding the creature itself. I had a member of your staff prep the creature's body somewhat a few days ago. Do you by chance still have it's corpse in your facility?[/b]"

[color=6ecff6]"In fact, yes, we do."[/color] Adam answered Henry's question. [color=6ecff6]"It is currently being stored in the Science Wing for future study and dissection. You may take a look at it yourself."[/color]

"[b]I'll take you up on that.[/b]" Henry replied. He took the several papers off of the top of the briefcase's interior, revealing layered foam and several parts colored white. But of all of them, the thick stock and lenses that were organized nearly in certain spots carved out for their placement was telling enough what the parts were in a whole.

"[b]This here,[/b]" Henry began, pointing to the various parts inside the briefcase. "[b]Is an unassembled .577 Tyrannosaur Elephant gun. Specially built to blend in with the terrain found in Alaska,[/b]" he stated. "[b]If you couldn't guess, this weapon was built to hunt elephants.[/b]" he said. "[b]My initial purpose in being sent here was is to figure out what these things are and where they're coming from. My secondary purpose is to provide security to students who aren't content with the security provided until the issue is resolved. My third, should we need to... well, my third purpose is to make sure these things never bother any of us again. But legally, I am required to ask your permission to own, carry, and operate this weapon should I feel that a student or staff member's safety is in danger.[/b]"

Henry was asking Adam for a lot. Both of them had experience with the NEST organization. Adam trusted Henry. And that is all that mattered. [color=6ecff6]"You have my permission long as it isn't used against the students."[/color]

Henry had to fight himself to keep from referring to making a joke about his taser. He was being recorded too, he couldn't say that stuff officially. Henry placed his documents back into his briefcase and closed it. "[b]Alright then, that will conclude this meeting for the time being.[/b]" he said, then tapped his PIP, ending the recording session. "[b]I'll be doing a biopsy later today of the creature itself to get an idea of what I'm up against. If all goes well I shouldn't be here more than a few weeks tops.[/b]" he said, "[b]I'll send you a call or message if there are any issues and I'll keep you updated on anything I find or come across. If there any information you'd like me to withhold from the students should they or I ask[/b]?"

Adam moved his hand to his glasses, and tilted them, giving Henry a narrow look, [color=6ecff6]".... Withhold as much information about the deaths of the aforementioned students as possible. I would rather not deal with a crisis."[/color]

Henry looked over Adam for the time being and nodded. "[b]I'll do what I can.[/b]"

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Henry was, much to his chagrin, beyond frustrated with the staff's abilities in the non-academic sector. They were often disorganized and by the looks of it, not used to having much responsibility.

But how...

[i]HOW[/i]

...did one manage to lose a carcass the size of a tiger? Bodies like that dont just disappear. There were signs that the body was very well disposed of. Whoever removed it's body was careful about it to mask the scent once it had removed the body from the dissecting table. Everything was neat, almost as if it had never been there.

However, they had missed pictures of the creature's body itself. It wasn't hard for him to get somewhat of an idea of what he was up against here. The creatures were large. Much larger than the average man, but at the same time smaller than him. Black, xenomorphic creatures unlike anything he had seen before.

"Sorry sir, I assure you it's-"

"[b]It's not here. Go and do your job. I have some business to attend to.[/b]"

The man scurried off having been told, with no further questions. Henry sighed and stood alone in the dimly lit room, among several bodies of various creatures and animals. It was... Disheartening, this setting. But he knew who to talk to that would be able to help him in both situations. Henry lifted his PIP closer to his face and spoke.

"[b]Dial Selena.[/b]"

He stood in the dark again for a few moments until his call was picked up however, instead of Serena, Eva picked up. "Henry!" she said- genuinely surprised. "[b]Eva! Good to hear from you! You mind if I get your sister's help with something?[/b]" Henry inquired. Eva nodded and yelled to Selena, who was apparently skinning something in the kitchen of their apartment. There was some ruckus, but eventually the woman came onto the camera. Just looking at her gave him chills down his spine because of her power, but he had grown used to it by now.

"Good to hear you're still alive, Goji." was her reply. Henry did not react, instead he angled his arm and held up a picture of the creature's body. "[b]I need you to break this thing down for me.[/b]" There was a pause as she got to work, with the occasional flick of her hand motioning for him to cycle through the pictures he had.

"Alright, what I'm getting at is a very canine like creature in basic shape. Exterior is armored and tough like that of an insects. The tail is segmented and flexible in those areas. More than likely venomous as well. If it's anything like dogs or cats, it could have a pack or a pride. If you break through the armor you should be able to mess it's body up pretty badly." Henry was silent for a moment pondering over what he knew. It was resilient of course, based off of how much punishment it had take from the other meta humans. Coupled with the idea that there could be more of them... not good. "[b]...Thanks Selena. I'll be in touch. Don't do anything I wouldn't do while I'm gone.[/b]" Selena rolled her eyes, the call ended.

"[b]Call Adam Blackmore.[/b]"

There was another pause.

"[b]Hey, Adam. I have bad news and... more bad news. The first being that, the body is completely gone. Meaning this thing is either still alive somehow, or someone doesn't want me looking at it.[/b]" Henry said, taking another breath. "[b]The other bit of bad news is that I contacted my... animal control advisor and they taxonomized it as being canine or feline. Meaning it more than likely has a pride or pack out there in the surrounding woods.[/b]"

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[h1][color=red]Reagan[/color] & [color=steelblue]Maurice[/color][/h1]
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