[Video | Action; Open] Late afternoon into evening
17 April 2012 at 11:27 pm
[
The feed opens up and you can hear piano music, seems it's on voice for now but whoever is holding the device discreetly switches it to video. What you see before you, Marina, is a very familiar blue-skinned teen... playing the piano with some skill for a guy who's only been practicing for a few days. Heck, some of you from earth (or a version of) might recognize the song.
If you don't, then you might as he starts to sing.]
((ooc: You most likely will get a response from both the boys if you post to the video, but feel free to address either! Otherwise you can tag in with Action and find the two milling about on their "date" out and about just about anywhere. You may even catch them being adorable and affectionate~ They will be visiting the Ramen Shop for a late lunch then the Education Center(obviously), the Movie Theater and the Club!))
Mood: artistic
Music: "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King
Location: Education Center
[ Video | Open ]
17 April 2012 at 10:03 pm
Hi, everyone! I hope it's not too early, but I did kind of forget to make an announcement yesterday... [ And she needed to get her uniform cleaned, to make the best first impression in her blue-and-silver suit! ]
For those of you who won't know me, my name is Subaru Nakajima. I'm part of the Defense Force here in Marina, and I'll be starting a new class today. It is called "Emergency Training" because I really can't think of a better title for it, eheh!
[ Deep breath. ] The purpose of the class is to run everyone through procedures that will benefit them in case of an emergency. How to use a fire extinguisher, navigate to proper exits in case of an accident, administer basic first aid, perform CPR... lots of little pieces of knowledge that'll help both you and others stay safer and healthier in case of an emergency!
I may not be an instructor, but I think I have appropriate qualifications. I'll also have volunteers cycling in to give their own unique perspectives, and to help me fill in gaps in what I've put together.
I believe it'll be for the benefit of everyone if you attended, even just once. The first class will be today at 11 AM in the Education Center.
I hope to see lots of you there! [ Subaru waves to the camera before ending the transmission. ]
((OOC: You're free to hand-wave attendance of this class, too! First "lesson" is going over fire drills, how to navigate to exits while avoiding fire and smoke, and operating fire extinguishers.))
[ Video - filtered from Saya | Action ]
16 April 2012 at 11:20 pm
[ the feed clicks on to catch Hei quickly smoothing his hair flat. He's look a touch different then usual today with his green parka mislaid and walking briskly through the streets with naught but jeans and a button down white shirt on. It's definitely colder then he would like for this kind of attire but that doesn't stop him from speaking as he navigates the sidewalk. ]
Roommates. How do you handle them without... getting in each others way constantly?
[ Yes, folks. He doesn't know how to handle living with someone when he's used to one room apartments and changing cities every few months. And having a mark stay with him a night or two is a completely different agenda then, well... cohabiting. Waylay him on the way from Sector 3 to the shelter if one must. Assuming, that is, you can catch him. ]
[ Video/Voice | SO OPEN ]
11 April 2012 at 07:15 pm
[ Kohran is in a good mood, thanks to yesterday's festivities. She had taken note of Sentience's query, though she thinks she might need more time to ponder over her answer. However, something had been nipping at her brainstems and people will find that this is completely unrelated to machines/robots/general tinkering as she makes her broadcast: ]Good day, Marina! How are you all doing today?
I was just wondering, would anyone be interested in holding a stage play?
[ She holds up some of the scripts that she had requested from Acumen, notably The Azure Sparrow, Trip to the Occident, and Thousand Furs. ]We will need actors, people to work on costumes, lights, sounds and stage décor! It won't be something too big, I guess -- something light and fun where we can all work together! What do you think?
(( OOC: Hiatus schmiatus Come one, come all! There's long-term CR to be had (as plays aren't assembled in just days), and time-killing activities for your kids! Oh, and threadjacks are welcome in this post! ))
action // closed // early morning
10 April 2012 at 09:53 pm
[ Roller-coaster.
That was almost too good a word for it. One moment you could have a perfectly good time, working things out and the next people got punched for no valid reason. This was life with Helix and Aidan should know this by now, but it still hurt. It hurt like hell.
He didn't spend all too much time at the Thanksgiving dinner after Helix stormed out, for obvious reasons, but when he arrived at the apartment he realized he was at a complete loss for how to deal with this. It had gone so horribly wrong and now he was starting to doubt whether or not he was capable of fixing this in the first place. Not that he wouldn't try, he even walked up to that very much closed door, hand raised to knock... before faltering. Somehow he would fix this, but right now he didn't know how and so he retreated, sank down to sit on the couch with a sigh. If he just gave it some time to think it through he was bound to find a solution. He leaned back against the cushions, raked his fingers through the messy red mop... closed his eyes.
Before he even knew it himself, he'd fallen asleep.]
[Gamewide Mingle: Thanksgiving]
07 April 2012 at 08:25 pm
[At the entrance to Sector 5, several very long tables have been set up outside. Low light is provided by street lamps hung up just for the occasion, a cozy dining room in the middle of the street. There's turkey, mashed potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce, and many, many other
Thanksgiving favorites. A warm, printed message at the center of the table asks:
In the tradition of the holiday known as Thanksgiving, please feel free to enjoy this meal and think about all the things over the last year for which you are most grateful.Come one, come all! Food covers the tables, enough for the prison's entire population, courtesy of the bots. Have a nice big dinner with your fellow inmates, and get your CR on!]
vii → voice | open.
06 April 2012 at 02:15 pm
[ he seems to be answering this question a lot lately, so might as well give all future questions an answer in a one fell swoop via PSA. ]
I am not an angel. My name is Angel, but it's just a name. No halo, no wings, no time spent in heaven. Stop asking.
[Video | Action; Open]
04 April 2012 at 04:31 pm
[
The feed opens up with a view of the Pet Cafe in the background before it turns and is jostled. You can now see the curious Albino, brow furrowed as he studies the device a moment. He sets it aside at an odd angle so you can still watch him,(continuing to ignore the welcome message) seemingly uninterested and unaware the thing is on. He shakes a leg, a look of annoyance crossing his features and you can hear a chain jingle somewhere off screen.]
Tch, what the hell.
[
He idly scratches his bandaged throat before picking up a white basket full of goodies. He's picking through it when he finds the brochure, opens it up, stares at the map for a moment, finds he can't read it and tosses it. He pulls out a few things before stuffing them back in and when he finds the bottle of lotion he sort of looks it over curiously. He wrinkles his nose and tosses that too before pulling out the bottle of water.
Slowly he picks himself up along with the communicator which he carries in his hand by his side. He leaves the basket by his feet for now and looks around a bit.
What the hell am I supposed to do now?]
((ooc: Anyone feel free to bother him or give him a helping hand, in person or otherwise. Ladies, be gentle~))
[Video|Open] Backdated to late afternoon
30 March 2012 at 09:08 pm
[Hello everyone, have a girl shifting back and forth in a very excited, but also nervous kind of way. She wraps her hand in her hand with a smile and waves with the other.]Uh...hi! I know not everyone knows who I am, but my name is Rapunzel and I've been reading up a lot recently about things people do for fun with other people, because I love having parties, but I'm not really good at knowing what to do
at parties--
[she cuts herself off there with a sheepishly laugh]--yeah, so I got a few books and there was this one game that sounded really fun and I wanted to try it out with everyone. So...who would like to play a game of
Truth or Dare? Like, right now!
The book said that someone asks "Truth or Dare?" and whoever's turn it is picks one or the other and the person who asked then asks a question for truth or gives a dare. You have to pick one or the other and whichever one you pick you have to do as best you can or you lose. And since we can talk to each other over the network we don't even have to be in the same room to play!
I mean...that is if you want to. You don't have to if you don't, but I just thought it could be a fun way to...well, have fun, and get to know each other, you know?
[And as she stops her rambling she may be losing a bit of steam and becoming a bit more unsure. Maybe she should have thought this over a bit more before asking?] So if you want to play just say you're
in and someone else can ask you "Truth or Dare." And uh...if you pick dare, you can just show it through the communicator, or meet each other face-to-face to complete the dare. Should be easy, right?
[a bit quiet she says under her breath] ...I think. Did all of that make sense? I hope that made sense. Maybe I should read the book again.{OOC: THE RETURN OF TRUTH OR DARE EVERYONE. Just tag the post with "In!" or some way to let people know that your character is in on the game and others can tag them back as part of the game. Threads all start over the network, but can turn to action whenever you want. If you just want to respond to Rapunzel's video and not play the game, then tag the first thread at the top. For examples of how this could work, just check out this mock thread here.}
[Video | Action | Open]
28 March 2012 at 10:52 am
[It's a bright day, warm and sunny, or however sunny it can be at the beach within an under water dome. Fingers curling around the delicate handle of a parasol, Yuuki walks along the shore line at the beach, a seasonal appropriate sun dress covering her. She's pale, but pretty, sandals off her feet to run and dig her toes within the soft sand. Gaze below she walks, looking for sea shells and watching the foot prints she makes in the sand with each step she leaves behind.
At last, she tilts her head back, lifting a small hand up into the sky.]
It's a beautiful day.
[In light of the blood and violence previously, it's such a strange contrast. The days here are are so peculiar, each one bringing a new feeling with it's strange flow of time. One moment it can be peaceful and the next chaos.]
I think they're important to enjoy. You never know when things might suddenly change.
[A deep breath, breathing in the fresh air - before she slumps, head falling while she brings an arm up to rub at her eyes]
Ahhhh it's really really bright though, isn't it. [Not that easy going on a vampire's eyes. OTL Maybe she needs to invest in some sunglasses.]
[ voice ]
15 March 2012 at 12:05 am
Well, I guess it's official. I'm shit out of luck and desperate for a distraction.
So, porn or zombies?
And if you've got a secret stash, I want in on it!
[ Yep, someone's managed to avoid all the mirrors today. Blame Cas for disappearing. Dean's in no mood to see how crappy he actually looks. And, if ever there was one thing that helped cheer Dean up, it was a good horror flick and some porn. ]
[video; open]
07 March 2012 at 02:55 pm
[Nia is standing in view of the feed very purposefully. She is on a mission!]
Pardon me, everyone!
My name is Nia. If you are new here or we have not spoken before, it is very nice to meet you. [She beams, genuine.] I have been here for a little while now and can help answer questions. For example, the pet café has lots of animals you can take home! Oh, but only if you are nice to them. And in the shelter kitchen, the robots will make you all sorts of food! Anything you would like.
[She’s getting sidetracked from her mission!, though, and shakes her head.]
I’m sorry but a friend of mine is missing – or I suppose he could just be wandering, or perhaps he has become lost. He is very tall – [compared to when he used to be shorter than her, anyway] – with dark hair and he wears a miniature drill key on a chain around his neck. [Manly mecha anime needs phallic imagery. I mean—what?] If you have seen him in the last couple of days, please let me know!
Thank you for the time. And – enjoy tonight’s festivities!
[With that, she clicks off.]
[Video//Action | Open] Mid afternoon, pre-party
07 March 2012 at 09:06 am
Good day, Marina. I hope those of you who were of assistance to Sentience last night are recovering well.
[It goes without saying that if you need anything, consider her volunteered!]In the spirit of new beginnings, it is a good time to offer the opportunity for anyone who wishes to clear their conscience. Beginning in a half-hour, we will be taking confessions at the church. Although Confessional is a traditionally Catholic practice, the church is not denominational and anyone should feel welcome to participate if they wish.
For anyone not aware, a confession is given in a booth in which you tell anything you wish to an anonymous priest. Your identity is also protected, and the priest is sworn never to reveal what is said within the confession.
[And Lacus will be very angry him if he violates that promise, so you can take that to the bank.] It can be a very cleansing experience.
If you have any other questions about the church, I am happy to answer them. I hope everyone will enjoy the party this evening.
((OOC: Cross (worst priest ever, but still a priest!) will be taking confessions in this thread. Network replies to Lacus or action posts at the church are also welcome!))
[action/voice | open]
06 March 2012 at 10:15 pm
[Off-network/action]
[Umi has been pacing and fiddling with the strange visor-phone for quite a while, fighting back the throbbing in her head, trying to keep her calm. It hasn't exactly been successful.]
Arrgh! Why you stupid-- Turn on! You and I need to have a long talk RIGHT now. I mean it!
[Shakes it and continues fiddling about until she finally sees it turn on.]
[The rest is VOICE:]
Finally! Honestly...if this thing was supposed to be helpful, it completely missed the mark.
[...ahem] All right! I don't know who's in charge around here, but I need to talk to you! Now! Seriously, what's with this crazy crime list? Disturbing the peace? Animal cruelty!? You've gotta be kidding me!! ...What I mean is, there's been a mistake!
[...] Hello??
[FRUSTRATED SIGH. She's figuring by now that she won't be getting a response. After a moment she adds, sounding both annoyed and worried:]
Hikaru, Fuu...are either of you here? Tell me you didn't get kidnapped by weirdo prison wardens too...!
[At this point she decides, SKROO DIS, and starts wandering, exploring the complex. Feel free to run into her!]
[video | action]
05 March 2012 at 09:59 pm
[Here, Marina inmates. Have a flat, serious but good-looking face in your screens. With eyes closed, the man with aquamarine blue strands of hair looks rather calm.]
I require of your assistance about a way out of this underwater prison. Any sort of information and important details will be appreciated.
[Yes Marina. Only serious business. What did you expect? He opens his eyes and looks at the screen with determination. And with that, the feed ends.]
video // afternoonish // open
02 March 2012 at 09:24 pm
Hey, y'all.
[Are you ready for another episode of Question Time? Because that's totally what's going to happen. Aidan has spent the better part of the day fighting Math, and by the looks of it Math won - he's tapping a pen against a pad of paper, somewhat frustrated. Darn math.]
A couple of days ago someone told me that th' seasons here are a lot shorter... but th' days are still the same, right? So I was wonderin'... how do you guys keep track? I mean, of birthdays an' holidays an' stuff like that. I kinda guessed it'd be harder to keep track, what with th' seasons bein' all different an' time bein' measured in days instead of dates. Heck, back home you could kinda guess where in th' year you are even if ya didn't know th' dates, just by lookin' at th' weather.
[Farmer boy. The passing of the seasons are important, okay?]
So... how do ya do it? Do ya just... count, or not do anythin' at all?
☠ video
22 February 2012 at 11:29 am
[Sougo is sitting lazily in his room, poking at a ... voodoo doll? Yes. Perhaps you can see how it miiiight look like Michael, and if not, he's going to mention it anyway.]
Asshole, tell me if you feel something.
[Behind him are some photos that have been taped to his wall. Where did he get them from? He'll never tell. But they sure made for a fun darts session. Unsurprisingly, one is of Michael. Another? Maybe of Suzaku, and another of Helix. They're all of guys he's met here. None of the ladies or kids, oh no — he likes the ladies and kids he's met here. He focuses on those photos again, throwing a dart at each one.]
Eat shit and die. Eat shit and die. Burn to a crisp and die. Eat dicks and die.
((ooc: if you want to assume your character has a photo up there, because they're one of the dudes he's met, go right on ahead. >:3))
[Mail Post, Day 154 | Action | Open]
17 February 2012 at 02:59 pm
LETTER RECIPIENTS
- Sanji: a letter from Miwako Sakurada.
[While PM normally doesn't mind the idea of kissing,
feelings and
problems tend to get in the way of seeing the bots as an amusing and not entirely destructive aspect of prison life.]
[Though she knows it's really no one's fault but her own. PM isn't going to resort to violence against the little robots, or start avoiding others.
they did grant her horribly guilty wish, after all. Still, she's going to be careful to make sure they don't enter the post office so that people will not feel the need to avoid it.]
((OOC: PM is available either for smooches or just general threading! She doesn't have lips but she can totally still kiss, ok.))[Click here for pen pal signups. Mail submissions for Day 155 go here!]
action//closed//late night
16 February 2012 at 11:40 pm
"Come home."
[That was all he got before the transmission cut, two words and a tremble in the others voice. It's more than he's gotten in days though, the very sign he's been waiting for and so it's easy to break up camp. Silently he packs up what few things he'd brought with him to begin with, slings the backpack over a shoulder and leaves his temporary residence in the Shelter.
It's late. Cold, but he can't tell if it's the cold that numbs his steps or the dread that's been lurking in his heart. The uncertainty. Confusion. The days apart didn't do anything to clear his mind and that's why he's so quick to go back to Sector 5. To clear things up.
Steps heavy he makes his way up to the apartment. Contemplates knocking on the door, but in the end just slips in. Lets it slide shut behind him, before dropping the backpack to the floor. Small breath. Stretch of silence, and then he speaks up. ]
Helix..?
[action][OPEN FOR ALL THE KISSES!]
13 February 2012 at 04:30 pm
[It's Defense Force patrolling day! And Yuuri is out and about complete with his demon sword. He's going to keep things nice and orderly and once he realizes the bots are out he will probably totally not be jumping into nearby bushes when he sees you coming. He'd go inside, but it's patrolling day, so he's supposed to be everywhere. /wibble.]
(OOC: Morgif, the demon sword, is probably going to want kisses from the ladies too. Yes, this is a thing. He does NOT need to get them, but he may pucker and moan in their direction. For this...I am truly sorry.)