I'm sure a lot of you have been wondering where I've been. My brother Whitley left some time ago, which means that someone's needed to run Schnee Company. I'd been trying to focus on the GSRF's advancement and it all came in at the same time, I've been more than occupied. Particularly considering I've been trying to organize a fundraiser for the GSRF. My money from selling the mansion I inherited isn't going to last forever and while we do have a number of generous donations, there are a significant number of costs to deal with as well. [ Labor, equipment, food for longer expeditions, repairs and maintenance, and more.. ]

I'm thinking of scaling back Schnee Company. Rather than full centers, I'd like to focus on having Schnee Company's primary location be the one in Genessia City and offer information kiosks in the other cities that link back to our and the GSRF's databases, as well as a call center that can be accessed from any of the kiosks. The biggest problem with scaling back is that it'll likely decrease profits from advertisement opportunities, which means I won't be able to afford to continue funding additional deputies for Nova City.

[ And frankly she wants to actually do huntressy things rather than be stuck in the office all the time. While Schnee Company helps, it's only part of the equation for what she wants to do. Her other option would be her father, and that's. Nope. He's probably already about to have a fit because she's thinking of decreasing profits instead of increasing them. ]

I don't suppose anyone has any brilliant ideas?

Open Action prompts April 26th-May 18thish.

[Action-Nova City]

Trunks was very grateful for Bulma letting him and Mai stay with her. Again. Nor was he going to complain about more time with his mother. Given everything that had happened...it was painful, but worth it too.

But it does mean he is restless. So best to start exploring his new 'home' for now, even if he's less than thrilled about that whole kidnapped thing. But that just means he needs to know his surroundings, so he can first—survive here, and second---maybe be helpful in trying to figure out what's going on.

Out to the streets of Nova City it is, mostly walking and exploring. Some of it he was used to, given it resembled the 'past' of his world more than the destruction of his own time—and it was wonderful. But it was also new, not having to take cover or constantly be on the look out while above ground. Several times he found himself remembering to breathe. Moving about on foot, making note of locations that seemed useful or important, just getting his bearings.

[OOC: Trunks is open to be run into, and if you want a specific prompt feel free to let me know. He'll be checking mostly official buildings like the city hall, the museum, etc. Also probably the Holoplaza.]

[Action-Attleton]

Nova City wasn't the only place to explore though, and Trunks had already made at least one contact in Attleton. Along with getting the basic explanation and expectations of conduct. So he alternated exploring Nova City with Attleton; and it was a contrast. A good contrast though, as Attleton seemed...boring almost. Which was a pleasant surprise.

[OOC: Trunks is open to be run into, and if you want a specific prompt feel free to let me know. He'll probably be found checking out the restaurants, the Colliseum, and the Truth Emporium out of curiosity.]

[Attleton City Guardian Office]
[OOC: Closed to Attleton Guardians, Trunks Brief, Mai, Bulma Brief]

The small sheriff's office matched the rest of the town, and brought a smile to Trunks' face. Also shoving down any nerves, as he'd been invited and was looking forward to this as well. Stepping in, heading for the main desk or whomever seemed to be good to ask questions of.

“Excuse me,” Soft-spoken, with a little half-bow. “I was hoping to speak with Mr. Andor? We spoke over the network before.” A pause. “...if it's a bad time though, I can come back.”

WHO: Winter Schnee, OPEN
WHAT: EVENT - Reign of the Ice Queen begins! See the loose outline for a general idea of when the events take place. You're welcome to make threads here or individual posts to the network.
WHEN: January 14th - 31st (tentative; may end sooner depending on character actions)
WHERE: Fayren
NOTES: Original event post is here for more event details. Don't forget to add your character tags if you join in!

( Outline of Events - OOC )

Despite the weather predictions in the newspaper...predictions that were seldom ever wrong...the day was not met with sunshine and a smattering of clouds. The temperatures dropped severely, and a bitter wind swept through the towns. Sleet pelted the rooftops, then hail, driving people indoors.

Then a heavy blanket of snow began to drift down, sealing up the bald patches of grass, icing the streets, and piling up higher and faster than seemed wholly natural.

By noon, the whole of the realm was steeped in at least a foot of snow, if not more. It sloped against doorways, weighed heavily on rooftops, and lined buildings with toothy, shining icicles. To the shock of the few townspeople that dared to venture outdoors in the unbearable weather, they saw that the royal structure had been completely covered with a thick sheet of ice that sealed the drawbridge, the windows, even the arrow slits. Stranger still, the castle was completely silent. There were no sounds of soldiers, no captains barking out commands.

Investigating the castle uncovered some unsettling sights. A man near the back was frozen solid with a pick in his hands, undoubtedly attempting to break the ice that sealed the castle. Another person stood close by in the familiar robes of the Ivory Tower, fingers outstretched and mouth opened as if in the middle of an incantation to throw magic fire to melt the ice. It should have been clear to even the dimmest of dimwits that trying to break, thaw, or remove the ice around the castle in anyway carried dire consequences.

By evening, the troops began to move through town - creatures molded of snow and ice were by far the most numerous, but there were also ice trolls, enormous polar bears wearing elaborate platinum armor, even mischievous rime fae. All of them roamed the streets, particularly the bears and trolls that always moved in pairs, and seemed to be openly patrolling. Anyone who defied them were suddenly flash frozen on the spot by a bolt of blue light that stabbed down from the pearly gray skies, and carted away, seemingly back toward the castle, but none truly knew their final destination.

An undercurrent of fear began to spread through the town as more houses were frozen over -- no one could say whose house would be encased completely in ice, but those who fell victim knew the cause just before they were frozen solid.

No one was allowed to defy the new reign of the Ice Queen. No one was allowed to speak ill of her. Either they agreed to continue their lives under her rule, or they would be punished. And that was all there was to it.

Who: Jacques and Gale
When: January 3 during the blizzard
Where: Aftr Life, Nova City
What: Just a couple of "bros" snowed in together. And by bros I mean two people that can't stand each other.

( What could go wrong? )

((ooc: This is a closed post but Gale will be broadcasting the audio for all to hear, so feel free to have your character know about this whole encounter!))

For those of you who were worried about Cloud's... slightly dramatic announcement, [ It was not dramatic at all, but it's easier to explain than what actually happened ] I'm fine.

[ One might question that when considering this post is made from a hospital bed, though she's clearly removed any IVs or anything and turned off the stats monitor. She's in a hospital gown, even if she's managed to still do her hair and makeup (what else is she going to do in a hospital bed??) ]

I'm only still in the hospital for observation, not because I need to be. I'll admit I didn't expect to come back from the Dream Docks with an injury, but it's not unheard of for injuries to form to match your memories when you go. There is no one to hunt down for this.

private to nora;
Are you still here? They have to at least let me visit you if it's just down the hall. Maybe they can give us a shared room.

{{ OOC: Anyone is welcome to visit Weiss in the hospital if you would rather reply action! But if you ask her for details of what happened, there may be RWBY spoilers. Cloud's post she's referencing is this post. }}

[Jacques appears in a rather casual navy suit - what, did you think they were all ostentatious?]

Good evening. As you might have heard, there is a severe blizzard slated to hit us over the course of the next three days. As such, beginning tonight at midnight a state of emergency will be in place for all of Nova City. As conditions are expected to get treacherous, essential and emergency personnel should be the only ones on the roads. All above ground public transit will be halted throughout the duration of the storm beginning at 2am on the morning of the 2nd. The Guardian’s Office, police department, hospitals, and Nova City’s wayspoint all have backup generators and will have personnel on standby. It is highly advised that anyone residing in the Skyhouse Network find another place to stay in case the power for the teleporters goes out.

If you should find yourself caught in the storm, both After Life and the City Hall buildings will have their doors open to all and have been stocked with food and drink. Please be mindful that even during the state of emergency private property is private property.

The city will be plowing and sanding the roads throughout and we will do our best to make the city as habitable as possible, though it is recommended to stay inside if at all possible.

Stay safe out there, and should you require assistance, please contact the proper authorities and they will respond as soon as they are able.

Who: Everyone!
What: Christmas Ball
Where: Mercy found a decent sized ballroom to hold it in Genessia.
When: 8pm onwards on December 22nd

The night was finally here. Angela spent a lot of time trying to find a decently sized ballroom that would fit those interested in coming, yet allow them to just sit down and hang out if they wanted. Dates are encouraged, but not required, so anyone interested in coming have the opportunity to come by themselves if they wanted to.

There's a variety of food choices to choose from. She had thought about trying to make food for it, but in the end she figured it would be easier to ask someone to cater to for it, so there will be a few choices for dinner for those interested. Each guest has one free plate and has the option to choose between a filet mignon, grilled chicken breast, or lobster. As far as sides, you can either choose between a salad, baked potato, or soup. For those interested in drinking, Gale has generously offered some alcohol for the event, but only those who are 18 and older may drink. Otherwise there are other drinks available such as juice, punch, water, milk, sodas, or coffee. There is also hot chocolate available along with apple cider and eggnog to go along with the the holidays. And of course you can't forget the sweets, and thankfully Fai has offered to supply plenty of that.

Overall, Angela -- along with Sertoria and those interested in helping out -- can be seen here and there as she tries to make sure everything is running smoothly.  Feel free to stop her at any time or come poke her when she's not running around with like a crazy woman. She'd love to talk to everyone.

[Feel free to make your own threads!]

WHO: Jerk Jacques Schnee and Jaune Arc
WHAT: Confrontations and an attack to ensure history will never repeat itself.
WHEN: A day or two after the party with Weiss and probably after the anon meme.
WHERE: Nova City, Mayor's Office.
WARNINGS: Violence

( text )

( pre-video closed action )

VIDEO;
[ She said she can be, not that she was going to be. Before he can object Weiss starts the recording, a slightly teasing look in her eyes like he can’t argue anymore since she pressed record, but her gaze turns to the recording. ]

Sun and I have an announcement to make to everyone.

[ And so goes the pause for dramatic effect. She takes a deep breath so she doesn’t just blurt it out before he gets a word in edge-wise, though it’s obvious she’s bouncing on the balls of her feet as she waits for Sun to speak, giddiness apparent throughout her demeanor. ]

I asked Weiss a very important question and her answer to it made me so happy and her so excited that we just have to share the news.

[Sun turns his attention over to her.]

So tell me again, what was your answer to the question I asked?

I mean, technically I just put the ring on and let you give me those cute dumb-founded double-takes you do. [ What? A little teasing never hurt. (And she really does love how surprised he looked.) ] Then I said yes.

I mean, you totally stole away my chance to put it on you by putting it on yourself. But I forgive you, Weiss. [As long as she accepted and is wearing the ring, he didn’t care how it got on her finger.]

So we are formally announcing that [He waits for Weiss to join him in saying these next words.]

We got engaged! We got engaged! [Like it’s not obvious by this point anyway. But saying those words just makes it feel all the more real.

The buzzing Weiss had been doing up until that point had finally broken out into the worst camera work ever intentionally posted on the network as she started jumping up and down excitedly a couple of times before holding the ring out to show the camera, then turning to kiss Sun on the cheek. ]

We haven’t started planning anything yet so a date for the wedding isn’t set at all. We are just happy with this for now, but once we start- or well, once WEISS starts planning stuff, I’m sure she will let you all know.

I’m glad you know me so well, I already told Jaune he’s going to have to help you through this. [ She says it with a pat on his arm. They know each other so well, they didn’t even have to discuss this and she already made arrangements for him to deal with her inevitable micromanagement. ] I’m ready for people to congratulate us now.

October 15th- Nova City Hall, Action - OTA
[ After Yang's incident, Weiss had decided the best course of action to get her ready again once she was out of the hospital was to hop on stocking up on Dust. Which meant she was headed to Fayren, despite the news that Halloween costumes were abound. Last time that happened she briefly was able to firebend, it didn't seem like that big of a problem.

Unfortunately, instead of selecting a random costume, it went for Weiss's actual costume she had selected. It was an olive branch to Jaune after their latest fight, a character from his favorite comic, X-Ray and Vav: The Mad King. (Look, he had the cutest skirt out of everyone.) It's not a complete takeover, so Weiss is still decidedly Weiss, but the personality.. well, that's a little different.

She didn't change out of her costume when she got back to Nova City, instead her priority being visiting the City Council-- the government body that her father couldn't operate without the cooperation of. After a brief meeting, Weiss can be seen walking out of City Hall with a little smirk on her lips and every member of the city council happily.. cuddling puppies and saying things like "Absolutely, Queen Schnee! Thank you!" and "All hail the mad queen!"

It's undeniable they've decided to be on her side of things, though it's questionable how else she got them to agree besides puppy power. Approach her? ]

October 15th- The Throne Room, Video - OTA
[ Where exactly this is is questionable in the video, but the sky in the huge glass wall windows behind it is definitely Nova City. There are definitely people following her every whim and Weiss Schnee is definitely leaning to one side on her throne of blue and silver for a moment before sitting up straight. ]

Citizens of Nova City, my name is Weiss Schnee, and as of yesterday, the City Council has agreed to follow under a new system of government. Sometimes you can't fix what isn't broken, and they've all decided that the appropriate solution to many of Nova City's problems is the installation of a monarchy. My monarchy.

[ And then the City Councilpersons come up one by one and give their blessing on this decision about accepting the Mad Queen Weiss as their ruler. ]

Well, I suppose it's better than Ice Queen.

[ Perhaps those who work in City Hall might find the sudden addition of a throne room on top of the building rather curious, but hey. A queen needs a throne. ]

October 16th-18th Power Station - Closed to X-ray & Jaune (once they.. sort things out so they can try to save the day)
[ Despite the odd circumstances of her ascention to the apparent throne, Weiss was still a popular person. Obviously there was dissent about her suddenly becoming a monarch of a city though, but it had been strangely.. well, subdued. Probably because a huge portion of the population was being manipulated by a robotic cow that had been programmed and plugged into the city's power in a hole beneath the station and wifi system utilizing some coding that Weiss had stolen from a case involving the hacking of prosthetics. And all she was doing with it was sending out one clear message to smooth things over: All Hail the Mad Queen.

Needless to say compliance was much easier when you were overwriting a huge chunk of the population to follow your rule. :)

Weiss of course checked in on it every day to make sure that the cow was still secure. Still in the hole. ]

OOC NOTE: Weiss only influenced the NPCs, not PCs. If you play a character I promise you I didn't just do that without your permission. (The coding is for Nova City's system as per a case she worked on when she was city Guardian!)

[All citizens would have received an alert notifying them of a mayoral address in which Mayor Schnee will be challenging the ways in which things have been done around the city and will be making a “commitment to a better tomorrow for all citizens.” For those who wish to attend, they should head over to City Hall where the event will be taking place. Any others, be them citizens of Nova or not, are able to enjoy the speech from the comfort of wherever.

The stage is set with a podium in the middle. Jacques strolls across the stage expertly dressed, gracing the audience with a smile and waving politely to the cameras as he takes his place.]

Good evening, all, and thank you so much for coming. It has been my pleasure to serve Nova City for the past couple of months. I’ve held off on making any notable changes, electing rather to see what works and what needs fixing. However, when I accepted this position, I swore an oath to do whatever I could to make Nova City the best that it can be, and I intend to uphold that oath.

A couple of months ago, when I first became mayor, a rather serious issue was brought to my attention. Unfortunately, change does not happen overnight, but it is with greatest pride that I am here to tell you that a set of bills which makes all sentient citizens of Nova City equals has been passed under my guidance. This includes organic lifeforms, non-organic lifeforms, and anyone in between. We have in our vicinity some of the greatest minds and greatest people, and yet we dismiss them because they are not like the rest of us. Well no more! Look around you! We are all different here. We have humans, dragons, vampires, and many extraterrestrial races living together in harmony! Just because someone is made of a different material does not make them any less of a person. They are intelligent, insightful beings with real feelings and it’s time we acknowledge that and treat them as they are: equals.

So, without further ado, I would like to introduce the new laws which will be put into effect immediately:

( Read more... )

action for jaune; lunchtime
[ Jaune and Weiss had been getting along for some time now. After their last real fight, it'd taken a while but they were honestly better than ever. And now, she was on her way to go patrol and peeking into his office while he was doing paperwork (or holowork, that she put him up to doing- you know, whatever). ]

You know, I wouldn't mind some company to patrol sector 5 if you want some fresh air and lunch.

[ She knows he doesn't do well with 'homework' for too long at a time. ]

action for jacques; evening
[ After a hectic afternoon with Jaune, it had taken every ounce of her patience when she got a call from the mayor's assistant that she needed to meet with him. Something about securing an event or something along those lines. Weiss had half a mind to just post-pone but given her current relationship with her father, the last thing she needed to do was aggravate it. She'd just.. have to try to keep her hands to herself. Wear gloves. That would solve the problem, right? It wouldn't, but she isn't aware of that.

So Weiss shows up wearing a dress and a jacket despite the weather not being cold, and light gloves, peeking her head through the mayor's office door tentatively. ]

[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 )

Good Evening.

As Mayor of Nova City, I am entitled to hire two bodyguards of my choosing for my personal protection. Any who are interested, please contact me at your earliest convenience. This position requires the following:

1. Combat experience. I am open to a variety of forms and weapons training, however since it is a security position, you must be a proficient fighter.

2. Flexibility of hours. This is a full time job. In addition to working while I am in my office, I will require security detail whenever I leave my penthouse, as well as any events that I, as Mayor, must attend.

3. Loyalty. It is imperative that I know that I can trust you with my life - literally. As I am new to this world, I am obviously not familiar with all of you, however my daughter and current Guardian of Nova City, who many of you know, will be helping me hand select my bodyguards.

4. Attention to detail. At any moment there could be an attempt on my life or the office as a whole. I need people who are extremely vigilant to ensure that these events never come to pass.

5. Adulthood. Apologies to any aspiring minors, but this position is far too dangerous for children. You must be an adult to apply.

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me or my office. I look forward to hearing from you.

((ooc: As said, this position is only open to TWO people! Just because you replay does not guarantee you the job. Please contact me oog to discuss this. There's also a plurk post going so that we can all hash this out together, so you can check in there to see what's going on.))

[ Weiss has done a lot in this city and world. She's built her own connections, and she has plenty of them so when she needs back-up musicians for a charity concert it's honestly not that hard to get them together quickly. Nor is it difficult to get a camera crew there for a free charity concert. Donations are optional and can be as low or high as you want, everyone is welcome. The banner that's over town center reads "NOVA IS EVERYONE'S: A LOW-INCOME HOUSING FUNDRAISING CONCERT" She's raising money to help more people be able to afford to live in Nova outside of little holes in the wall. The rich got more living spaces, and that's not how she wants this city to be- a place where only the uppercrust and those pooling their money together can afford. She wants it to be for everyone. On the television, the reporter explains that the City Guardian is hosting and unexpectedly performing and, curiously, seems to have billed herself simply as "Weiss" as a featured artist, leaving out her last name.

There are a couple of other acts ahead of time, all taking place in front of a large mirror that covers the full stage so you can see the musician's backs and yourself in the audience, but eventually Weiss takes the stage. Her piano that Jaune and Dave refurbished for her half a year ago is rolled onto the outdoor stage when it's her turn, and she takes a seat at it. She doesn't greet anyone or explain anything, she just begins playing, then singing. It's beautiful, and the audience seems to quiet down as she does sing. There are other instruments played by other musicians behind her on the stage-- strings, percussion-- classical instruments typically reserved for the upper class. That is until two minutes and twenty seconds into the song, the last part her father heard at his last charity concert featuring her, when stage ninjas bring all of the other musicians electrical guitars and the drummer certainly changes his tune. It's a rock song now.

Weiss stands up, leaving the piano behind her, but approaches the front of the stage as she sings, belting her lyrics out and really becoming more.. alive, than the stiffness she started with at the piano. She's moving with the music, and at some point she starts taking her jewelry off-- they're the jewelry she arrived with, the ones her father bought her. Ridiculously expensive, despite being small and delicate, and she walks over to the edge of the stage where the guy collecting charity is and drops them onto the table, raising her hand up after she does and the song finishes. She didn't need a mic the whole time, her voice is powerful, stronger than she looks. At the end of the song, that abrupt end, the mirror behind the stage completely shatters and falls down behind the stage (luckily there's a very clear panel keeping the gap between the stage and the musicians safe, no worries, it's just for kickass stage effects).

She can stand on her own, and she will, no matter who the mayor is or how much he tries to worm his way into her life when she can't run anymore. It takes a moment for her to catch her breath, but at the end of the song, the whole world is going to see what was once a very rare sight: Weiss Schnee, smiling like she means it, before she stands up straight again and accepts a mic from one of the volunteers. ]

We're here today to raise money to make sure Nova City's a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of how much they make or where they come from as long as they want to be a part of this city without causing harm. This place has become a home to me, even if I'm not from here. Let's not let anyone take that from any of us.

[ That's all she says. Very simple, before they go back to perform other songs. You can watch the full thing on television or just head over to Nova, but Weiss wanted to make absolutely certain that her part was recorded for the network. There's a number for making donations over the phone as well. ]

[It’s been a couple of weeks since Jacques took his place as mayor of Nova City and he’s finally settled in, fired his poor excuse for an assistant and gotten a new one. The office has been redecorated to resemble his office back home, complete with the portrait of his younger self. He sits tall in a new pressed suit that’s been topped off with a matching set of sky blue and white striped tie and handkerchief, hands clasped together in front of him on the desk.

Citizens of Nova City, it is my privilege to sit here before you as your mayor. Adjusting to life here hasn’t been easy, but I am fully confident that I will be able to run this city more efficiently than ever before with the support of you, its citizens, and the appointed Guardian, which by the looks of it will be my very own daughter. Rest assured, the two of us are capable of separating our personal and professional lives - there will be no corrupt bargains here. [Insert slimy politician smile here.]

Now, I know some of you are a little on edge with my new-found role. Understandable, given my unprofessional introduction to this world, but I assure you that you have nothing to fear. The position of mayor is one of give and take, and I am available to answer any concerns and address any issues that you may have. Why, I listened to you when you suggested this position over one of a Guardian, did I not? It is my duty as mayor to listen to all of you and respond in the manner I best see fit for our great city. Recently, we’ve seen a new transportation system. We now have living quarters up in the sky. I will do all that is within my power to ensure that Nova City’s Age of Prosperity continues to thrive.

So thank you, kind citizens, for electing me as your new mayor. Together we can make our city a place that we are proud to call our home.

 

Good evening, everyone.

 

I have a very important announcement to make: I have decided to rescind my application for Guardianship of Attleton.

 

Now, I know many of you will be disappointed to hear this, and it is not a decision I made lightly. It has been brought to my attention by several individuals that I was looking to overstep the boundaries of the position and that perhaps my approach for such a prestigious and front-running role as City Guardian was premature; I’ve only been here for a month, after all. The advisement by many of you was very much appreciated, as I’ve chosen to sit back and learn more about the political climate of this world before jumping into such a prominent position.

 

Thank you all for your support, and best of luck to all of the candidates.