01.01: Issue One: Opening Volleys
Mission 1: Too Close To The Sun
"First off, University of Washington. Notable because they're not covered by Seattle PD, but by it's own police department. UW Police have had a dozen reports of what one of their spokesmen called, a notable trend of sudden stupidity" He made little air-quotes to emphasize his words.
"We're not just talking about regular college hijinx. Y'know, kids too drunk to do their homework or putting a prof's car on the roof of a building." Marcus said. "We're talking about a three-hundred percent increase in motor-vehicle accidents, and a massive uptrend in drug-related incidents. UWP is swamped.
"Three people were treated for hypothermia last week, after being trapped in a walk-in cooler. They forgot that there was an emergency release inside. A young lady--a psychology postgrad--jumped from a third storey window while wearing paper-mache wings. She's lucky she only broker her legs. Things like this are happening way beyond statistical baselines. I can set up a meeting with UW Police, our Lady Icarus wannabe, whoever you need."
Useful maps: <a href="https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/sca">https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/sca</a>
Mission 2: Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Second point of interest might be a bit more difficult to track down. Seahurst Park is a beautiful woodlands area. But there've been a dramatic increase in local animal wildlife acting outside of normal. Like, coyote attacks in broad daylight weird.
Seattle PD arrested Jack Watts, a low-level dealer two days ago. He operated in the general area. He's sitting in a cell waiting on arraignment, which should be day after tomorrow. Archie thinks the wildlife going crazy in Seahurt is connected to Watts.
And then, the mystery mission. Marcus said. "I feel bad even bringing this to you guys. But here we go... Sam?"