[Video]

Okay, so I only got like two weeks before I have to leave this... wonderful room I've been given and while I'm still, kinda, well... looking for a job I'm done with this whole living alone thing.

So... anyone want a room mate?

[Helgi maybe a fox, but he's still trying to give the network the cute puppy eyed look.]

Please?

[Action]
For the past week or so Helgi has been exploring and trying to get to know the cities better, and see what the places he saw advertising for workers were really like.

He could be found in any of the 4 cities, popping in and out of shops and roaming anywhere he could reach. Although he quickly decided he didn't like Everglade, damn that place was creepy.

(Voice/Video)

[The man on the screen looks calm but wet. It has taken him little time to figure out the phones and get all the information from the hologram and pamphlets. He's been to a lot of worlds though this is the first one with a welcome center.]

I'm looking for a man named Rumpelstiltskin. He also goes by Gold.

Thanks.

[With his message spoken he hangs up.]


(Action)

[Neal's first public stop is to a bar to grab a beer and hear whatever the hell is going on with this city. The information is helpful but it doesn't have a current events section. Once at the bar he pulls out a newspaper that he had picked up, orders a beer and begins to read.

Bounties, job openings... it's a weird mix of Storybrook and the Enchanted forest. He's not sure what to make of it but for the moment he's stuck here. Being stuck here doesn't concern him as much as other things, but that's what the beer is for.]

[Yukiko was currently sitting at the desk of the Guardian office looking through some paper and gather a few things to place at the side. The office itself looked like an organised mess as she puzzled over it a little more. Once she moved another piece of paper and placed it next to the map she set her focus on the device.]

it's been a while since I use this device to do something like this. but I am doing it as some kind of update on my work for Fayren for the most part and some ideas I have been doing that I may or may not need help on.

[She coughed slightly.]

First of all, I've been thinking of doing a festival in Fayren, at least a traditional one with games and ways to help people bond. But it's the sports or games that I am researching on and would very much appreciate any information one might have that might help me with that.

[She at least got jousting sorted, that will be a thing as she goes to grab her bag, checking through its contents.]

Second, of all with the last two things that have appeared in the newspaper over the past month connected to Fayren, I have decided to investigate starting with the recent case. [A pause.] I know they have sent people out already, but the incident is something that concerns me regardless and I worry they might not return, so it's also to make sure they are okay.

So to the deputies that will still be around, I would like to ask you to patrol at least for today. If you are unable to for one reason or another, then let me know.

[Give her a moment before she remembered something else.]

Oh finally, Heals on Wheels will now be providing classes for those who want to learn basic first aid if they can't do magic and healing spells for those who are able to. So if you are interested, then please ask one of the volenteers.

[As Qubine turns on the feed, he lets out what sounds like a deep, guttural sigh.]

...Under ordinary circumstances, I wouldn't take issue with predators hunting their prey. It's only natural...and necessary for one's survival. But the fact that this so-called "Apex Predator" not only hunts for sport, but had also taken out a dragon has me concerned. Its ruthlessness and cunning remind me of the Beastclans of my own world...although I have no reason to believe that they have found their way into Genessia...yet.

[He pauses for a moment. If the Beastclans did arrive, what would they do? It occurs to him that he doesn't know much about them other than their hatred towards dragonkind.]

...I would investigate this myself, but yet...we don't have enough information to work with.

[Congratulations, Mr. 19th Century, you've figured out how to video.

God only knows how long he's been working on using this thing, in private, with no company, without looking like an idiot. It's really important that he doesn't look like an idiot, and he's still sort of upset about his entire introduction here being one line train of looking like the biggest idiot ever to idiot in the kingdom of idiots.

So hey, it would almost appear that Ichabod is one hundred percent comfortable with using this phone now!

It's just a shame he sucks with human interaction because that discomfort will never go away]

I've gotten a new position at the local hospital.

[Or, rather, he's been in it for a while, but again, didn't want to look stupid on the internet so he's been practicing this]

I am, however, still interested in remaining active in criminal justice. It hardly bothers me to take on another position, part time or not.

[He doesn't have a fucking life, work is his life]

If there are any openings available, I should like to hear of them.

Thank you for your time.

[... And then a massive awkward pause as he spends the next goddamn five seconds trying to remember how to end a broadcast.

SO CLOSE, ICHABOD.]

[Gale appears on the feed, looking particularly grumpy. Judging from his surroundings he's not in either Genessia City or Nova City at the moment- in fact, it looks like he's going through Everglade.]

Whoever spoke to "me" yesterday, let it be known it wasn't me. The Gale complaining about his wardrobe was some little princess that was temporarily in my body and they couldn't handle a simple pair of high heels without crying about it.

As such, any stupid ass "changes" that were made in After Life and Hangar Queen are immediately reversed. The only thing I'll think about keeping is having a pink drink available, because for some reason people seemed into that. In the meantime, I'm gonna work on putting a security measure in place in case this happens again so I don't have to undo any future stupidity.

[Yep, someone's cranky over some things that Cassian did. He won't say he was hanging out in Cassian's body in the meantime, he at least had the decency to keep that part of the compromise with the Attleton Guardian upheld. It won't stop him from being passive-aggressive though.

In the meantime, he enters the old church in Everglade. He'd recently purchased it with Grell's permission, making some new plans for a business expansion, but once he steps in, he just... stops.]

.... okay.

Why is there blood all over the floor.

[Someone is even more upset now. What kind of punk ass son of a bitch pulled this?]

Look, the corpse was just a minor inconvenience, but this?! And-- oh god DAMN it! Why is that window broken!?

[A high pitched screech is suddenly heard over the feed, catching Gale's attention and making him slowly look up towards the rafters. He pauses, mouth agape. Is that... oh god damn it. He looks back at his device, looking particularly serious.]

... One, who the hell had some freakish ritual in here without having the decency to ask me first?

Two... if you come across a baby demon in Everglade, do you call an exterminator or the pound?

[That second one is a serious question, okay.]

[A young girl appears on the feed, laying on her belly upon her bed. A sporty uniform was hanging on a closet door behind her. She looked comfy resting her chin on a rolly-polly panda doll.]

Hello, everyone. I had fun cheerleading for Nova City at the games. I hope there will be another Olympic games next year. It was lonely not having anyone else with me, though.

But I'm seeing something weird on the network. Some people are talking like they are not themselves. Is there a bug going around?

And, another question. Can anyone give me an example of "rockin' roll" music?

[Mira has just woken up and is playing with her smartphone, finding that she catches on fairly quickly, but finding the device to be amusing all the same.]

These things are great, it would probably make getting drinks so much easier if customers could just place their orders in ahead of time. Then again, I kind of prefer the face to face reactions.

[She clicks another thing, and finally realizes that it's a video recorder like some of the magic in her own world.]

Oh! Hello everyone! I'm Mirajane, and I was wondering if anyone here could tell me if they've seen any Fairy Tail mages around? My siblings Elfman or Lissana readily spring to mind, but any members would likely be a welcome sight if I'm going to be here for a while. If not, well I'd be happy to offer my services as a barmaid if anyone is hiring. I have a good five or six years of experience behind the bar, and I can mix just about any drink you'd like.

(Edit hours later): Erza has informed me we do have a branch of Fairy Tail, so I'll be working there. If anyone would like my free month of room and board, please speak to me, and if anyone wants a nice foaming mug of beer, come to the Fairy Tail guild hall! Best quality liquor with the friendliest barmaid~!

[Okay, she watched the hologram, and wasn't quite sure what happened. She didn't remember falling asleep, and here she was, still damp from the arrival Bay. Kirika brushed her fingers through her damp hair while the feeder was still recording. Her time didn't develop cellphones like this yet and well, she was expecting someone to respond first honestly.

It was hard to read through her expression which was blank and mostly stared. This side of the line remained quiet......]

....

[...maybe a bit more longer... Her eye lids lowered a bit.]

......

[...she gave a soft sigh before she stopped the recording. Meanwhile, Kirika could be seen leaving the Bay area with a map, and possibly looked lost or confused. It was hard to tell, but watching her wonder around may had given it away.]

Uhm... Hello. Nehra I hope I have this device working properly...

[ When the feed clicks on it shows a frazzled girl, sighing and rubbing the back of her neck. Of all things to happen, she wasn't expecting this. Still, she doesn't waste any more time and looks at the device again. In the background it's clear that she hasn't left the bay yet, or even the cave, but it might be apparent that she's still near the holographic projection Weiss left for newcomers. ]

I... I suppose I should say it is nice to meet you all, whoever you may be. I will admit, when I went to bed, I was not expecting to wake up in a strange new world.

[ She pauses, seeming uncertain before trying to shake it off and continuing. ]

Should any of you know the name "Nautilus", please let me know? In the meantime, I suppose I will make my way to communal housing and try to figure things out from there. So, ah... Good to meet you, again, and I suppose I will see some of you soon.

[ And she's going to turn off that video in a hurry, Nehra that was awkward and hard to do.

True to her word she's going to be at the Bay, stepping out of the cave with her things in tow and looking around. At least it looks like it's summer here too, but just what in the world is Genessia? ]

[Thea had emerged from the pod both confused and covered in blood thanks to Ra's Al Ghul's sword. But once she gets her bearings at least somehow she's walking towards what is hopefully shelter but comes onto the feed on a mission of sorts. There's bits of glass in her hair but she's not bleeding which is weird enough right?]

Waking up in a freaky pod covered in blood is not normal so where am I?

 What's this?

*There's only another second before Jack figures out the video function, and there he appears on screen - the most pleasant skellington you've ever seen. Or, yes, just a skellington man, who is seemingly quite animated*

Ah hello, people of Genessia Town! What a charming place this is, and what a pleasant introduction! The technology here is really quite something, isn't it? If only I had the time to examine it all! I would very much be interested in speaking with someone who can explain all these clever...mechanisms.

[Action - Various Places in Genessia]

Jack has never been to a place like this, has never been surrounded by so many things he doesn't understand. Not since his visit to Christmas Town. He can be found in various shops or cafes, picking things up in wonder, or else pressing himself against windows to peer into homes, offices, any kind of building, all with bright curiosity on his face.

[Video]
[It's only shortly after sunset when Edith turns her communicator on, but the map and leaflets from the bay are spread all across her bed.]

Okay, uh, sorry for posting like this but, I've never had to move like this without help so… how did everyone else adapt to being here? Was it easy finding a job and a better place to stay? I could really do with some advice, thank you.

[Yes it was only her second night in the city but she had to worry about money and a place to stay, and most importantly a steady blood supply before she went into hunger frenzy… but it wasn't like she could just ask for blood could she?]

[Action later that night]
[She didn't want to do this, she never wanted to do this but she was hungry and she had to get some blood while she still had self control. She'd start in Genessia and move to Everglade, back home she could look for the less savoury members of New York City, target those who would mug or attack others, play the meek lost girl and then turn the tables.

But here she didn't know where to hunt, she just had to hope for the best. ]

(ooc: If you're replying to the action thread please let me know if you're okay with Edith possibly feeding off your character.)

TECHRAT! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!

[A very angry, colorful looking woman is gracing the network, and she doesn't care that this message gets everywhere.]

Why was I in some floating coffin?! And what's with all that crap with that other new hologram?! [She so hopes the Holograms aren't expanding more...] And these tacky necklaces! [Which she holds up. Hers is yellow with a couple of green spots. Loads better than the Jem earrings, but still!]

You're gonna have to leave those Holograms to come and get me!

Right.

Now.

[The video ends on that pleasant note. All she can think of doing is ringing Techrat's scrawny little neck once he gets there.]

[A click. There's darkness, and shuffling, the sound of water being splashed around, and a very soft, very gentle curse.

Then a few seconds of silence... before the screen blasts white. It takes a second for the phone to adjust to the light itself, and when it does, blue skies and an upside down Genessia city are broadcast for a decent minute, before the screen is finally angled up at the holder.

A young man, dressed as if he'd tumbled out of some dark Victorian based funeral parlor, white as a sheet thanks to his own panic and confusion.]

... It must still be a dream...

[Apparently, he's not entirely aware of what he's looking at or what the hell its doing, because in short order that phone is flipped over to get a good look at some expensive looking boots as he decides to just... take this all one goddamn step at a time and deduce what the ever loving fuck this thing is.]

WHO: Yukiko Amagi and Cassian Andor
WHAT: Meeting of the newbie Guardians
WHEN: July 2nd, noon
WHERE: Fayren, guardian's office
WARNINGS: None so far

( Read more... )

[Public Text]

Out of curiosity, who should I talk to in regards to procuring an enchantment? I suppose Fayren is the most likely choice, but who would I talk to?

( Private Video to the Guardians and Mayors )

[She couldn't time travel; after having given this place his ability to not need to sleep often and the ability to not get drunk; upon waking up in his Tardis at least Ten can hear her and she's alive but - she paid a price too for being here. At least he was able to find her. Even if it was in Powell Estate in Peckham. A bit bothersome on how something knows that when he hasn't told anyone. It wasn't a coincidence considering the 'Bad Wolf' painted on the walls outside.

Next, The Doctor sees if she can fly - and she can! And they fly together through all the areas; Nova, Attleton, Everglade, Fayren and Genessia; during the night. Trying to break through the barriers. And found it useless. However, doesn't mean that some people didn't see a Police Box flying though the sky at night. You just may have Where that landed is quite another question.

Trapped. Was he supposed to accept this faith? No - he will not. Not again. Time Lords punished him in his Third life on Earth and was not happening again.... Maybe if he goes underground? He'll have to figure out how too.]

[Locked to Cassian Andor, Grell Sutcliff, Yukiko Amagi, David Haller, Weiss Schnee]

Hallo. I'm The Doctor. Sorry, so sorry about being late about this. Have belated congratulations on winning the election. Great speeches all of you.
[Now to business]

Yukiko and David already know from the spirit invasion but if you're in need of a volunteer. Just give me a ring.


[End Lock for Cassian Andor, Grell Sutcliff, Yukiko Amagi, David Haller, Weiss Schnee]

[Lock to Professor Augustine]

About those Pokemon creatures - tell me more about the Poke balls.

[End lock to Professor Augustine]

[Locked to Belle]

Sorry, sorry if I worried you. I sort of passed out for a week. [Pops his mouth at the end there]

[End lock to Belle]


So - seeing as this place is a multiversal hub - I'm sure you all have stories to tell about where you're from.

Whut's the most interesting thing from your world?

I'll start - which is The Lion King and The Muppets Christmas both brillantly done pieces of human filmography.


(OOC: The Tardis is near the Genessia City Police Department)

Waking Up - The Bay

[Waking up had been a bit of a challenge after a several years of a moogle companion acting as your personal alarm clock. The bed was comfortable and compared to the ground she'd slept on in the past, it was a welcome change. The perky brunette curled up tightly, burrowing into the comfort for as long as she could. The battles to save Crystallis had been long, hard and exhausting. She'd gone to sleep on board the Enterprise, content on considering her next moves and dreaming of home.

But something wasn't right. She'd left Jaelyn on board the ship and the wake up call wasn't happening at all. It was with a sleepy whine that Selphie Tilmitt woke up with a start and stared at the completely different surroundings from where she'd fallen asleep. She felt the tight braid at the nape of her neck and the unfamiliar weight in her lap. It took several moments to rub the sleep from her eyes before she looked down and saw the small box in her lap. She opened it cautiously before smiling sadly at the white crystal contained within alongside some other objects. The SeeD quickly closed the box before leaving her bed and making her way out of the Bay she'd woken up in.]

If this is a joke guys, I'm not laughing!

The City Proper [Video]

[A few rounds of fiddling with her smartphone later, a 23 year-old Selphie comes into view. Her customary bangs are back in place but instead of her shorter hairstyle, she's adopted a long braid that's flopped over her left shoulder. She's a bit on the tired side and very wary of her new surroundings. Yet, there's a glimmer of cautious optimism about this situation. She tugs at the sleeves of her Red Mage attire before waving at the phone. She sees the little symbol that it's recording but other than that, smartphones are completely foreign to her.]

Helloooooooo? Is anyone out there?

Jade? Anise? Sonic? Anyone from Crystallis? Squall? Zell? ...Seifer?

Um... [She looks at the lens sheepishly before clearing her throat.]

Right. Looks like I'm on my own so, hello! Is this thing working? If you can hear me, or see me in this case, say something! Anything, really.

[Selphie smiles warmly at the camera before tapping the phone again until the feed cuts out.]

The Wildcard

[Do you have something else in mind? Come at me!]

[This comes out nervous and slightly quiet. Almost as if Flandre's regretting this.]

I...I don't know if anyone else may know about this so, there may not be a answer I'm looking for.
[There is a pause, chiming and then she speaks once more.]

What if the person you thought you knew wasn't yours? I mean..Like say they are from a different timeline or even world? How you you take it or if it was you, how could you bring it up with people you care for?

N-Not like I'm saying something but..I'm curious.