[Rukia is in the kitchen. Her expression is oddly happy, considering the foul mood she'd been in just a few hours before. Her fingers are twitching slightly with excitement around the object she held in her hand.

It amazed her how something as simple as this could make her so happy. It very nearly made her forget about all of the less than joyous events that have happened lately.]

[Despite her joy, however, Rukia couldn't help but feel a shock of frustration run through her. This object was her enemy. She would need to come up with some sort of strategy to deal with it.

Her was off to the side, set down on the table where she was sitting. She didn't want to ask for help just yet. She would prove that she could beat this adversary herself. Unbeknownst to her, however, in the process of setting the device on the table the audio feed was turned on, leaving her words audible for anyone to hear.]

I will defeat you.

[Focused eyes flickered with a strong burning passion.]

Yes, Mr. Juicebox, I will be claiming my victory over you this time.

[Entering the broad fields of Sector 6, someone may notice a scaled model of Sector 5 lay over two of them. Everything is accurate right down to the number of tables and chairs at the outdoor cafe.

But if you touch any part of the model, your hand will go right through it. Because it's only a hologram.

And if you walk through the streets of the hologram be prepared for a few lizard creatures or a puppet to show up out of nowhere and run straight through you as if you're not even there. All holograms.

The guy on the rocket-skates? No he's real. But he may run into you, too.]

{OOC: Richie is using Backpack's hologram projector to make a simulation for him to train with after last night. People should realize things are off because the lizards and puppets fit the scaled model, so are not the actual size of the ones that attacked the night before. Richie is just flying around the model, but he's distracted so he may run into anyone who gets in the way.}

[Itachi didn't wake up at dawn as is his custom. He did not wake at noon. He did not wake until later, and could feel the weight of the time that had passed. But there's one thing he does remember.]

[Private to Housemates]

Sakura. Sasuke. Where are you?

{OOC: Closed to housemates and possibly people who have a reasonable excuse for hacking *cough*Kitty*cough* or would be alerted by someone who can hear. But just let me know if that's what you're planning?}

[It's time for a break, as far as Zack is concerned. He had told Gino earlier to catch some sleep. Kid needs it really and if Gino hasn't then this SOLDIER will make said kid pay for it later, yupp. So right now he's propped up against one of the trees in the park. His sword is leaning against it too, right next to him. Eyes are closed and a smile on his features, he's enjoying seeing blue skies. Sure, they might be fake, but they're still a lot better to look at than the Plate. He's also more aware than what people might realize.]

[Someone has just seen Zack's compilation of who all has vanished today. Not realizing his communicator is on, Fletcher mumbles to himself.]

Lain is gone? Wait, but...

[Rei is in the Education Center, checking out the course selection on a computer terminal with a notepad and pen beside her. She needed some distraction from her dark thoughts about the night before, and she couldn't quite wait for the catalogue to be delivered, so she figured there was no time like the present to choose her courses. She's debating over a few, though... there are some teachers she'd like to support, but their classes do not exactly appeal to her.

Anyone else around who'd like to help her keep her mind off things?]

Good afternoon, Defense Force members. This is Lacus Clyne. [And her normally light voice is deadly serious. THIS IS HER SRS VOICE.]

I'm sure that everyone saw the video spectacle this morning perpetrated by Xellos. I have spoken with several parties and plans are in place to resolve the situation. I'm sure that many of you are rightly angered by such a blatant disrespect for life, as am I.

However, none of you are to approach the subject unless you are personally addressed by Emperor Fou-Lu. Xellos is extraordinarily dangerous and approaching him will put your life needlessly at risk. What we would ask is that members set up a perimeter should any fighting occur, and focus your energies on keeping any onlookers apart from the fighting as well as protecting them from the effects.

Please focus your patrols for the remainder of the day on Sector Six. Thank you.

[Sora's face still shows a bit of insecurity as to whether he has his device working properly]

Kairi? Can you hear me? I thought I lost this thing! After Roxas came by I went to go find the housing center, but I guess I had taken off the headset and left it where Roxas and I were talking. Doesn't matter, though, right? Cause I found it!

[he realises he's gone way off track here]

Anyway, I'm looking at these housing things, and I know you don't really remember me yet, but I still remember you and I just can't imagine living here without you.. [his voice trails off as he becomes aware of his embarrassment]

And don't ask where I've been sleeping these last few nights! [he laughs]

Well, just.. give me a call? Is this how these things work? Whatever, talk to you soon!

[he waves and the video feed is cut]