[ Good morning citizens of Genessia, Nova City, Fayren, Attleton and Everglade! Today brings you the third issue of the Tradewinds Newsletter. CC is on the route today, so enjoy having broken windows and god help you if you're outside because she may accidentally hit you with the paper. ]

[ Today's Lucky Victims: Raye Hino, Albert Wily, Fluttershy, Weiss Schnee, Kodachi Kuno ]

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Interview with Ms. Filliah

This Week the Tribune reporters were able to catch the author of Hearts on Fire for an audio interview to discuss its popularity:

Q: Who are your target readers for this series?
A: Teenagers and adults both - anyone who's had their hearts set on adventure but weren't able to. Anyone who's loved someone close to them but been too afraid to say.

Q: The male lead seems incredibly similar to my neighbor, Stu. Is Stu your inspiration for Katsuo?
A: Wh... N-No, I'm afraid I don't know that person - there was someone else entirely that is my inspiration for N..Katsu..o.

Q: There are rumors of a big screen adaption of this book under production, can you confirm this?
A: Ahahaha, something like that would be not anytime soon I assure you. The thought is pretty exciting, but right now I can honestly say those rumors are untrue.

Q: You may or may not be aware of the shipping blog 'Katsuo_and_Frey_4eva' that has recently exploded in popularity, over three thousand followers, due to the scene in which the two shake hands. It appears a large number of fans have taken this as a sign of a romantic plot twist. Your thoughts?
A: ......................

[ The interview was sadly interrupted when the author erupted in peals of hysterical laughter. We hope to continue this interview at a later date. ]

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[ Attached with the newsletter is another piece of paper in dark print. ]

An Announcement to all of Genessia, Fayren, Nova City, Everglade and Attleton

Good day,

This is an official survey from Wily Academy. The administration would like to hear from potential students so that we may be able to provide attractive curriculums that will best help achieve these goals in the limited time slots we have.

1) Age: 2) How many hours a day do you currently work?: 3) What career do you wish to pursue?: 4) Briefly describe this career if you feel it is unique to your world. If combat related, please note if you specialize in physical or magical: 5) Please list up to four of your interests: - - - - 6) Date and describe 4 holidays from your World (also note if they are widely regarded as Historical or Commercial): - - - - 7) Would you be comfortable talking about these holidays?: 8) Would you be interested in forming an after school club/sports team?: 9) If so, what kind?: 10) Any additional comments? Please keep to 200 words or less.

Thank you for your time. Once you have completed this survey, please mail it to the Genessia Tribune Office. (OOC: I.E. you can post it to this newsletter so Satsuki-mun will see it- or send it to her inbox. :3)

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Help Wanted!

Sienna Entertainment, in a merger with Squealix Gaming Arts is proud to announce a dynamic new gaming system in the making that will puts you the player into the game. The Veer 500 works surprisingly close to virtual reality, but before the console can be released, we are in need of several volunteers both as playtesters and models for the first game of the year.

Interested parties can reply to this add at the Tribune, attention Milton Nerdlinger.

[ OOC Or reply to this post with interest. ]

WHO: OPEN
WHAT: The archway to the world of Pokemon is open one last time, so trainers can officially wish their partners farewell. Upon doing so, each trainer will be allowed to keep their favorite. And if tender emotions run very high, there might be a nice surprise for everyone.
WHEN: June 17, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Attleton - Pokemon Archway

The evening air is still very hot, though the strong winds and slowly setting sun gradually bring the soaring temperatures down to manageable levels. The vast field of grass and wildflowers where the archway once stood is relatively empty, though fragrant.

Then, once the clock hands stand precisely at 7 o'clock p.m., there's a shimmering in the air, and the Archway returns. The air ripples before clearing to reveal the land beyond. Each trainer's group of Pokemon await beyond, standing silently and at attention.

Nurse Joy steps out of the gate and smiles.

"Thank you all for coming to see your friends off! By choosing to be here, you've proved that the bond between you and your Pokemon is strong, and it can never truly be broken as long as you remember the good times you have. Thank you for taking good care of your partners." She bows, hands clasped in front of her.

When she rises, she winks, holding up a finger. "As a reward, you're allowed to keep just one of your team with you. Choose carefully! And don't worry, we'll take good care of the others."

[OOC: Don't forget to add a tag for your character!]

Betelgeuse had been intrigued by the small, turtle-like creature he had acquired. He spent the last two weeks bonding and training the little guy, though not exactly Pokemon training. Instead, Betelgeuse was training Squirtle to appreciate pranks and the value of scaring people.

Now, however, Betelgeuse just wanted to have some fun.

Betelgeuse found the top of an unimportant building in Genessia City and juiced it to be water-proof. He had Squirtle fill the roof with water, creating a giant swimming pool. Betelgeuse changed his clothes into what he considered a very sharp pair of white and black striped swim trunks. He splashed around, laughing. Squirtle swam around, occasionally shooting out streams of water down on passer-by below, making Betelgeuse laugh even harder.

The only question was who would show up to complain and who would join the party?

[A woman with wild black hair appears on the screen, wearing a crooked smile. She tosses a Pokeball lightly in the palm of her gloved hand, her other hand resting on a jutted hip. You likely haven't seen her before. Especially if you're Jubei HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!]

So these Pokémon like to battle, do they?

[Toss toss.]

Let's find out. Who's up for a real challenge?

[ The video starts with a close-up shot of her black shoes, shakes for a second as she fixes her grip on the video-phone and then lifts to show a super close-up on a some sort of sign. There's the sound of a frustrated sigh as the camera zooms back out and the image clears to show the Stone Ridge apartments. ]

It's been one week since I have entered into this unknown and ... strange world.

[ The camera swings around to show off the entire building, including the brick foundation that made up most of the structure. ]

And I've become rather attached to my new home. It's quite old, from the looks of it but at least it's not covered in polka-dot drapes.

[ She sighs and twists the camera to face her, or at least she hopes since she can't tell but the lens is aimed at her and she has pretty good aim. ]

I would really like to stay here but I'm kind of running out of money. Is there anyone out there that can help me find a job?

Beetlejuice was standing on a street corner, playing the violin. He wasn't playing badly. It's just the music, despite being upbeat, had a haunted, eerie quality to it. Not to mention, there seemed to be other instruments playing, despite Beetlejuice being by himself. His violin case was open nearby, ready to receive whatever small tokens of appreciation people wanted to give.

Of course, knowing Beetlejuice, music might not be the only thing on his agenda.


ooc: Let me know, if you want Beetlejuice to mess with your character magically! :D He's open to fun and games. Also, feel free to just chat with him. He can multi-task!

Betelgeuse opened his videofeed, so anyone who wanted could listen in. He needed help and the more people who caught this broadcast, the better.

"Yo, has anyone seen that babe that cleaned everything up after that one attack? Y'know, the chick with long hair, cute face, nice bod, and a spoiled platypus? She and I had a bit of an arrangement going down, she said she'd do something for me, but then she disappeared! Just like that! So, I don't know, maybe if someone knew how I could get a message to her or something? Only, I really kinda need that favor she owed me, know what I mean?"

Betelgeuse didn't sulk often, but, when he did, he sulked hard.

As Battler Ushiromiya's currently pissed off girlfriend, I'd like to give all girls in this place permission to punch him in the face if he tries to hit on you provided you just let me know what he did. This includes but is not limited to him talking about or making a break for your breasts, thighs, or even just looking at you funny.

By looking at you funny, I mean he does this face.

[ And cue Yuri doing the absolute most horrible imitation of this face as is humanly possible. Really, it's not even close since she doesn't ever make faces like that. It mostly just looks funny. ]

So basically, feel free to smack him whenever you want since I think his concussion is probably gone. It will make everyone feel better, including me who has to put up with him posting his perversions all over the network to every person who looks somewhat feminine.

The information he had been given was hazy at best. He did, however, manage to put on the necklace and make his way outside the bay with the envelope of money in one hand and the phone device in the other. Standing just outside the bay the shaggy haired sweeper with “XIII” tattood just under his left collar bone slowly held the device up and pushed the button.

“So hungry…” There was a slight pause before he simply tipped over face first into the ground with a loud thump. The sound of his stomach rumbling immediately followed before the audio cut out.

[feel free to poke him, prod him, trip over him or feed him, if no one claims the feeding part him I’ll have an NPC do it. Action and Audio replies are both welcome]

[When the feed turns on, Ozpin can be seen sitting at a desk, his coffee mug very carefully placed so that the Beacon emblem features prominently in the foreground.]

Greetings, citizens of Genessia. My name, for those of you who are unfamiliar with me, is Ozpin. I am the headmaster of a Hunter training academy in the world of Remnant called Beacon. Tonight, I would like to discuss something that, in light of recent coverage in the newspapers needs to be addressed.

In the latest issue of the newspaper, there was a story claiming that a "monkey-man" was stealing food, and various other items while making various claims as to animalistic tendencies and even crass accusations that the culprit would stoop so low as to use excrement as a weapon.

I would like to take this opportunity to clarify something. These accusations and insinuations are baseless and false. I can also assure all citizens of this place that the charges of theft are widely blown out of proportion.

In my world there exist a people who happen to have animal-like features. Feline ears, tails, horns, etc. However, this does not make them any less people. In Remnant, they have been subjected to subjugation, oppression, and denied basic civil liberties for the sheer crime of having been born different. If a Faunus were to take steps to hide the features that set them apart as Faunus, there would be no other distinction that would make them seem different. In fact, there have been several cases where a Faunus has indeed hidden their ears, tails, or wore contacts to disguise their eyes, and led normal lives as humans.

But I ask you this. Why should they have to? When they have done nothing wrong, why should they be the subject of discrimination and hatred based solely on their appearance? For something they cannot choose for themselves? Should we then be placing taxes on people based on hair color? Height? Dominant hand? When this sort of mentality is allowed to take root, both sides suffer. Faunus have consistently shown themselves to be just as resourceful and beneficial to society as a whole as any human. I for one count myself lucky to have befriended many, and believe my life richer for the experience.

I will be answering any questions you may or may not have, so please, feel free to voice concerns or other questions. I will be more than happy to answer these questions.

[After some time, Gabriel decides to go ahead and announce his presence. Why in the hell not? Everyone else was doing it. He didn't know where he was. He didn't know who these people were. He didn't how he got here. He had just been stabbed through the chest by his brother. Screw it, he's retired.

So, the feed comes on to present a middle aged man who had the camera held out at arm's length, while he stood motionless with a smile and a thumbs up... It took him a second, but he eventually frowned and fumbled with the phone.]

It doesn't take selfies? Dude, that's lame.

[He adjusts the camera to show his happy face again.]

Hi, everyone! I have cash and a key to someone's apartment. Who wants to go get wasted and set something on fire?

[Thus is his mood.]

[Yaaaawn, then blearily typing out a-]

I'm awake. What have I missed?

( To BeetleJuice! )

Since the world had turned into an enchanted forest, Betelgeuse had found himself in the role of the Pied Piper! He assumed so, anyway, given the pipe he was suddenly able to play. He was grateful that at least part of his outfit had retained his black and white stripes. He was wearing clothes that wouldn't be out of place in the fourteenth century and he couldn't say he'd missed the fashions of those times.

Betelgeuse couldn't decide if he was angry or delighted.

On the one hand, he felt much more alive than he usually did and he enjoyed the music making. Also, controlling people with a pipe was great fun! Ohhh, Betelgeuse just loved fun and games. On the other hand, he really preferred it, when the fun and games were aimed at other people. He'd had no say in his alteration and it irked him, greatly.

Well, he would just take it on other poor slobs!


(ooc: Let me know, if you would like Betelgeuse to use his pipe on your character for fun and mayhem! :D)

Betelgeuse turned on his video device, sending a general broadcast out. He made sure he was showing onscreen, then grinned.

"Hey there. How's it hangin'? In case we haven't met, I'm called BJ, because I'm not allowed to say my own name. If you're magic and think you might be able to help with that, let me know, would ya?

Actually, I'm not here to ask for help. I'm offering it, instead. Seems people are expected to have jobs around here, even us dead folk, which, hey, fine, fair enough, don't want to be a drain on your society! Thing is, though, I'm a ghost, a poltergeist. What I do is scare people. Generally, I work as a bio-exorcist. I scare living people out of ghost's houses, see what I mean? Don't give me any grief over it, either! We were here first. Usually.

Anyways, if you got any work for me, just give me a ring on this thing, okay? Okay.

WHO: Captain Hammer and his invited guests (i.e. no villains allowed unless you want to get Hammered)
WHAT: Hammer's rented a glitzy clubhouse for the New Year's Eve party, as a means of cementing the bonds between Genessia's true heroes, sidekicks, and fans. Time to show off those party dresses! There's food, music, and fireworks once the clock strikes twelve.
WHEN: December 31st, 2013 - 8pm and past midnight into January 1st, 2014 (forward-dated)
WHERE: Regency Apartments Clubhouse - Genessia City
NOTES: Mingle freely! If you want a specific type of thread, such as 'snack table' or 'dancing', feel free to start one up! I don't want to limit people.

( Five! Four! Three! Two! One! )

[It doesn't matter where you live. It doesn't matter if you have a chimney, or an active security alert system. With a twinkle and a jingle, his sleigh soars through the air, landing on the most precarious of rooftops or sloped sheds...anywhere. Those reindeer are freaking magical. He appears in your home with a large sack slung over his shoulder, leaving a very special selection of presents.]

[For those who are awake, and if you left out milk and cookies (even if you didn't originally intend it to be for him), he'll even talk to you. Otherwise, the situation is the same.]

[There are three beautifully wrapped gifts, all the same size. The paper is red, green, or white. Each gift contains something of value, so choose without fear of being punished!]

[UNLESS. If you've been very bad (and if you want this option OOCly), there will be a fourth gift as well, and the color of wrapping paper options extends to red, green, white, and gold.]

[OOC: The item contained in each gift has been predetermined randomly for each character, so while a red present might contain a charm for one person, it could be a treasured item from home for another person. Even for people who want a fourth option for their villains, the gold present isn't necessarily the bad one. Of course, if you just want coal straight up, you can elect to get that without having to worry about choosing randomly.

This event runs from the 22nd through the 28th. In order to participate, your character must have been introduced to the community at some point. So Deadpool doesn't get a present. C_C_ Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!]

[There is quite a bit of static at first but when it clears out, a male voice with a light Spanish accent can be heard.]

I am so confused.. This pamphlet is not helping much.

[A long pause then:]

Can anybody help?

[He really hates asking for help.]