MarinaNova Asylum

video;
[The feed opens to a rather pleased looking Kazuki.]

Hi, guys. I recently opened a café here, so I thought I'd tell everyone. It's in Sector Three, called Rakuen, and specializes in Japanese cuisine— particularly comfort foods, such as curry rice. [Promoting the dish he's pretty well known for back home? Subtly, yes.]

Ah- I guess I should mention right now that I don't have sushi, here. That can be found at Raw, which is nearby.

Anyway, please do come by if you'd like. I'd be happy to serve.
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private to Yuuki;
Hey! It's been a while. If you want to stop by, I can make you some okonomiyaki, like I had offered to.
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action;
[In the mean time, Kazuki is working about. The first thing one may notice about Rakuen is how warm and homely it seems. The design isn't exactly like either one on Tatsumiya or Watatsumiya Island, but still satisfying. The large front window lets in plenty of light, and the seating, floors, and fixtures are mostly wooden. Along the walls are a number of themed pictures of the ocean, fish, and blue skies with fluffy clouds.

On the counter is a small stack of menus which he hand wrote. Along with the mentioned food, there's of course also coffee and tea, a couple of floats and parfaits, as well as a few other basic sweets.]

[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)

Good morning, inmates. Today is day [ 392 ] of the first generation. The weather scheduled for today is [ windy ].

For this day only, we offer a [ small scale aeronautical experience ]. Supplies may be found throughout the dome. Beware of [ strong winds ] and [ stray lines ]. Your safety is very important to us.

The establishment known as [ the Blood Shack ] is currently without contracted proprietor. Inmates who are interested in the position are welcome to apply at the [ kiosk ].

Have a nice day.

[ And like always, we end this message with a jaunty tune! You're welcome. ]

(OOC: EVENT INFO. Kiosk requests will be handled by Conscienti unless otherwise requested! Warden request post is HERE for your convenience! Mail submissions go here! )

Open Video

[Yes he is aware of the fact that he's never posted anything on the network until today but this is just getting ridiculous. Meaning Soushi is making an exception.]

It's amazing how much our gracious wardens seem to experience technical "glitches". One might start think that these aren't actually glitches at all. [Dry sarcasm, he has it today.]

Perhaps whoever created this prison and the system that supposedly runs it should look into updating their software. Maybe we would experience less problems.

[Honestly, Soushi has the theory that the wardens are doing it all on purpose.]

I suppose if anyone has questions, I can answer them as a regular resident of the dome.

[He's going to man the network instead of going out today. This is a good idea.]

( Closed Action for Kazuki )

[ 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?

[ Video ]

_{[ By the time Kirk decides to experiment some with the little device, he has managed to ditch the orange prison uniform and get himself into a normal shirt and pants. The jump suit had been humiliating as it was, he wasn't about to go looking for answers still wearing it. Not to mention orange was definitely not his color. ]}

Okay, so does anyone want to actually explain this situation to me? Because so far I've gotten the idea that some rogue AI have kidnapped me and I assume everyone else here. Needless to say, I'm taking what they're saying with a grain of salt.

_{[ Least because many of the more dire charges were, to him, quite justifiable considering most of them were done while saving lives. Some of those lesser ones he really couldn't argue (like cheating, whoops), but some on. This was ridiculous, not to mention where was his due process? ]}

And beyond that - please tell me that we can actually get booze in this prison. I have a feeling I'm going to need a drink to absorb all this.

_{[ In other words, he is freaking out inside but refuses to show it because his James Tiberius Kirk, damn it, and he is extremely salty over this turn of events. Can't he ever just get a normal shore leave? ]}

[ Action ]

<sub>[ His "invitation" sent, Kirk continued to wander around the prison - mostly Sector 0 and parts of Sector 1 for the moment as it seems, to him, to be a central sort of place for the prison. It's as natural a place to start as any, and regardless of how irritated he was at the situation, his stomach did not care. He found himself taking up some of the street food. Honestly he should have worried more about things they might have put in there, but if he didn't start doing some sort of activity he really would lose it. Eating was good as anything here, helping him to bide his time and keep his patience.

Don't judge him for picking the most homely food he could find - a corndog and fries. ]</sub>

[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...]

video

[The feed opens to a cheerful smile and a wave.]

Hi, everyone. I'm sure it doesn't need to be said that something odd is going on again around here, but that's often how Marina is, isn't it? It can be frustrating and unsettling, but we can get through it. Like always, right?

[A beat or two. Although confident, he also feels a little awkward.] Anyway-! Um- I guess what I'm trying to get at is how it can be important to try and stay calm throughout this kind of thing. So I'd like to invite you to Bean Crushers, in Sector 4. Whether you're new [quote-unquote], just want to relax a bit, or anything else. Everyone is welcome to come and have a drink.

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It really has been A Day, and right from the very start. His heart had been shattered just minutes after waking, what, with how Soushi suddenly regarded him with a heavy loss of familiarity. Things were off in a general sense, too. People, their memories, how they were behaving. It was was worrisome, but there were still slivers of hope. And Kazuki was good at holding onto those. If they're lucky, maybe it all was simply Marina being Marina. Something which would end soon enough.

In the meantime Kazuki will have been where he very frequently can be found at: Bean Crushers. His home away from home, and workplace since practically the day he showed up here. With how clean and quaint the place is, it shows that Kazuki really takes pride in working here. Along with the espresso machines and other such gear, there are also a couple of siphons on the counter.

Just as addressed a moment ago, any and all are welcome to stop by. Whether a straight up espresso, hot cocoa, wine, or any of the countless options in between, he'll be more than happy to serve.




[OOC: Coffee-shop AU, anyone? Event!Kazuki is very subtle. His friendly personality is pretty much unchanged. Basically he had a normal upbringing, rather than filled w mechas, angst, war, and lots and lots of death. For this he's a college student, (still) an ace athlete, and makes one mean cup of coffee, foam-art included! One of his specialties from home is a particularly spicy chai tea latte. — This Kazuki does believe he's been working at Bean Crushers since arrival. (ps: coffee siphons are like this!)

Feel free to switch style/tenses. I'll match.]

a. Video

[Today has been a weird day. Her mother doesn't know who she is again. There are suddenly more vampires around than there had been before and she has no idea just how many people are different from how they normally are. Ai is fairly certain that she hasn't been affected by whatever's happened but can she even be sure of that?

She does keep a journal by her bed that's filled with the more important parts of her days here and everything seems to match up but would that have changed too if her memories had as well? There's just no sure answer to that question so she can only do what she can.]

Listen up, resident of MarinaNova! Show of hands - who remembers being here and who just arrived today? I only arrived about three weeks ago but if anyone needs help, I'll do my best to assist you.

Should any of you new individuals be vampires, there is a place for you to get your blood called the Vampire Blood Shack. It's located in Sector 5. Please do not feed from any of the humans here unless you have their permission. If it isn't consensual, I will intervene. It is in your best interest to not bring on the judgement of any vampire hunters that might be around.

[Ai has no idea if her papa still thinks he's a hunter or what uncle Ichiro thinks either but she will do her best to make sure it doesn't get far enough to have them brought in on the situation. Hopefully this whole ordeal is only temporary and if it is, Ai doesn't want anyone to wake up feeling guilty about their actions today. She can't prevent everything but at least she can do this for those who suddenly became vampires.]

b. action - patrolling

[After her post, Ai can be found just about anywhere in MarinaNova. She's keeping an eye out for any trouble as if this was her job. It technically was back home but it was an academy and not a prison. Sometimes Ai is patrolling on the ground, walking through the various sectors with eyes, ears and nose on the lookout for just about any kind of trouble.

Other times she's perched up on the roof of a shop watching people go by beneath her dangling legs as Ai continues to keep her senses on alert. Today was going to be a very long day and hopefully all of this would be sorted by tomorrow. If it didn't end tonight, then she wouldn't be getting any sleep at all.

She might need to head to the Blood Shack herself if that's the case because there was no way Ai was going feed off a mother who didn't know she was Ai's mother. Hopefully this wasn't permanent because she hadn't told Yuuki anything about being her daughter and didn't plan to.]

c1. action - stationary

[At some point in the day Ai went by the library and checked out a heaping pile of books. All of them are currently piled up on an outdoor table and she's flipping through them at an alarming rate. Every single book is about technology but whatever she's looking for is obviously not yet found as she places it on top of an ever growing while she grabs another one.

Her eyes flicker left to right as she scans through the information laid out before her.]

Is it because of the dimensional stabilizer maintenance?

[Ai might seem like she's not paying attention to her surroundings - too engrossed in her research but that's the case at all. The moment someone heads for her, her head pops up to look over at them.]

c2. action

[The problem with checking out so many books is that they have to be returned. Which means that Ai is carrying a stack of books that's literally taller than she is back to the library. It doesn't look as if she has any trouble actually holding on to them - she isn't struggling under the sheer weight of them. In fact, the stack isn't even really wobbling.

What is happening is that she can't see where she's going. The books are blocking her line of vision and while she can rely on what she can actually see or smell or sense - that doesn't mean it's going to be a perfectly smooth trip.

She just so happens to bump into another person. It'll upset the stack and send it tumbling down on the pair of them. One lands on top of her head directly and even she winces a little.]

Ow.

[Option 1; Action]

[This... is a disaster.

Slumped on the ground in defeat, Yuuki can't believe her luck at all. On the day she sets out to attend a school. An actual school for the first time, with other people her age, with other vampires and even humans alike, she gets kidnapped. How can this be her luck!? Dismayed, she stares at the device she's slipped off her ear, as though the words 'just kidding' will be written on it somewhere. Of course there's no such thing. For a moment, she can't help but wonder if her father is the one responsible. He had been the one most nervous regarding her introduction to society, and about attending school. In fact, she's only allowed to attend because her brother is going to join her.

After this, though, she has to wonder if her parents might just go back on their word and make her go home.

Which only leaves her one option....!]

I have to find a way out of here myself...

[Before her brother, mother, or father even know something has happened.]

[Option 2, Video]

[Luckily, this weird communication device is pretty easy to use. She's fiddled with it a little, and decides to try and test it out.]

Hello...? People can hear me, right? [Can they see her, too?]

It's a pleasure to meet everyone. [Friendly, and with a smile] I'm new here, and I was wondering if people could answer a few questions for me. First- has anyone heard of Kurosu Academy?

[Option 3; Pick your own adventure]

[Find Yuuki anywhere! Stopping to get snacks, exploring the school, lingering outside of the Blood Shack, or anywhere else public you might think of. She has no memories of Marina. Her event info can be found here! She also has a Permissions Post which is always up regarding her vamprism and abilities! Feel free to fill that out so that I don't step on any toes. ♥]

[Everything has basically been the same ever since they came back from the kiosk three days ago. Nothing had to change until they wanted it to - until they ready for it to change. So Kazuki keeps going to work and Soushi keeps going to the library every day. They sometimes have lunch together and always come back to the apartment for dinner. Typically they get in bed at the same time each night though Soushi doesn't always go to sleep right away.

The only real difference is the addition of the blue bands wrapped around their wrist. Something Soushi can ignore when he wants to. It had been who had lead them both to get them but that was simply because he was the sort of person who wanted to be prepared for just about anything. He'd told Kazuki that nothing had to change, not unless they wanted it to and not until they wanted to.

Today Soushi finds himself doing something different. Last night he'd been up extremely late, too immersed in his current book to put it down. That meant he hadn't really gotten up before Kazuki went to work. He'd rolled over and taken the usually offered cup of coffee but hadn't gotten out of bed before the other disappeared for the day. Soushi hadn't come by his work for lunch either, preferring to catch up on all the sleep he'd been missing out the last few nights on by burying his face in Kazuki's pillow and sleeping most of the day away. He had, in fact, slept right through lunch and woke up hungry.

Rather than get something substanial to eat, he'd simply had a protein bar. Convienent and quick. No mess to clean up after. After a quick (by his usual standards) shower, he decided it was rather late in the day to go by the library. He cleaned their too-big apartment and threw out any leftovers that had gone bad. With it done, their refridgerator looked a little bare. Since he wasn't planning to go out and stay out, Soushi might as well go shopping. Maybe he'd make dinner tonight. Yes, that was a good idea. It didn't have to be anything fancy but he could find a recipe for something new - something neither of them has had.

That's how Kazuki will find him when he comes home, puttering around the kitchen with a black apron on and food cooking. Their small table already set for the pair of them. Soushi senses his presence rather than hearing their door open and calls out.]

The food is just about ready, Kazuki.

Good morning, inmates. Today is day [ 384 ] of the first generation. The weather scheduled for today is [ warm and sunny ].

The [ malfunctions ] from the last few days have now been corrected. We apologize for the inconvenience.

New inmates will be arriving in the facility shortly. Please be aware of this disturbance as you go about your day and help them get started on their [ rehabilitation ]. We value your cooperation.

Have a nice day.

[ And like always, we end this message with a jaunty tune! You're welcome. ]

(OOC: Kiosk requests will be handled by Conscienti unless otherwise requested! Warden request post is HERE for your convenience! Mail submissions go here! )

( OTA x2 )

[It's been much easier to get Soushi out and about today. There may be a reason for it, but Kazuki doesn't bother trying to figure it out. He's far, far too at ease for that kind of thing.

With their hands laced, Kazuki practically is dragging him all around. He's already mentioned Soushi to a few of the friends he's made here. It's about time that he introduce them. Although of course meeting new people is good, too.]


( closed to Soushi )

[It's quite possible that Soushi has never once witnessed him in such a happy mood, and that's saying quite a lot. To be honest it's kind of embarrassing, with Kazuki often catching himself.

So far the day has been going very well, too, ever since waking up. At some point they looked into taking one of the boats out, thankful that the bots were around to run it.

Later on at some point and they're on the ferris wheel- something he really had only ever heard about. Curious as he is, Kazuki can't help but stand near and gazing out the window. He's of course been much further up in the air than this, but never had the time to take in the view. Piloting isn't at all meant for that sort of thing, or enjoyment in general. So this is plenty special.]

(OOC: PLEASURE PRISON EVENT)

[Inmates, are you enjoying the slow dribble of water coming from your faucets? What about the way the power goes out briefly just as you were about to save something? How about the crisp chill in the morning after temperatures dropped overnight? And maybe the most heinous of all, with no new deliveries coming in anyone who only likes fully yellow bananas with no brown spots is now out of luck! Okay, so it's not exactly the worst thing that could be happening, but it is day three and things are only getting worse even if it's only gradually.]

(OOC: ROUGHING IT EVENT)

Private video to Kitty

So, apparently this bot strike isn't just a one day thing. Do you think the Defence Force should be doing anything more?

[Like warn people about people like Damon Salvatore, for instance?]


Action - open

Jack's doing a tour of the shops, checking out what's still in stock and what they're starting to look short of. Feel free to come across him delving through a chest freezer, along with any of his usual haunts - swimming, patrolling (Sectors 0-2) or the Library, though you're unlikely to find him with a takeaway coffee in his hand this time!

[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.)

Open to All

[Nope, he doesn't do heat. At all. That means he didn't go to the waterpark or the beach or any other place where he suspects people might be carrying waterguns or balloons. In fact, most of Soushi's day is spent inside somewhere. That is truly the only way to beat the heat - especially if he doesn't want to end up the color of a lobster.

His time spent outside is extremely brief, simply to get from one location to the next and more importantly - to the air conditioners that are running inside each building. Soushi doesn't really deviate from his normal routine so he can be found in the library surrounded by books in the morning and afternoon, deciding to push lunch back a few hours to avoid going out in the hottest part of the day. Then as the afternoon gives way to the evening he heads over to Squeeze for a light meal and an iced coffee.

Both places will find him reading over various materials. He manages to multitask when eating, ensuring that he doesn't get any food on the book or that eating doesn't slow down his reading. Not even the occasional note-taking manages to interrupt the steady flow of his other activities.]

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( For Kazuki )

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