Audio;

[This wasn't the first time Squidward had woken up somewhere stupid. Though, the entire 'waking up in a cocoon and being greeted by a hologram' thing was new. There was some static before the sound of a nasally and incredibly irritated voice spoke up.]

Oh dear Neptune, what is this, now???

[He fiddled with the device he was given, grumbling as he found the 'audio' function first. Whatever, he just needed answers, he didn't care how.]

HELLO??!? [He paused to collect what he wanted to say. He may have woken up in another universe, but he didn't want to look like a moron... Priorities.] Hi. I've just woken up in the.. Bay, or whatever. I was explained by the talking hologram that this place is Genessia? [He mutters 'Am I saying that right?' away from the microphone before he's back to demanding answers.] Look, there's gotta be a way to get out of here. Would just climbing back into that cocoon help? How did I even wake up in that thing?

[He groans in defeat as he messes with the videophone to end the audio signal.] And it was payday tomorrow, too...

[The transmission ended.]

Action;

[If anyone happened to be close enough to the Bay, they may or may not be surprised that the source of the audio was an actual freaking octopus. He was still frowning at the device, taking the time to look through the apps on the screen. It was a nice device, really, but he was a little distracted and upset by the fact that his shift at work was so close to being over, and instead of getting to just go home like he wanted, he was thrown into this city.

He sighed heavily, figuring out how to use the thing properly. He finally looked at his yellow necklace and frowned at that object too, placing it around his neck reluctantly. When it didn't kill him, he let it remain there and slowly wandered around the area...

For being a place that had him wake up in a cocoon and be able to miraculously breathe air, the city looked fairly normal. Well, at least as normal as cities on the surface were. He's only been above the water about 5 times, give or take, but from what he had seen, it looked pretty.... Okay.]

[Well, Zaveid is pretty surprised to be waking up in this unknown place. He couldn't remember seeing a place quite like this before. The buildings and the devices all so foreign.

Even that snow white lady suddenly appearing and explaining things had caught him a little off guard. He didn't know if the Shepard or any of the other crew was around, and that could be problematic.

He left the Bay, stuffing the contents that he was given into his pockets. He was just strolling along the sidewalk, moving past the humans because surly they couldn't see him, right? It took a special sort of person to see Seraph. Sorey, Rose and Alisha were the last few humans that he'd encountered that could see them. It wasn't such a common ability, at least not anymore.]

Man oh man. It’s going to get boring here really quickly if there ain’t any other Seraph around. [He said with a heavy sigh. Maybe he would end up lucking out, though, and someone would be able to see him.] Maybe lady luck will shine on me and this place will be filled with Babes. That hologram girly didn’t look too bad.

[Video; Public]

[Sun starts the video feed up.]

Alright. So I thought it might be a good idea to advertise my business. In Fayren, I have a business called Under The Sun Retrievals. People around Fayren put in requests for things from the forest like certain flowers or herbs or other types of ingredients for whatever they want them for. Butchers have asked me to hunt and bring them certain animals for the meat, as well. I’ve had to get fur, claw and horn clippings, scales and other stuff too.

Basically I get asked to get a lot of stuff. And I get enough requests that I am able to start up this full fledged business. So I’m looking to hire on some help. I’ve got 2 position open for Beast Hunters, basically handling any job that requires going after any living creature. And 2 open for Herb Hunters, basically going after vegetation and the like. I have a single spot open for anyone that can do both.

Anyway, if this sort of work interests you, let me know!


( Private to Natsu, Lucy and HoD Investigators  )



[Action to RWBY House]

[Sun felt like doing something nice for his housemates. On his way home he stopped at a place and got a bunch of takeout for everyone. He picked up different dishes so there would be a variety of things to choose from. Anything left over would probably go into the fridge.

He'd already prepared himself a plate and was sitting at the counter top eating.]

Who: RWBY cast, AoT cast, anyone else who is friends with Weiss
What: A surprise birthday party for Weiss
Where: Nova City, Attack on Mansion
When: January 19th
Warnings: None so far!

Message to Weiss' friends
Message to Weiss
Setting up
Weiss' arrival
The party
Cleanup

Tag these toplevels freely, or make your own if needed.

[The video begins with Jaune adjusting it so everyone can see the new kitchen. On the pristine counter rests an unopened bottle of whiskey, two shot glasses (one of which is nearly overflowing with water), and a trading card. Jaune and Weiss are standing at the counter.]

What exactly am I doing here, Jaune?

I’m glad you could come, Weiss. Have you ever been into drinking tricks before?

No. [ Weiss was clearly the most encouraging of all of Jaune’s endeavors. ]

[His shoulders slump a little. Just a little. But he’s determined, so he steels himself and continues on confidently.] Well, I’m going to change your mind! Not only will you be left in awe by my...talents, but this is a skill that takes a lot of tries to actually master. Check this out.

[ Weiss crosses her arms, looking honestly doubtful about everything Jaune’s said. But she’s learned to be at least a little nicer to him. A little. He’s done things that have at least proven to her that letting him finish his sentence is acceptable, and she’s willing to at least see what he has in store. Who knows, maybe it’ll actually surprise her. ]

[Jaune smiles like a puppy way too eager to please. This is his chance to impress Weiss! He even turned on the video so everyone could see this. If he were honest, he had just discovered the trick, and hadn’t had any time to practice. But it didn’t look difficult, and this seemed like a good time to try it.]

Okay, Weiss. Don’t look away.

[Opening the bottle of whiskey, he keeps eyeing her out of the corner of his eye to make sure she’s still paying attention. He fills the empty glass with whiskey, miraculously not spilling any, and puts his expendable trading card on top of the glass of water. He takes a deep breath because he only has one chance at this. He flips the glass of water over…]

[But apparently doing so when your hands are sweaty from nerves isn’t a good idea because the card slips, allowing the water to splash all over the counter as well as anyone nearby. Jaune drops the glass out of shock onto the one filled with whiskey, spilling it too in the process.]

[Weiss jumps back with both of her hands up, since he most definitely got it all over her, a loud yelp passing her lips in surprise. Her voice jumps at least six octaves in a split second. When she puts her hands down, she narrows her eyes right at Jaune and balls her fists up. ]

What is wrong with you!? You just got that all over our brand new kitchen!

[Oh no Weiss is mad. Which isn’t that surprising but this was not the direction he wanted this to go in. He smiles nervously, fear obvious in his eyes, and holds up his hands to try to appease her. The fact that this is on video is forgotten. Priorities.]

That’s not the trick! It’s supposed to-- You’re supposed...it’s really impressive, I promise! Just let me try again, I have enough whiskey, and we still have water, and and maybe...let me get a towel first!

[ Weiss had given him a chance. She had. She really really had tried and now she smelled like a distillery and this was not what she wanted to deal with tonight. ]

Clean this up, I’m going to go take a shower. Don’t try that again inside the house, Jaune. You’re lucky you didn’t try to pull that in a room with carpet!

[ It doesn’t take long for Weiss to dab the worst of it out with a towel, stomping with every step as she heads upstairs. She is so done tonight. ]

[Weiss smells lovely no matter what. Jaune opens his mouth, still trying to turn this around.]

So is there a chance you’d watch outside? Maybe on a warmer day. That should give you some time in advance...because--

Because you’re so busy.

[But She’s already walking away. He thought it was a good plan because then he could practice and master the skill. He ends up running after her until he’s no longer in sight, though he does give up following her.]

[Ten minutes later, Jaune finally remembers he left the video on. He walks back to his videophone, disappointment crossing his face when he realizes it didn’t stop recording. Oh well. He looks like he’s about to say something, but he just looks away awkwardly and turns off the feed.]

[ooc: Blue is Weiss and Red is Jaune!]

Who: Pyrrha Nikos, Adeline, & RWBY Household later
What: Adeline offered to take Pyrrha out to dinner when she arrived because she could tell that she seemed troubled, and things get a little interesting....
Where: Dinner and then later the household
When: January 12th

[ Adeline ]

[After that shaky arrival, Pyrrha had called Adeline to take her up on that offer. She seemed to see right through her troubles, though she didn't know what they were right now. It would be nice to just... talk to someone who wasn't connected to her world. Not that her friends shouldn't know, just it was easier to get the perspective of another person's at a time like this. 

After settling on a place, she finally spoke after a moment.]

Thank you for the invite.

[ RWBY Household ]

[Later on in the night, she may have drank a bit too much. Luckily she didn't drink a lot during her dinner with Adeline, but... probably more than she should have. She had to have some help from Adeline, but hopefully she wouldn't run into someone else before she made it to where she was staying.]

[OOC: Anyone is able to talk to Pyrrha while she embarrasses herself.]

[When the video clicks on, half the camera is covered by two fingers, and the rest of it is taken up by a bright pink skirt. Clearly the new owner is holding the camera at her waist.]

Ren! Reeeeeen!

[The voice is a bit sing-songed, calling out the name first hopefully, then the last time with a tiny bit of frustration, punctuated by quick footsteps.]

Ren! Mm. Maybe the fake-weiss was right...

REN! [One more try and then she gives up with a huff, and the footsteps stop for a moment before she twists back around and starts walking the way she came, finally lifting the phone up to her face.]

Hello, whoever is listening to this! I'm Nora!

[In spite of everything, she's smiling! Because why not.]

Noooot sure I believe all the stuff the fake-weiss was saying about this being another world and all but, hey, might as well give it a shot, right? See if anyone actually answers. Or Ren? Hey Ren if you can hear this answer me!

[This last part might have been shouted at the phone. Oops?]

[She waits a few seconds, clearly not getting the answer she wants, then sighs.]

Okay then! I'mmmmmmm going to look around. If there's anybody I know listening, say something, kay?

[There's a brief flash of movement as...did she just climb on the back of a bench?]

Helloooooooooooo?

[This is shouted at no one, just to see if anyone is around, then...Click.]

[This device wasn't much different from the Scroll at the very least. It took her a while to get her barrings, but eventually, the red-head finally showed up on. Although.... she seems a bit discouraged. Or rather that's an understatement. As calm headed as she usually is, she couldn't help but be a bit concerned.]

Excuse me... I seem to be... in a predicament right now. I really need to get back home. Can anyone help me out?

There's... some important business that I need to attend to and if I'm not there... Let's just say things are going to get messy.

Thank you for your assistance.

[And with that, she does a polite nod of the head as if to say good bye and she's gone.

OOC: PYRRHA IS TAKEN FROM A VERY RECENT EPISODE, SO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO KEEP FROM SAYING ANY SPOILERS.]

[Nora appears in the video, apparently in some sort of factory, wandering around.]

I got a bit lost the other day. But I found this awesome factory!

It makes marshmallows! I kinda camped out here for a while. [Hello, unlimited source of sugary energy.]

Anyone want me to bring some back for them?

[When Ruby pops up on the video screen today she's a whole more serious than she normally does. Her sister is missing and she's gone into "Leader" mode for the moment. Ain't no one got time for silliness right now.]

My sister Yang hasn't been seen or heard from since the New Years Party a couple days ago. If anyone has any information on where she might be, please speak up about it.

That said, I'm putting together a search party to try and get and track her down, anyone interested can either respond to me here or meet me in the lobby of Tupelo Alley in next two hours.

-Oh! Right, and a big thanks to anyone who helps out.

[And after that Ruby can be found pacing around the lobby of her apartment building. Waiting for anyone to show up or get a hold of her.]

This is Pyrrah Nikos.

[A young woman with vivid green eyes and flame red hair looks into the video. She looks incredibly serious. From the picture you can see that she has a rigid stance, her back straight and her posture alert.]

I appear to have woken up... in this place and this pamphlet says I cannot return. Can anyone verify this information?

[She looks down at the pamphlet again as if doubting what it was telling her.]

Am I really expected to just live here?