[The video feed opens on a smiling Takato in his room at the children's home in Genessia. He adjusts his goggles as he looks into the camera.]

I've been thinking a lot recently. And I realized that even though I've lived in Genessia all this time, I've never really explored the other cities. So I was thinking about going out exploring today. Does anyone want to go with me?

Action

No no no no, please stop. You cannot wander around like this- put that down.

[Elsa has been awake for a while and has taken all the information she can get, but after she was ready to contact the network, she had notice little beings appearing around even here. Every time she sneezed, at least five new small snowmen.

Even now, they were lifting all sort of things up and moving them around, wondering around the place with the items they do manage to lift up and sometimes dangerously almost dropping everything.

The numbers kept increasing and Elsa's fever isn't helping her to chase them down or catch them, even if she tries to make barricades to hold them in. Unfortunately they're wise enough free each other.]

Oh- what a mess.

Video

[Elsa has no choice but to leave the little ones roam around and contact the network for help.]

Good evening. My name is Elsa and I just arrived here. I have a small pro- [A sneeze. Five new snowman babies are born and flop to the ground - except for one who stays on Elsa's shoulder.] ... my powers are a little out of control because I'm sick and I keep making these little snowmen against my own will. Unfortunately, I have no strength to catch them all alone, so if there's anyone who could-

[Another sneeze. Seven more snowmen who start trying to lift the device that makes the hologram.] ... assist me on this. I am very sorry this has to happen right after I arrive. This is so embarrassing.

[ Unlike last time, when Trucy appears on the screen, she's not at all confused and dazed. She's got a bright smile on her face, actually, which reflects just what kind of a mood she's in. She's proud of herself, really; she's gotten herself enrolled in school and everything! ]

Good evening, everyone! So, I've been thinking about some stuff over the last few days. How does the law work around here? Are there attorneys? Police officers? Trials? I ask because while I'm a magician, I also moonlight as an investigative assistant to some very talented attorneys back at home!

[ Truth be told, she misses going out on investigations and the such. Not that she wants anyone to get hurt or be murdered, of course, but... well, she's bored. School only takes so much boredom away, after all, and she'd like to be updated on the justice system anyways. ]

I'd also like to offer my services as both a magician, assistant, AND a talent agent. I'm young, but I know my way around the stage, and around investigations! So, if you're interested, you should let me know, okay?

[ _{The video network suddenly explodes with very animated stars flying everywhere. Yes, this is a thing that happens. It stays briefly before fading to a view of the street... and what you witness from the position the camera is in (it seems to be upon a wall, as if it was set to film this performance?) is a handsome young man back flipping into view, striking three poses, and then pointing at the view dramatically with stars somehow flying all around him?! There's also a spot light shinning down upon the figure. Ok.} ]

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN! [ _{Ah, he's Japanese... and his English is perhaps not amazing, but he tries. He's now holding a mic and you're not sure if he was holding that when he backflipped in but its definitely there now. He sprints over to the communicator to pick it up, flashing it a handsome grin with his eyes shimmering like sapphires.} ]

MY NAME IS KARAMATSU... and I am here because I am!

[ _What. ]

To dispel evil! To find love! Nothing is really out of reach!! Let us be a kind family, ok!? Thank YOU!

[ _{... He doesn't seem to be fazed hes suddenly in a new place and doesn't seem to realize the fact that hes homeless, in a different dimension, and that his weird antics mean there are literally people staring in the background with wide eyes.} ]

[Stone Ridge, Room 104. 7:30 AM. That's Marc sitting at his breakfast table, a bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice close by. His copy of the Genessia Tribune lies open before him.]

This almost reads like something from home. I mean, 'Hands of Decay'? The hell's their problem with magic?

[He turns a page. There's the bounties section in all its glory. The look on his face suggests a hint of nostalgia for a life long past.]

...man. Me and my crew would've been all over this back in the day. Little too old for that now, though it does make me warm and fuzzy knowing others here can step up to the plate.

[Finally, he takes his first sip, lifting it in toast.]

So: happy hunting to all you sellswords, guns-for-hire, and Good Samaritans. I'll be watching with bated breath.

[A barely suppressed snicker cracks his neutral expression as he reaches over to end the feed.]

Condiment Empire. Jesus...

( Private to David Haller. )


(OOC: Feel free to notice that Marc's hands are faintly streaked with plaster dust. He's been working on something since he arrived, and it's just about done.)

[At first Dairine tried not to think too much of Conan's lateness. The guy was often busy with errands and other distractions, so some irregularities in his schedule could be expected. Yeah, the recent disappearances kept popping to mind, but Conan was more competent than he looked. Surely he wouldn't go running off to investigate them without mentioning it, right?

...Oh who was she kidding. He absolutely would.

With an aggravated moan, Dairine snaps on the audio function for her communicator. Her voice is rather tight and angry sounding. It serves as a good mask for her nerves as she tries not to think about the wendigo incident.]

Has anyone seen Conan Edogawa wandering around? He's really tiny, looks about seven years old? Short black hair, blue eyes, huge glasses... and talks way too smart for someone so DUMB!!

[Whoops, there went her composure. Dairine takes a deep breath and clears her throat.]

Er, if so, let me know right away.

[Audio - Filtered to Kaitou Kid]

We need to meet. NOW.

[The video starts with Dante adjusting the camera in what appears to be a rundown shop. A drum set, a jukebox, and two chairs are visible in frame, but that's all for a moment. At least until Dante returns, carrying a purple guitar, strung with lightning. He flops into one chair that creaks under him before he addresses the camera.]

Just a little heads up, but Devil May Cry is open for business. It's at the end of the Slum Street gate in Attleton. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a long overdue date with Nevan here.

[He grins as he pokes a button on the jukebox and propping his feet up on the opposing chair. When nothing happens for a while, a foot swings out and kicks the jukebox into action as a song starts to play. Dante meanwhile effortlessly keeps up with the guitar part, and apparently the bass all at once. As the song progresses there's even a bit of a light show about him that one might expect to see on a stage at a big concert with an occasional bat sneaking into frame. But, as the song winds down, Dante stands, walks over, and turns the feed off.]

Who: Adachi, the victims & the rescuers
Where: Different Cities, TV World Subarchway in Attleton
When: 22nd - 29th
What: A log for the player plot.
Warnings: It may get a little violent, has blood and other stuff. Be careful. Also Shadow issues and other things included.

LINKS
Finding Luke | Kidnappings | Dungeon Rescue | Catching Adachi | OOC Team Forming.

How this works:

1) There will be a section for all kidnapped persons so we can play out the actual kidnapping progress if so desired (it can also be hand waved). I would love it if you could come up with a starter tag about what they're doing/where they are, but I can also work on the starter if necessary.

There will be two kidnappings per day on 23rd, 25th & 27th. Please choose a date to your liking and be aware of what others have chosen.

2) Every kidnapped person will form their own floor on the dungeon. The floor will reflect their heart's context and look something that reflects the part that they keep hidden from even themselves. At the end of the floor there is a room that where the kidnapped character is with a possible boss fight against the kidnapped person' shadow.

NOTE: I will confirm later if characters will be able to have their Personas, but one will appear for them, as a sign of facing their other selves. The other self has to be faced in order for this to happen, however.

3) Each dungeon floor will be limited to only four rescuers, because Adachi has his powers and can order the rules of the dungeons as he pleases.

4) Characters with special abilities are more than likely to get attacked by shadows. Characters without might have it safer.

Shadows.

5) Kidnapped character's mun gets to decide if the rescue team is successful or if they would want the attempt to fail. This would mean either a) death and bizarre body discovery in Attleton or b) near death and bizarre discovery in Attleton.

The wounds will, unlike in canon, be visible, as seen from Luke's discovery. The TV World here and in canon work slightly different ways, after all.

6) The time given to attempt a rescue of each character is three days.

In summary:

Until 25th; Yukiko can be found from the dungeon floors (she lasts a little longer because of Persona)
From 23rd to 25th; first two victims (Adela, Blaze) will have their dungeon floors
From 25th to 27th; next two victims (Conan, Quinn) will have their dungeon floors
From 27th to 29th; last two victims (Airy, Anna) will have their dungeon floors.

Last date for victims to get kidnapped: 27th
Last date for all the victims to be rescued: 29th

Adachi can be caught starting from 27th, after his last kidnapping. There will be a thread for that, too.

[ Video - as Adrien Agreste ]

[ The video flickers a bit before it focuses on a young-looking boy. There's nothing about him that particularly stands out among the rest of Genessia's residents. He runs a hand through his hair before speaking, quiet and unsure. ]

Sooo . . . I have to have a job? Which would be all right except I don't think my father is here to help me do my modeling work. Annnd I really don't want to model. Does anyone have any suggestions for someone at the age of fourteen?

Something not creepy would be nice. I know my rights.

[ Action - as Cat Noir ]



[ Genessia probably has a lot of heroes, costumed or otherwise running around. Cat Noir finds himself a quiet rooftop to survey the city, moving from one place to another. Everything seems peaceful for the most part, he thinks to himself. It was a little strange to be working without Ladybug nearby. Who could he count for backup?

Could he even help people here?

Neatly, he settles himself on the edge of a roof, watching people go by, feeling a little lost. ]

Who: Van Fanel & OPEN
Where: Genessia Bay
When: March 18th, Late Night
Notes: A very cranky prince in the middle of his rite to become king just woke up and isn't exactly happy to be here.
Warnings: None yet. Possible violence?

[ When he first wakes up in the cave by the bay, Van is still clad in full armour and has his sword sheathed at his back. He's disoriented, groggy, right before he shoots straight up...

... And falls right into the water with a yelp.

When Van gets up again he startles, jumping and drawing his sword as the hologram of Weiss appears, but when she starts speaking he begins to listen quietly. He's still breathing hard, only sparing his 'pod' a glance (hey, his package hadn't fallen into the water, lucky Van!), and he wears the necklace whilst only barely noticing how prominent both the red and green stones are.

With his package in one hand and sword in the other, the boy ventures out of the cave and into the bay, frowning at his surroundings before, out of his vision, he hears footsteps.

Immediately he whirls around, almost snarling and ready to strike in case it's his original quarry, though more likely it's simply one of the current residents before him. Which means that there's a soaking wet twig of a teenager holding a sword rather defensively while glaring at whoever is before him. ]

Who's there!?