[And just like that... Ada is gone. Satou worried at first. She knew her roomie frequented Everglade, so was scared something had happened to her... but also, kind of knew what had really happened. Her first instinct had been to call Ada, after all, and see that her name was removed from the directory.

After her fruitless search, Satou returns home. It's early in the morning and she is exhausted from roaming the streets. Trying not to sulk, she opens the video function.]

[video]

I'm sorry... Ms Ada is gone. I don't know what I did wrong, but she's g-gone. I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have asked her to stay with me. I shouldn't have leaned on her so much for advice about the occult. I-I shouldn't have been so complacent. I should have learned my lesson already, and just lived alone.

[She whimpers, swallowing her tears, then lowers the video. She doesn't want to be seen crying, so have a nice view of her pendent.] I think I'm going to go training for a bit. But I thought her friends should know... I'm really sorry.

[action - all cities + holodeck]

[You've got some options! One being finding Satou wandering around late at night to early in the morning, on her pointless search for Ada. She approaches everyone she sees during this time and asks if they've seen her roomie. The next day-- or well, after the morning video call,-- Satou still hasn't slept. She can be found hanging around the holodeck between practice simulations. It's abundantly clear that Satou is exhausted, too. She comes out every hour to get water and pay for another time slot, but someone really needs to stop this cycle of stupid grief avoidance.]

Who: Everyone who's anyone, including YOU! Yes, You!
Where: Everglade: GRAND OPENING: HAUNTED HOUSE AND ADJACENT HAUNTED "ALTERNATIVE" EATINGS
When: June 16th LOOSELY -> FORWARD
What: The Haunted House is officially OPERATIONAL, which also means, ALL HANDS ON DECK For Torchwood staff to make sure any collapses in utter chaos can be fixed asap and learned from. THIS INCLUDES A RESTAURANT AND TEASHOP NEXT DOOR!!! Not only is there all manner of vampire treats, but synthetic flesh that has been taste-tested by their resident youkai to get as "yummy" as possible, and also drenched in fear and other emotions from the haunted house next door. Please feel free to fill out a survey or try samples of their um... emotional flavors. Yup!
Warnings: While promoting itself as SAFE AS POSSIBLE: it's definitely on the creepy side. And Rose is VERY nervous about inviting 50+ kinds of species, some with severe bitter racial enmities, and many that eat each other. Just because they're Torchwood, doesn't mean anything; because she doesn't want there to be ANY violence!!! However, all blood (in the restaurant) is carefully bottled, and there are even flavors. Yes. And it's all human safe-too! Though humans are encouraged more towards the synthetic beef/lamb/duck/chicken, non-potato chips, and of course, human-i-tea (get it? humanity??? ehhhh...) But there will be no judging for anyone who wants to try the human-flavored synthetic flesh. You do you, and not all non-humans look non-human. And some humans don't look human either. It's a vast multiverse. Please don't eat/attack your fellow customers, kay, thanks.

[ooc: Create your own threads, threadjump like crazy, PUT IN THE HEADER IF YOU NEED SOME ROSE/NPC ON HAUNTED HOUSE BEYOND WHAT IS MENTIONED!]

( Meanwhile in Everglade... )

[Orihime's image appears on screen, in her cozy little apartment above the bakery. An enormous shaggy wolf sits placidly beside her, regarding her recording in calm silence.]

I got adopted by a dog!

[That can't possibly be a dog. It's bigger than she is. In fact, those particularly keen at spotting such things might see very clearly that it's a freaking werewolf. And yet there they are, sitting side by side as cozy as two peas in a really weird pod.]

To be honest, I don't really know much about how to take care of a dog, so I wanted to ask you guys for tips. Oh, I'm also working as a deputy guardian in Genessia City! That way Haller-san can finish up his projects. I'll run for the job next time, and this way I'll have lots more experience. Feel free to mention any advice for that too, I'll work very hard to help everyone out.

I'm also happy to announce that we opened a brand new branch of Cake Town in Attleton: Cake Suburbia! There's a little stage there, so if people want to play their instruments or sing, let me know. We're happy to let you use the space, or we can hire you for a set amount of time. Either way, you're likely to pick up a lot of tips as a bonus!

[She takes a breath and exhales with a smile.]

That's it! I appreciate your help!

[The stage was set, a balloon arch was set up outside the doors, balloons on either side as there was a banner with the words 'Grand Opening.' As one steps in they will notice Chiaki, wearing what appeared to be a pokemon hoodie she had specially made based on her sheet covered pokemon.]

Welcome to Level Up! Are you here just to game or are you here for the gym?

[If one asks about the gym Chiaki would simply hand one a piece of paper with the words:

'Shoot for the stars and the path shall be opened for you.'

What could that mean, the only way to know if to play games and find out. All the while Chiaki smiled happily.]

I wish you good luck. Though if you need another hint, please come back and ask me.

[If one figures it out, they will find everything they could ever hope for at a Pokemon gym.]

Hey, Genessia.


[ The video opens up to Konoka chilling outside somewhere in Fayren city. Her Umbreon Yuunagi is pacing by her side. She'd been pretty much on autopilot lately. Mavis's uncontested victory meant that she didn't really have to bother too much with the elections, and thus stuck to her usual routine of minding her store and calling out healing wherever she wanted. ]


You know what? Today's Father's Day.

It's not often we think about our dads as much... at least in my case. But sometimes I wonder if I don't give him enough credit. After all, he was part of the big group who first saved my world more than 25 odd years ago... before I was even a twinkle in his eye. But I know not all dads are great.

Despite achieving all that, my dad is still an idiot with a smoking habit. And I'm starting to miss him.


[ She gives a slightly pained smile for a moment, but then shrugs it off. Yeah she misses him. She misses a lot of her friends and family... Setsuna most of all. But she's at least confident that when it's all said and done, they'll still be waiting for her whenever Genessia feels like letting her go, however long that is. ]


Any of you think about your dads lately? Hero? Worthless jerk faces? Something in-between?

[VOICE] Of Elves and Magic

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[There's no video for this particular feed, just voice. Solas doesn't particularly feel like putting his face out there, for whatever reason. His voice is distinctive enough for the maybe one or two people wout there who've heard it before.]

You'll have to excuse me if this is invasive, [he starts, hedging that the question could be considered rude] But I'm curious, just how many people here have elven heritage? I'm aware that the concept could vary drastically from world to world... I've already met at least one woman who I would consider to be an elf, despite all differences between her, myself, and the elves from my world.

I'm curious to hear about your culture, or what it means to you. What sorts connections to magic do you have? Again, I expect a wide variety of answers, our collective situation in consideration. It's fascinated me so far, learning what I've been able to through books and interactions here, but I would like to hear more... if possible.


[ACTION] Of Herbs and Books

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[For those in fayren, they might come across the oddly barefoot Solas browsing an herbalist's collection of potions, plants and other such miscelaney and sundry items they have for sale. It's curiosities sake, overall. Solas is apt to rely on magic for healing needs. But, he's noted that outside of Fayren much of this place lacks the touch of a garden and a natural feel, so he's inclined to buy a few starter herbs and supplies.

Mostly, he's minding his business, but should someone else be in the shop, and in his way he'll clear his throat.] Would you mind handing me those two plants to your left? [they look like succulents of some type. Perhaps Aloe. There's many plants here that Solas has never seen, and they sorely lack ones he is familiar with. So this is all rather experimental for him.]


[[ooc: This is Solas' first open post! But he's actually been here a while and I really want to avoid the usual intro post tropes, so I've got these two prompts for people to play with! If you would like something with Solas but these two do not work, please feel free to find him around Fayren. He's likely to be found in bookstores, quiet places, outside, and generally just being curious about everything even though he's been here roughly slightly less than a month, ICly.]]

(Action A)
[So, Father's Day. A day honoring fathers.

And yet Anastasia doesn't have a father here to honor. It did get her thinking an awful lot about her father. King Akili Leonheart the Siegebreaker. As it is Sunday, a she is off from school, Anastasia goes to the Holodeck'd, dressed in her usual Princess attire from her homeworld, the same regal dress she first arrived in Genessia in.

It took some time with help from programmers, but Anastasia paid for at least an hour and created a similation of her father, if a bit exaggerated. A tall, broad-shouldered man with a well-groomed beard. A cloak of blue and white and decorated in ornate battle-ready armor. A stern face, but gentle gaze, standing by with a large greatsword held like a cane.

The suite Anastasia is in is not locked, so people can still come in and catch her talking to this image of her Kingly father. Even if he doesn't seem to be reacting at all to what she's saying, or even her presence.]

(Action B)
[After her hour was up, Anastasia went back home to change into something more casual, then left Nova to go to Genessia to browse a gift shop. The young lady can definitely and easily be found browsing the Father's Day gift section. A curious thing to do, who is she shopping for if she has no father in Genessia?]

(Public Video)
[While she has time, she brought her phone out and starts a public video on the network.]

If you could buy a gift for someone who is a father figure in your life here, what would you get for him?