/ / INTEL GATHERING / INCIDENT INVESTIGATION - Op Team Z7 Fraternization
Investigation Progress
7/7 Archived
There's been an uptick in gossip involving certain members of Op Team Z7.
Earnest or Evasive
- Catcher is so simple and straightforward that he felt kinda unreal... [though] his social skills are potentially worrying. (Operator Files, Catcher, File 1)
- Catcher doesn't have any secrets [...] I never expected to meet a weirdo like him. (Audio Logs, Estella, Topic: Catcher)
- I kept making coffee for everyone at the team meetings, and he just drank it every time for two months — until we found out he was allergic! (Audio Logs, Akekuri, Topic: Catcher)
- [...] I wish she'd just admit she loves Higashinese snacks. Then I wouldn't have to keep pretending I made them "by coincidence." (Audio Logs, Catcher, Topic: Akekuri)
Comment [1] - Catcher is noted for being unusually candid, yet seems to be rather indirect when interacting with Captain Akekuri specifically.
Competitive Assistance
- The Captain has a stack of Feedback Reports she couldn't finish, and they're all sitting in my bunk [...] I'll just pull an all-nighter and blitz through everything. (Audio Logs, Catcher, Chat 5) [...] it'd be great if she took a little more care of herself. (Audio Logs, Catcher, Topic: Akekuri)
- [...] whenever I see Catcher taking on extra work without being asked to, I adjust his subsequent task assignments. I don't want him overworking himself. (Operator Files, Catcher, File 1)
- Akekuri rearranged her whole schedule last time just to keep [Catcher] from pushing too hard. (Baker Chat, Coddling)
Comment [1] - Both operators are especially insistent on aiding the other, much to their dismay. A simple case of diligent work ethic, or something more personal?
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IR: Op Team Z7 Fraternization
Endministrator, based on a preliminary survey of various testimonials, it cannot be concluded with 100% certainty if the relationship between operator Catcher and operator Akekuri is of a particular romantic nature. To be sure, many within the organization do hold that belief, and it's become more of a popular topic recently due to a long-standing bet accruing a larger and larger payout as more Endfielders add to the pot. (Operator Fluorite and Avywenna appear to have instigated the bulk of the participation at the onset, but the wager seems to have expanded in scope at a rapid pace).
On one hand, the dedication both operators have to their work is likely to put a significant damper towards pursuing any kind of romance off-hours. On the other hand, Catcher does have a history of grating against "professionalism" on topics he has strong feelings about. In a similar fashion, Akekuri has also always been very adamant about the kind of ideals and culture she hopes to help Endfield cultivate.
"My wish? I just hope Mom and Dad can make peace [...] If they both worked at Endfield, maybe they wouldn't have to choose between duty and family..." (Audio Logs (Akekuri), Trust Dialogue 2).
Regardless, for now there doesn't seem to be any negative impact on the productivity or effectiveness of Op Team Z7. They continue to complete assignments with good cohesion and an exemplary success rate. Normally HR would need to step in for a supervisor-subordinate relationship, but most agree that even if the rumors were true, it wouldn't be likely to cause issues based on both operators' track record and strength of character. Despite the potential rule violation, direct intervention isn't deemed to be a high priority.
(Supervisor Perlica notes that perhaps it would've been simpler to just ask them if they were dating in the first place instead of committing resources to an investigation. (Although please note that such interference could alter the trajectory of their relationship, hypothetically causing some people to lose out on a lot of money...))