[i][b][center]Patrol Mission[/center][/b][/i]

Once Team KESS was assembled, they were punctually taken back to Vale by helipad, were some officers were present. They had orders to escort them to Vale's Police Department HQ. Unlike last time, they wouldn't be meeting with a local captain, but a representative from the DA. Drinks and doughnuts were offered to the team as they waited to be called in, and once they were they would be face-to-face with a straight-laced woman in a business suit. She seemed a lot like Gylnda, only she had red hair and had handcuffs on her belt. Her name tag read "Olivia Strongarm"

[b]"Welcome, hunters. In light of your recent success protecting Vale the last time you were assigned here, we have decided to put your talents into better use than simply patrolling. We have recently uncovered more clues regarding the robot attacks your team had investigated last time you were here, and we suspect that it was not an isolated incident. While the MO has changed, we have noticed similar robberies taking place in the past, but with far less efficiency. We managed to dig up clues suspecting that these aren't just petty burglaries, but something much bigger. How big, we do not know, however I trust that you hunters could get to the bottom of things to find out who is responsible and why they are doing this. Additionally, if you do find some sort of clue or culprit that needs to be safeguarded, we have assigned Officer Midori to assist you in those endeavors. Call her if you need to secure witnesses or evidence. Do keep in mind however that she does have her own patrol as well, and may take some time to reach your location."[/b]

Olivia then handed out four folders to each member of Team KESS, each containing the same information: past robberies which stores were broken into solely to steal their food, many of the robbers being caught in location were W.A.R. was graffiti near by, and evidence showing that some illicit activities take place near where the robbers attempt to bring their ill-gotten snacks. More importantly most of the clues have been narrowed down in the Red Asphalt District, and a map was given. Krysthane and Sepia may even recognize that one of the connected streets contained the teashop known as The Cat Nap.

[b]"We would appreciate it if you investigated this matter as soon as possible. However we also understand that we have only asked Beacon to provide their students to help replace our missing patrolmen. If you feel that you cannot or do not wish to participate in this operation, I will have no problems with it. Though I do ask that you keep any information you've discovered confidential between yourselves and the Vale PD. If there are any questions you have I will answer them to the best of my ability."[/b] A plate of assorted doughnuts and drinks were on the desk in front of Team KESS, inviting them to partake in the sweet confectioneries.