Let's play a game, shall we? It's been far too long, hasn't it?~

Any bets on how long it will take a certain little demon king to track me down?

I'll take the winner out to dinner. My treat!~

Otherwise, it seems that today is quite the busy day for you all, hmm? What a change in pace!

[so guess who's been sneaking around the Educational Center and is in one of the music rooms right now?~ Just this little guitarist girl.

Having set aside the communicator, worried that she might drop it while she was practicing, she had accidentally activated the video transmission button without noticing, before she went back to connecting her guitar into the amplifier.

The video feed itself doesn't really show much - only a blue velvet throughout, with her shadow shifting about a little as she moves about a little.

and here she goes with practice~]

[she almost-inaudibly mumbles the lyrics as she practices~]

( Translated Song Lyrics and ooc under cut )

So who was the genius that took the bag marked Do Not Touch outta the kitchen freezer? I know one of you took it 'cause you left the damn bag on the counter! ...Those were mine, damnit! [ Those Topsicles were going to be his breakfast! ]

When I get my hands on you, you're gonna be sorry.

[Deep, steadying breath.]

Hello, everyone. My name is Euphemia li Britannia for those of you I haven't met. [It feels like she needs another one of those deep, steadying breaths now, but she charges onward with nothing but sincerity and concern in her voice.]

I wanted to apologize to all of you for the horrible, unspeakable things I've said and done since I returned. I just want you to know I don't wish anyone harm, and I don't think any less of the Japanese. [She pauses here. It's hard to say all this with the way she is still fighting the geass back. Cross' sorcery had lessened the effect, but it hadn't removed it completely. It just made it manageable. Controllable.] I understand that I'll need to show this through my future actions as well as my words. If there is anything I can do to make amends, please don't hesitate to tell me.

I don't want to take up any more of your time. Thank you for listening, and once again. I'm deeply, deeply sorry to everyone and especially to those I threatened individually and Orihime.

[She hesitates a moment as if there is more she wants to say, but finally completes her broadcast with a soft click.]

What kind of treats go with a tea purrty? Inquiring kitties need to know!

[If you go to the convenience store today, you will notice certain items are missing. Namely:

-ALL of the tea
-ALL of the towels
-ALL of the sugar cubes
-ANY AND ALL SUNGLASSES
-NONE of the buckets

Nepeta is now totally purrpared for Equius! Just as soon as she gets this all home. It's hard to carry everything, even in bags, because of the cast on her right arm, but she is a kitty on a mission, so she will manage! Feel free to intercept her Virtuous Mission.]

[She's down at the memorial gardens, sitting by her tree again. After a particularly long talk with her mom, she's prompted to ask:]

What were - or are, I guess - your parents like?

[Then, thinking of Ushiro:]

I mean, unless they were really awful or it's complicated or something, in which case... I'm sorry I made you think about it. Just pretend I didn't say anything.

[If you'd like to meet with her, the park is visible in the background, so you know where she is. Othewise, video is go!]

I must admit that I still find myself in a mild state of incredulity. To be spirited away to a penitentiary in a nebulously ascertained area by means unknown, is in itself cause for indignation. To do so in the middle of my ensuring the propagation of my species makes it more so. Particularly when, as you say, it is 'best' for me and the timeline from hence I hailed.

[the irritation in her voice is clear, but after a small pause and sigh, it lifts a little]

I apologize. Little will be achieved from griping. If those in charge of this facility and this machine, Acumen, was it? If you are listening I beseech that you at least return to me that Very Important item which you have taken. I assure you it is by no means dangerous.

If any others are listening, which I believe must be the case, then of you I ask to enlighten me. Whatever you can tell me about this Marina facility would be most appreciated.

So tomorrow is the big day, yes?

I'm curious, so humor me a bit.~

Are there any plans in the works or is it to be just any day like the rest?

Inquiring minds would like to know!

[Surrounded by butterflies in the dim light of the pavilion, small, luminescent spheres fill the air, floating on invisible waves, like fireflies only brighter. Amidst the fluttering Yuuki stands in the center, holding an arm out where several have landed. Eyes stare ahead, head tilting back as though staring toward the night sky.

Still she speaks aloud, aware of the device.]

Meetings are really such fragile things, aren't they? They can be so brief and fleeting. Even if you have all the time in the world. I wonder why it seems to rush, here.

[And quieter, softly:]

Or why it seems to leave others behind.

[It's late afternoon. In the park, one can find Akito sitting in the shade, messing with AT parts and idly tuning Agito's AT. His other half is behind him, lying on his back, arms under his head and apparently having a nap.

The light is a little worried that he hasn't exactly been doing much lately. People would've arrived and left, and he had no idea...it's odd. And not like him. So he's going to change that! He flicks open a voice channel]

Neh, it's been too long since I've actually checked this, or been out. I'm sorry if I've worried anyone by being so quiet.

There must be so many new people too that I haven't met. I'm Akito, Akito Wanijima. I look forward to seeing you all around sometime!

[Then, almost as an afterthought. Going on about random things out loud? Yup] I think I need to ask Acumen for more AT parts...I'm kind of running out. Agito uses so many of them... [Sigh. His other was his world, but he was so demanding on his AT...]

Jegus fuck.

I keep watching these days rolling right the fuck by and hoping they get marginally less of a fucking migraine, but nope. They've still pretty much got my bulge in a vice and slowly cranking up the pressure. Seriously, what the fuck did you douchebags even do?

[This is the sound of Karkat kicking something and heaving a sigh.]

By the way, Serket, if you even think about pulling that again I will personally punch your face so hard it'll turn into a seedflap.

Not that that'll make much difference considering the amount of shit you spew normally, but it'd be so, so fucking satisfying.

[it's good that Orihime is alive, but she's useless. Lelouch is very aware of the fact that his plans revolved around her being able to repeat what she did the first time Euphemia was in this state. he can't wait. so it's time for a backup plan]


[VOICE / encrypted private to CHIBIUSA]
Chibiusa...? Are you available?


[VOICE / SO VERY OPEN]
Does anyone here play chess? I've found that a game or two really helps to clear the mind. Perhaps a match in the park, if there's anyone willing and interested.

--With apologies to PM and WV. [as it occurs to him belatedly. should've filtered, but he was distracted]


[and he can be found in the park just outside his house, with a custom-made chess set arranged over a board, playing both sides and brooding until he has company]

It's getting warmer. We should really start baseball practice again soon. [He usually sounds more excited about baseball stuff, doesn't he? It's been a rough few days...week...weeks?]

Ughhhhhhhhhhh. Oooooooooooooooh.

Hmm? Oh, and this is Morgif. [He holds up the sword with the moving face.] I guess he wanted to say hi too.

[The young king moves his hand to hit the private button. It's not hard to private a conversation. Just hit the right button and then make sure it tells you it's private. Yep, definitely not hard. But he hit the map button instead and isn't looking at the communicator, so one not so private message coming up!]

Fai? Um...I'm really sorry about what happened at the costume party with the...blood and you know. I hope your neck is feeling better. I wasn't really me. I mean I was me, but I wasn't me-me. But I'm still really sorry!

(OOC: Backdated to earlier.)

[There's a loud 'whump' coming from the network as Kid flips on his communicator at the same time he drops a rather thick book from the library onto his desk in the shelter. He's long since ditched both his jacket, cape and tie, and while normally he'd keep the entire attire for dramatic effect, moving around the asylum is much easier when he doesn't have to worry about getting his cape caught on something. His hat and monocle, however, stay put. Gotta keep up the mask as long as he can.

Those of very good hearing may pick up on his grumpy muttering (although only a few words and phrases can be heard, such as 'stupid' and 'underwater' and 'who the hell would want to stare at fish all day?') as he plops into his seat and flips open his book.

In an instant, his grumpiness is gone, replaced with a steady and even smile as he addresses the video]

I apologize for not introducing myself properly yesterday, though I did manage to speak to quite a few of you in the some 30 hours I've been held prisoner here.

[He tips his hat at the camera with one hand and continues to flip through his book with the other]

For those I have yet to meet, my name is Kaitou Kid. Kid, for short. [He fully expects for people to realize it's nothing but an alias] I don't contest the crimes I've been convicted for, merely the methods of which I was captured, particularly when avoiding arrest has been my job for the past 18 years.

Allegedly, there is no escape from our grateful host. [Can you hear the sarcasm] But I find that hard to believe.

So I suppose my first question is this: does anyone know how many escape attempts there have been, and to what degree have any of them been successful?

This-- Though we hadn't left that place yet... How?

[Kamui... Subaru can't help but frown.] It's impossible for me to have moved on without him.

Are you here?

[For a long moment, he doesn't say more, merely tries to adjust the device, unknowing that it was already recording his voice. Subaru figures it out though, despite not being too familiar with such things, and his voice is just a little sharp, but firm.]

Excuse me, to anyone that might be able to hear this. [A pause.] My name is Subaru.

There is someone here that I need to find immediately. If at all possible, I would... appreciate any assistance in doing so.

[Naoya's actually wearing his glasses! Or, well, a pair of reading glasses he found. He's sitting on his couch at home, looking a little bored.]

I have a question, Marina. Does the concept of a 'soul' exist in your world? If so, what counts as one, and what happens to them when they die? Do they go to a holding place until some judgement day, or are they stripped of memories and recycled into new bodies?

Just out of curiosity.

[He sits back on the couch, waiting for answers.]

[Cheryl is sitting on a bench in the park, looking vaguely uncomfortable and tense but she isn't trying to hide anymore like she had been doing for the last couple of days. The pamphlet from the greeting basket is on her lap but considering that she had pretty much memorized it over the last couple of days, she isn't reading it at the moment and is instead looking around for signs of life. She didn't want to admit it, but she was getting kind of lonely out there.]

[Voice]

Alright...all of you [kinda awkwardly, she definitely isn't used to the idea of talking to a whole bunch of strangers through the communicator yet] I have a question. Just how dangerous is it out here? I mean, vampires? Really? And I'm pretty sure I saw someone flying around earlier. What kind of people [things?] are around here?

[When the camera comes on, it's not Joshua's face that's shown. Nope, nope, nope. In fact, all that anyone can see is a sleeping Yuuri Shibuya all curled up tight. Joshua, on the other hand, is giggling.]

I think he's gone a little too long without some teasing at his expense. Can't have him getting too used to being treated so kindly!~

[There's a hmmm while the video moves around a bit. It should be clear by now that yes, Joshua's on the other side looking down.]

Goodness I think he's out like a light!

[Another giggle.]

Young ones are so energetic. No wonder they pass out at inconvenient times.

Like when he should be more concerned with other things.

[Yes he is bored and has nothing better to do, if that also isn't clear. It's not like leaving is an option...]

Hey. [ a chuckle, tired-sounding and wry, like a man indulging in his own private joke. ]

So who remembers their dreams?

Attention everyone!

I'm sorry to interrupt your dinners if you're eating dinner now. Or whatever you do afterward if it is now after. If you haven't eaten yet you should try the ramen place. It's really good.

Oh, um, but...I have something very important to tell you all!

Diva is dangerous, and you should stay away from her! She might turn you into a vampire! ...Or lick you.

Okay, I think that's all. Oh! Except she's got long dark hair and blue eyes and pale skin and she's kind of pretty.

[As promised, he hasn't gone near her!]


(OOC: Backdated to evening.)