MarinaNova Asylum

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[He'd considered not even making this a video, but he really... doesn't feel like spelling out who he is and who he's reaching out to. It's a little dark where he is; he doesn't want it obvious that he's been crying (he... hasn't been crying at all. Nope).

When Yoon finally speaks, it's in a very quiet voice at first.]

I'm sure at least most of you know about Yona... [He attempts to sound as tough as possible. As strong as he can manage. Anyone who knows him even a little will know this is a huge act, and that he's fighting the urge to cry even with the next words out of his mouth.] She never belonged in a place like this, anyway. She's strong -- stronger than most people I know, so she'll be fine. Thunder Beast was probably waiting for her; he'll take care of her. [A very, very short pause.] There's a chance she could be back, isn't there? Her or Thunder Beast or... both...

[After holding a blink, which is really just an opportunity to keep the tears in check, he manages to steady his voice. Which is pretty serious as he says the next part.]

...I need to talk to you guys. [Another pause as he sighs. His head kind of hurts from all the crying, and it probably doesn't help he'd been doing a lot more reading than even he's used to.] You know who you are. I'll be home for the rest of the day...

ACTION -- closed to castmates

And he meant it.

He wasn't planning to leave home for anything that didn't include an emergency of some kind. He needed a little more time to get himself together, even if being home wasn't actually helping, considering... everywhere he looked, he was just reminded of--

--and he quickly forces himself to resume his focus on the book in his lap. It was something he'd been so sure would distract him, considering it was a book about infectious diseases (bad ones, including some that resulted in a person's body part literally rotting off slowly). He should probably have been grossed out from the start, but some part of him was actually fascinated by most of the things that people could get from simple, everyday life activities.

Besides, it wasn't as bad as the book he'd read before -- that one had covered parasites, and it had quietly encouraged him to wash his hands that much more often. It was kind of amazing how there weren't more people falling over with sickness, considering all the possibilities... Not that he was disappointed that there weren't, or something like that. Just the opposite.

So, that was how he could be found. With the door unlocked, it was going to be possible for just about anyone to wander in. He was sitting on the couch right in front of the door, so it would be impossible to miss him.

[If you're outside today it will be hard to miss all the whimsical, high-flying kites. Might as well get some of your own or spend some time getting them out of trees.]

(OOC: EVENT INFO)

[ Hello, Marina. You might find Lelouch getting coffee this morning, hanging around the library during the day, both typical of him, or, later on, the pet cafe -- which is less so.

He would not say he's been... hiding for the last few days. That would be ridiculous. Especially since the people he would, in theory, be hiding from are also people he lives with. But he has been leaving his room in the mornings wearing a bland smile like armor, and then spending the rest of the day out of doors. Filtering his network activity away from them. That... sort of thing.

One thing to have one of your greatest failures known; another to have it painfully reenacted. ]

Library

[ You will probably find him pouring over a stack of books with a small notebook, jotting things down while he listens to the network with half an ear. The notes he's making look like utter gibberish, because they are in code. ]

Pet Cafe

[ Lelouch makes a slow circle of the cafe, looking at fish first, then birds, and so on. He is looking but not touching, just... taking in the menagerie, until one of the firelizards decides his perfectly-still form looks like a good perch, and settles on one of his shoulders. Cue flailing, which changes the pretty creature's mind real fast. Lelouch will then scramble quickly to his feet, dust himself off, and pretend that did not happen. ]

[Sector 0 or Sector 4 | open]

[Today, Bonnie is a girl on a mission: she'll be hitting up Bulls-Eye and, as usual, levitating objects down to her petite height so she can actually see them. She's also dropping by Nine White Orchids for flowers (a girl's apartment can never have too many).

Or she may be taking a break in Sector 0, taking forever by those street food stands and deliberating on what to eat. What should've taken her five minutes is taking her twenty-five...

OR maybe she's lost. That happens. A lost girl on a mission is still a lost girl, so don't mind the one walking ten paces and then doubling back five. She's got a sense of direction. It's just not very accurate.]

[Casa Salvatore | closed to Damon]

[Every girl's bedroom needs a personal touch. Over the past few days, Bonnie's added bits and pieces to the space to make it feel less like a spare room and more like hers. A new teddy bear - a black one named "Daylight" - to echo Ms. Cuddles; new comforters and pillows; and even a small collection of old books along a bookshelf levitated their way in, bit by bit.

As she's hanging up a painting of a forest landscape, she stops to admire her handiwork. It's not until she turns back towards the door that she notices her observer.]

Hey. You're back early today.

[Or maybe the time flew by; she's not really sure which. Bonnie beams, gesturing towards all her little touches.]

Well? What do you think?

[Another day another dollar. Only there are no dollars in Marina, and neither does she run the flower shop because she has to. Rather, she does it because she wants to. Because she needs the distraction, and enjoys watching things grow. The day is early, much earlier than her normal hours, but she needs a little time to think and organize her thoughts. And sometimes, even compared to her shared apartment, this is the place she can do it best.

And to be honest, she doesn't expect anyone to stop by so early in the morning. Not today. But should someone, they wont find Yuuki immediately anywhere in the store. At least not to start, despite the hot chocolate still steaming upon the counter top. Or at least... what they do find isn't what they expect.

With a small leap, a brown, fluffy cat jumps up onto the counter. Padding across the desk, she peers into the steaming beverage, before her whiskers twitch and she pulls back. Apparently it's too hot...]

[OOC: Have a Yuuki cat. She's simply playing around with her ability to transmute and change her appearance. It needed to be done for butler reasons.]

[Backdated to Day 388 | Private Action to Zero]
[Backdated to Day 388 | Private Action to Ai]

[It might not be too difficult to spot this guy...

Between the lingering expression of anger resting on his face -- as well as the way his jawline is completely tense -- it might be clear to some that he's new to this place. Of course, if those aren't telling signs, there's always the weird thing attached to his ankle (but mostly the fact that he's still wearing the hideous outfit he woke up in). Yoon is, without a doubt, frustrated and completely worried about the idiots people he'd last been with. On top of the fact that they're notorious for drawing attention to themselves, there's... the matter of him... actually caring a lot about their safety.

Damn it... are they even here?!

He can honestly be found all over the place. Due to the fact that he's trying to cover as much ground as quickly as possible... he's not going to be lingering in one place for very long, however. He will trek through every Sector if he's able to, refusing to let weariness stop him from ensuring that he actually is... all alone in this place.

While swallowing down a painful lump, he eventually does take a break. It's at this point, he can be found in a corner, doing everything to keep his face hidden. He doesn't like people seeing or even knowing when he's crying. All around him are strangers, too, so like hell he's going to let them witness this!!!]

Damn it...!

[The words slip out through clenched teeth as one hand balls into a hard fist. It will be after the tears finally stop coming, that he furiously wipes at his face and begins the search yet again. In spite of the heaviness of his legs, in spite of the weight resting on his chest, seemingly making it difficult to breath... he can't -- he won't give up on his search...]

(OOC: PLEASURE PRISON EVENT)

[So Sebastian kindly offered to take the place of all maintenance bots. The Wardens don't recognise a good deal when they see one.]

[Video:]

[There's Sebastian, cheerfully smiling, composed, perfectly immaculate in his butler uniform as always.]

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Please excuse the interruption to your day – I will attempt to be brief. I have made some of your acquaintances already, but for those I have yet to meet: I am Sebastian Michaelis, head butler of the Phantomhive household.

[A small, polite bow at the camera. Even if you haven't been introduced some might have seen Sebastian's smiley, proper self around: waiting on his young lord or Madam Red, or recently helping out at Yuuki Kuran's Nine White Orchids flower shop. And now this:]

Given today's technical difficulties [Veridical wouldn't say if they were having trouble with the bots or not, so Sebastian passive-aggressively goes with the less flattering interpretation of her words] I thought to offer my services, should anyone have use of them. Anyone unaccustomed to cooking, or who would simply prefers not to cook their own meals, is welcome to stop by The Bistro in sector 2. Since it is currently unmanned, I will be using it for the time being. [Veridical kinda sorta said it was okay!]

I will do my best to accommodate any request. I am no professional chef, but I am accustomed to cooking for nobility, and have years of experience with preparing and serving banquets.

Thank you for your time, and do have a good day.

[Action]

[True to his word, Sebastian has claimed The Bistro restaurant as his place of operation for the day. Please come by and ask him to cook things for you. Or bake things. Please save him from this crushing boredom of not having enough to do.

Anyone passing by just might smell the lunch he's preparing for Ciel and Madam Red: grilled salmon on a spinach bed with duchess potatoes and garlic mushrooms. It smells delicious - surely you want some? Please come inside and give him things to do.]

[Action; Sector 4; outside the new flower shop]

[Between forced sleep and a grueling heatwave, Yuuki's managed to keep herself plenty busy despite whatever shenanigans are tossed around the domed prison. From gardening, to gathering supplies and lots of set up she's barely remained still in one place for more than a few minutes. Anyone who frequents sector four may have seen her around much more often, in conjunction with a new shop that has come together rather nicely over the course of the last few days. It settles in nicely among the businesses and brick buildings. Beautiful flowers and plants decorate the entrance, with an elegant yet simple sign overhead that reads 'Nine White Orchids'.

The sign that would indicate that they're open is flipped around to indicate that it isn't yet. But the door is propped wide open with a wedge which proves that someone is inside. A soft, feminine voice can be heard humming inside, lyrics heard intermittently. The sweet, dulcet tones reach outside the shop, intertwining invisibly around anyone within hearing distance. Be careful not to listen too closely, or it's possible to find oneself inside the shop without really thinking about it.

But then maybe you're the type who would have peeked inside anyhow?

Otherwise, the girl humming to herself might set foot outside on her own, a pot of flowers in hand, should one remain unaffected or linger outside the door.]

[Private to Yuuri Shibuya]

Yuuri-kun, can I talk to you if you have a moment?

(OOC: Her singing voice can have an enchanting affect on people (Particularly vampires if relevant or desired). Feel free to use that if you like. Otherwise feel free to resist or remain unaffected! She's not intentionally doing anything. Her desire to do well and be able to draw people into the shop is simply leaking out. Here's a Permissions Post for anyone who might find it useful.)

| HEATWAVE EVENT INFO |

Um... [Look at this sheepish face, Marina!]

I guess I've been here a year today. I'm the first anniversary. I'm not sure if that's a good thing. Should I do something? Do I need balloons?

[If nothing else, be impressed with his mathing skills that he was able to figure out today is his one-year anniversary in the prison.]

[VIDEO]

[Kaya is sitting among a bunch of colorful flowers. To people who have been into Sector 2 a lot, they'll recognize the location as Två Park. She's in a really good mood, smiling wide!]

Wow, I've never seen flowers like these back home! Does anyone know the name of these? [She points at a kind of fancy orchids.] What a curious shape! And these forget-me-nots over here are so, so cute.

[Her cheeks flush pink.]

Um, does anyone know... if we're allowed to take flowers from any of the parks? I kinda want to take a couple back to our apartment and put them in a vase, but I don't want to... you know, get into trouble. Maybe I should've asked at the Kiosk for permission and see what they say, but maybe it's a stupid question and I make the Wardens mad?

But in any case, the parks are so, so pretty.

[ACTION]

A. Flower power

[Join her at the Två Park as she marvels at the beautiful flowers? She's sitting on a bench with a wonderful, peaceful view to the blossoms, and having some mochi ice cream as a snack. The box has assorted flavors which she'll gladly share some with you if you wish so.

She's having strawberry, by the way.]

B. Reading rainbow

[Or maybe you'll see her walking around the sectors on her own little adventure. The girl stops at every sign and shop window and tries to read the text aloud. If they're too difficult, she might take out a notebook from her cute bag to consult some Hangul/Hiragana-looking letters. Maybe she'll write new vocabulary down here and there. After all, this is the best way to learn and practice a new skill.]

C. Petting?

[Kaya doesn't know what a zoo is, but the animal part of the message makes her curious. She doesn't recognize many of the names Veridical and other inmates mentioned; if she's seen 20 species of animals during her life it's too much. Who knows if those llamas or zebras are as dangerous as the raptors? She's not as dumb brave at these things as her husband! So you'll see this tiny girl peeking at the entrance but not daring to go in without someone else.]

[The video turns on after a great deal of confusion for the dragon. He has found a sheet to cover himself with, but mainly his eyes...he doesn't want to deal with most of this at the moment but he needs to figure somethings out.]

...I can't find Ao.

[Not big on words it's all too clear this conversation might be a little difficult.]

I'm not sure...what's happening.

[He is blunt and to the point, he wouldn't deny that some of the crimes listed might be true...but they were all in order to protect himself or others. Still to be here was confusing.

He doesn't really say much else and turns off the video, it's clear that he wants some help but isn't good at expressing it.]

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[At one of the decorated clothing stores, Kija finds himself again. He's only been here one other time, and he picked up something simple. With everyone acting so strangely the day before, he thought to go alone. Only... he's clearly at a loss as he inspects the many different outfits and styles inside. With a tired sigh he slumps. It's no use. The fashion is so different from what he's used to at home. What would be good for...bicycling? Or everyday wear.... Things are much simpler in his village. All of his clothes were tailored and costume made.

. . . Not to mention they all wear the same thing.

Holding up one of the items on a hook, he frowns in confusion.]

What good does such clothing as this do...?

(OOC: EVENT INFO! )

[He doesn't come from a world with a lot of modern technology but he's sure visited enough to get used to it. That's why when trying to figure out the communication device, Kurogane figures it out fairly quickly.]

Another new world, huh? [Have one unsurprised new inmate, MarinaNova.] Never thought there'd be one that seems to only be a prison.

Oi, listen up. I'm looking for a couple of people. One goes by the name of Fai - tall, blond, probably has an idiotic grin on his face. Another is the kid who calls himself Syaoran - brown hair, serious but helpful. Then there's Mokona - a weird creature who looks like a meatbun with rabbit ears and talks.

[Kurogane doesn't ask about Sakura, he knows where she is... well, one of her anyway.]

I also wouldn't complain if anyone had any information about this world that they were willing to share.

[Technology in any form is beyond foreign in its entirety to Jae-Ha, so naturally, it's taken a fair amount of time to get a good enough idea on how to use the communicator. His very first thought when the announcement began was just that he must be hearing voices. Not for the first time.

He's also done some exploring here and there, still as curious. From the looks of it he's currently in a park.]

Greetings, Marina. I must say that this place is incredibly deceptive in all of how fascinating things are in every direction I look.

[It may or may not be easy to tell that he's forcing these pleasantries, his tone clipped.]

However, I've never in my whole life seen nor heard of anything more disgusting than this set-up we all have been forcibly dragged into. Its cruelty is only amplified a hundred-fold by how pretty it seems at first glance. The length of our chains are great, as we're allowed about all over this dome. Yet in the end, they truly are no different than ones which hardly allow us to take even a step.

[As someone who was shackled to the floor and walls of a small stone room for twelve years, he would know.]

While I can only pray they aren't in such a terrible place as well, if anyone can let me know if there is a Yona present, or Hak, Kija, Shin-Ah, Zeno, or Yoon, I would appreciate it.

[he pauses after that]

Until then, I wouldn't mind being given some kind of tour around this place. There's a great deal of things I couldn't have ever have imagined. Having a pretty girl or two by my side would especially ease my frustrations, even if a little bit.

[There is a man with an English accent waving at the camera as the video clicks on. He looks friendly but worried as the ridges on his forehead seem to indicate.]

Hello! I hope someone is able to hear and understand me! This communicator seems to have an inbuilt translation programme as I was able to understand our graceful hosts just fine, but … you never know, right? [He catches himself before he goes on rambling.]

Anyway. I’m the Doctor. I just came here and am now wondering if anyone is able to help me out? The introduction was rather informative already, but some experience reports would be appreciated. How long have all of you been here? What planets are you from? Which time period?

[Some of the worry seems to leave his face as he talks, it being replaced with a small but friendly smile. It disappears again quickly however as he remembers something he should ask as well.]

Oh, and have any of you seen or heard of someone named Clara Oswald? A human, bossy, brunette and short teacher? [He indicates her supposed height with his hand.] If someone could point me in her general direction I would really appreciate it.

Doctor, over and out! [With another small smile, he ends the message.]

[Hak's sitting on the ground squinting at the device that is doing the video recording. This is all way over his head and completely beyond his wildest imagination. All the technology surrounding him is a bit much for Hak to handle. Not to mention the neon orange jumpsuit is enough to burn anyone's retina's.]

All of this seems like it would cause a headache. Is it really necessary? Orange isn't exactly my color. It looks like it would be safer to look straight into the sun than stare at this fabric for more than 2 seconds.

[For all his complaining, Hak is here for one reason and one reason only. He has a job and this job is extremely important to him. There's a slight problem though because in order to do his job, he has to be by someone's side and right now she's not here. He can't just ask for her though because she's not supposed to draw attention to herself.

Not that he's even sure he's using this thing correctly.]

Is this thing even working?

[He doesn't have a clue and tries to focus on the visor part of the device with his eyes, but he ends up leaning over too far and falls over on his side.]

I don't like it. Take it off. I can find my friends the old fashioned way...