[It's been a few weeks since Ai arrived and applied at Fama to be an idol. During that time, he's hardly been sitting around and just waiting. After receiving his contract, Ai goes straight to work.]

[Video]
Good afternoon, everyone. It's been a while since I arrived. I wanted to be sure to thank everyone who has helped me to settle in. The situation here has made it clear to me that no one likely knows me from home, so I'll introduce myself from the start:

My name is Ai Mikaze. I'm an idol back home--- I sing, dance, model, act, and assist in advertising activities. I look forward to resuming my work here in Genessia. I wanted to do something to thank everyone for making the process of moving in as painless as possible, so I have arranged and recorded some of my music. I hope my songs can help make your days easier, as you've made mine easier.

I intend to perform at an upcoming Music Festival, where I hope to perform my songs in full. If you'd stop by, I would be happy to meet you. I hope to be able to release full versions of these songs very soon. I hope these demos will be entertaining enough in the meanwhile.

Thank you very much. 

[For those interested, he's added two music clips to the video. They're both two minute demos of his songs Innocent Wind and Winter Blossom. For anyone unable to click the links: Innocent Wind is very synchesized and Winter Blossom is a slower piano piece.]

[Action - Various Businesses]
[While it's true that Ai the Idol speaks bluntly and honestly, he did flower up his manners for that video. He even SMILED. But now, he is out doing research. Less smile and more business! Fama Agency will be very helpful, but Ai knows he has to be assertive if he wants anything to happen quickly.

If you own or work at a business, and it has an open sign, Ai is likely to pop in with his resume.]

Excuse me. Is the owner here?

[It comes as no surprise that this dhampir been avoiding the known world as of late for reasons unknown. However, Augustine returns looking as immaculate as ever in a pristine red baroque themed suit featuring white ruffles and lace. He's dressed to the nines as usual but he certainly isn't going anywhere fancy. If anything, he's lingering close to home for now at the local cafe. That explains why he's nursing a cup of coffee looking quite unimpressed.]

What does a man have to do to get a decent cup of coffee? [The dhampir grumbles as he takes a small sip.] Coffee that isn't burnt, that is.

I cannot say I'm particularly fan of this brew but I suppose it will do.

[An afterthought.]

I hear Fayren has the best coffee, only second to Everglade. However, the coffee in the Everglade isn't coffee.

[More like coagulated human blood but whatever! It tastes good.]

Do I dare ask anything regarding the next elections? I hear a certain "guardian" might be stepping down.

Who: Unit 202 / "Rowan" and Sync
Where: Everglade
When: June 12, 10:00 AM
What: Ostensibly, a test of Rowan's abilities
Warnings: Language, Probable violence


( Time for a little OJT... )

[ Everyone's TVs will flicker on and to the Genessia News Channel for a Live Special Report. The Show Host pops out from beneath the podium, a cool tenor voice coming straight from him as he addresses the camera. ]

Well heeeeello there everyone! We interrupt your day for a very special report! This is the hostess with the mostest, your favorite Show Host, here with the City Guardian Election Debate, coming at you LIVE! This debate's a little smaller than normal with two City Guardian positions being uncontested, so Genessia City and Fayren will both be sitting out this time around. Congratulations to their continuing Guardians, David Haller and Mavis Vermillion!

Before we get into things, I'd like to introduce our sponsors for the City Guardian Debates this summer: Schnee Company Welcoming Services and Paw Paws and Props. Paw Paws and Props: You bring your pet, we'll take ridiculous model-level pictures of them as superheroes, celebrities, sports players- you name it, we'll make your pet into a star. I got a photo of me with my pet the other day, take a look!

[ Yes, this broadcast is being interrupted by a photo of Show Host as Robin cheek-to-cheek with his caped crusader, Bat-Llama. The photo spins out of the way cartoon-style back to Show Host and starts the show! ]

We are broadcasting live from right here in Genessia City. Many folks are in attendance, including our very own GCPD who are here to monitor and keep the peace. Let's begin the live debate-slash-Q&A you've all been waiting for. Here's how it works: You all come up with questions to ask each of the Guardians, and each Guardian will have the opportunity to answer it to help you decide which of your candidates is the right one for your city. You can submit your questions via text to the CPU and it will beam them to our stage, or if you're here in the audience, head on up to the podium and ask in person! Now to introduce our candidates.

A huge fight is brewing in Attleton with fiery contenders! Dante Sparda: current deputy, suave musician, professional pizza-lover, and badass is our first candidate but don't think he's the only one here. His opponent is EXPLODING onto the stage with plans to be the very best, like no one ever was! Katsuki Bakugo is ready to tell Dante to get back and go! Who will Attleton choose to be its new hero!?

Attleton isn't the only hot-button topic around though. Everglade may send a chill down your spine, but things are getting ready to heat up as Lydia squares down with Hikaru Takeda. One's a passionate protector of undead rights, the other the entrusted as acting City Guardian. Who will Everglade choose to deal with the spooky task of trying to keep everyone happy as City Guardian!?

Last but never least, let's make some hoopla about the high-tech city that programmed its way into our hearts and shot them into the sky, Nova City! Nova City's got two candidates with us today. He's sexy, he's cute, and popular to boot, he's bitchin', great hair, we all love to stare: Gale Reinhardt! But don't let that great intro fool you, Android 17 used to be a park ranger, and our hearts are in his range now! ❤

So park yourself down, take a seat, and let's get started folks! Get into the town hall for this live debate, starting in 30 minutes! You've still got time to pop in, let's go, and don't forget to cast your votes this June 24th at the polls!

{ OOC NOTE: Anyone can reply to this post with a question they want to ask the potential City Guardians. Each City Guardian candidate is tasked with answering any question on this post. No candidate is required to, but lack of participation may affect public opinion of the candidate! Lack of any activity during the election season will disqualify your candidate, however.

On June 24th, the polls will officially go up and each character will be afforded one vote for each city. So if you play 5 characters, you will need to submit 5 IC vote choices; if you only play 1, then only that character will vote. This means you as the player are voting on your character's behalf because it's going to be in the OOC comm just so that we can include instructions. There will be further information at that time as well as a link to a "booklet" with candidate information. For now though, the debate is here! }

Would there be any interest in freelance jewelry? I'm mostly thinking about it as a small side project since people have noticed my radishes.

[When Kaoru first arrived he had paid attention to the hologram and was still somewhat baffled by it. But it made it obvious that they weren't at home anymore regardless, but he really had no way to get home, but yet... he had no clue as to what to do.

He's never really had to fend for himself before, he was used to certain things, he never worked a day in his life not counting that one summer where he helped out in part for a competition. But as he thought about it, the hologram did say about a place to head to. So probably the first place he was going to head to, even if it was to get his bearings a little more and set about getting work at least.

As he walked, he started to look around and it wasn't long before he was walking up to people.]

Excuse me, can I please have a moment of your time?

Text

[It was a few hours before Kaoru found the places he needed to go to and managed to stay in the commons for the time being. But there was one thing he figured he should ask the whole network since he figured out the basics of how this device works.]

How does one use the microwave? Sounds like a stupid question, but I have seriously never used one. I have heard of them, but this would be the first time I have had to use one. I've pressed buttons, but not sure what I am actually doing.

Wise advice from people who actually know will be of huge benefit.

Another question. Jobs... How did anyone decide what they were going to do here?

[The Cheshire Cat is wearing an ordinary black top hat and a conversely extra-ordinary pair of asymmetric reading glasses. There's an issue of The Genessia Tribune lying open on the table with the crossword page fully-"completed". Although anyone who cares to look closer will realise that not only do the answers not match the clues, but some of the answers aren't even words at all.

The more impressive sight is the array of colourful cakes decorating the TARDIS. Some may recognise them as the ones from Randall's bakery. All customised to read "Merry Unbirthday!"]

I'm considering getting a job! Any suggestions for a Cheshire Cat?

[What he means is he needs a job because he spent all his initial money on unnecessary things...]

And if anyone wants to claim an Unbirthday Cake...put on a hat and sing the Unbirthday song!

(ooc: Ches will be working at Torchwood: Haunted House as a "tour guide", but I'm also up for getting him involved in some part time, ad hoc, and/or voluntary jobs too! Suggest away!)