Kallen? Actually, um, anyone can answer this, but I thought you might know…

[ The camera turns on – and Shirley leans forward, a rather concerned look on her face. To those who might remember, she looks exactly like she did when she left, save for a change of clothes. ]

Ah, has anyone seen Lulu lately? She’s a dragonet – golden, flies around, about this long. [ She holds out her hands for a moment. ] I looked all over when I woke up, but I couldn’t find her. I thought maybe she was just out for a bit, you know, flying or something, but…

[ She lets out a sigh, leaning back and collapsing onto her bed. After a pause, she leans forward again, smiling as best as she can. ] Anyways, I’ll be around, looking for her. If any of you see her, please tell me, okay?

[ She gives an appreciative smile, leans forward - ]

Thanks for your help!

[ - and switches the camera off - for most inmates. ]

( PRIVATE - Lelouch vi Britannia, failed delete )


[[ ooc: THE BOOMERANG HAS RETURNED. orz ]]

Good morning, criminals! Today we will be experiencing our first light snowfall. You need not expect any accumulation.

However, today we will also be opening our new ramen stand! Enjoy the cool weather and the hot ramen, along with the biggest bowl of ramen -- in the world! This is not a significant feat, as no ramen has ever been made on this world outside of this facility, and all of that ramen has been the same size as a standard bowl, but a sufficiently impressive size has been engineered for the grand opening. In fact, it is large enough that every criminal could have a bowl for every meal today and some would still be going to waste. Which will be regrettable.

I should perhaps assure you all that the ramen store will be completely safe, and no interference with the event will be permitted.

[As soon as he'd heard there was food available, Luffy was THERE. Well. Maybe it took him half an hour to get there, what with all the wrong turns he'd taken, but he was there nonetheless! It didn't matter that he could have gotten food in the shelter just as easily. The teenage pirate is currently pounding down bowl after bowl of ramen at a rate that might make the weak-stomached queasy..]



{ooc: Threadjack each other liberally? :D}

HAH! BOOM, BABY! Trot out the laaadiiieeesss. Time t--eh.

...[Insert girlish scream.]

DEMON TALKY THING! DEMON TALKY THING! AHHHH!! IT'S GONNA EAT MY FACE! MY BEAUTIFUL FACE! I DON'T WANNA DIE, I DON'T WANNA DIE! LEMME GO, LEMME GO, LEMME--!

W-what? But--? Prison? No, no, no, no, you can't do this to me! [Sound of puppy whimpering now]

Yzma! Kronk!? THEME SONG GUY!? Hey, nooo, I am the Emperor of the world over here! If--if I'm thrown in prison th--the--I?

[All right. That's it. No more of this!

...He'll be bawling now.]

That's it for meeeeee!

[ The video clicks on, revealing Battler's stern, glorious countenance in all its glory. ]

To anyone who can hear this - my name is Battler Ushiromiya, and I need to warn everyone here about someone. A fake witch from my w- home arrived today. Her name is Beatrice, the "Golden Witch." She's a vile woman, someone who'll stop at nothing to hurt you. Secrets, violence, loved ones-

[ He pauses - and for the briefest moment, an intense pain crosses his eyes. But it's gone as soon as it came - and his demeanor remains tightly controlled. ]

-nothing is sacred to this monster. But... just remember.

Illusions can't hurt you. She's not a real witch - just a liar, claiming to be something that doesn't exist.

Stay safe. Don't believe the Golden Witch's lies.

[ And with that cryptic message, Battler ends the feed. ]

( Private to Yuuki Kurosu )

_{[There isn’t much to see aside from a shimmer of gold as two beautiful golden butterfly wings flutter into view. The beautiful insect seems to hover a bit before landing on the screen, tiny golden feet sticking to the glass of the communicator’s visor. A feminine voice seems to filter through the room, although it’s uncertain as to where it’s coming from…Perhaps the butterfly in question? Nah - that doesn’t make any sense. Butterflies don’t speak. But this one does. At least it seems that way.]}

How… interesting! Really, I thought you’d finally rid me of my cage - but it seems I’ve merely been thrown into a new one. _Kihihihi~

How sad. I’m sure every woman will agree that it’s disappointing when a man can’t deliver.

But no matter. I suppose I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands…

Uhuhuhu, but it certainly beats boredom. Oh yes! Absolutely.

_{[All of this is said as the golden butterfly flutters about, having unstuck itself from the screen halfway through talking. Of course, people will only see a golden butterfly. That’s right, until you believe in her or at least someone does and unless you’re from her world, all you’ll be graced with is the sight of golden butterflies.]}

Hey, we need to talk.

... Actually. Scratch that. Meetin' up would be a lot better. Someone wanna recommend a place? If not, we got Yu's apartment to turn to.

He's been challenged to breakfast ramen and who is he to say no? And, okay, maybe he hasn't really spent much time with Joshua the last couple of days and wants to see him. It sounds like he is going to have a birthday party not long from now too. Busy day!