The Council Archives/The Warden's Write-Ups

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The Council Archives

By Ty Sheedlo

The Council Archives. You'd heard stories at the Academy, of course, but words could not describe the breathtaking magnitude of its contents. The entire history of your city: its glorious achievements, its sinister secrets, painstakingly documented, waiting to be read.

Starring: Caitlyn, Jayce, Jinx, Vi

Mentioned: Benzo, Cassandra, Chross, Claggor, Deckard, Ekko, Grayson, Heimerdinger, Marcus, Mylo, Renni, Silco, Smeech, Tobias, Vander, Viktor, Ximena

The Warden's Write-Ups

• Innmate Lunch Tray
• Stuffed Toy
• Message Cannister
• Problem Child
• Reputation
• Inmate #516

First you notice the smell: a marriage of coagulated blood and inedible cafeteria food. You flip the tray to examine a large dent on the back. The sterilized surface may be cleansed of all the remnants of its violent history, but some memories can't be washed away. The prisoner is someone with whom you prefer never to cross paths.

Aging threads loosely hold this childhood memory together. If you had to take a scientific guess, you'd say this was probably a rabbit, its bright magenta fur tarnished and faded by years in an unforgiving environment. We were all children once. What remains of that time in each of us, a mystery.

You spin the cylindrical container around, searching for any means of opening it. It resembles canisters you've seen in the pneumatic tubes that run throughout the citadel. Surely the undercity harbors no such technology. The prisoner held on to this for years; whatever message lies inside must be of great importance.

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PILTOVER DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS	STILLWATER HOLD FACILITY CODE SHQ	PRISONER MALFEASANCE REPORT
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: ████████████	DATE: ███████	PRISONER #: 516
REPORTEE: ████████████		WARD/CELL#: PRISONER NOT ASSIGNED CELL

MISCONDUCT CLASS:   I □ II □ III □

CHARGE: INSOLENCE - ATTEMPTED ESCAPE

Description of Malfeasance: (identify any other involved parties or employee witnesses)

*INVESTIGATE THIS FURTHER: PRIOR TO THE PRISONER'S ESCAPE ATTEMPT, SHE WAS HEARD MUTTERING ABOUT SOME TYPE OF POWDERED SUBSTANCE*

Prisoner was being escorted throughout Hallway A2 on the Entrance Level when she managed to break free of the grip of Enforcer #703.

Prisoner used own restraints to suffocate #703. The Enforcer attempted to knock the jockeying prisoner off his back but was unsuccessful. Enforcers #309 and #400 pried the prisoner - kicking and screaming - off of #703. Prisoner was restrained. Re-restrained? Restrained again.

Enforcers resumed the prisoner's escort. The prisoner remained combative. It was at this time that additional staff arrived on the scene and subdued the prisoner.

Was Contraband Removed from Prisoner? YES / NO
If YES, describe contraband:

I attest to my statement of the above description being both accurate and parsed of any biases and opinions. The "Description of Malfeasance" is meant to serve as an empirical report of events without interpretation.

— TS

Description of Prisoner:

Prisoner appears lean, though not malnourished. Approx. 17 years of age—no formal records were found to confirm birthdate. Short, pink hair and bright blue eyes. Female.

Upon arrival at SHQ, prisoner's clothes were torn and bloodied. Minor abrasions and contusions were untreated.

Prisoner matches description for the suspect in apartment explosion earlier this week.

STRIKE FROM RECORD!

I attest to my statement of the above description being both accurate and parsed of any biases and opinions. The "Description of Prisoner" is meant to serve as an empirical report of said prisoner's character and history without interpretation.

— TS

Comments:

It is my assessment that Enforcer #703 underestimated the prisoner's strength due to the vast size difference. I am assured this will not happen again.

In future escortions, place prisoner's arms behind their back as opposed to the front.

████████████ provided no additional reasoning for the prisoner's arrest.

████████████ assures us that she is dangerous. So is every other criminal in this dump. And they're twice this one's size. They won't last a week.

Reportee (Print Name): ████████████

Date: ███████

Signature of Reportee

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PILTOVER DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS	STILLWATER HOLD FACILITY CODE SHQ	PRISONER MALFEASANCE REPORT
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: ████████████	DATE: ███████	PRISONER #: 516
REPORTEE: ████████████		WARD/CELL#: PRISONER NOT ASSIGNED CELL

MISCONDUCT CLASS:   I □ II □ III □

CHARGE: BATTERY

Description of Malfeasance: (identify any other involved parties or employee witnesses)

All prisoners were escorted to the other courtyard for mandatory exercise. Prisoner #248 proceeded to a set of weights. He placed several sets of plates on a large barbell. #248 pressed as Prisoner #430 stood behind him.

Prisoner #516 - nicknamed "Pink" - approached #430 and engaged in a conversation.

*See Form A3 for a partial transcript of conversation*

The first punch was thrown by Pink, swinging up and landing squarely on Prisoner #430's jaw. #430 swung back, exchanging several blows with Pink before taking a heavy hit to the stomach and falling to one knee. The commotion alerted #248. He turned to face the fight behind him.

Pink switched focus to #248, applying her body weight on top of the barbell. The rod collapsed onto #248's neck and upper chest. #248 pushed both the bar and Pink slowly off of him. Simultaneously, #430 rose to his knees.

In between the two larger prisoners, Pink took a trained fighting stance. She ducked and weaved between the blows from both men.

Showing clear signs of exhaustion, Prisoner #248 overextended with a haymaker. Using his momentum against him, Pink grabbed his arm and spun him into the advancing Prisoner #430.

Prisoners #248 and #430 lay on the concrete, red welts visible on both their foreheads. They did not respond to stimuli. Enforcer guards apprehended Pink, who went without protest.

She was heard saying, "I got all I wanted."

Was Contraband Removed from Prisoner? YES / NO
If YES, describe contraband:

I attest to my statement of the above description being both accurate and parsed of any biases and opinions. The "Description of Malfeasance" is meant to serve as an empirical report of events without interpretation.

— TS

Description of Prisoner:

Prisoner is in strong physical condition, approx. 20 years of age. The prisoner has several tattoos on her person, all self-inked. Meaning behind them unknown. Short, pink hair and bright blue eyes. Female. This report is the 4th 5th 6th. There have been several reports involving this prisoner during their incarceration. Each occurrence was instigated by "Pink"; the acts of violence have all been perpetrated against undercity criminals.

I attest to my statement of the above description being both accurate and parsed of any biases and opinions. The "Description of Prisoner" is meant to serve as an empirical report of said prisoner's character and history without interpretation.

— TS

Comments:

Officer ████████████ requested access to the conversation transcript form A3. Perhaps he can piece together any motivation behind the attack. Additionally, he has been alerted to the prisoner's general "behavioral problems." We have been guaranteed that there is no cause for alarm. It is my professional opinion that Prisoner #516 seeks information that could be damning to our organization. Will keep a close eye on her.

Reportee (Print Name): ████████████

Date: ███████

Signature of Reportee

PILTOVER DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS	STILLWATER HOLD FACILITY CODE SHQ	CONVERSATION TRANSCRIPT SUPPLEMENTARY FORM
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: ████████████	DATE: ███████	PRISONER/S #: 516 & 430
REPORTEE: ████████████		LOCATION: COURTYARD

Prisoner #516 Approaches Prisoner #430

Prisoner #516: Hey.

Prisoner #430: I didn't think they locked up little kids.

Prisoner #516: They don't.

Prisoner #430: Huh, I must need corrective lenses. You sure look like a kid.

Prisoner #516: You gonna keep commenting on my size or are you gonna tell me what I want to know?

Prisoner #430: LAUGHS.

Prisoner #516: I know what you and your buddy are in for. I know you work for Silco.

Prisoner #430: If you already know all that, then what could I possibly tell you?

Prisoner #516: Where's my sister?

Prisoner #430: I've got no idea what you're talking about.

Prisoner #516: Powder. Where is she?

Prisoner #430: Alright, this ain't amusing anymore. How about you bother some other [EXPLETIVE]?

Prisoner #516: I've got a better idea.

END OF TRANSCRIPT

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PILTOVER DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS	STILLWATER HOLD FACILITY CODE SHQ	PRISONER MALFEASANCE REPORT
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: ████████████	DATE: ███████	PRISONER #: 516
REPORTEE: ████████████		WARD/CELL#: SOLITARY/#40B

MISCONDUCT CLASS:   I □ II □ III □

CHARGE: ATTEMPTED MURDER

Description of Malfeasance: (identify any other involved parties or employee witnesses)

*NOTE: THE ACCOUNT AS FOLLOWS IS FROM PRISONER #982, NO GUARDS WERE PRESENT PRIOR TO THE CONCLUSION OF THE INCIDENT.*

Prisoner #982 was scrubbing the Ward A rooftops when approached by "Pink." Pink kicked the brush out of #982's possession. As #982 reached for it, Pink clamped down hard on the prisoner's hand with her boot.

Prisoner #982 clutched his hand and let out a yell for help. Pink grabbed #982 by the shirt collar. Pink held #982's upper body over the edge of the roof.

Pink verbally berated and threatened #982. Prisoner asserts that his responses to Pink's questions further provoked her. Pink lifted #982 off the roof, so that only heels of his feet kept him toppling off the side.

Prisoner #982 said something "innocuous". Pink let go of #982's collar.

*END OF PRISONER TESTIMONY*

Prisoner #982 was discovered on the courtyard grounds, suffering from multiple bone fractures.

Was Contraband Removed from Prisoner? YES / NO
If YES, describe contraband:

SMALL CONCEALABLE BLADE, SPIKED KNUCKLES, SOCK WITH NAILS After searching through #516's cell—common procedure after a malfeasance—guards discovered a stash of weapons. Weapons were identified as objects used against #516 in prior incidents.

I attest to my statement of the above description being both accurate and parsed of any biases and opinions. The "Description of Malfeasance" is meant to serve as an empirical report of events without interpretation.

— TS

Description of Prisoner:

Prisoner is muscular, lean. Early 20s. Multiple tattoos. Short, pink hair. Female.

Prisoner has earned a reputation in Stillwater. Newer inmates are told to avoid conflict with her at all costs. Prisoner's aggression is targeted only at undercity criminals.

In talks with prisoner, she displays incredible tolerance for interrogation tactics. At times, it appears as though the prisoner enjoys the conversation more than the guards.

I attest to my statement of the above description being both accurate and parsed of any biases and opinions. The "Description of Prisoner" is meant to serve as an empirical report of said prisoner's character and history without interpretation.

— TS

Comments:

Ladders are only given to prisoners who have roof duty—and taken away after ascending to prevent escape attempts. Prisoner #516 must have found an alternative way to reach the roof. Look into deterrents.

Prisoner #516's contraband appears to be some type of trophy collection. Prisoner #982's story corroborates this theory: a prisoner with a strange and incurable bloodlust.

Prisoner no longer references "powder." Addiction to substance is cured.

Reportee (Print Name): ████████████

Date: ███████

Signature of Reportee

PILTOVER DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS	STILLWATER HOLD FACILITY CODE SHQ	EXTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: ████████████	DATE: ███████	ADDRESS: ██████████████

To: ████████████ Subject: Regarding the Case of Prisoner #516: I appreciate your discretion in the caretaking of Prisoner #516. I will stress again that it is in both of our interests to not let word of her imprisonment reach beyond these walls. - ████████████

To: ████████████ Re: Subject: Regarding the Case of Prisoner #516: I hope this letter finds you well. Prisoner #516's case is of the utmost importance to us here at Stillwater. We would hate for anything bad to happen to her while on our watch. She has made a lot of enemies. - ████████████

To: ████████████ Re: Re: Subject: Regarding the Case of Prisoner #516: You'll find this with this letter a small donation to Stillwater Hold's Prisoner Activity Fund. As the warden, I'm sure you are aware that no such fund exists. I trust that we are now on the same page regarding Prisoner #516. - ████████████

To: ████████████ To: [REDACTED] Re: Re: Re: Subject: Regarding the Case of Prisoner #516: The residents of Stillwater thank you for your generosity. - ████████████

REJECTED REASON: INSUFFICENT EVIDENCE

PILTOVER DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS	STILLWATER HOLD FACILITY CODE SHQ	PRISONER TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: ████████████	DATE: ███████	PRISONER #: 516
REPORTEE: Guard #711

Reason For Transfer:

Prisoner has shown a decline of character during her imprisonment. What was first ascertained to be the typical aggressive behavior of a fissure kid has only fostered festered in her new home.

While Prisoner #516 no longer displays hostility toward the institution, her treatment of other inmates cannot be tolerated. Despite frequent stays in solitary, the prisoner continues to seek out conflict. This would not normally be a serious issue, but I–and several other guards—have noted decreased morale amongst the ranks.

I see her when I close my eyes. I'm not the only one. I saw a flash of Prisoner #227's face beaten to a bloody pulp. That right eye was barely hanging in the socket.

It's not just me. The prisoner is deranged. No matter our recourse, she persists. It is our opinion that there is no hope for rehabilitation.

I attest to my statement of the above description being both accurate and parsed of any biases and opinions The "Reason for Transfer" is meant to serve as an empirical report of said prisoner's character and history without interpretation.

— RH

Reportee (Print Name): ████████████

Date: ███████

Signature of Reportee

PRISONER TO BE PLACED IN SOLITARY UNTIL SITUATION RESOLVED

Trivia

• The events of her logs occurred from one year after Episode 3 to the beginning of Episode 4.

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