Um... Brother? Edward? Alphonse? Are any of you having any problems with your alchemy?

Yo! I could use a little bit of help here. Got myself a pet project. [grin] Don't suppose any of you fellas know a thing or two about growing plants would ya? I have a few in mind I'd need in greater quantity then I can get at the store.

[mulls] Come to think of it, I might need a few barrels too to get me started...

[Al looks a little sick and he sounds a little funny too because his nose is stuffed up.]

Sorry that I didn't come to alchemy class today... I thought it would be better if I stayed home and didn't get anyone else sick...

I'm sure you did great, Fletcher. [He gives a light smile.] How did it go? I'll be there next time, I promise.

Good afternoon, everyone! I think almost everyone knows what their school schedules will be now, so if you're still interested in joining the student council, please tell me your name and what times would be best for you to have meetings. I want to make sure everyone who wants to join can.

I don't think we need a faculty sponsor, but if anyone would like to, I'm sure no one would mind! [Why yes, she means you. You know who you are.]

[It's been far too quiet for Q's liking. That one fellow with the green hair had everyone in a tizzy when he told them they were virgins. Well, if they like sex so much...]

Who wants to have prison sex?

[It's a day ending in zero, so once again, it is time for alchemy class! Only today, Al has a cold or something, so Fletcher is stuck doing the teaching all by himself. Don't worry, he's not nervous or anything. He's just standing at the front of the room wringing his hands together and looking over his notes for the hundredth time.

Today's lesson is a further explanation on transmutation circles and the symbols that go inside them, and what those mean. It's all really basic stuff, the kinds of things beginners learn. As he continues to lecture, Fletcher begins to sound a little more confident; it's all stuff he's known since he was four. He can totally do this.]

[Tag into the appropriate sub-threads, and have fun!]

A prison. Under the sea. For the rest of my life. Tell me this is a joke. Parks, a beach, a library... Are you even sure this is a prison? Because it doesn't really sound like it.

Okay, fine, I admit, I screwed up in the past. Yeah, I did all those things. But does that really warrant being here until I die? Can't I get out faster on good behavior or something? And are these chains really necessary?

Damnit. Don't I at least get a phone call? It's really important. I have to give my younger brother a message so he'll know where I am and what to do while I'm here. He's just a kid and doesn't have anyone else...

What did you say your name was? Acumen? Hey! Is anyone even listening to me?

...

This place sucks. And what the hell is a computer anyway...

[ His legs have actually started to ache from all the walking. The knots in them ease as he kneels in front of the strange tree in the park, but he wants them to keep hurting. Anything is better than being allowed to think.

The power in the tree is almost a beacon; a soft light in the back of his mind, one that lured him from the mindless circling in the park. But, even here, he feels like he's struggling to breathe.

Gone... just gone. Stolen away, back to his replacement, back to the threat of that man and... leaving him alone.

He can't breathe, can't see... the dirt under his fingernails as he digs them into the ground isn't enough to distract him. ]

Subaru... [ breath hitches ] Come back.

This... I don't want to be here! I liked living with Mr. Hughes, Mr. Mustang, Miss Hawkeye and Dakota... Wh-what happened to Dart? Give him back! I already lost my brother, don't... don't take him away too... At least... let me go back home if you're going to take me away...

[Oh look, it's a Fletcher! Only this Fletcher seems new and does not seem weirded out whatsoever by this highly advanced piece of technology on his head.]

[Even with all the strangeness going on today... class must go on. That's what Fletcher and Alphonse decide, anyway. They set up in the educational facility, and by 10AM they're ready to start.]

[The class begins with a warning that none of the students will be transmuting anything for at least a year... maybe a few months if they're quick learners, and from there consists mostly of a lecture on the basics of alchemy with overhead slides depicting sample transmutation circles and the most common symbols that go inside them; both boys also give a demonstration of their alchemy for the class. A good demonstration of what they talk about can be found in this section, though the manga-only stuff, anything about the gate, and so forth will not be coming up.

It should be noted, though, that Fletcher is distracted for a lot of the lecture, as though he's listening to something else... Namely, all the confused new arrivals.]


((Tag into the appropriate threads inside the post! ALSO, please keep in mind that while Al and Fletcher said "at least a year", no one from outside the FMA universes is actually going to be able to learn to transmute anything. Ever. :Db HAVE FUN))

Fletcher, Brother, I'm sorry I didn't come home last night...

Has... anyone ever fallen into one of those big holes that appeared in the ground before?

[ Suzaku is not embarrassed. no, really. he's totally comfortable. or at least, he's trying very very hard to project that as he comes into the classroom, flashing everyone a quick smile. moves over to the front of the room with what is obviously some uncertainty, then settles on the teacher's desk instead of sitting behind it. fingers laced together, he addresses the room. ]

All right. I guess we should start -- at the very beginning. Sex is a broad thing. There are lots of different ways to have it. It's even possible to have sex without taking off any of your clothes! [ this is meant to be interesting trivia to lighten the mood, and he gives everyone a bemused smile as he says it. ] And it's something that anyone can do... as long as you've got one or more people together, they can have sex.

[ Suzaku's lecture goes on in this way for a little while, and he covers the most basic parts -- sperm + egg = baby; you can have sex without having babies; etc. he covers gay sex as well as straight sex, and as implied above does specifically acknowledge the possibilities of threesomes and moresomes. ]


((ooc: Okay! You can tag this post in a lot of different ways. You can respond to the Lecture thread, where your character can pipe up and ask basic sex or pregnancy questions; you can tag the Before or After Class threads for more hijinx; or you can respond to the Anonymous Questions thread, wherein Suzaku will pass out pieces of paper and characters can write down questions they're too embarrassed to ask out loud. THREADJACKING IS ENCOURAGED, go crazy. ♥))

[The best thing about Envy? Its ability to transform. Oh it has already noticed that the more often it uses a form, the longer the homunculus can maintain it. And tonight? It's glorious. With the monsters going to and fro, Envy can simply blend right in with the packs. That's exactly what it had done last time and this time is hardly any different.

So, Marina. Ready to take a chance encounter?]

Good morning inmates. It is the 74th day of the third generation.

I am finally online once more, and will be reviewing the system over the next few days to ensure that everything is once again functioning as it should be after the security breach. Inmate GIR will be restrained in a suitable manner. All food and goods imported yesterday will be removed over the course of the day; the kitchen area will be fully restocked come afternoon, with the convenience store, pizza shop, and ramen stand by nightfall. Unfortunately, restocking of the refrigerated blood will not be until tomorrow. Despite this, the integration of new arrivals today will proceed as normal.

I apologize for the events yesterday, inmates. The previous A.I. had supposedly upgraded the security protocol to prevent such an infestation from being successful, however...

[A few beats]

...Princess Zelda, I have your request waiting for you at the entrance to Sector 0.

Do a little daaaaance.

[Suddenly, more demanding,] OBEY. [GIR laughs while he orders some angry bots to escort every single one of you to one of the parks. Fighting back will only result in punishment...and believe him, you don't want to know what GIR has cooked up for you then.

While you walk you may notice that dawn has suddenly become night again, the lighting is still working though it's all very...vibrantly colored and disco-y--maybe a strobe light here and there--and that the once peaceful silence has turned into blaring techno.

GIR starts to sniffle happily.]

Y-you're all so beautiful.



( OOC info under the cut! )

[Hello again, inmates! Are we having fun yet? GIR has been quite aware that some of you aren't exactly happy with what's happening at the moment, so that's why he's got more plans up his sleeve for the rest of the day! The giant pizza, for one thing, he let fall from the sky, he's allowed the sun to gradually come up, and now he is BEATBOXING for your entertainment!

This carries on for...five minutes give or take--are your brains Jell-O yet?--before GIR starts giggling that same creepy giggle.]

Are you haaaappyyy~~?

I gave a pizza to the Tallest! I hope it didn't squish him...

--I'M GONNA MAKE CRANKY MAN A PRETTY BIRDIE!!



((ooc: GIR is referring to Gino as his "Tallest," a.k.a. a leader of the Irkens and as for "cranky man," that is Kanda who will be blessed with the gift of 'flying' today. ♥))

[This is the most serious voice you will ever hear ever Sakamoto speak in. His voice is lower and almost unrecognizable unless you are Japanese and can pick up his accent.]

Fellow inmates, I fear I must inform you of another great tragedy.

[There is a long dramatic pause, as if to honor someone who died.]

There appears to be no alcohol left on the premises.

...Acumen? ...Hellooooooo? LET'S MAKE BABI--

--OOOOOOO~ I CAN SEE ALLLLL OF YOU! YOU'S ALL GONNA BE LIKE ANTS!

[Giggle while GIR proceeds to mess about with certain things in his new surroundings, gleefully asking what 'this does' or 'that does' in the process.

GIR eventually decides that he rather likes the dome in nighttime, so for now all you'll be seeing is darkness. But of course breakfast time doesn't have to suffer because of this! There's a gasp because now GIR has some ideas!

Should you be worried? That is entirely up to you.]

DOLPHINS!



((ooc: Ok, guys, today's the day to meet your new Vermin Overlord! First off, you can always refer to this post for a day-to-day schedule of what's happening. This morning Orihime and Ribbons will be given special attention! GIR will be sending robots to Orihime's house to pamper her senseless and give her candy and as for Ribbons, congratulations, you will be sent a huge shipment of tacos with bacon in them.

Comment as you would any other day post and have fun~))

[Day 72: another fine day at Marina Asylum! Besides the suddenly-missing food in the shelter, anyway. But, regardless of strange happenings, a busy parcel mistress' work is never done. And so after filling her bag with sorted mail, she strikes out for another busy day on the route! Today is more relaxed than yesterday, but she still wishes to be prompt with her deliveries! Out and about she goes~]

LETTER RECIPIENTS

• Gin: a letter from Roxas.
  
• Road: a letter from Reiichirou Shiba.
  
• Ribbons: a letter from the Peregrine Mendicant.
  
• Euphemia: a letter from Ribbons.
  
• Rei: a letter from Ribbons.
  
  MASS MAILERS
  
• From Sano: to Lavi, Josak, Kobato, Sakura and Akito.
  
  • PM has been given extra invites to distribute to hot guys anyone who seems interested.
• From Rayflo: to Xion, Namine, Kairi, and Sakura.
  
• From Ribbons: to attendees of the Marina Asylum Academy Breakfast Meeting. Save for Cross Marian, that party crasher.
  
  PACKAGE RECIPIENTS
  
• The Peregrine Mendicant: package from Jalyt!

--

[Her route over, she stops by the pizza place to pick up something to eat--assuming anything is left--before she settles in at the post office to water the new potted plants, give the place a quick cleaning, and to anticipate any possible visitors with her dinner.]

[If you do not feel inclined to thread things out and you were not one of the mass-mailer recipients, please respond OOCly or with a brief IC reaction so we all know you've seen it/received it! Mail submissions for Day 73 go here! And yes, you're welcome to thread with PM at any location she's plausibly visited.]

[There is an androgynous three-foot-tall robot in a yellow dress and a bow on its head hanging around outside an apartment building in Sector 3, dribbling a basketball nimbly from one hand to the next. Looks like Sentience has gotten the hang of fine motor coordination.]

The school seems quite successful so far. It is strange -- it has been my experience that although most if not all of those resources are already in place for those interested in learning, they had been largely under-utilized.

I suppose it is the element of connection that makes a learning environment engaging.

[bounce, bounce, bounce]