backdated to 2/10

[originallutece]

I advise anyone against going to the courthouse soon, lest you've a death wish.

There's three creatures intent on consuming others there. A little larger than a man, each of them, with four limbs. Their necks split open into a mouth, complete with tongue and teeth.

[She adds a photo of a drawing she's made: sketchy, but accurate.]

It will attempt to eat you. If you're a fighting type, don't take this as an invitation to adventure-- or, if you must, at least take along a few others. I wouldn't be sorry for these spirits' death, but being eaten alive is a particularly horrifying way to die.

I'm alive. This was a mere quirk of chance, not the result of ability.

I doubt you'll be so lucky.

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voice; @lonk

[sublimebeast]

Where's the courthouse?

[Asking for a friend.]

[originallutece]

Did you not just read what I said?

[sublimebeast]

...I was just asking a question!

[originallutece]

In an attempt to go and fight these monsters, I assume?

text @ Soldier

[worthallthis]

I boarded the doors back up and left a note for people to stay out.

[originallutece]

Let's hope they heed it.

Did you hear any movement from inside?

[worthallthis]

Sounds consistent with the creatures the Inspector described. Not by the door. Further inside and upstairs

Trying to find a good spot to see inside the broken window from across the street

[originallutece]

And the purpose of that? To track their movements, or to eventually hunt them?

@Ultra_Magnus

[legalcy]

Are you and the others unhurt?

Dangerous or not, we will eventually be required to enter qne investigate. Think of the multitude of legal and historical records stored in the courthouse.

[For a guy who thrives on laws, it may contain a great treasure hidden beyond a hostile defense force. Plus, a formal place to hold discussion.]

If we do return in the near future, I am made of metal and have combat experience.

[originallutece]

We are.

Metal may be a boon. Are you a police officer?

[legalcy]

I was not a member of the police force on my home planet, but during our civil war, I did hold the esteemed title of Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord with regard to military law while working with other species to uphold the Code of Interplanetary Conflict. [The proudest achievement he could ever put on a CV. The last achievement in his life, which is what he expected when he was tasked with the position, but he was unhappy with his death regardless.] In summary, I have relevant interest in the courthouse and millions of years spent as a soldier.

text @kyloren

[forcer]

I can eliminate these. Where is the courthouse?

[originallutece]

What did I just write about taking them on by yourself? I don't care how powerful you think you are; they're not easily taken down, even by someone trained.

It's downtown. Take them on if you'd like-- although, again, I cannot stress how foolish an action that would be-- but at least heed this.

[forcer]

I know what you said, but I'm confident in my abilities... And I can take an associate with me.

[ He has the Force and Hux has a blaster, though he's certain Hux wouldn't be of any use. ]

What makes you sure that nobody could kill them?

@darkness

[evulsed]

You must be new.

[forcer]

What makes you think that?

@darkness

[evulsed]

What were you doing in the courthouse?

[originallutece]

Inspector Javert wished to explore it. Naturally, I went with him.

[evulsed]

Was it worth almost getting your head ripped off?

@javert

[policier]

( After reading through the comments, )

This what I thought would happen. You can't expect much out of these fools.

private;

[originallutece]

I suppose not. But at least a few of them will be warned.

Your solider is intent on hunting them.

[policier]

I know. I already told him he's not to go in on his own. He will do as I say.

@wayne

[pearlstrings]

Who was in your party?

[originallutece]

Inspector Javert. A formidable fighter on his own.

[pearlstrings]

I see. Can I ask what you'd tried?