[It starts off quiet, nothing but darkness and your average dull broadcast--he left it on last night after getting home late from the bar--but after a while there's a loud shriek.

This is what he gets for believing that things would be all right this Halloween. Candy. Stupid candy!

There's the sound of pitter-pattering feet a little ways away before he picks up his communicator and thinks of who to contact about this...but then he realizes that the video feed is on.

Great. Say hello to a female version of Axel, who appears to be a little more than distraught after noticing these changes in the shower. While he's hungover.

A pair of droopy and now wet bunny ears rest atop his head and he's frantically trying to squeeze water out of them and hold the communicator, and hold a towel around his new and improved busty body at the same time. Holidays.

The voice that follows is lighter than normal, but clearly he's ticked off.]

Is it too much to ask for a regular holiday in this frickin' place?

((OOC: Lol "Accepted" is a funny film. Also! he'll be taking on a couple bunny-like traits to go with the ears and tail. Having lived with a female bunny who constantly wants babies for a year now, I kinda get what those would be. NOT TO SAY THAT HE WANTS BABIES. I mean like. Cleanliness...and demands for snuggling. That sort of thing. :D))

[ When he had woken up Wolfram had been in a okay mood. Not good, not bad, just... okay.

And because of that his day so far had been like his mood: Not good, not bad, it simply had been okay. However it all changed when, during a quick trip across the shelter, he came across a suspicious bowl of little chocolate square candies.

It's chocolate— no one can resist chocolate. So when he grabs a chocolate to inspect it, even though he knows things in prison that look too good to be true can't be trusted, he can't help eating one or three of them.

munch munch

... Damn, these chocolates are wonderful. So wonderful his day has been instantly brightened! ]
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((ooc: He ate a whole bunch of ~happiness~ chocolates. Nothing nor anyone will affect his good mood! This is one-in-a-lifetime chance, go go go. ))

[A bit before "sunset," a softly smiling Lacus appears in the video.]

Good evening, Marina. Thanks to an inmate request, tonight we are going to observe a lovely meteor shower in the night sky using the star projector. I have arranged viewing areas on the beach with some light refreshments. However, you should be able to see the meteors from anywhere in the dome.

If anyone would like to see star patterns or other sky-scenes from their own worlds, please don't hesitate to contact me. If you have photos or descriptions I can make a program for the projector quite easily.

I hope everyone has a pleasant evening.

( And about a half-hour after dark... )

[After some research, it turns out that Diva's second Chevalier is indeed missing. Even the one was dangerous, but there may never be a better time to act. And as much as Saya wishes it weren't so, the last encounter showed her that she can't do this alone.]

[What she can do though is make sure that the person who helps her won't get themselves killed in the process. And she has a whole crew of potential people... plus a boy who she knows. Asking him privately seems a little personal, so she just adds him to her filter.]

[Filtered to Defense Force (minus Conrad) + Sasuke]

This is Saya Otonashi. I'm hoping someone who hears this will be able to help me.

[deep breath, Saya. It'll be okay, somehow.]

I need some help with Diva. [all the DF members should recognize her name from the watch list, at the very least, if not the incidents where she turned two inmates into her slaves.]

[And so she waits for replies. She'll have to screen carefully to make sure any volunteers will be able to handle this -- and formidable though the DF members' abilities are, most of them can't hope to hold their own against one of Saya's kin.]

[ His morning was a complete and absolute nightmare— heck, nightmare doesn't even begin to describe it.

Trying to pry his mind off upsetting flashbacks, Wolfram headed to the butterfly pavilion for a stroll. As he wanders through the location he remembers something he has been putting off for a while: He had, more or less, agreed to meet a certain someone some time ago. That thought wasn't particularly pleasant either, but dealing with Jennifer was much preferable than thinking of the creep he woke up next to. A date hadn't been specified but he is sure that if he were to contact her, she would gladly make a room on her agenda for him.

Unsure of what to expect or what he should even say, without much thought he clicks a small sequence of buttons on the communicator. ]

[ Voice | Private to Jennifer ]

Good morning, Mrs. Shibuya.
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{{ ooc: Feel free to run into him if your character is nearby :] }}

[ Good morning Marina~!

Were you sleeping alone last night? Well now you have company!

Were you sleeping with someone? Well, you're still sleeping with someone, but maybe you'd like to give it a look-see, before you get too comfortable.

Are you sure this is your room? You might want to check though -- who knows if you're using the same design of lampshade or if your bed really is set up against the wall...

Whether you are in your own room or not, one thing's for certain, you're in for a surprise this morning! ]


(( OOC: Many pardons for the late, but here be your Morning After Prank all-purpose post! Do your threads here if you are so inclined, or make your network freak-out posts~ Have fun!

ETA: I have used the reveal table as a handy Thread Index. I'll update this as the event rolls along [last updated: 22 October, 12:40 p.m. EST] ))
 

[Voice/Private - Filtered to Kohran]

If you have the time, I was hoping we might meet and discuss the different festivities of our cultures. I know I promised to speak to you of the Fire Flower Festival of my world, and now that it seems the season of events is over I had hoped to have the time to keep good on my promise. Do let me know when you are available, though I advise against evenings as those are when I make my rounds.

[Action/Open]

[Later in the evening, Ashura is out in the gardens over by the koi pond, sitting on the edge of the pond and watching the fish swim, enjoying their bright colors and the sheer zen of them. He had a small basket next to him that held tea and a few sweet things to go with it. He quite enjoys the crisp weather, though he is not looking forward to the turn into full winter and blistering cold (well, not blistering, but he's used to being in a muggy rain-forest type land, so, yes, winter counts as blistering cold).

And though he is enjoying the zen, is quite open to conversation. He tends to enjoy that more than zen anyways ~]

[ Before one even arrives into the kitchen, they will be met with the aromas of something grainy and nutty, then sweet and milky, enveloped with the distinct scent of strong, freshly-brewed coffee.

For those who know Sasha, making too much food is a habit she still has to shake off. But they also know that she is more than willing to share.

And whether you are a familiar face or a new one, you will be greeted with a warm smile and a bright -- ]

Good morning! Would you like some breakfast?


---------- Video -----------

[ And thinking that perhaps more can benefit from a warm meal to start the day, she switches on her video feed -- ]

Good morning, Marina! I have made some breakfast. Would you like to join me?

[ And there is a view of freshly baked bread and something that resembles pies -- for breakfast, yes. ]
 

[Akito's had a mission in mind today. He feels like cooking something! But the question is, what exactly?

So he's settled on a bench in the park, cookbook in his lap. Currently he's flicking through the cake section. Because cake is delicious and he needs to know how to make it. He's done muffins before, cake surely can't be much harder. But what kind...chocolate, ice-cream, coconut? So many choices, so little time.

Thankfully he's stocked up, a bottle of chocolate milk in hand, straw already ready to go. There's a bag of various cake ingredients next to him, too much to carry by himself. But his others had a small disagreement and are currently in the middle of aggressive negotiations overhead, so he's just waiting until one of them comes back to help him. Hence the research!

He wouldn't mind company though]

[ Because using the shooting range is about the least discreet way to keep his skills sharp, seeing Neil taking part in one of the zombie-slaying rail shooters at the arcade is nothing new. However, today he has decided to take advantage of his mechanical skills and, with Haro's assistance, he has made a few... adjustments to one of the machines.

Neil is standing with the infrared prop weapon at the ready, swiftly and precisely taking out the various targets on-screen. Two things are unusual about this:
1) Despite the game offering various upgrades along the way -- machine guns, shotguns, dual weapons -- his character is only using the default revolver. The advantage to this? It has unlimited ammunition and forces him to memorize the best times to reload.
2) He is standing about fifteen feet farther away from the machine than should be possible. One can likely spot the spot where two cords have been spliced together to extend the existing one. It's just another challenge.

But don't worry. The second gun on the arcade machine's front is still intact! (He "borrowed" the cord a while back, and the robots have since replaced it.)

Just because this is practice doesn't mean you can't join him. Or catch him on his way to and from the arcade... ]

[ Diva turns on the feed, covers bunched around her waist and hair disheveled. No worries. She's dressed. She just liked the warmth of her covers. Pressing her cheek against a sword sheath, she nearly purrs ]

It seems someone lost their sword. It wouldn't happen to be yours would it? You really shouldn't leave things lying around. Someone might just take it.

((ooc: Conrad stole Saya's sword while at the prom in order to make amends with Diva. She's clearly trolling Saya, but feel free to claim the weapon as yours or even recognize it and demand she give it back to Saya. Pretty much anything goes! ))

Upon entering Sector 4, the very large tent that stands framed by the beach is quickly noticeable. Closer, one can see colors dancing upon the white sheets, like opalesque spires under the moving onyx sky. As you enter one of the wings of the tents, grass give way to wooden flooring, and chains of white blossoms and gold ribbons line the sides. The open dance floor in the center bids one to look up to whimsical white-gold lamps, balls of light dancing in seas of violet, blue, green and pink organza. The fabrics fall down pillars adorned with leaves and flowers. Tables set in white and gold with jewel toned flowers sit at the four wings surrounding the dance floor.

... but it is far too early to take a seat. Smile and greet your fellow attendee, take the hand of a friend, and dance to the music.



There are large tables with finger foods and punch (not spiked -- save it for the after-party!), and very little space near the walls (sorry, wallflowers! You won't get away so easily. ♥ )  After a large number of people are gathered together, Jeanne stands up on the small stage set to the side of the dance floor and taps on the microphone to get everyone's attention...



OOC STUFF
+ Info post / thread index (please read this first!)
+ Jeanne's greeting speech!
+ Prom King and Queen announcement. (Spoiler: It's Euphie and Kanda.)

[ Wolfram has been following the network all day long. He already knows what a prom is and what is supposed to happen at the event, but there is a topic that has yet to be discussed: ] For those who are planning to attend the prom with someone... How are you going to ask them out?

What is the best way to ask someone to go with you to the prom? [ Simply asking "Go with me!" seems a bit... lackluster. No. Blonde demon here wants your most romantic and creative suggestions, Marina denizens! ]

Hi, Marina! Miss Jeanne Fránçaix, here. I just wanted to remind those of you who are new -- and slightly-more-permanent residents here -- that I'm holding my Sign Language class today! It'll be at 2 o'clock, in the Education Center's room number 6. [ She smiles at the camera, chipper for many reasons. ] If you need any directions, don't hesitate to ask! I'll be looking to see my regular students there today, too~

[ Then her smile widens. ] And, for everyone else, keep an eye on your mail today. I know you're all excited for the news that came in yesterday, but I hope you have some energy left for the next announcement, too! [ With a wink, she puts a finger down her lips. ] But that's all I'm going to say for now. You'll just have to wait for PM to come by with the mail!

--oh, and before I forget. Who wants to go shopping~? I have a lot of dresses, but I don't have something in just the right color. Let me know!

[ And here she waves and disconnects, so she can finish setting up her classroom. ]

((OOC: Post under Jeanne's "Class" header if you are attending! More info is here. Network replies can be before or after the mail delivery (which is Friday) for a postcard invitation to the Prom, just say so!))

[See Sora.

See Sora who woke up this morning in his and Riku's room alone.

See Sora who has spent the last hour frantically searching for his friend, only to come up empty.]

Has anyone seen Riku? He's about -- [He holds up his hand, about six inches over his head.] this tall, with green eyes and silver hair. If you see him, will you please let him know Sora's looking for him? Thanks.

[And then he smiles, although it doesn't carry it's normal light. Someone's going to miss his best friend.]

[ - Private to Roxas | 50% Hackable -]

Hey. So... I know things didn't go well last time we talked, but I was hoping maybe we could forget about that and start over. I understand if you don't want to but I just... really want to get to know you for you, not what people have told me about you.

[And then he smiles, much more geniune this time.]

So let me know, okay?

[ After a quick trip to the convenience store, the blond prince fetches an item Fai had recommended. Heh, luckily he found a plush that is also a pillow! The Pillow!Duck is cute, maybe he should get Axel one too— except he won't because is still upset at the Nobody. Frowning at that thought, he grabs just one pillow and heads out.

Wolfram could go home, but it's still early and he doesn't feel like going there. Instead, he deviates from his route and walks until he finds himself in front of the arcade building.

He could call Axel, but. no. he won't do that. Instead of calling him, he opens a unfiltered network feed: ] Is anyone any good at this? [ He is now inside the building, pointing at the racing track game. What he wants to say is: Who's on for a video-game match? ]

[Have a grown man in a crooked white beret, in the middle of a full-on crying tantrum complete with buckets of tears, wailing, and a runny nose. Good morning, Marina!]

Where is she?! Oh Lenalee, you can't be gone again!!! [All those exclamation points? totally audible.] But I just got back here! This -- this isn't fair!!

[And then he collapses face-first onto the already-soaked sheets of her bed, no end to his hysterics in sight.]


(( OOC: I know technically Lenalee was dropped just before 4th wall, but I talked to Reme and she said it would be okay for Lenalee to just be a little under the weather and not vanish until "today". /wibblyface ))

[ Wolfram has been paying close attention to the network today. With the huge amount of arrivals, he had been hoping to listen to the voices of people of his world. Sure, there was Anissina, but he was hoping to hear the voice of someone else. Several someone elses, actually.

Along with listening to the network, he's been wandering all over the prison to maybe run into someone from his world. Maybe they just don't know how to use the communicator. Or maybe they broke it unwillingly. With that in mind, he walks and walks everywhere, hopeful to find someone. ]
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{ ooc: post done mainly for KKM 4th wall-ers but anyone else is welcome to run into him anywhere! Just be warned, I'll be turtle slow with tags today and tomorrow, sorry :c }

Someone moved my things! Those are very sensitive experiments and they aren't ready for distribution yet!

[Remember the dream event? Yeah, that was Sam and Dean moving her things. Sorry about that. Well, not really sorry...]

I'm not angry. [She's clearly very angry.] Just announce your guilt and I'll deal with you accordingly.

[ guess who's back in the dome, marina? a certain blonde magician (with both his eyes, thank you very much) is currently aimlessly wandering the streets of marina, with no apparent destination in mind.

if you remember him, you're welcome to come up and say hi! ]


((ooc: have a fai, with previous marina memories! :D well, all of them minus keri!fay memories.))