Oh shit... Oh shit man, this is NOT good!

Oh god damn. Goddammit, Ryoki.. Why did you have to-

[Leo stops and is silent for two or three minutes. Then, he leaps up (as best as he can, restrained) from where he's been sitting down and begins shouting.]

HEY. WHOEVER THE HELL'S IN CHARGE OF THIS PLACE!

Don't I even get like a trial, or a lawyer, or something!? THIS IS BULLSHIT YOU BASTARDS! You can't just throw me in some weird ass place like this and leave me here!!

HEEY!!

I can’t believe this... [His voice is low, quiet. There is a lengthy pause before:]

This is awesome! Oh man it’s just like Poe! Going to prison like this for just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Awesome! Now all I need is a plane and a few other fellow convicts and this will be the best thing ever to have happened to me! The ball and chain is wickedly authentic too!

[Pause.]

Wait. I thought I already reunited with my loving family. This is going a little bit backwards. [More silence before:]

Nic Cage! I have wronged you! I can’t follow your best work ever by the book! Damn.

[Laughs a little.] Oh, right. I guess people can hear me, huh? Hi! I’m John.

[The camera pans to show a somewhat dark room filled with chairs and a bar top and mirrors lining the wall everywhere to reflect back the light and brighten up the place. There's even a leather couch pressed up against one of the walls.]

[And then Greed pops into view, grinning]

Finally got the place cleaned up after the bots tore it to shreds. Can't promise you booze, but anyone who'd like to get away from the club for a bit is free to come over to the Devil's Compass here in Sector 5.

The signs out front.

I'll have the usual, not so much fun drinks, and I can't promise ya food unless someone wants to man the kitchen, but at least I'll keep the bots out for ya.

[wink]

((ooc: Meant to post this last week but work kicked my ass. Sorry to anyone who's been waiting for it!))

Good morning everyone.

To those who I haven't met, my name is Shinn Asuka, and I've been an inmate in this hellhole place for two days.

...From today onwards, I'll be working with the DF in an effort to keep this place safe from whatever danger it may face.

[And then a small salute.]

I am looking forward to work with you all.

[Shinn would be more than likely be found in the DF HQ, currently familiarizing himself with the new work environment and looking kind of awkward while he checks the important rooms one by one.

Bother him?]

[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]

[They don't feel good. It's an irritating, churning feeling in their gut, and they're becoming restless and moody because of it. They've holed themselves up in a particularly sturdy tree, seeking the shade and the cold. They'll likely be up their all night, if they have their way.]

[They can't stop thinking about what happened to Orihime--and indirectly, how ready they were to flay the girl that attacked her right to the bone.]

[What's happened to them? Who are they? Man, or monster?]

What sort of critters would you all like to see in a zoo? [quietly, without their usual pep and vigor]( Read more... )

[The video clicks on to a smiling face that should be familiar to most of the dome.]

Hello! I wonder if I could have everyone's attention.

[She tilts her head, looking fondly out into the video audience.] I need some help. You see, [She turns the device so that the shelter stairwell is visible and at the bottom is a redhead—twisted and lying limply.] Orihime is blocking the stairs, and I wouldn't want anyone to trip and get hurt! Could someone remove the body? Watch your step please!

Acumen took the gun I was using, but I still need to kill the rest of the Japanese here. So, if you're Japanese please go ahead and kill yourself or meet me by the koi pond. I'll drown everyone just as fast as I can.

Oh, I hope the fish don't mind.

( OOC )

LETTER RECIPIENTS

• Castell (the lobster...): a letter from Feferi.
  
• Hikaru: a letter from Jeanne.
  
• Nakama: a letter from Sakura.
  
• Terezi: a letter and gift from Alucard.
  
  MASS MAILERS
  
• To everyone: a survey from Venom.
  
• To everyone: a postcard from Leopard.

[Video]
[Behold: a white-carapaced alien sitting in what appears to be a post office, and wearing what is probably the most colorful postal worker uniform in the multiverse. Her claws are folded together on the desk, and she sports a very careful smile on her simply-featured face.]

Greetings, new inmates, and welcome. I am the Peregrine Mendicant, and it is my duty and pleasure to inform you of the Marina Asylum Postal Service. You are all invited to take part however you see fit! Though I must add that we cannot send letters home. I'm sorry. But may I suggest registering for a pen pal?

Um, in the meantime, it will be my pleasure to answer your questions, whether you respond to this announcement, or stop by the post office at a later time. Thank you! [She reaches out and turns off the feed.]

[That bit of dutiful self-consciousness over with, she must now strike out on her route, and decide on the most sensitive way to deliver Venom's mailer to WV...]

[Click here for pen pal signups. Mail submissions for Day 102 go here!]

[As midnight nears and the effects of the costume party start wearing off. Over the network, there's giggling -- starting quiet, and then growing louder, happy. The giggling separates into three distinct voices; one deep, one light, one female.]


How was it? How was it? Did you have fun?

It's been pretty tame here lately, but watching you all tonight was -- was just classic. Grade A entertainment!

Ahhh, I feel so much better now.

You poor dears. You should go to bed early, get some rest! In the morning it'll all seem much funnier.

You're welcome, fellow inmates!

Happy anniversary~!

Is everyone having fun at the party? [ guess who didn't goooo. she assumes that everyone is though <3 ]

[ hear the rustle of paper, and an amused voice ]

So, no sex and no booze. Gotta entertain ourselves somehow...

Anybody got a favorite historical period?

[ yes, he just asked that. ]

Oh! Hello everyone, I'm very sorry if I'm interrupting you at this moment in time, but I have a few questions to ask of everyone! If you are busy, feel free to disregard this and go on with your business as usual!

First off! What are your hobbies, and how do you pursue them in your current location? What do you do throughout the days to busy yourself? I'm already finding myself getting anxious with nothing to do! If I can offer my assistance in any way possible, please let me know, because I am very bored and would like very much to have something to do. Otherwise, I would just like to hear about your interests!

Secondly! Who is excited about the ball, and what are your plans for it~? I'd love to hear all about your plans! I'm feeling very excited~ Do you think love will bloom there?

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.)

...Anyone up for a game?

[ooc: last letter word game /o/]

I've never even been away from them this long before.

So tell me, just what the hell am I supposed to do now? [She's supposed to be with her brothers, so they could do what they'd been created for, together. The idea of doing anything else, even after they'd succeeded, had never even occurred to her. Now she's in this dump with nothing to focus on, and she's starting to panic]

I mean, god, what's the fucking point of this place? It should just kill us and get it done with, or not bother at all. This is so pointless and annoying and I hate it. It's so unfair! [Screams out the last part in frustration, then calms down a little. Deep breaths]

Oh yeah. Lacus or Suzaku, right? [or whoever; she doesn't care] I want to join the Defence Force. [they have guns, right? she's sure she'd feel better if she got to shoot a few things]

((ooc: Loitering around Sector 3. Also, juuust a little note: she is this close to snapping, so if [action], there's a fairly good chance of getting a punch in the face if someone says the wrong thing... ♥?))

Ever since yesterday I've felt the most disgusting thing across my skin. Like little insects crawling inside it.

[Mostly because of that conversation he overheard Johnny and Yuuri having.]

I think for the first time in my life and after I'm going to actually be sick.

[As soon as Kaien turns the video on, he smiles brightly at the dome. Voice? There is no need for voice. Things should be face to face anyway...picturesss...]

How would you all feel if we had a biiig party~? ♥ Like a tea party, except bigger! [Excited Kaien is insanely excited.] Maybe after Christmas though...Ah!

That reminds me...what do you all usually do on Christmas? [He's just curious...and really, really loves Christmas. A lot. ♥]

[OOC: Ahaha...I'll make an IC thread instead of an OOC one for this massively pointless tea-related plot.]

[There's a bit of a distance between the camera and where Midori's sitting, elbows propped up on the kitchen table as she smiles into the feed. Her fingers are smudged with charcoal -- not her usual medium, but this isn't her usual hobby, so why not put something new with something new?]

Does anybody want me to draw them?

[Holding up her first attempt to show. A bit over polished; it's easy to see where she's made mistakes, and she's used to designing clothes, not drawing portraits -- but she'd like the practice.]

I'm pretty fast, so doing it over video is okay with me!

[ a young man standing straight, adjacent to a desk some of you might recognize as Gino's in the DF office. he's only nineteen, but his expression is all business and it has the effect of making him look older than he is. mature, responsible, and there's just something in his eyes. ]

Good morning, everyone. For those of you who are new here, my name is Suzaku Kururugi. I'm currently head of the Defense Force here in Marina. The Defense Force is here for your protection, and you can also address any questions you might have to us. If you need help, with anything, you can come down to our HQ and ask -- or you can use your communicator to direct a private message to "the Defense Force". The communicator knows who we are.

If you're interested in signing up to join the Defense Force, please let me know. [ a pause, because how to say this, and then: ] We have civilian positions open as well, if there's anyone who's good with computers or details.


[Filtered to current DF members]

...Please report. Several of our people have failed to appear for their scheduled patrols, and I'm sorry -- but Marina needs Defense Force members it can depend upon. I know we're a volunteer organization, but we've also been entrusted with the means to protect people here and that is a duty I hope we all take very seriously.



((ooc: This is both a recruitment post AND a roll call. DF members who don't respond to this post will be removed and have their weapon confiscated! (Hiatused characters excepted.) Please remember that you must be willing to be involved with DF activities: if another player needs to plot with the DF, you and your character should be ready to volunteer. If that's not something you can do, please don't join, resign ICly, or let Suzaku take you off the Force. Thank you!))

( [Action] Tea Time )

[Mere moments later, Leopard flicks on the video feed revealing himself. However, he doesn't look quite his usual self. "Sweat" drops appear all over his form.]

A-ACUMEN!! YOU BASTARD!

WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO MY SCANNER!?!