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[h2]THE POWERS[/h2][hr]
	Ever since 1992, children conceived in the town of Leesburgh, Pennsylvania have gained supernatural abilities upon their birth. These abilities vary wildly, from superhuman strength to telekinesis to conjuring flames. The origin of these powers is still unknown to science, despite almost two decades of research, but some common hallmarks are known. Children of Lee (CLs) release small amounts of ionizing radiation which can be picked up with a Geiger Counter. This radiation is not enough to be an immediate threat to the children or those around them, though concerns have been raised that the population of Leesburgh has a slightly higher cancer rate compared to the rest of the USA. While powers clearly do not follow all of the laws of physics, they do seem to obey the laws of Conservation of Energy and Mass in most cases. Additionally, powers with a range, such as telekinesis or clairvoyance, are unable to penetrate barriers of lead. 
	While the exact mechanism of how powers work is a mystery, there are some medications which seem to alter their effects. Namely, a drug known as Metagard, a mixture of Prussian Blue and Potassium Iodide, can be used to dampen or even nullify a CL’s powers. Some CLs take Metagard regularly to dampen potentially-damaging effects of their powers. Some particularly-violent CLs can be forcibly given Metagard when in police custody, though this is a very hot-button political issue as some folks see this as a violation of rights. Metagard is given in a chalky blue tablet and must be swallowed to operate properly. There is ongoing research into safe injectable power dampeners, but none are currently available. In an emergency situation, police can use lead iodide darts to pacify a CL, but this has only been done once before and is 100% lethal, leading to serious lead poisoning. 

[h2]THE AGENCY FOR SUPERNATURAL AFFAIRS[/H2][hr]

Nobody expects superpowered babies to just start popping up one day. When the Leesburgh Event happened, the FBI and EPA were quickly on the scene. As the birth of the first CLs occurred, these agencies became tied to the town and the CLs as a whole, whether they like it or not. Over time, these agencies gained a permanent foothold in the town, and eventually the Agency of Supernatural Affairs (ASA) was founded. This subdivision of the FBI is tasked with navigating all of the issues involving CLs in Leesburgh, and it is organized into three divisions: Enforcement, Research, and Advocacy. 

[indent][b]ENFORCEMENT DIVISION[/b]

	The Enforcement Division is responsible for law enforcement when it comes to CLs. As they can be very dangerous, these employees are generally heavily-armed and well-trained for de-escalation. Some officers act defensively, using body armor and military-grade weaponry, while others act as social workers, resolving conflict nonviolently. Enforcement agents are the only people allowed to carry lead iodide darts, which can be used in an emergency to instantly nullify a CL’s powers, though the resulting lead poisoning is always lethal. Due to their heavy armaments and reputation for being real jerks, the Enforcement division is not very popular politically amongst CLs. 

[b]RESEARCH DIVISION[/b]

	The Research Division does exactly what it sounds like. Their offices develop methods of nullifying powers, mechanisms of how powers work, and equipment for the protection of Enforcement agents. In addition,the Research Division keeps a running database of every known CL in the world as well as their powers. Research agents make themselves present at the birth of CLs and have regular interviews with them and their parents every five years to see how their powers have developed. The Research Division has gotten into a lot of hot water for ethical quandaries around power research, and several researchers have been fired from the institution after conducting extremely ill-advised and unethical studies, giving them a black mark in the minds of many. 

[b]ADVOCACY DIVISION[/b]

	Being a CL is really hard in a society that neither understands nor trusts you. The Advocacy Division of the ASA was founded to help CLs navigate the world through counseling and social work. Every CL is paired with an Advocacy agent who is free for them to contact at any time, especially now that smartphones are just beginning to spread through the population. These agents advise their charges like a therapist would and also check on their home life conditions and social life. The Advocacy Division is a newer department and very often butts heads with the Enforcement and Research divisions. [/indent]