Case File 007; Text; backdated to 9/10

[takethestairs]

For those of you who don't know me, I'm Miles Edgeworth, and I had the misfortune of meeting with our "esteemed" Doctor Crane before he unleashed his research on the university. Seeing as he's still on the loose, here's what I've observed about some of his abilities. Unfortunately, my knowledge is limited, at best. If anyone can elaborate, it would be most appreciated.

1) He has a connection of some kind to crows, and in the past, has used them to spy on others and collect information. He may simply be able to communicate with them, though others have suggested shapeshifting as a possibility. From what I've observed, though, the former seems more likely.

2) He can affect people's emotions with a single touch. In my experience, he was able to instill an almost supernatural calm in me. I do not know if this is the extent of his control, or if he can influence other emotions, as well. It seems that skin to skin contact is required for this ability to take effect, but I still recommend caution, just in case I happen to be mistaken.

While I shared this information with RISE, I apologize for not sharing it with the general public earlier. I also apologize to everyone who was concerned about me and Kay Faraday. I should have announced my presence, and shared what I found out, much earlier.

Speaking of Ms Faraday, she and Franziska von Karma were sent back home earlier this month, for those who missed it. Her own murder of crows seem to be lingering around, though; if anyone is concerned about the differences between her birds and Crane's, please contact me privately.

[The message is a bit late for Kay and Franziska's friends; the would have noticed their absence by now. However, that last message isn't intended for friends, exactly]

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[lifepreserver]

[Well, he appreciates the info, that's for sure. But Marty's been out of the loop, to say the least, since his departure. This seems to be a pretty important post, so he decides to respond.]

"released his research"?
are we talking evil mad scientist kind of "research" or...?

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[takethestairs]

He released a potent hallucinogen that makes people see their greatest fears come to life. So yes, I'd say he fits in more with the "mad scientist" end of the spectrum than with the Nobel Prize winners.

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[lifepreserver]

geez that's heavy stuff

[And he means it in a very terrible way.]

was there a reason for any of it?
like some crazy man manifesto or something

[takethestairs]

As near as anyone can tell, he has an obsession with terror. He's a man who believes that every human emotion, every human motivation, has its basis in fear. If anyone disagrees, they're simply too blind to see it. I suppose he thinks he was opening our eyes.

There's other reasons, of course. Maybe he wanted to feel powerful. Or maybe he just wanted to see people suffer.

[lifepreserver]

sounds like a great guy

thanks for sharing this, by the way
I'm new so I wouldn't have known otherwise

[takethestairs]

I'm not sure if your timing is fortuitous or terrible. Either way, I'm sorry you had to arrive here while he's still on the loose. If there's anything else you need to know, please, feel free to ask.

[lifepreserver]

I'm thinking I'm lucky, I didn't have to deal with the danger of some fear gas
but knowing he's out there still doesn't really make me feel much safer

then again, who knows what kind of people the Porter brings in to this place?
I'm guessing no one had any idea this guy was crazy before he pulled his stunt?

[takethestairs]

A few people knew of his past, but they decided not to share their information with the class. Apparently they thought he could get a fresh start here. If you want more information, then I have a post you need to read.

[Boop. Have a link, Marty]