I think plopping someone down into a prison and then soonish after their arrival, making the whole prison celebrate Valentines Day...well it's a bit cruel, I think.

[Daisy does not sound very happy at all. In fact, she sounds rather depressed.]

Its bad enough when it's celebrated at home, but, well....I didn't even get a chance here. It's unfair. I don't even know what the point of a date auction is. It sounds a bit demeaning. I mean, what if you volunteered and then you weren't bid on even once? There should have been free chocolate or something like that instead. That would have been more inclusive, probably.

I miss home.

[When she speaks again, it's muffled and difficult to understand because she's talking into a pillow. She's hugged it up to her face.]

I wish Tim were here.

[It's a very simple question!]

What's a date? Why's it such a big deal?

[He knows the concept of one, but not really the word for it. Poor kid just doesn't know how the outside world works.]

[If you're out and about you might notice a girl standing or walking several feet above you as though she were on solid air.]

[Jennifer's in the cafeteria, putting the last, finishing touches to all her boxes upon boxes upon boxes of food and gifts and millions of ribbons everywhere and... Well, let's just say she's been up all night and she's highly caffeinated off of tea _{and then there was that coffee she found lying around the kitchen} which therefore means it's the perfect time to do a video call!]

[Video] Yoohoo! People of Mar~i~na! I've got lots of gifts for everyone, even if I haven't met you. [smile!smile!] So if you want to pick them up you can come find me or I'll come find you! [giggling. Today was going to be so much fun!]

[a rustle, a snap then-] HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!~ [the sparkles may not be your imagination and Minako beams into the camera]

Hey everyone!~ As all you cuties might very well know, and if you don't well now you do, today is the date auction! Sentience has given me and C.C. the authority to run this fantastical event and - of course - what's a fantastical event without some fantastical people to be there?

IN OTHER WORDS - [whips out a rather formidable LIST and waves it just long enough for you to glimpse at some of the names already written.] It's sign up time! Everyone who would like to be biddee please respond to this message, and your name will be added to the list.

Remember, for those who sign up there are some requirements. 1! You must come in costume or dress or something just very pretty. 2! Biddees are allowed to become bidders if they so choose to. 3! THE DATE MUST BE DONE.

[and here she gives a rather devious smile] Those on the list that are...less than enthused will get a friendly nudge from our very own captain of the defense force, Gino Weinberg~ And of course, anyone who would like to...volunteer others are welcome to do so! The event will be announced by Sentience later today!

Hope to see everyone there!~

( OOC )

[Akane looks pretty angry, but what else is new? She's shifts the video back a bit so that a CLEAR VIEW of her scowl can be seen as she stares back at you.]

I just rescued a girl from SLEEPING on a park bench because no one ever told her that she could live anywhere unoccupied for free. [Her jaw clenches.] She could have been hurt. Isn't there some kind of guide we can give out to people when they arrive here? One that will tell them about the places here or the types of people or the living situation or about the ball and chain, should they arrive with one? Or... or... shouldn't there be?

[She looks back at something and a view of her bed can be seen where someone (Kobato) with long, light brown hair is sleeping. When she looks back at the screen, she no longer looks upset, but perhaps a bit tired.] I appreciate everything Sentience has done to accommodate all of us, but this is still a dangerous place. We need to make sure we are helping the newcomers when they arrive.

[She sighs and then turns the feed off.]

[Something was wrong. Something was seriously wrong. Ryu had been wandering around Sector 5, feeling worse and worse, until finally he just sat down against a building, resting his head on his knees.]

[Why did he feel so upset? And why was he crying? He didn't understand this at all.]

[[ooc; Upset Fou-Lu = upset Ryu. ;; ]]

Okay, guys, I know some of you have your doubts about the auction, or just aren't really interested in participating. That's totally cool, I respect your decisions and your concerns. But you can trust the defense team to make sure the event goes as planned and anyone questionable will be closely monitored to ensure the safety of everyone involved. We won't let anything happen! It's all going to be a little harmless fun.

...now that that's been said, those of you who aren't participating, how would you like to donate your fake money to an upstanding criminal citizen like myself? [pose]

[voice | private to Josak Gurriere]
Yo, Josak! I have a bit of a favor to ask. [He pauses a moment, trying to find the right words.] You know the date auction happening later? If you're not busy, could you help a friend and I out with getting prepped? We don't have a lot of clothes, and the store has a lot. [Yeah, that didn't sound awkward at all. He tries to pass it off with a chuckle.] We'll be here, waiting, if you can spare some time. Thanks!

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[After placing a call to Alle that it was time to meet at the shop, he went back to the rack of clothes he was rifling through. All manners of shirts, in a dazzling array of colors. Would this green work? Or how about this striped number? Decisions, decisions.]

(( ooc: if anyone would be dragged along by either Alle or Josak, please let me know! <3  Just want to wrap this up before tomorrow's auction~ ))

So! I'm in a brand new place with brand new people and I've heard some interesting things about everyone so far.

That being said, I really would like a chance to meet everyone and get to know them on a personal level. So in order to do this...

KINDLY HAND OVER YOUR MONEY!

This will allow me to both meet each of you as you donate to me and allow me to meet everyone later. It's a foolproof idea that is best for all, don't you think?

Sellin' and buyin' people is in pretty damn bad taste. Guess it's justifiable since it's just for a date, huh? Still, surprising that our warden's lettin' it happen considering the kinds of behaviour it could encourage.

[A pause, and then a chuckle, because something being in bad taste hadn't stopped him before--]

Anyone who doesn't feel like participatin' can feel free to pass their auction money my way.

[There's the sound of objects clattering to the floor followed by Mikaela panting heavily in the background. Having just been pulled out of an epic battle between man and machine she's a little more than flustered. And now that she realizes that there's something on her face she's slowly transitioning into panic.]

Wh-What!? [Now there's hurried footsteps as she rises to her feet and starts running, fiddling with the device to start randomly switching between video and voice. Anyone paying attention will see her with her hair up, dirt, motor oil, and blood all over her face, and the occasional shot of burned through and ripped clothing.]

No! You--Bee!? Sam!? SAM!! BEE!! [Half paying attention to the message on her communicator she presses her back against a nearby building and sits before prying the thing off and nearly yelling into it. It's not a transformed Decepticon from the looks of it, but she'll never know unless she antagonizes it first. Voice clearly pissed and hoarse,]

Hey, HEY! You Decepticons are behind this, aren't you!? You won't get away with this! [Pause...then she gives off a little, cocky laugh.]

What makes you think kidnapping me will do you any good?

W-W-What?! [After what seems to be a bunch of playing around with the communicator in her ear, a young girl, wearing a beautiful frilly dress, appeared on the screen. She in much surprised, amazement, and confused all at once right now.]

A-Ah! Woah, what is this? There is nothing like this back home. [Tilts her head slighty, before looking around.]

Am....I really at the bottom of the ocean? I know it's pretty, but there must be a mistake. [Frowning a bit, wiping her eyes a bit. Until, she got to her crimes list. She fretting right now.]

Wait.....Accessory to murder? B-But, I didn't kill anyone!

[Private to Cornelia]

Cornelia? Could you meet me at the clothing shop?