[It's moving day for Rei! She doesn't know when Tsukasa will want to move in, but she's ready to start building her home right away, so she brings her small bag of belongings to their new house in Sector 5 and unloads her things into the smaller bedroom. She doesn't need all the space of the bigger one. Tsukasa can have it.

On her way, she stops by to grab her request from Acumen, tucking it into her bag for the moment; once she's unpacked, she sits on her bed and stares at it for awhile. There's a strange ache in her chest, a feeling she almost recognises but finds difficult to place, and suddenly the house seems much too big and cavernous for her alone. Feeling a sort of reverse-claustrophobia, she escapes to the front step and sits there.

Still staring down at the picture Acumen has sent her. It was a good choice. She still remembers the day it was taken - Misato had insisted on a picture, and she'd also chosen the pose, despite Shinji's desperate, red-faced refusal. Finally, when Rei had softly said that it didn't bother her, Shinji had agreed to it.

Rei hadn't noticed until it was printed that she was smiling at the time.

With a soft sigh, she draws her knees up to her chest and stares. Where are they now? Are they alive? Did they overcome Instrumentality?]

Voice - Private to Tieria

Tieria-san. I have chosen my house and spoken to Clyne-san about cooking lessons. Would you still like to join us?

[She's got something else to ask, too, but she's leading up to it.]

Good morning, inmates. It is the 64th day of the third generation.

Beginning today the average daily temperature will be raised to adjust to a more summer atmosphere. Those of you with a colder wardrobe may want to consider seeking lighter attire for the coming weeks.

Requests for the following inmates are waiting at the entrance to Sector 0: Kitty Pryde the younger, Rei Ayanami, and Lady Elizabeth Middleford. For those parties who are interested, the punishment for inmates Tyki Mikk and Kitty Pryde the elder is over today. Please see a remote unit for assistance removing the collars.

Looks like it's back to square one...

[There's a bit of noise in the computer lab. High-pitched, tinny voices are coming from inside, along with the characteristically calm but rather amused tone of one Lacus Clyne. She's spent the last few days working on the new haros for Lyle and Orihime, and is almost done!]

( Fun with Haros! )

[Meanwhile, Lacus activates the video on her communicator, and in the background everyone can see the multicolored haro stampede.]

Good morning, everyone. If you see some haros come your way, please let me know! They're not quite complete yet, but very friendly!

((OOC: Feel free to run into any of the haros near-ish to the computer lab or to Lacus in [action] threads, or answer on video!))

[For those who have currently decided to view the video feed, the image in front of you is slightly muddled with static for a moment, but then the figure slowly materializes on the screen. It’s a strikingly beautiful man, one that many of you might be familiar with. He’s holding his hand to his neck, a bit of blood showing between his fingers as his eyes dilate slightly. His skin is paler and his eyes are filled with the sort of despair that takes years to matriculate. A sadness that lingers indefinitely in one’s conscience, slowly crippling the mind until the heart becomes almost completely barren.

And then he looks up, blinking at his surroundings before some measure of recognition evolves in his expression. His head falls back, the hand pressed against his neck wilting as it does, to show that the wound has been healed. His eyes flutter closed and his lips twitch open to reveal uneven breathing. His head hurts, he feels nauseous, and he can barely form an articulate thought, but he knows where he is. Kaname’s pale lips slowly drift into the barest of smiles.]

I guess this means… I've returned.

[The video shows someone sleeping, a young brunette woman... sitting on the grass, leaning on a tree. She awakens slowly, looking at the grass with blurry eyes at first, but then her head gazes up to the sky. It seemed like the sunlight was hurting her eyes, but she was trying to focus on the place around her. Suddenly, her light blue eyes widen and holds her head with both hands, making a pained expression and whining a little.

Her looks changed a little; very long and straight hair, but still the same features, maybe a bit aged but nothing completely different. She stands up, holding herself with one hand to the tree, still looking at the place which seemed to be a park and walking carefully so she couldn't fall off. Many memories were passing through her mind, totally confusing... the only thing she could mumble was something she wanted to surpress but failed at the attempt to do so.]

... Ugh... This is... crappy...




[ooc: Sup Marina! Miss her much?]