On the move

[regularbird]

Ok, fine. You waited until the move. Now that that's over, will you please either get to posting or shut York up? His constant muttering is actually starting to get annoying, dude. And I'm getting bored up in here.

So just... destress or whatever you call it. And then get back to us, alright?

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[likeshisoffice]

Oh, well we mostly solve crimes, issues, and problems relating to puzzles... or anything that could be considered one. That's why I was sent to Scoggins to investigate the Eraser Factory. Whenever the Bureau made an inquiry into the situation, that's all we ever got back; bizarre puzzles.

[callmeyork]

[Takes a drag, blows smoke out.] Huh. Figured it'd only be a matter of time before the higher-ups decide to make just any old department.

Maybe they could use a Vegetable Crimes unit if Attack of the Killer Tomatoes ever happens... [Big-ass grin at that.]

[likeshisoffice]

[Nelson coughs and backs away slightly from the smoke, fanning it away]

We, uh, do have a Vegetable Crimes unit. I've got a friend there. [Well, more like an acquaintance. But they both like puzzles!] He says being with Roots and Tubers is pretty boring, but the guys in Leafy Greens are always busy.

[callmeyork]

[Aaaand flatfaces.] You're kidding. I was kidding.

... you're serious, aren't you? May I, uh... see your badge, if you don't mind?

[likeshisoffice]

Well, they haven't had a real case since the Taro Murders back in '76.

Um, sure? Hold on...

[He gets out his badge from the inside of his suit pocket, under his coat, and hands it to York. Sure enough, it says "FBI Special Agent Nelson Tethers: Department of Puzzle Research", and has a jigsaw motif]

[callmeyork]

Have you ever shown them Attack of the Killer Tomatoes? I'm sure they'd love it there.

[Inspecting, inspecting... turning it around to look at watermarks, squinting a bit...] Wow. This is legitimate. I'm honestly surprised. Um... sorry for doubting you, then, Agent Tethers. [He hands it back.]

[likeshisoffice]

I'll... have to ask Jim Ingraham next time I see him.

[He takes it back]
You didn't think I was a real agent?
[Siiiigh. He can't say he's too surprised though]

[callmeyork]

Mm. It's very.... well, almost the epitome of a bad B-grade horror film. Premiered in 1978, stared a cast of unknowns, and enjoys a certain cult status right now.

... I'm sorry, Nelson, but your claim was a bit dubious.

[likeshisoffice]

Yeah, I really don't get out to the movies much. Though the Puzzle Division's secretary did recently send me this animated film from Japan she thought I'd enjoy. I actually forget the title... something about a Professor and a Diva? I sadly haven't gotten around to watching it yet.

It's... okay, I understand. Considering the assignments we get, it's no wonder you'd never heard of us.

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE

[callmeyork]

Sounds... interesting, though I can't say I've heard of anything along those lines. I'll have to look it up.

What kind of assignments do you normally get, besides the eraser shortage?

:D

[likeshisoffice]

I'll let you know if it's any good when I get to see it.

Well, crosswords are pretty common, and I've gone through I don't know how many issues of Puzzle Sensei magazine. Got a whole box full of them.
But I'd say I like Rubix Cubes the most.

oh you

[callmeyork]

Maybe I'll give it a look... though animation isn't really my thing. Especially not recent animation.

... You get assigned crosswords and puzzle magazines? Are you sure somebody higher up isn't just pulling your leg? [Hey, it's plausible.]