[Short and to the point.]

Is it customary for people to leave this place only to return mere days later?

[ as the transmission begins, it remains only in voice. ]

…why won’t this device work? It couldn’t be… is it broken? [ there is a tinge of horror in his voice as he says those words. while gaius is usually a very confident person, his demeanor changes dramatically when it comes to using machines like this. ]

It should be just like the GHS... I just have to remember Rowen's instructions and I should be fine. So why isn't it working? [ of course, it actually is working, and transmitting every word he says. it suddenly shifts to video, as it becomes clear that gaius is pushing buttons rather randomly, trying to get his tablet to work. unfortunately, he has no idea how to tell whether it's working or not. ]

This is why I dislike things like this. Meetings should be face to face. There are important things that can only be communicated through direct conversation.

[ of course, he's merely whining to himself as he continues to struggle with the device, his expression slowly growing more and more annoyed. ]

Enough! If this thing refuses to cooperate, then so be it! I will not be reduced to the mere pawn of a machine. [ he seems to have finally given up... before he suddenly pushes another button. miraculously enough, he actually manages to turn it off. ]

Hey, so I've been hearing about a lot of reports of people going missing lately. While I can't exactly go wandering off into the wilderness looking for people, what I can do is keep a close eye on the security footage that the Initiative is letting me follow, and speak up if I see any of the missing people around - or any other funny business that might be related to it.

So, like, here's the deal. If you're worried about someone who's gone missing, throw me a line, and give me either a picture or one of their past posts. If I see them anywhere in the city, you'll be the first to know.


[Watch list:
Hitsugaya Toushirou
Huey Laforet
Kano Shuuya
Tsubomi Hanasaki
Zelos Wilder
]