soul_campaign | [video] May 12th, early afternoon

[The feed flips on for no apparent reason as silence filters through a still video. In the Death Room, Neji's taken up a still meditative pose on the floor, veined white eyes focused in a far-off direction. Silence reigns for several long minutes, his expression distant and preoccupied until he blinks and seems to come back to himself]

We've found them.

[He pauses, brows drawn and considering how to elaborate] They're alive with minor injuries and none are in critical condition. They don't seem traumatized, just subdued from being force-fed sedatives. They know we're coming, since now that we have their location, we can organize a team. However...

[Neji glances somewhere off-camera, then places a hand on his knee to stand]

We still don't know what their captor's intentions are. This means no one is getting their exact location until we've organized to avoid rash behavior that could further compromise the captives. I apologize, but this is necessary for their safety. I can assure you that I'll be monitoring them until they've been retrieved.

Azusa-san is in the planning stages of the operation, and I'm certain we'll have no shortage of volunteers. We'll have to expect an increase in security, so although they're being held by civilians, be certain to come prepared. Once again however, the use of lethal force will be forbidden.

All interested parties should meet at Shibusen for a briefing this evening in classroom 54. Thank you.

Filter- Kanji
I've spoken with Naoto. She says she apologizes for not returning and worrying you. She doesn't wish to leave you alone.

Filter- Obito
Obito-san, there's something I need you to investigate for me..

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So the civilians are responsible... [He says that to himself more than anything.]

How many individuals were kidnapped? And are there any distinguishable features or weapons on the captors?

Five Guests were kidnapped.. The captors are said to wear masks, but unfortunately, my vision here isn't acute enough to pick up specific details like that..

[The fact that Neji can see from here is impressive in itself.] Are you able to tell how many captors there are?

[It's kind of his thing]

There are around a dozen souls in the immediate vicinity of the captives... Perhaps half a dozen more that look as though they're patrolling the area. We expect those numbers to increase, however. I'll make sure to keep everyone updated.

Edited 2013-03-19 01:09 (UTC)

[Sounds like a somewhat small group of citizens then. But like Neji said, it could rise...]

Plannin' on having the other Watch members keep their patrol times during this? The city itself could become more chaotic when the rescue itself occurs, so some individuals should stay back to keep an eye out.

I agree, though I can't force anyone to stay behind. I'd appreciate it if there are those who do, however. As it is, I'm not quite sure where myself and my Weapon will be best-suited just yet.

I'll attend the meeting first for further information, but I'm willing to keep things contained out here as well.

Thank you, Rogers-san.

[video] May 12th, early afternoon

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