03 January 2018 @ 08:40 pm
So while we're all trapped inside, I've got a question for all of ya.

Someone once asked me, is a slave still a slave, if they don't know they're a slave? Sort of like, do pets know they're pets? Do ya think it bothers them ever?

Alternately to totally flip it around, are you still trapped if the only thing keeping you trapped is yourself? Is freedom just in thinking you have it, or from external forces having no hold on you, yeah?

Oh! This is Rose Tyler, by the way. Hallo!

[ooc: Time-holing this massively to be during the blizzard, but during the 12th doctor's total chaos! So one can ICly assume aftermath even if it hasn't been dealt with yet.]
 
 
04 October 2017 @ 11:08 am
[The woman that appears on the screen appears frustrated, her hair red and shorn close to her scalp and her lilac dress half-damp from momentary unsteadiness in the bay. There are dark, damp splotches up the front of it. Regardless, she carries herself like some kind of royalty]

I am Medusa.

[Her speech is measured, but it almost feels like she might be trying to be more personable. It just isn't going well. It would help, potentially, if she were smiling, but she doesn't have it in her today.]

Since this is my only method of communication at this time, I wanted to make my presence known. [She takes a deep breath, expression still fixed.]

I'm sure that given everything I have seen so far you have heard this before, but this is not a good time. No offense meant, of course, to our hosts.

[Oh, it was meant.]

If anyone happens to see an oversized bulldog, please let me know. I need to get home.
 
 
06 September 2017 @ 11:32 am
WHO: Enis Edrin & Open
WHERE: Genessia Area
WHEN: September 6th – 10th
WARNINGS: None



Around & Stuff )
 
 
23 August 2017 @ 01:24 pm
How do you work out a lot of rage when music, running, and talking or drinking aren't enough?
 
 
16 July 2017 @ 07:54 pm
[David starts up the video feed and he looks much better than he did the last time he started it.]

So a belated congratulations to all current Guardians. I’m positive you will all do or continue to do a good job.

[To the next order of business.]

So like many of the other Guardians, I’m putting a call out for anyone interested in being a Deputy Guardian. Your job essentially would boil down to helping to protect Genessia City. For a while now I’ve only had Karla as a Deputy, but I think it is time to fix that. I don’t have any hard requirements for anyone interested in joining, there are many different ways that a person can help out with protecting the city. There are some possible changes that I’m considering for the future and having a full team could help with that.

If you would like to converse over the potential job, we can do so over this device. Otherwise, you can meet me in the Guardian’s Office in Genessia City [Address to the office is here] My door is always open to anyone, so don’t be afraid to drop by.

On a different note, I am thinking about opening up an MMORPG style branch of Holodeck’d. Granted, there is no Online aspect of it, so I guess it’d just be an MMRPG. You’d be your character and be able to adopt the look of your character model, use your own physical movements to engage in combat, ect. I suppose this is an interest check for that as well.
 
 
29 May 2017 @ 08:43 pm

ACTION


[Enis doesn't like this place though she's quickly accepted that she's stuck here for however long the city deems to keep her. She has few things outside of her mission to fall back on and she's not the sort of person to go searching for new hobbies. She has one thing that she can do and that's tinkering on her laptop, which fortunately came with her when she arrived here.

She can be found at many different bars around Genessia and Nova City. She honestly prefers Nova City if only because the technology is more to her liking. She's usually sitting at a back of the room with her laptop in front of her, a pair of head sets on and a glass of water next to her.

Enis has a passion for music though she'd never call it that and she's currently composing another composition that will most likely never be heard.]


TEXT


What do you do for fun around here?
 
 
29 May 2017 @ 05:07 pm
Would it be possible to find something around here involving flying something? Anything, really. I might need to practice a time or two, but I can pretty much fly anything with wings.

If not, maybe something mechanical or related works, too. Those two things are what I do best, and I need something to keep me busy and earn a little on the side.

At least, that's what I'm good at that's legal. I really don't wanna slip back into the old ways at this late date. Leia shows up, she'd have my hide...
 
 
[... He can work with this. Flicking what he was well aware was gray matter tainted water off his coat and hat, wringing out his tie, and casually splashing his way out of the cave like a seasoned spelunker, his mind was already going a mile a minute after watching the hologram.

Genessia.

NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE.

And if he's never been here well... That's a whole new market wide open and screaming for his attention.

GOTTA GET MONEY

GOTTA GET PAID

Out into the sunlight, monocle glinting, smile glimmering, bearing every teal colored fang in his head as one hand idly starts up the video function on his phone.

It's a short, but sweet comment.

""""Sweet"""" as it can be with a smile like that
]

Ladies and gentlemen.

It's pleasure to have stumbled upon your wonderful little pocket dimension, very quaint.

In a short amount of time, I'll be bringing some gifts just for you here, highly useful, marketable, occasionally incendiary, semi automatic and excellently priced gifts.

I look forward to doing business with you.
 
 
23 May 2017 @ 12:26 am
 
Who; Garrus Vakarian and Clayton Young
What; A meeting that's long overdue
Where; The Nova City Beacon Bounty Board
Warnings; Nothing except Clay's mouth

nobody told him he needed to be registered first )
 
 
16 May 2017 @ 06:38 pm
Always there is a constant stream of new arrivals. If you are thinking of causing any trouble - don't.

That is a warning especially for those who venture into Nova City. If you cause trouble there, you will be dealt with swiftly and you won't cause trouble ever again.

[After that menacing and overly threatening message, he adds a curt side note.]

Cassian Andor, K-2SO - report to me immediately.
 
 
14 May 2017 @ 05:18 pm
Action | Outside the Bay | Midday

Broad shoulders and grim expression trained on the hologram as it begins to repeat itself for the third time cast a striking and imposing figure. With each successive repetition of Weiss' holographic address, Clay looks more angry, his eyes become harder and something like unease settles into his shoulders stiffening his stance as though he's prepared for some sort of attack that never comes. After the third replay of her recorded message, he turns his head to the stand of pamphlets, finally something beyond grim dissatisfaction gracing his features: confused concern. He takes them easily enough, shoving them into the back pocket of his jeans rather than reading them, except the one referring to Genessia City. That one he opens fully, to the map, visually associating his location with the indicated one on the folded paper.

He reaches into the front pocket of his jeans, pulling out the key that had been in the box he'd been left and then looks up in the direction indicated on the map.

"Free room and board's never good." The statement is made to himself rather than anyone else who may be around, though the latent telepathy he's been graced with will alert him to anyone walking up (unless their minds can't be detected that way) and he'll turn to regard them. There's a pistol in a shoulder holder under his left arm, within ready reach if he needs it, and from the look of him, he knows how to use it.


Audio | Open

(A few hours after he arrives, Clay decides to go ahead and address this Network. Normally, he'd have taken the time to get the lay of the land himself, but Earth, his Earth, has a very set way of doing things, something to build on. This place? "Starting at Square One" didn't exactly capture it.)

I'll cut right to the chase. I get there's a bunch of us trapped here. I get there's no way back, at least apparently. I'll bite for now. So, show of hands: who's been here a while, or who's been here for a bit and got some info, they'd be willing to share with a newbie?

Also, the name's Young. Clayton Young. So, what are we dealing with here? Aliens? Covert government experiments? Give a guy a hand.
 
 
23 August 2016 @ 12:24 pm
VIDEO

[This is the first time that Terrance has used the video function on his phone. He doesn’t like it but it’ll work better for what he has in mind. His hair is messy and unkempt and it’s obvious that he’s outside though little else can be seen on the small screen. When he speaks his accent is evident and thick.]

I need to do some work in Fayren, since there are unknown creatures in the area I’d like to enlist the use of a bodyguard to keep the area secure while I work.

Contact me promptly.

[He’s going to leave it at that and flick off his phone. He can technically ask Tony to borrow some of his security guys but that’s drama he doesn’t want to touch with a ten foot pole.]


ACTION | FAYREN

[He’s looking for ruins and rocks. While they might appear to be insignificant to others Terrance is able to date them, hypothesize on how they were formed, how they were built and how those who resided in the ruins lived. He has his backpack as well as some other equipment he has designed and built himself; using Tony’s equipment without permission.

This is a test run of sorts and he’s excited to see how well it goes.

Terrance can be found scribbling in his journal, spending far too much time staring at a particular formation or fiddling with his laptop and equipment. He’s very focused but also smiling at times, which for the stoic student, is unusual.]
 
 
14 August 2016 @ 03:39 pm
[Toby flicks on the screen standing behind what looks like a rustic bar.]

Hey. [He sort of sucks at using these stupid video things and he'll always forget to introduce himself.] I'm about to open a place and we're going to have custom beers.

Before that I need people to come taste them and tell me what they like or don't like about them. [He likes to get straight to the point.]

Address is listed below.

[Without much more to say the video flicks off.]


[OOC: Toby will be at his unopened, unfinished Tavern. For those who come to taste you'll find him standing behind the bar with an annoyed look on his face. There are also a few papers out with menu's listed on them and puns scratched in messy writing next to each item.]
 
 
13 August 2016 @ 11:13 pm
Accidental Video;

[The communicator's video function seems to have turned on as the device fell to the floor, as the angle is a bit skewed and the camera is slightly obscured by what appears to be a mixture of sand and straw. A growled breath is heard as Clay, in jeans but no shirt, his hands wrapped but un-gloved, grunts with the effort of hanging a large punching bag from the ceiling in what looks like one of the sparring rooms in Sand Gym.

And then he starts at the new bag. One punch, another, another, the strength of his blows rising has his face twists in a snarl of something like rage. He cries out, or maybe it's more of a roar, as his thundering punches reach a crescendo, and the air around his pounding fists seems to waver like hot asphalt after a rain. The new punching bag is torn open, ripped from its ceiling mount, and flies across the room to explode into it's packing against the wall.

He exhales through clenched teeth and moves to the side wall to get a new bag. He doesn't seem to have noticed the communicator.
]

Action;

[Clay is destroying punching bags in a sparring room at Sand Gym anywhere from 6:30pm until closing time. Anyone is free to join him, but he's not the best of company right now...]
 
 
24 July 2016 @ 01:44 pm
Video

[This will be one of the few times that Toby bothers to use video. It's easier and he isn't really afraid of anything on the network, even after the recent odd occurrences. He's kneeling next to a motorcycle and anyone who knows about motorcycles will be able to tell that he doesn't have any idea what he's doing. He pauses and brings the video up to be directed only at his face.]

So shit's happening.

[He doesn't have the best social skills.]

Anyone want to grab a drink?

Action

[Toby kicks the old bike on which sounds like it's dying as he pulls onto the street. It's what he can afford so he isn't to worried about it. he'll head directly towards a bar and as always he's the very large figure cut at the bar. Thanks to the video it won't be hard to identify him.

He orders a beer and then waits with his phone sitting next to him.]
 
 
16 July 2016 @ 08:39 am
Action | Anywhere | Watch out for that Car.

[Bit by bit Terra's focus and concentration begins to waver. She keeps up her routines clinging to the comfort that she’s grown accustom to in Genessia. However the lack of sleep is beginning to take its toll.

There is a basket under her arm filled with flowers she'd picked earlier that morning and a distracted expression on her face. She isn’t aware of what’s around her, the ambient noises are like distant reminders of something that she knows she shouldn’t forget. Her gaze is focused towards a rose pinched between her fingers when the screeching of tires reaches her ears. Terra blinks and looks up just in time to see the car heading straight for her.

When did she step into the street?]


Action | Flower Shop | Shattering glass.

[Despite her lack of sleep or any warnings she might have been given from friends, Terra is at work. She can be found at the flower shop in both Genessia and Attleton.

Her fingers move carefully as she readies a display for the window. The vase is filled artfully with tulips and baby's breath. She lifts the glass and steps across the store with a determined gait. As she moves the crystal white glass slips from her finger tips and crashes to the floor. Terra jumps and looks down at the glimmering broken glass in confusion.]


I’m sorry.

[She doesn’t want to disturb others in the store and so she silently sets to cleaning up the mess.]

Action/Text | Home | Looking for help.

[Terra is curled on her couch with a cup of tea held between her fingers. She feels exhaustion press against her temples but she can’t bring herself to close her eyes. She places down her cup and reaches for her phone hoping to find some answer that might help her.]

What do you do if you’re having trouble sleeping?
 
 
11 July 2016 @ 05:31 pm
[he takes some time to peruse the materials, listen to the hologram, and note maps and things, all the while bemused. He would say it was a dream only he can't remember the last time he's slept. And in that other sleep he doesn't dream, thank whoever, so he knows it's not that.

So a kidnapping, is it? The Soul Court is going to be pissed. Joseph can't help but smirk a little at that. He's glad and a little apprehensive to have slipped the leash for a while.

He mulls a little over what he finds and then decides to see who or what else is out there. It feels a little awkward introducing himself; like those college orientation classes all over again. But a bit of awkwardness never hurt anyone.


Still when the feed clicks on he's standing a little stiffly, gloved hand on the sleek black sheathed sword at his side.]


Uh... hello... My name is Joseph Fukuzawa.... I enjoy... uh... reading... parasailing... and uh... horseback riding.

[this is going well. Excellent job, Joe.]

By occupation... I'm a Ghost Eater for the Soul Court... and if that has uh...meaning to anyone... let me know. If not... um... [scratches his nose]

...

Hi?

[his ears might be completely red at this point. Public speaking. Not his thing]
 
 
22 June 2016 @ 08:17 am
[Adjusting the camera for a brief moment. With everything that had been happening Fai at least figured he should say something. Leaning back in his seat, hands lightly placed in front of him, he was keep rather calm.]

With what has happened I've noticed peoples reactions and it just makes me want to say something. For those who want to go after the person whose caused someone you know or loved to be seriously hurt or killed. Please don't. At least not by yourself or right now.

[He glanced to the side, he knew odds were highly likely he might get people yelling at him for saying such a thing, but he had his reasons.]

I say this with an understanding that odds are he could probably overpower most of us and the possibility of being killed is probably quite high and I just don't want anyone to do something stupid.

[He frowned slightly.] I'm not saying it's never going to happen but someone like him... We need to figure him out and plan from there and that will take some time. The best you can do is just keep an eye out and take note and inform either the Guardians whoever they will be next term or thier Deputy Guardians.

That's all I really had to say. I just don't want anyone else getting hurt.
 
 
09 June 2016 @ 09:35 pm
Video; Public
[Troy makes another video announcement during his lunch break, standing at the hangar of Nova City's Guardian HQ. He's out of his armor at the moment, wearing only casual clothes that fits his athletic physique. He greets the network with a two-fingered salute and a relaxed grin while walking around the clean and sleek hallways of the tower]

Genessia, wassup. This is Deputy Dantes. Gonna make this quick, but I'm calling out to ask if there's any of you with backgrounds in the military, law-enforcement, paramilitary, hell even intelligence. I'd like to get to know you guys today and maybe shoot the shit at the Holodeck'd here in the city tomorrow. The Holodeck'd is about as real as it gets, so I'd want to know if we can work well together first. Even if you don't have a background in any of those, and just want to stretch your legs, get a good workout in. Still let me know. It's gonna be fun. Nothing like getting your blood pumping and nearly dying when celebrating one's birthday, right? If none of us die or get seriously maimed in there, I'll personally treat you guys to one of my favorite places to eat at
Video; Locked to Satsuki Kiryuin
[After that public invite, he wanted to contact Satsuki personally to ask. He figured she wouldn't be compelled to go if the invite was more for everyone. After that trip to Tokyo, he wanted to hang out with her and get her to have fun more. But his demeanour and tone with this video message is a bit more serious]

Yo, Satsuki. It's been some time since I've seen you in action, huh? Just wanting to let ya know, that invite is valid for today too. I'll wait 'til tomorrow to see the others there, but if you have free time tonight, I'd like to hop in the Holodeck'd with you.

[Troy has an idea he'd been mulling around in his mind for some time now, and he decided that it might be time to make it a reality]
Video; Locked to Dante Sparda
[After his message to Satsuki, Troy wanted to make his final round of messages before he actually heads to lunch. He had thought about sending this one a while ago, but he held off on it for a few reasons. He's heard of this guy from Gale, and Troy himself saw Dante's public video post announcing the subarchway to Devil May Cry opening. It was worth the shot, he thought.]

Dante, is it? This is Deputy Troy from Nova City. I'd like to talk to ya about something. If you haven't already seen the public invite I had for a little rumble in the Holodeck'd tomorrow, I'd like to talk to you now about something relating to your demon hunting business.
 
 
02 June 2016 @ 01:53 pm
Accidental Video: Painting

think of me fondly

[The screen flickers and focuses on the back of Crystal’s shoulder. She’s wearing a tight white tank top that’s smudged with different colored paints. There is a brush positioned delicately between her fingers as she adds the splash of light pink within her canvas. When she leans forward a small mark tattooed into her lower back is visible but it quickly vanishes from the screen when she reaches for more paint.

A sweet tune is sung from her lips which a few people might recognize from The Phantom of the Opera. Her voice is like honey, singing each note with a sweet inflection as she works. Her voice is trained, holding each note perfectly before flowing effortlessly into the next measure of the song.]


to take your heart back
and be free


Action: Café

[She’s in a sour disposition after her phone had accidentally turned on and broadcasted her singing across the network. Crystal feels exposed and it isn’t a feeling she enjoys. She finds a small café in Nova City, a place where no one would know her, to think.

She sips at her coffee and listens to the ambient sound of people bustling along. It calms her down though she continues to feel uneasiness knot in her stomach. She takes pride in keeping her emotions tied to a very taught leash and now she’s forced to reevaluate that. Thought flitters in and out of her head as she sips the steaming latte.

Crystal isn’t paying a lot of attention to those who walk buy. Her clear baby blue eyes are unfocused and aloof.]


Closed to Clay )