WHO: Jerry Lewis and Ib. I'll update if this changes.
WHAT: Teleportation Shenanigans.
WHEN: During the teleportation event.
WHERE: Starting at Aster Technologies, will move on from there.
WARNINGS: I can't think of any right off the bat. I'll update if this changes.

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[ These people from Hands of Decay are pre-tty stupid if they think everyone's going to believe the propoganda they're spreading around. At least that's Lucy's opinion. She wasn't buying the news assessment of that Summoner. There were still too many unknowns, though she genuinely found it amusing that the Hands of Decay seemed to think Fairy Tail was only protecting mages. ]

Just goes to show that this terrorist group is just a bunch of small minded, prejudiced bigots. Their information isn't even accurate.

[ At least regarding Fairy Tail - but that was no shock. Not to mention their letter came awfully quickly after the attack. She's read plenty of books where this kind of thing happened - heck, she's written some. Her suspicion was at all an all time high, especially after their findings at the ruins. It was frustrating to not even be able to confirm her suspicions. ]

But on to more important things, aside from pointing fingers. I'm donating some funds to the families of those who suffered in the aftermath of the attack in Fayren. I know better than anyone that that won't fix things, but it will at least, help them a little. That in mind I am asking for anyone who wishes to, to volunteer food, funds or manual labor to the victims; that includes healers (doctors and mage alike), to volunteer their services either for free or a greatly reduced rate, to assist those victims not buying into the Hands of Decay's ridiculous nonsense. We'll be heading out to help with repairs now, but you can send me a message over the network.

[ She's not going to say where donations can be sent, if any are, because that can be easily intercepted. She'd rather speak directly to someone about that. ]

[ OOC: Tl;dr, Lucy is coordinating relief efforts for the victims of the Fayren attack. Basically looking for donations, Food, medical assistance etc and help with repairs. ]

Who: Troy Dantes, and others.
What: Bounty hunt for Red Claw assassin who attempted to kill the CEO of Aster Technologies, and related missions linked to the manhunt.
When: 1/6 (EDITED)
Where: All over Nova City

[At a meeting room inside the Aster Technologies HQ, bounty hunters have assembled for a briefing before starting their operation. Troy was the first to answer the bounty, and as former Deputy Guardian of the city he was tasked to lead the operation. As soon as every hunter who answered the call has arrived, Troy shows up in his power armor. He speaks up to begin:]

Alright, listen up. I'm sure you already know why you're here. Nova's police force have their hands full on something else right now, so we're on our own here. Our target is an assassin with cybernetic enhancements and the ability to avoid surveillance cameras with his cloaking ability, which sounds easy enough until you add in the group he is a part of. The Red Claw is a sizable faction of cyborg terrorists with a bone to pick with Aster Technologies. They will be armed and combat ready, and we are asked to apprehend rather than eliminate our target. No doubt there will be a tussle before they give up their brother and we get our paws on him, so try not to be trigger happy and keep the property damages to a minimum, that'll make things less of a headache for the new City Guardian. We'll split everyone into small groups and each of you would have a different mission. We have less than 24 hours to get this bastard, so let's get to work

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[OOC: This thread would work like a mingle log since I wouldn't be able to GM for all of us. Your characters can interact with each other, and don't necessary have to team up with Troy himself. You are very welcome to pick any of these scenarios, operate the NPCs, and determine the outcome of the missions yourselves! Also if you want to join in the hunt and haven't commented on the newspaper thread, please let me know]

What appears to be a red-haired, ten-year-old boy appears on the screen; small for his age, but also with a rather adult face for his age. His eyes and demeanor also hint at a confidence and wisdom that can only be obtained from decades of experience.

"Does anyone have a set of clothes my size I can borrow? Just until I get into a clothing store to get some of my own. I certainly can't go out like this." ...Apparently, he's also very well-spoken for his age as well.

He holds up his arms, showing that he's wearing a pajama shirt that's much too large for him; as an adult, it was a little loose and long on him because that was the style, but as a child, it goes past his knees, and his hands are lost somewhere inside the sleeves. He's gone without the pants altogether, as they would just make walking a hassle; at least the oversized shirt is doing a good job of keeping him covered.

After holding his arms up for a few more seconds, he lowers them back down and ends the video.

[Belle had started to feel a bit better since her little trip to the Dream Docks and she was starting to get back into the pattern of being as social as she could be. Today was no exception as she made a post, all the while trying her best to smile.]

It's nearly the end of the year already. It was only two months ago since I arrived, so it feels...strange knowing that.

[For once she didn't appear to be reading and there were no books near by, in fact there were many different things she had been thinking about, so much so she hadn't decided to read.]

I guess because of it, I've been thinking. With everything we have been through both here and at home... I guess I'm going to ask what other peoples New Year Resolutions will be. [She paused for a moment.] I know people usually go with getting fit and things like that... but I'm curious as to what people might try and do to change.

[She looks to the side for a moment, as if thinking something over.] I think for me... I'm going to try and be a better person and follow my dream of going out in the world and exploring it more. Even if there are only five cities who knows what they have within those walls.

[She gives a light chuckle.] Also I have some personal goals I want to achieve, but those right now are secret.

                           A C T I O N ;

[Just what was Ib doing? She remembered going to the art museum with her parents but..... Where was she? This wasn't the Fabricated World or even Guertena's exhibit. She was in some sort of..... pod thing? She saw some necklace, some weird device, and..... her rose? What was her rose doing there? Didn't she leave the Fabricated world? She immediately dropped the other things to grab her rose. This was her lifeline, after all. There was only one petal....

A vase. She needed a vase, stat! Looking around, where would she find one? Would that... water there work? Well.... Should she dip her rose in the water...? Or was this going to be like some of the locations in the Fabricated World where that was a bad idea? Dipping her hand in the water first, she decided it was safe enough to try dipping her rose ever so slightly until... the rose was in full bloom. Letting out a relieve sigh, she got out grabbing the other things to look around until she saw.... a pamphlet! Good! This might help explain what was going on. She tried to read it, but she didn't understand it that well. There were a lot of words that she didn't get.

What was this device near the pamphlets though? She just didn't expect to see it pop out at her, causing her to flinch backwards before she decided it wouldn't hurt her. A moving picture? Was this supposed to be "The Lady in...." well White in this case?

Hello, my name is Weiss Schnee, ??? of the ??? Company from the world of ??? and present CEO and founder of the ??? here in ???.

She didn't understand a lot, but one thing was for sure.... She was stuck in some weird new place with a strange name. Gen.... ness....eeeah...? No way back.... sounded a lot like that art gallery, but she'd just have to figure something out. She needed to find Garry. Garry pulled her in with him after all. Garry would know what these words meant. She grabbed one of the maps just in case.

Where would she go though? If she was stuck here, than she'd need a place to stay but.... Well.. Where was this.... Home for Children located? Maybe they could help her out? With the things that she was provided she tried to look for this home that was listed.

[OOC: Feel free to catch her either at the Bay or on her way to Kusanagi and Haller Home for Children.]

                           V I D E O ;

[Ib really has no idea what this thing is.... Sorry to everyone and anyone.... because this little girl might have accidentally dialed your number while trying to figure out how to use the walkie talkie.]

--does this work? What is this for?

I.... I don't know where I am and I... I can't find Garry.

[OOC: She's going to be talking to herself for a while unaware that she's broadcasting. At least until she accidentally hits the button to stop it at some point. Until then, you might get a glimpse of a small girl trying to follow a map with a pretty red rose in hand.]

A scrawny-looking old man in a suit greets the camera. No, make that a shivering scrawny-looking old man in a completely soaked black and white suit. Still, despite that, he looks like he's in relatively high spirits; when he speaks, his quiet voice is calm, even slightly amused at the novelty of his situation.

"Well, this is new. I can't say I've been through a kidnapping like this before. Though I'm not sure I buy the part about different worlds. Still, assuming there's anyone listening, I do have a question or two. To start with, what day is it? It's a bit chillier than I expected."

Doubly so for someone in his circumstances; freezing temperatures and wet clothes (especially ones meant for milder weather) do not mix. Maybe he should get inside or find something dry to wear before he gets into serious trouble?

((Prose is my default, but I don't care if you reply in brackets! I can also toss brackets around my narration if prose over the network is a problem?))