[Cécile takes a moment to mess with the communicator, successfully opening an open-ended video and looking at it for a moment before talking. This was similar to, but distinctly different from the technology back home... She starts speaking in a mild, but cheerful tone, appearing happy despite the circumstances. If you pay attention you may notice a hint of hesitation in her mannerisms, as though she's deeply unsure of something.]

Hello! I'm Cécile Croomy! I'm new here, and I'm looking to see if anyone would know if a Lloyd Asplund happened to be here? I was on my way to see him originally. I brought lunch-- though I'll have to remake it for him now! [a small laugh. It's genuine, if short.]

[Cécile pauses for a moment here, looking at the brochure with a pensive look before looking back up, offering a smile again]

It appears there's some other, ah, familiar names here, too! Who else is here...?

[Ava doesn’t know where she is, or how she got here. She looks confused and annoyed as she rakes her fingers through her hair.]

Hah hah. [the sarcasm is obvious.] If this is a joke, it’s not funny. Sure, this place looks like ten steps up from where I’ve been, but this is too crazy. A prison? Couldn’t there be a better setting than this?

If this is a dream, I’ll pick a better location next time. Like maybe home. It's got so much more going for it.

[The video feed activates to reveal a tall blonde to the dome, dressed in a school uniform consisting of a yellow jacket, black mini-skirt, white shirt, and green tie. Not exactly the warmest clothing as it snows outside. Although a bit visibly unsettled, she addresses the camera calmly. A backdrop of tables and bookshelves can be seen behind her.]

Hello, everyone.

I really don't know what to say, this is all sort of unexpected. But thank you for the helpful pamphlet, um... [She looks a little uncertain as she addresses someone who is supposed to be dead. The pamphlet did say people could come from different points in time but...] Your Highness... [More uncertainty as she's not quite sure how to address him in public if he's using his royal surname again. Habit wins out, though.] ...and Lelouch. The basket is quite lovely too.

[She smiles slightly, though her eyes still have a look of uncertainty.] This really is quite something isn't it? I take it this isn't some kind of joke. [The huge glass dome and seawater visible from outside kind of hints that it sure isn't. Not to mention the snow she showed up in.

But these allegations? Harboring terrorists? Are they talking about Kallen...? Milly hadn't even known that until a very short time ago. Accessory to the development of weapons of mass destruction? The device Nina had built hadn't gone off, though...Thankfully...

She stops that thought.]

In any case, I guess I should introduce myself. I'm Milly Ashford. I hope to make your acquaintance.

[ papers rustling; distinctly unamused voice ]

... this isn't funny. I need to get back to work.

[It takes a little while to understand the communicator, but once she has it, Cosmo manages to get the video working. The green-haired girl is certainly unusual, with rose buds on the side of her head. She appears worried]

I cannot deny that what I did was wrong...but is there really no way to go back? My friends...they need my help. [Her help...it's her destiny, and she must help them!] They are in danger of getting hurt...

Can I at least find out if they are alright? If they have been hurt because of me... [Guilt eats at her. Please, please let Tails and the others be alright...]

[ this boy is amongst those who had recently arrived, but he is not panicked. he had been closely monitoring the network ever since he had awakened and he had studied the newcomers' brochure. with that, he already has the idea to keep going for now. all though, it does not necessarily mean that he believed everything he had read and saw. however, he wanted to keep a discreet appearance for now. he didn't bother using the network today. ]


[ . . . ]


[ a small sigh left him as he stopped walking. he was restrained with a ball and chain, so it's harder to move around or do things in general. still, he didn't want to just sit down in one room. maybe he wanted to get his thoughts sorted out... maybe walking will aid that, was what he unconsciously thought. ]


[ ooc | Setsuna is walking around random sectors! Feel free to assume any area that he passed by in. ]

Snow, hmmm...?

[The video shows Juri, holding a hand out to the snow as it falls, standing in the middle of it without seeming all too bothered by it. Her expression is quiet, maybe a little confused, but she chuckles softly not long after.] How nostalgic.

[AND THEN, the angle switches, view of her face only now, smiling with a bit of a sparkle in her eye.]

More importantly, this is quite a trick, isn't it? Ohoho, very well. Attentive ears best be prepared, as I will only say this once: I am impressed. In fact (truly, I must say)--even I as a lady quite modestly difficult to shake--I've been stumped! I didn't expect to find myself out of the house quite just yet today, for one.

[Really, never mind that she doesn't remember having left, appearing outside of the home she and Yuuki had been sharing was an interesting touch. It made her wonder.]

... Now, then.

I think I might have a walk in this winter wonderland, actually. I'm very interested in having a look around today.

[The COMMUNICATOR comes on with a click. There is a moment of BLESSED SILENCE, and then:]

What the everloving fuck is going on here?!

[Oh, don’t you wish that that BLESSED SILENCE was back now? The voice that comes through is LOUD - raised to a shout. It also sounds FURIOUS.]

Obsolete fucking AI? Not making any of its mistakes? That’s real fucking reassuring, you nooksniffing bag of shit!

[BANG BANG BANG. Someone his hammering the keys here!]

This is a real funny joke, assholes! How many fish puns did that fucknugget make when he was designing this steaming pile of musclebeast refuse? Did he throw a temper tantrum halfway through and storm off like a dumb grub who’d shit his diaper and leave one of you other ignoramuses come up with this unbelievably moronic messages?! I could fucking barf a more atmospheric memo! This is why I’m the leader, and what do you not do to your fucking leader? That's right! You do not fuck with your fucking leader!

[Rant, rant, rave! Karkat continues to mash the keys of his COMMUNICATOR before he gives a SCREAM OF FRUSTRATION and throws it against the wall, where it goes off with a CLUNK.]

I just realized something...[thoughtful pause from a girl that's been missing for quite a while...but she doesn't know that!] If it's this cold again already..?, that means I missed my birthday! I've never missed one before, and I certainly won't start now.

I'll have a cake with lots of candles~ And lots of presents~ And, oh! I can't forget the guests. What's a party without people to play with?~ [by this point she's swinging her legs around, her voice sing-song] I'll invite Mama and Naoya and Gin and Joshua and Xion and Ciel, Sebastian too naturally~, and Euphie and Akito...Jade, Conrad, Yuuri, Lelouch, Maya, Orihime, Yuuki, Sakamoto....

Exorcists too of course! Actually, Allen only - the rest of you Exorcists aren't wanted~ [♥]

[ooc: oh hey it's the df's most popular criminal w-will be laggy....action's open for Wisely and Tyki and whoever's still at home!]

Hi~

I hope everyone's having a good day today despite the snow and really it's because of the snow that I just can't let this idea go--Ribbons suggested it!--but wouldn't it be nice to have a winter ball?

We'd have punch! And a fireplace! And of course we'd decorate with garland and ribbons and mistletoe and lots of other cheery, wintry things... It's a little late notice but, maybe if we all pitched in we could get something set-up in a few days? I'd hate to let all this snow go to waste!

[and considering how fast the seasons change... ajdkl;fad She wasn't going to miss her opportunity!]

Ummmm...does anyone know how to make curry udon or a cake?

[And anyone walking into the shelter kitchen will find a very confused loliprincess, a cookbook, and one failed attempt at cake batter in front of her. Clearly she has no idea what she's doing.]

[...at this rate, Lelouch will be getting a table full of birthday jello.]

( Innovades keep causing trouble )