[Video | UN: METTATON]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Well, Audentes. Things have certainly taken a turn towards Sweeps Week, haven't they?

[Who's this stunningly handsome, yet unfortunately badly lit human...? Obviously, it's Mettaton, darlings, learn how to read. But wherever could he be with such hideous lighting?]

Riots, infected, and secrets, oh my... While we're out here doing our best to keep both the townspeople and ourselves safe, I thought it'd be a good time to share with the class what we might have found. And without having to play me for it!! Lucky you. [Wink.

The "camera" gets turned away from Mettaton (a crime, he knows), now clearly showing the inside of Woodhurst Watch HQ. Specifically, inside the head editor's room. He expertly pans it from the mess on the floor that the infected and townsfolk left in their rush to head out towards the top of the desk he's sitting at. On the desk, next to where he's perched his legs (you're welcome), are some scattered sheets of paper. He's focusing his communications jewelry on one in particular.]

"Local cancer patient attacks doctor during regularly scheduled chemotherapy appointment." How dramatic. But certainly interesting, isn't it? [He's audibly tapping his fingers on the desk, just out of frame.] Can't say I know entirely what to make of it, but I'm sure checking any records in the hospital would be a good start.

Also. [He turns his necklace back to himself.] Since I and, I'm only assuming, the rest of those inorganic among us aren't particularly interesting to those infected, we might prove ourselves useful when it comes to... Well. Anything. Can't be infected, won't even attract attention... [He puts a hand to his chest and sighs.] I never thought I'd find an audience I couldn't captivate. But! Here we are and the show must go on.

[Slightly more serious. It's obvious there are specific, less fortunate people on his mind.] If there's anyone out there that needs help, let me know. I'm no superhero, but...

...Why waste a talent when you have it?

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text; un: G.SLQHV

[twinpeak]

Young
Sanchez
Percy
Cronin
Chapman (doctor; involved with treating patients early on)*
Bristol (patient; Adam?)
Richwood (patient)

[ And because Dipper is very thorough on reading up what's already been posted before tossing in his own notes and findings: ]

*Our missing hospital worker, or straight up too swamped to give anyone the time of day? Contact with him was impossible.

I'm not sure how the other four names were involved, but given where they were found, I presume they were also either a patient or doctor. Maybe one of them is our potential missing guy if not Chapman? Or maybe they're just too busy for us, too.

Anyone else seen these names from somewhere?

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Afraid the only instances of "Bristol" that I know are important are Adam and Alyssa. Adam was our patient zero and Alyssa... Well. Aside from suspicious library activities and refusing to return her books, there's not much to form an opinion on with her.

But swamped is a good way to put it.

...

[Mettaton looks off into the middle distance before shaking his head.]

(No, that doesn't work with a sewer. We can workshop that one.)

[AHEM.]

I'll add these names to the suspect list. Thank you, darling.

[twinpeak]

I'm sure we could safely name him as a patient early on in the virus' spread, given that he's our ground zero for this entire mess. (But you know, just in case...) There wasn't anything about how soon after Richwood came after him, but I'd wager it wasn't long.

And the rest? Beats me. Perhaps not too far after the other two, if we're working on the assumption any of them are also virus victims. I can't think of a reason to be keeping names alongside these three otherwise. Unless they're doctors, in which case they're names to stay suspicious of.

Also, uh, you're welcome. I wish I had more, but it looks like everyone went running before they could finish their reports on anything.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Ugh, I know.

It's almost as if they were being chased by zombies or something...

[twinpeak]

Okay, very funny. I know. Nobody is going to want to work on an article at this point. Still. They could have done us a favor and left more useful stuff around their offices!

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[moneyballer]

How'd you try to get in touch with him?

[twinpeak]

Initially, a phone call. Actually, a lot of phone calls, but no matter when or how long I tried the result was the same: no answer.

Then I tried showing up but that place is a total madhouse. Really didn't want to hang around any longer than I needed to.

[moneyballer]

Yeah little man, it's totes cray cray. #shitshow, amirite? lmao

[Now, back to business.]

So, there was a number you dialed. Was it for the office, or was it a personal one?

Because if that call went to his house... We could hunt his address down and see if anyone else is home, or if he's just been gone for a while.

[twinpeak]

I don't know if 'lmao' is what I'd use, but yeah. totes cray cray.

[ You know, to put it one way. ]

Just the hospital. I don't have a first name on the guy. I figure there can't be too many Chapmans working there, but who knows how many exist in the city.

[moneyballer]

I'll see if any of the names you listed turn up at the firm.

[Honestly, each surname he sees on that list, he's seen in his own life. There's a chance that doing this could do more harm than good, but-]

There's been an uptick in lawsuits that have been filed against the hospital. People are suing for negligence, malpractice, the whole shebang.

If I find something on a Chapman, I'll hit you up.

Do we know if the hospital is the only healthcare facility in the air? Like, do we have private practice type situations around here, or is this just it? It is as far as I know. Some OG docs like to start their own gig, so maybe this Chapman dude has/had one of his own?

[twinpeak]

It's not typical for a hospital to have that many lawsuits, is it?

[ He's young and doesn't know much about the law, okay... ]

I also hadn't considered that, but he was a doctor involved with trying to discover a cure for this when it began. Would someone running a private facility be involved with that? Especially since it's looking more and more likely the hospital we're all looking at has something fishy going on.

[moneyballer]

I mean, in America? I dunno, dude.

Folks'll sue over pretty much anything.

[That doesn't mean Asher isn't suspicious. How the hell does a hospital get that bad of a rep and still have so many patients?]

So, this Chapman guy was researchin' a cure, huh. Maybe he's one of the bad guys, maybe not.

I'm not sure if he's our invisible man, but seeing as he hasn't turned up in a while, it seems like it.

Doctors who work on their own time have a little more control over what they can and can't do. Now that I think about it, though, if he moved workplaces, it would come up in the voicemail.

Is that where it went? Could you leave a message?

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[dbag]

Shiro and I tried to talk to some people at the hospital, too. It was crazy, none of them even had time to say a word. BUT, I'm thinking - if they're a doctor or a patient, they definitely have files at the hospital, right? Sooo let's go steal them.

[twinpeak]

Right? I get why they're busy but it's a little TOO insane...
And I'm all for a good old fashioned break in, but how're we supposed to sneak in somewhere so full to the brim with people?

[dbag]

If it's that crazy, they might not even notice some people slipping in and out. Much less any medical records or whatever.

[twinpeak]

[ ... Huh. Point. ]

You're right. Maybe if we pretend we belong there, too...

[ Since it was CLEARLY already working for one guy. ]

[dbag]

Yeah! Trust me, you can pretty much blend in everywhere if you fake it. I got into TONS of parties in college with this method, it's tried and true.

[ just a lil life-hack for ya, dipdop ]

[twinpeak]

Are college parties not the big wild "everyone's invited" deal then? I thought nobody cared about who showed up to those.

[dbag]

Not if you're a nerd.

Not that I'm saying I was. But hypothetically, IF I was.

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[predomination]

Well done, Dipper-san~

Maybe I can at least try to see which department Dr. Chapman worked in.

[twinpeak]

[ ! ]

Can you? That's great! Will that be easy for you to do?

[predomination]

I don't know about easy, because things are very strained over here, but I'll give it my best.

[twinpeak]

Right, okay! He might not talk to anyone, but that doesn't mean someone can't raid his office! There's gotta be a super important clue in there SOMEWHERE.

[predomination]

Unfortunately, it's not practical of me to do any digging when I need to avoid suspicion.

However, I pointed out to Jin-san that there may well come a time when the hospital staff will be so distracted or overrun with angry rioters that sneaking in may be a possibility. And you seem very good at sneaking.

[twinpeak]

You think the riots are gonna move to the hospital?

[ That sounds... dangerous. Isn't it full of the injured? (The infected?) ]

Well, if it does come down to it, you could say I've had some practice and questionable influences in my life. You can count me in on that.