[ Today, Teddie is merrily wandering around in his bear suit. Today, you get the giant teddy bear in your face! Even though you can't see Teddie, just him in his suit, you should be able to recognize his voice. ] All you newcomers! [ waves. ] Hi! I'm Teddie. I get that everything's really confusing, but things are really nice here. I'm sure you've all talked to someone nice already! And if you want, we can even be friends, and play games and stuff! But you gotta be nice to me, and everyone else, too.

[ pauses thoughtfully. ] Hey, Sakura! I was thinking... what about me as the cheerleading team's mascot?!

(( so Teddie got his bear suit back! he's wandering around sector 3 so you can run into him around there.

Edit: it's not his exact suit. I made a mistake. sorry for confusion!! ))

[Mami couldn't avoid the 'bots for long, and it was inevitable that they would round her up for this 'chain gang' she had both read and heard about. Unsurprisingly, she went willingly, and the feed opens up on her sitting on a table during one of her 'enrichment activities,' holding a small, white, folded paper crane in the palm of her hand]

It's inevitable that we all pay for our sins. No one is lucky enough to escape final judgement. For most of us, it just happened far sooner than we might have expected. Perhaps in some cases, too soon...

[She pokes her crane and smiles, but it's a sad one]

I can only hope the majority of you come here with no regrets. I believe that would be a far worse punishment than anything this Acumen could think up.

-- oh my, do pardon my musings. My name is Mami Tomoe. I'm new here, like so many others, and I... do look forward to meeting you all.

Um... hello everyone!

[It's taken Conan a little while to pull himself together enough to post this -- his first reaction at arriving was a mix of sheer incredulity at his 'crimes', and slowly growing anger at the malfunctional AI which brought him here.

Also at the chain and ball attached to his ankle. He's a detective, not a criminal. He chases and catches the bad guys! By what stretch of the imagination does he have any reason for being in here??

But he's a little calmer now, and able to pull up the trusty kiddie act to cover his real emotions.]

Could someone help me? I'm not really sure what's going on, and this place is very strange! Is everyone here really criminals?

[There is a flash of video, a shot of an iris a very unusual shade of brown--almost more of a red or orange hue to it before the video cuts out.]

They expect us to actually use this stupid thing? [The sounds of movement over the microphone, the kid obviously has no idea the machine is even on. But hey! The video switches back on and you get a full face of someone who is obviously pissed and holding his temper together by sheer willpower.]

Just forget it. It doesn't matter. [The device is clenched tightly in Kyou's hands, which are shaking. Therefore the screen is shaking as well. He has no idea the communicator is on but it's actually amazing he hasn't broken it yet.]

I'm in prison, then... [Souji sounds annoyed and frustrated, and just a little anxious.] This is-- I guess I can see why someone thinks I belong here, but--

[An abrupt silence ensues. Souji takes in a slow breath and lets it out in a controlled sigh. When he speaks, he sound considerably calmer.] Other people can hear this message, right? I'm Souji Seta, and I just got here. I'm trying to find out if any of my friends are here -- their names are Yosuke, Chie, Yukiko, Kanji, Naoto, Rise, Teddie...

[Souji trails off and maintains silence for another moment before speaking.] Well, I can describe them if anyone recognizes those names. It'd take a while to list all their features.

[There's another brief silence from Souji before he speaks again.] Is there anyone from Inaba here? I hope not but... if you're from the town I want to get in touch with you.

[It's once again Steel Samurai night at the cinema.

Maya has reserved a big screen for this showing once again, and there are plenty of snacks like the last time.

The second six episodes of the series are showing tonight. But even if you didn't watch the first six, the story's basic plot is given at the beginning of each episode anyway.

Expect a night of one-liners, cheesy/hammy dialogue, and other common tokusatsu show tropes.]

((OOC: Assume Maya made a public announcement this morning, because I got distracted and forgot to put it up earlier.

Event-style threading, like the last time. Just make sure to give some context for when in the showing it is.))

[ Closed ]
[ Early in the morning, Terezi had found Gamzee wandering around. Looks like it was time for him to find the kiosk and talk to Acumen, but he was nowhere near on course to get there. What's a troll to do? ] Come on, it's this way! Stop getting distracted~

[ Open | Late Afternoon ]
[ A while after handing off her package for PM to mail to a certain ~someone~, Terezi wandered the Sector 4 gardens. The air wasn't as cold and crisp anymore, which meant the scent of flowers and plants lingered heavily in the air. Soon there would be the clutter of humidity and dust in the air, so she had to take these leisurely strolls when she had the chance to do so undisturbed.

Would she remain alone, though?

She stops, crouching to lean down toward a plaque; one that she takes several good, solid licks of. Why did she not notice this before? ] "Special Administrative Zone", huh~?

[Action]

[So, its been a few days in the prison already, what's our favourite keybearer up to?

WHY.

Exploring the place, of course! There are a lot of wonderful things to do around here. That, and he's been bored ever since his restraint was well, released.

You can now see a Sora poking around most of the Residential sectors, if he notices you, he'll wave at you energetically and approach you!]

Hi there! Nice day, isn't it?

[If you live in the shelters and happen to have a nose, you will smell the unmistakable scent of smoke. If you perhaps wander into the kitchen, you will find that the fire that had once been here is completely gone, but instead there's a large amount of fire extinguishing residue. This substance is all over the stove and the guilty assailant holding the fire extinguisher.

That was close.

Yuki sure hopes that no one comes to investigate or something. He really didn't want his first impression on people to be of a horrendous cook. But then again...how would he clean this mess? He wasn't very good at this sort of thing.

So he turns on his communicator and sets it to video]

...perhaps I am going to need a bit of help... [As he says this, the smoke detector finally kicks in and begins to obnoxiously warn anyone in the vicinity that there was indeed a fire in the Shelter kitchens.]

Ah...

[H-he just wanted...to try and cook something...]

[it's good that Orihime is alive, but she's useless. Lelouch is very aware of the fact that his plans revolved around her being able to repeat what she did the first time Euphemia was in this state. he can't wait. so it's time for a backup plan]


[VOICE / encrypted private to CHIBIUSA]
Chibiusa...? Are you available?


[VOICE / SO VERY OPEN]
Does anyone here play chess? I've found that a game or two really helps to clear the mind. Perhaps a match in the park, if there's anyone willing and interested.

--With apologies to PM and WV. [as it occurs to him belatedly. should've filtered, but he was distracted]


[and he can be found in the park just outside his house, with a custom-made chess set arranged over a board, playing both sides and brooding until he has company]

So... it seems there's a group of boys who don't want to let girls into the clubhouse.

[ airily ]

Well, then. Who'd like to form a Host Club staffed by women? Welcoming male and female customers, of course.

You know-- You know...

I don't really see the big deal about alcohol. It doesn't really -- taste all that great at first. Sort of like... it burns. But it's warm! I like that it feels warm.

[this is a slightly wobbly fifteen-year-old Nobody. he is still in the bar, with Shiki just visible behind him]

But I can handle it. [he is also slightly smug]


((ooc: feel free to address Shiki too))

[An angled shot of fiery red hair is what meets the feed when the transmission initially begins, followed by a pair of coppery eyes that bear a calm, though briefly pensive look. The image then pans out to contain his face & torso, his attire quite formal. He pauses to glance toward something (someone) off-screen, before turning his attention to the camera again.

Eyes closed a moment, he lets out a breath before finally addressing anyone who happens to be viewing the transmission.]

The provided information has been helpful, so we appreciate the efforts. However, I - we'd - really be grateful toward anyone who can further explain to us anything about this whole situation, and especially anything in particular that we should be aware of.

Thank you in adva--

[A female voice interrupts before he can finish.]

Is that all you have to say to whoever is out there? We're in a prison that has a brochure.

[The brochure in question flies at Akatsuki's head, because anything with a tacky brochure is bad. Obviously.]

[As if he's used to this type of behavior (because, well, he is), Akatsuki just sighs again.]

Whoever is out there is more or less in the same situation as we are, Ruka. Only they've been here longer. At the very least I'm sure we'll learn something that we haven't already read or heard.

[She sighs, still off-screen, and crosses her arms.]

... It doesn't mean I have to like it. Are you done?

I am.

[He never said she did. Focuses on the communicator again.]

Anyway, thank you in advance for any information.

[A light nod, and the feed ends.]

[ooc: hey, mods, a tag for Ruka Souen is needed. ty!]

[After all the excitement of yesterday, the dome seemed pretty mellow today. Not that he'd done much yesterday, apart from talking to some people. Hearing the uproar about the girl wanting to kill all the Japanese inmates had been interesting though. Despite being in prison, people were still so committed to their ideals, huh?]

[No matter. For today, he was content with just taking it easy. He had enough fun playing with the two Kamuis the other day. Plus, there was a very important matter that needed to be addressed with the dome.]

Does this place have anywhere good to get ice cream? The food choices here seem very limited.

[At least compared to what Tokyo was in its prime. Of course, that was before everything flooded. He pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful.]

If anyone does know of a place, would you like to go together?


((OOC: Your dreams come true, the chance to go on an ice cream date with Fuuma! Action is for if your character decides to meet up with him, but just talking is cool too. Feel free to throw anyone and everyone at him.))

So...I can't be the only one that sees the flaws in Acumen's new policy.

[And this has nothing to do with the whole commitment thing and that Axel doesn't do commitment, oh no.]

There... There are so many new individuals.

[She's a little awestruck, wide-eyed and enchanted. New people...! New people means people who are confused. New people means people who might need help...!

And so she's flitting excitedly around the areas she believes to be most frequented. SHE CAN FEEL IT! Her healing senses are tingling. At every corner there's a person who needs her help she's sure of it! Staring into the screen she's nothing if not enthusiastic.]

YOU HEAL HELP PLEASE LET ME!

[...OH! That came out wrong. A small flush, before she shakes her head, hair swaying this way and that beneath her large hat. Lifting her hands up she makes determined fists.]

That isn't what I mean...! What I meant to say is...

Welcome to Marina~ ♥

[She gives a sparkling smile, seemingly unaware that she herself has been gone for a little while now.]

I know the baskets help a lot, but if you're confused or need any help at all, please let me help you! I can give you a tour, or... or explain things, or heal your heart, or or or do all kinds of things. Let Kobato Hanato do all the work!

[And because Ioryogi thought people might take issue with this before, she decides to clear things up right from the beginning!]

Oh. And don't you worry. I am not a suspicious person.

[The video function is turned on, but seems to be fixed on the user's foot. The angle displays purple stockings, a red shoe, and a ball and chain wrapped around a skinny ankle. The voice that follows is clearly feminine.]

Get it off.

Please?

[Wisely is really regretting his choice to sleep outside. He totally should have listened to that Euphemia girl about places to stay.... Well, what's done is done, and Wisely will stick it out by surviving.]

[You know what one of the awesome things about having a large family is? Having brothers and sisters that can kick ass for you. But Tyki's doing whatever and there's no Road or Cyril to cut down the monsters for him and there's definitely no Earl that could probably blow this place up. All in all today really sucks and nothing's helping.]

((ooc: hanging out in sector three. if he sees/hears you, he WILL follow you because he doesn't want to be alone. /cling))

[It's quiet out tonight, at least, so Jun is in the park, staring up at the stars.]

Hey. I've got a question.

[He leans back, pausing before he speaks, but when he does, his tone is a bit demanding. He wants answers.]

Would you rather save ten other people at the cost of your own life, or save your own life at the cost of ten other people?

[He's not sure why he's asking. He would have died either way, and it was a lot more than ten, but no one needs to know that.]

[[ooc; If anyone wants to run into him at the park, that's fine, too.]]

That was a rather harsh little morning announcement. No better way to start they day than to have your warden whine itself.~

So what would be a good term to use to describe the situation...

[Giggles.]

Well I suppose you all brought it upon yourselves, hmmm?

Honestly my impression of the general populace has decreased. So much for believing in you.~