...ssssomethin's wrrrong...

[She's trying to make a call or so she's telling herself as she fiddles around with her communicator. But Akane is sluggish. Her eyes are barely open, her forehead is covered with sweat, and her dark bangs stick to her skin as she blinks sleepily into the screen. Her cheeks are flushed with a deep red and her head keeps falling forward as if she's nodding off.]

…dojo... wassss ssssposed ta be aaat the...

[And she's out... again. This is the third time she's tried to get up, but this time she's only managed to fall out of her bed. As she hits the floor, the video cuts off.]


[ooc: Another case of the sleeping sickness. I'm sure you're all tired of seeing this. SORRY! >_<;;]

S- So-

[He's young and he looks so nervous. Awkwardly, he clears his throat, and tries again.]

So. Um, hello, my name is Tsukasa Koudou, and it's nice to meet you. [This is probably a lie. His eyes, blue and darting back and forth, show that he might have been crying a little while ago, even though he's certainly cleaned up his face. Sure, it'll be nice to... maybe meet someone, but- prison. Okay, prison inmates. Sure, it'll be nice to meet...

No, this is sort of terrifying. Tsukasa isn't used to this stuff.]

I've just come here... And I guess that's that. So since I'm here, I hope we'll all get along. Thanks.

[Stupid. This isn't the first day of school. He takes a breath and shuts his eyes, and wishes for any possible way there is to get out of this. --Prison inmates. He's one, now, too, right? So maybe not everyone is, you know... A thug.

The thought helps.]

Thanks, [he says again, a little more calmly, and a little more genuinely. His eyes are open again, and he sets his jaw and nods. Adolescent determination.] I'll do my best.

[It's all he can promise.]

[Da-da-da-daaaa~] Good morning, inmates! I've just finished mixing up a batch of super energy potions for everyone that's sick. I'll be bringing them over to the hospital for anyone that needs them.

[Defense Force Filter]
And anyone that was on patrol last night is welcome to some as well. Even if it doesn't help the invalids much, it'll definitely help with fatigue. They're like those energy drinks in the convenience store, only better. [She's tried them, so she knows.]

[ooc: If anyone wants to thread out getting a potion from her, just put [action] in your reply. Or characters can just say they want one and leave it at that. Whatever you guys want. ♥

ADDITIONAL OOC NOTE: The potion should replenish some of their missing life energy, about 40-50%. It will eventually wear off, since they'll be using energy to live and such, but they should be able to actually get up today. Not much else, but at least they won't be catatonic! Effects vary depending upon mun preferences ♥]

[So, you guys are going on your daily routine, before an accidental audio feed comes your way. It appears he didn't realize that the thing on his head records his voice, there are more pressing matters to be dealt with.]

This...

Urgh, dammit. D-did it work?

[He sounds exhausted. But it doesn't feel that bad. The first thing he noticed is his wounds, which have slightly healed.]

What manner of place is this?

{Now he notices his surrounding, and you can hear a grunt as he probably scooted out of the bed. You can then hear him reading the welcoming message by Acumen. He apparently also took the time fiddling with the communicator, before he speaks again, but this time he knows that this is going to be broadcast.]

Do any one of you know a dragon by the name Latias, or a human boy named Ash?

[The audio feed begins with the voice of a young girl seemingly responding aloud to the message she first reads from the communicator.]

-- eh? Criminal?...

B-b-b-but I didn't do anything!!

[She pauses, reading through the message again.]

U-underwater?!

[Another moment's silence, as she looks about; the environment certainly doesn't look like it's underwater, after all.]

... But it doesn't look like I'm underwater at all... Strange...

[well. someone clearly hasn't been reading in detail.]

[ The voice feed comes on, and there's a young, confused-sounding voice on the other other end. ]

Soubi..?

[ Only the sounds of his breathing as he looks around; kind of quick, unnerved. ]

This..isn't a part of the spell, is it? It can't be, how would they conjure something like this? But if it's not the spell, then..what is this?

[ And a nervous pause, all's quiet until he murmurs. ]

Where is this? Where am I..? What is..Acumen? Prison?

[ Quiet again, but rustling can be heard - digging through his pockets, to pull out the phone Soubi gave him. And a quiet tch to find that there's no dial tone, a snap as he flips it shut again. ]

I have to get out of here... I'm not a criminal, no matter what this..thing says! I have to.. They'll think I forfeited the battle, and Kio will-- I have to go, how-- how do I get out of here?

[ And quieter still, and perhaps there's the faintest hint of fear in his voice. ]

Soubi... Where are you?

[ And it turns off. ]


[ ooc; also, I have to leave for class in about an hour, s-so I won't be here for a while.... I'm just eager to play. )8 My weak self-restraint, let me show you it. ]

[Another surge of new inmates, hmmm? Joshua's already picked out a few that have the possibility to be more than just your average idiot brought in, but feels no desire to needle anyone at this time.

He doesn't really need to. Instead he takes off his headset, not really wanting to listen anymore to the onslaught of confused voices and others attempting to explain what's been going on and why they find themselves here in the first place. Seems like this Acumen has a slightly different way of bringing new criminals into the system and that hasn't gone unnoticed by Joshua. A faint smile makes itself known on his features as he pokes at his late breakfast.

Many people are at the hospital or running around, so no one's bound to notice him sitting in the Shelter and enjoying a bite. At least that's what he's banking on. Joshua really isn't sure he can deal with the large amount of stupidity that's been going around lately. Oh he hopes he doesn't catch it too.]

[There’s an elegantly dressed woman, standing, hands at her hips and for a moment she's only listening to welcome message, in complete, grave silence--her eyes are unreadable in that silence and she almost seems angry. It's probably worth it to mention that she is the splitting image of Miss Yuuki Kurosu, only barely seeming older, hair falling in soft curls instead of the usual long straight hair.

Eventually, the woman speaks, firm and confident, almost... a little ominous:] Very... well-informed, aren’t we? Missing a few details here and there, but I suppose it can’t be helped. Prison? Crimes?

I wonder.

In fact! I've a few concerns, if you please. Firstly, that I find myself awakening in these strange surrounding, restrained of all things--you'll excuse me for being suspicious, hm? That even my last memory before this is not quite as I'd expected or planned. [I didn't die. That means Yuuki... This...] I may very well be assuming incorrectly, but just... in... case...

Ki-sama. I promise that if you are even vaguely responsible for this and have so much as touched--no, set your mere sights--on my family, I will personally see to it that you regret ever having had the very thought.

I will absolutely NOT be kept in chains on your account.

[ there's a heavy Russian accent that speaks up, lacing the words of a rather confused, deep male voice. it's slow and rumbly, but there might be some realization there ]

I. . . I do not know what to do. I know why I am here and I do not. But . . . I think it is alright if I stay for a little. I know they will say I have no choice but to either way. Especially with these . . .

[ he murmurs something and then it ends. ]

[So here we have a video of a talking, walking, living
skeleton, and he's doing something rather...... odd to put it lightly.
What is he doing exactly? Well, the answer to that question would be
reciting Shakespearean quotations while holding his head in one of his
hands.]

Captain of our fairy band,
Helena is here at hand,
And the youth, mistook by me
Pleading for a lover's fee;
Shall we their fond pageant see?
Lord, what fools these mortals be!

[The reason for doing this? Well, that would simply be because
he wanted a nice way to greet the wave of newcomers that arrived
today.]

((OOC: I posted this before, but I decided I didn't like the quote. Instead I'm putting one of the lines from A Midsummer Night's Dream. I'm not sure why put I really like this one.))

[Sitting daintily in his room, legs crossed, upper leg swinging lightly, rhythmically, chains on his ankles almost chime-like. Ribbons folded his hands in his lap, smiling, voice casual.]

If this underwater facility is a prison, then I can say that I would gladly stay. It has been a while since I have seen the ocean, and I'm afraid I have not been down this deep ever before. It has proven to be interesting, watching the patterns in the water, and I do hope that our warden would allow me to some art materials so I can paint how I feel about the beauty I see. It is, alas, not something I would dare describe in words, as they say that a picture paints a thousand of them.

[He stands, measured pacing, graceful despite the otherwise stressful situation. He sighs --]

All things being equal, things could be worse, and I am glad to have this chance. I look forward to discovering new things and meeting my fellow inmates.

[He pauses, looking directly at the screen, eyes straight at whoever is watching.]

I am Ribbons Almark, and I look forward to having a pleasant time with you all.
 

[When Aidou opens his eyes, he is very confused. It's so bright in here...

This isn't his room... How...had he ended up here?

The other thing he notices is that he is hungry.

No. He...He doesn't want that to happen again. He's so tired, he can barely move, but that thirst...it's clawing at him. He doesn't know what he could do. Like...before. Before? How long...has he been asleep?

Kiryuu said...he would keep him locked up...didn't he? He wouldn't...hurt anyone. So he just...has to...contact...]

[Voice]

Kiryuu... [his voice is raspy, soft] Where...?

{OOC: The door is open, so Aidou can still speak to people, but the shield keeps Aidou from leaving and vampires--except Zero--from entering.}

( OOC note re: multiple threads )

[Just on the fringes of Sector 0, a doorknob jiggles, and then slowly turns. The door slides open, and the lithe figure of a nude young lady falls out onto the ground. Her impossibly long black hair snakes over her back and to her legs, barely covering her prone form.]

[Her thoughts can not form words -- she has no language -- but her instinct fully active. Survive, it tells her. Move. And so her limbs twitch, shaking as if in disuse. She stirs, but does not lift her head.]

[Greed cracks open an eye, and spits out a mouthful of rocks and gravel. That damn fool just had to go and pass out! Standing, he shakes his leg and rolls his shoulders, working the kinks out. Except there was a chain wrapped around his ankle and his stomach was rebelling in a fit of hunger. Fuck.]

Shit. Where the hell did that ass of a prince take me?

[looks around and notices that message, explaining everything.]

Aw, damn. I could've made the monsters into my pet! [Smiling a little wolfishly, pissed at the fact dear old daddy boy had to go and interfere just because he got into a pissing match with Wrath, Greed takes a step forward and falls flat on his face. Damn prince and his hunger pangs! Passes out.]

((ooc: Greeling's up for multiple faintings throughout the day just about anywhere in the shelter assuming he can get away from those damn guard bots with a shackle around his leg. He likes his food.))