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Report No: GT/WT-160921-029241024

Location: Miami and surrounding areas, Florida

Agents:

Summary: Agents Cortez, Drummond, McCarter, and Monroe continued their investigation into the movements of Thomas Perez and individuals associated with the Quiet Children. Following symbolic graffiti as a potential map, they traced a path westward from Miami, encountering unnatural phenomena suggestive of heightened Quiet Children activity. The agents are now prepared to enter the swamps, following a path indicated by these symbols.

Operation Report:

Analysis of Graffiti Symbols:
- The agents revisited the graffiti found at a previous location, noting four recurring symbols:
  - Two alligators on hind legs facing each other with a car underneath.
  - A pole with horns and a sun or moon along the horizon.
  - A leafless tree with stars among its branches and a moon above.
  - A campfire with a ring of stick figures.
- Agent Monroe conducted online image searches, matching the symbols to local landmarks.
Alligator Alley Investigation:
- Identified the alligators symbol with statues at the entrance of Alligator Alley on I-75 west of Miami.
- The team traveled to Alligator Alley and searched the area.
  - Agents Drummond, Cortez, and Monroe found graffiti of the pole with horns symbol at the base of the alligator statues.
  - Agent McCarter observed multiple alligators in the water appearing to fixate on him, causing unease.
Big Red’s Roadside Steakhouse:
- Matched the pole with horns symbol to the sign at Big Red’s Roadside Steakhouse on State Road 84.
- Upon arrival, found fresh graffiti of the leafless tree with stars on the base of the pole.
- While dining, engaged with a waitress who noted that the star pattern resembled the constellation Aquarius, visible at 9 PM on that date.
  - This timing aligned with the date and phase of the moon depicted in the graffiti.
- Learned that Thomas Perez had been seen in the area two days prior, heading north after panhandling near the gas station.
Vehicle Anomaly with Snakes:
- Upon attempting to leave, the agents’ vehicle failed to start.
  - Agent Monroe inspected the engine and discovered dozens of snakes, including coral snakes, within the engine compartment and signs of blood.
  - Snakes began emerging from the air vents into the cabin.
- The agents retreated from the vehicle, observing snakes dispersing into the parking lot.
Efforts to Secure Transportation:
- Contacted rental agencies but were informed no vehicles were available until later that evening.
- Reviewed security footage from the steakhouse:
  - Observed a figure resembling Thomas Perez tagging the pole and signing “We are waiting” toward the camera.
  - Noted a group of five other young individuals passing through shortly after Perez.
  - Witnessed the mass of snakes converging on their vehicle without any human intervention.
Engagement with Local Law Enforcement:
- Approached the nearby tribal police station.
  - Spoke with Officer Grant Getty, who mentioned a dead tree matching their drawing approximately nine miles north.
  - Noted police units had recently responded to a reported alligator attack in that direction.
- Chose to wait for the rental vehicle rather than proceed on foot.
Continuation of Pursuit:
- Received a rental vehicle around 8 PM.
  - Noted the previous vehicle now free of snakes but still inoperable.
- Drove to the location described by Officer Getty.
  - Equipped themselves with weapons in anticipation of an encounter.
- At the dead tree:
  - Found a cut in the fence at the base of the tree leading into the swamp.
  - Discovered a faint path indicating recent use.

Analysis and Recommendations:

The agents are following a deliberate trail left by Thomas Perez and the Quiet Children, using the graffiti symbols as navigational markers. The correlation with the constellation Aquarius and the specified time suggests that the Quiet Children are coordinating an event with astrological significance.

The unnatural congregation of snakes interfering with the agents’ vehicle indicates a potential ability of the Quiet Children to manipulate local wildlife, posing a direct threat to operational security. Agent McCarter’s unsettling encounter with the alligators further supports this possibility.

The mobilization of local law enforcement toward a reported alligator attack in the same area raises concerns about civilian safety and the potential for the Quiet Children’s activities to draw public attention.

Recommendations:

Surveillance: Deploy additional assets to monitor the agents’ progress and provide support if necessary.
Containment: Prepare contingency plans in case the agents encounter significant unnatural forces that require immediate neutralization.
Disinformation: Develop strategies to manage potential exposure of unnatural events to the public, especially if wildlife manipulation continues.
Further Investigation: Assess the Quiet Children’s capabilities in influencing fauna to prevent broader environmental threats.

A-Cell should remain vigilant, as the agents are likely to confront heightened risks as they proceed into the swamp. Immediate action may be required to safeguard both the agents and the integrity of operations in the region.

Session Notes

The session begins with the Handler (Luke) recapping the previous events.
- Working Group Masticate had continued their investigation in Miami.
- They visited an abandoned house on Hunt Street, which Father Robledo mentioned was frequented by members of the ‘Quiet Children’ street religion.
- They observed disturbing graffiti symbols on the walls, including:
  - Two alligators on their hind legs facing each other with a car underneath.
  - A pole with horns on it with a sun or moon along the horizon.
  - A wizened tree with no leaves, with a pattern of stars among its branches and a moon above.
- They encountered Jenny in the basement, who attempted to ambush them.
  - Jenny charged up the stairs, and the agents shot her.
- After dealing with the police and claiming jurisdiction, they visited the morgue to examine the bodies of Jenny and Phil.
  - They found track marks on both bodies and remnants of an oily substance with a distinctive smell.
The agents regroup and discuss the symbols they found.
- They consider that the symbols might form a map or sequence leading them somewhere.
- Monroe (Mark) uses the internet to search for landmarks corresponding to the symbols.
  - He makes a successful intelligence check.
  - He discovers that:
    - The alligator symbol might represent a large sculpture of two alligators on their hind legs spanning I-75 west out of Miami, marking the beginning of Alligator Alley.
    - The pole with horns symbol could correspond to the sign for Big Red’s Roadside Steakhouse, featuring bull horns on a pole.
  - They are unable to find a direct match for the tree with stars but consider it might be an important landmark.
The agents plan their next steps.
- They decide to visit the landmarks in the sequence of the symbols.
- They note that the sequence goes from right to left: alligators, pole with horns, tree with stars, and then a campfire with stick figures.
- They discuss the possibility that the symbols indicate both locations and timing.
  - Drummond (Chris) suggests that the moon and stars might represent a specific time, possibly relating to the constellation Aquarius.
  - They consider that Aquarius might be visible at 9 PM.
The agents prepare to set out the next morning.
- McCarter (Robert), who suffers from a sleep disorder, struggles to sleep.
  - He fails his sanity roll to sleep and takes another dose of his prescription sleeping pills.
  - Concerned about running out of pills, McCarter seeks to obtain more.
- Drummond contacts Assistant U.S. Attorney Antonia Pizzarelli via text to request more sleeping pills for McCarter.
  - Pizzarelli agrees to send more pills by courier.
The next morning, the agents set off towards Alligator Alley.
- They drive west on I-75 out of Miami.
- As they approach the large alligator sculptures marking Alligator Alley, they pull off at a rest area.
- The agents search around the base of the sculptures for graffiti or clues.
  - Drummond and Cortez (Brian) successfully find a spray-painted symbol of the pole with horns, matching the next symbol in their sequence.
- McCarter notices multiple alligators in the nearby swamp, feeling uneasy as they appear to watch him.
  - He decides to move away from the water and rejoin the group.
The agents continue their journey to Big Red’s Roadside Steakhouse.
- They arrive at the steakhouse located near the intersection of I-75 and State Road 84.
- In the parking lot, they find a fresh spray-painted symbol of the tree with stars.
- Monroe notes that the symbol appears to have been painted within the last week.
- The agents enter the steakhouse for lunch.
  - The waitress seats them at a booth and takes their orders.
Inside the steakhouse, the agents engage with the waitress.
- Drummond shows the waitress the drawing of the tree with stars.
  - She identifies the star pattern as the constellation Aquarius.
  - She mentions that she is into astrology and notes the significance of Aquarius.
- Drummond looks up information on Aquarius using his phone.
  - He discovers that Aquarius is visible from Miami, Florida, on September 21, 2016, at 9 PM.
  - He notes that the moon is currently in its crescent phase, matching the drawing.
- The agents deduce that the symbols might be indicating a specific time and place for them to be.
After lunch, the agents leave the steakhouse.
- As they attempt to start their car, it fails to turn over.
  - The engine makes concerning sputtering sounds.
- Monroe checks under the hood.
  - He discovers dozens of snakes inside the engine compartment.
  - He recognizes some coral snakes among them.
  - Monroe loses one sanity point due to the disturbing sight.
- The agents witness snakes emerging from the car’s air vents and beneath the vehicle.
  - They quickly move away from the car.
The agents consider their options for transportation.
- They attempt to rent a car but are informed that no vehicles are available until later in the day due to high demand.
  - They are told that a car might be available around 7 or 8 PM.
- They contemplate contacting the local tribal police station across the road for assistance.
  - They discuss the possibility of borrowing a vehicle or obtaining information.
The agents approach the tribal police station.
- As they approach, they observe multiple police cars leaving in a hurry, responding to an emergency.
- Inside the station, they meet a young officer named Grant Getty.
  - Officer Getty is the only one present due to the emergency response.
- The agents identify themselves as federal agents.
  - They inquire about unusual occurrences or sightings in the area.
- Officer Getty mentions that there was a freak alligator attack requiring the officers’ attention.
  - He states that about nine miles up the road, there is a dead tree matching the drawing they show him.
  - He recalls seeing a group of young people, including someone matching Thomas Perez, in the area two days ago.
    - They were seen panhandling and eventually left in a car heading north.
The agents decide to wait for the rental car to arrive.
- They return to their car and observe snakes gradually leaving the vehicle over time.
  - Other patrons notice the snakes and react with alarm.
- Drummond reviews the steakhouse’s CCTV footage.
  - He sees footage of Thomas Perez two days prior, spray-painting the symbol and signing “We are waiting.”
  - He notices a group of five young men and women passing by around the same time.
- Cortez suggests reviewing footage from an hour ago to see how the snakes got into their car.
  - They observe a torrent of snakes emerging from the tall grass and entering their vehicle.
  - McCarter loses one sanity point upon viewing this and projects the loss onto his bond with Cortez, blaming him for the unsettling experience.
Around 8 PM, the rental car arrives.
- A Nissan Pathfinder is delivered to them.
- They transfer their gear, including weapons, to the new vehicle.
The agents drive nine miles up the road to the dead tree described by Officer Getty.
- They arrive at the location, noticing that the tree matches the drawing from the graffiti.
- They arm themselves with their weapons, preparing for potential danger.
- They see that the fence near the tree has been cut, creating a gap.
- Beyond the fence, there is a faint path leading into the swamp.
  - The path is partially obscured by foliage but is noticeable.
- The agents prepare to follow the path into the swamp.
The session concludes with the agents standing at the entrance to the swamp path, ready to proceed.

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Investigation of Quiet Children Activities - Wed, Sep 21, 2016

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