I have a question for everyone who is going to attend the school...would anyone be interested in joining a student council? It probably won't be the same as the ones from home, but it should still be a lot of fun!

[Over at the athletic complex, Saber has unfortunately discovered the batting cages, and is taking them very seriously.

Unfortunate for the equipment and those who plan/ want to use them, that is.

You wouldn't think the tiny blond girl capable of making such deafening cracks with her swings, but she makes it look effortless-- vaporizing every ball the machine throws out, and every few shots or so, she's forced to quickly grab a new bat to replace the one that's just been split. Judging from the pile, she's been at it a while; the focused expression, she'll be going at it for a bit longer]

[[ooc:Contrary to appearances, Saber is actually highly competitive. Challenge her at your own risk /o/]]

Ahahaha!

[Sakamoto's cheeks are red and his aimless, not entirely in one direction, walk is back again. Earlier that morning, after realizing that everyone was healed and that things were alright, he had downed as much alcohol as possible in order to get himself drunk again. This was probably the longest stretch of days that he had gone being sober... Ever, really. But now that the ordeal was over, he could go back to being silly and reckless and happy!

....And then he bumped into a wall.]

Ohp! Did that really happen? I didn't feel it! I guess I'm drunk again, ahahaha!

[But a grin spreads over his face and he pumps a fist in the air- He's just so relieved that everybody's alright again! But he wanted everyone else to be just as happy as he was- So he decided that the best thing to do would be to spread his cheer to everyone else by giving them hugs! It didn't exactly occur to him that some people weren't very fond of those...]

((OOC note: Hey everyone! In this post, Sakamoto will be giving hugs to every character he runs into! We need so some super happy spectacular cheer after that emotastic event.))

Hmm...we need more fun entertainment around here.

[But Johnny has been a good boy and didn't sneak out when Chris wasn't looking. At least his wounds had healed--on the outside anyway--and a couple packs of blood helped boost his energy.

Right now he's relaxing in the grass in the park on a big cushioned chaise with a book. Where it came from? Who knows?]

If you could request an amusement park to be built here, what rides and games would you want in it?

[Just outside sector 0, there is a teenaged girl standing on top of a chair with a megaphone in her hand. Standing next to her is a nervous looking red haired girl in a form fitting and extremely short waitress uniform. It was obvious that the girl was extremely uncomfortable in this outfit and was doing her best to hide herself.

The brunette standing on the chair on the other hand looked completely in her element. The smile she wore lit up her face like a thousand watt bulb, a mix of mischievousness and excitement. Around her bicep was a bright red armband with the words 'Ultra Director' scribbled on it in black ink. The megaphone in her hand to ensure that no one could say they hadn't heard her words or she hadn't drew their attention.

Lastly, standing a distance away from the pair, holding several bags and looking not very enthused was none other than Kyon.]

Tonight! For ONE night only! The Oscar worthy, directorial debut of yours truly will be featured in the theater.

It's a can't miss--[there is a pause as the girl's attention is drawn to the shrinking violet in the corner.] Mikuru! You're supposed to be the star. Stand over here, right next to me. Ugh! Now I have to start over.

[She waits as the other girl makes her way to her side before starting over.]

Smile, Mikuru! You're acting like this isn't a good thing.

Okay! Where was I...oh yeah! There's romance! Intrigue! Secret Identities! Evil magicians. Mikuru in a Bunny Costume! She's a battle waitress from the future! Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.

The Adventures of Mikuru Asahina for TONIGHT ONLY!

[OOC:Yes, it exists. In all it's bad acting and craziness. Watch the movie within the show. It's so bad it's good.]

Ummm...do these belong to anyone?

[And into the camera's view come several horribly cheesy-looking romance novels. They're not the trashy kind with, well, questionable content but they're still terribly written and Nunnally is quite sure that no one in the house would read them. They're certainly not hers or are they?]

They were behind the couch pillows, so I think someone must have lost them when they came over...

But I- I didn't do anything wrong! I'm a good person! A good citizen! I make sure to donate to charities and feed little puppies- KIOSAN IS INNOCENT!

...I'm really tired of being kidnapped, you know. I wanted to see her. That can't be bad, right? I thought I was doing a good thing.

[It was already 11:30 AM, and Yui was still asleep... on a sofa... Though that would mostly have to do with the fact that Acumen's announcement had awoken her earlier at about 6:00, prompting her to run over to collect her precious Les Paul Heritage Cherry Sunburst Electric Guitar, which she had fondly (if not crudely?) named Geeta. Sure enough, just as she would have done so back at home in Japan, she sleeps with Geeta right by her side.

It had been a pretty rough night for her before Geeta had arrived in the dome; she had been worrying about it the whole night, afraid of how it would have been mishandled or damaged while brought here, and had also missed it dearly. There wasn't a night that she had slept without Geeta being within a five-metre radius of herself since she got it, after all.

Sure enough, upon collecting the bag in which contained her guitar, she ensured that Geeta was in perfect condition, before running her way back inside the Shelter... Only to collapse, finally worn out, on the sofa that she would be sleeping on right now.

... So, yeah, maybe some mischief-maker would find it funny to wake her up right now~]

[OOC Update: Still technically open; simply jump in on the current-running thread!]

[a few minutes of a very sharp, metallic scratch-like noise, then nothing. The sound again, heavier than before, until the discerning ear might tell something breaks. Light, curious whispers -]

Shhhhhhhhh.

...how frightening. Good afternoon – ah.

[scratch]

How do you do?


[ooc: ...he's grinding the metal of his zipper against his chain out of sheer boredom. Enjoy the annoying sound, Marina!kin ._.]

[The audio feed begins with the voice of a young girl seemingly responding aloud to the message she first reads from the communicator.]

-- eh? Criminal?...

B-b-b-but I didn't do anything!!

[She pauses, reading through the message again.]

U-underwater?!

[Another moment's silence, as she looks about; the environment certainly doesn't look like it's underwater, after all.]

... But it doesn't look like I'm underwater at all... Strange...

[well. someone clearly hasn't been reading in detail.]

Good morning, inmates. It is the 59th day of the third generation.

There was an unfortunate incident near the shelter that resulted in the death of fellow inmate Tatewaki Kunou last night. The Defense Force has been mobilized to handle the situation, so there is no need to worry. It is advisable that inmates not roam the premises during the night hours, and that any with information pertaining to this situation contact a member of the force.

Inmate Haruhi Suzumiya, your request has arrived. You will find the disc copy at the entrance to Sector 1, the other items in the storage beside the theater.

[In his mocking cheerful tone.] Oh look, someone gave me a basket of goodies. How quaint. [Less cheerful.] Now that I have a bag of salty nuts I don't miss my freedom at all.

[Accidental Voice | Action]

[Holding a hand to her temple, it appears as though Mikuru is concentrating deeply, her cute brows scrunched up in a mixture of consternation and focus. She remains like that for a long while, before giving a short defeated sigh.] There has to be some sort of communication...[Her shoulders slump a little and she sounds frustrated.] Especially when the technology here itself feels all too primitive.

[Obviously troubled, she appears downcast, but her small hands clench into determined fists. If this computer appears to know so much, doesn't it realize just what sort of fire it is playing with? She's failing miserably. But if she can't somehow...do something about their current situation, then certainly there is nothing but a bleak future. It's too important that things go according to plan. There is no way her superiors would allow something like this to happen. At the very least she would be briefed by now.]

Oh...was this recording? [Suddenly panicking her eyes widen and she flails. She hasn't said anything she shouldn't be has she? Swallowing nervously, she tries to remember. In any event, this is important.]

[Video]

[A beautiful young girl with reddish brown hair comes into view of the camera. She's pretty, with an innocent air to her.]

Um...um...! I have...a question for everyone. Actually, it's more than one. Oh! For those who are unfamiliar with me, my name is Mikuru Asahina, by the way. [Wringing her hands anxiously, her doe-like eyes glance up innocently into the camera lens.] I was wondering if anyone here knows of a way in which to communicate with individuals from home? If that is at all possible within this facility. As well as...I've heard that people have disappeared and returned to this dome on occasion. Some however have disappeared all together, though...

[She takes a small breath.]

If it's not too much trouble...could you please explain to me those instances...and whatever information you might remember or know regarding them?

[the communicator is flicked on. The voice coming out on the end is rather excited for a newly arrived prisoner.]

1.609 kilometers-! That's amazing, there isn't any kind of deep-sea technology back home that can recreate a city beneath the water's surface. And by that I'm sure that I'm not on Earth anymore – this must be an another planet, or an entirely different dimension altogether...what's this?

[She pauses as she fiddles with the communicator, switching it to the video function easily.]

Oh, so it really is a communicator... Hello! My name is Ami Mizuno. Is anyone else there?

[When Risa Koizumi arrives, she is...

asleep.

The video turns on when she flails in her sleep and whacks herself in the head, letting out a surprised cry of pain and a long string of utter nonsense.]

- it's okay, Princess! I found the Sword of Healing, I can -

- I did it again, didn't I? Sorry, sensei -

[That's when it strikes her that something is very wrong. She's in the middle of a lush, beautiful park, with a strange dome-like structure overhead and unfamiliar buildings all around her. And there's this thing on her head, this strange thing telling her about her crimes and the prison and something called Acumen. The answer seems perfectly clear to her.]

- still sleeping. Still sleeping. I mean, prison? As if! If anyone deserves prison for verbal abuse, it's that little shrimp. This seems like a cool game, though. Am I making up my own games in my dreams now? So cool! What should I do, Mister Acumen?

[She fiddles with her headset a little more, and finds a map. No sign of quest markers, though, so she's not sure where to go. She wanders aimlessly, waiting for a random encounter - NPCs always have something to say about the quest.]

Good morning. Today is the 57th day of the third generation.

Criminals Kitty Pryde and Tyki Mikk, there are no exceptions to the ban on sexual activity. As such, you have been outfitted with a neck restraint for one week. Please keep regulations in mind from now on.

...On a more positive note, today coincides with the Easter holiday in some timelines. A service will be held at approximately 10:00 this morning, and will be led by inmate Allen Walker. Even those not of the Christian faith are welcome to attend and hear the message promoted.

Requests for the following inmates have arrived: Axel, Adrianna Tate-Duncan, Lacus Clyne, Lavi, Princess Euphemia, and Rei Ayanami. You may receive them at the entrance to Sector 0.

Preparations for the small plant shop that inmate Setsuna Seiei suggested are underway. There will be a variety of plant life available from different worlds, but I will hear suggestions if any inmates desire something in particular.

[OOC note: The collars on Kitty and Tyki are impossible to phase through, and any physical contact with other inmates will result in a shock-- though nothing will happen if they phase through someone]

W...What's with all the wet stuff falling down from above and the big sharp lights and the loud crashing BOOM sounds outside?! What...What's happening? Nana doesn't know what's going on!

[Should this be filtered? Probably, but naturally, this girl doesn't much care. So all of you get a nice shot of Haruhi standing among a dozen or so cans of paint at her feet in the middle of sector four. There is a distinctive red armband around her bicep with 'Chief' written in large black lettering.]

Oi, Kyon! Mikuru! We have club business today! You have ten minutes to get here or I'll enact the death penalty!

[The video shuts off for several seconds. You might think that is all there is to the message, but it turns back on several moments later. The expression on her face is much calmer than it was before, almost sugary sweet. BEWARE.]

Are there any...artistically inclined people around here? I don't mean musical instruments, but more of the drawing and painting sort.

[ Some fumbling noises, and have some half-slurred product of a drunken geek mind, Marina ]

Sssso, I have a question... Uhura in Platonian garb... or Leia in the slave girl bikini. Who's prettier?

[ quickly ]

Or! Or! Alterna...tiv...ely, if you don' wanna answer that one... how do y'ask a deaf person if they want to buy a duck? [ snickers ]

Okay! Today is the day! I am owed dates and meetings with several people still. I want to start by making sure all the vampires that I won or made a deal with are ready to sit down and talk with me! In two hours time I want all of you to meet me in the kitchen so I can talk to all of you. Yes, this includes the grumpy one with the cat. I don't care how many times you say no, your friends will all be there. If you're a vampire and not invited, you can come too. I just want to know about your different worlds.

Oh yeah. Kyon! You better not be late or it will be the death penalty! Don't forget paper and pens, because you need to take notes! Just consider this a brigade activity for today, and don't slack on the notes like you do in class. I sit behind you and know you spend half your time doodling in your notebook! That means you need to be there too Mikuru!

Anyone else I won dates with, we need to schedule a time. Especially the guy that I got for free that promised to play games, cross-dress and read my mind! I'm not letting you off the hook just because you bargained to get me to stop bidding. Payment is mandatory, after all!

[Looks as if she's done and actually turns off the video function, but it flashes back on again.]

Oh! And before I forget. Kyon and Mikuru arrived here yesterday. They are my subordinates and will likely be doing observations for me. But keep in mind, they already belong to me! As cute as Mikuru is, you can't have her. She's already filling my moe quota!

But I need costumes for her. Maid, waitress...anything you can find! If I don't find anything good I might have to see if anyone can make some for her.