[he's been isolating himself for a while, too much going on. He's been too long out of the mists and is longing for it again. The silence. The deepness. But now... He can't help but notice...]

Such strange things have been happening. People have been changing. Don't you think that's terrifying? Turning into something against your will... I feel sympatthy for anyone affected by this... what is it? Is it a curse of some kind? Is there anything anyone can do? Is there a way to keep from being affected? I need to know I haven't left the house in days. I have no groceries. Is there a charm or a spell to prevent it? or should I just run?

 [Danny usually tried to keep his ghost self away from the network. He also usually tried to stay far, far away from Genessia politics.

But with everything that had been going on recently, he kind of felt like he had to say something.]

Look.

[He frowns into the video feed and pushes back his hair, ignoring the way  he was faintly glowing even in the daylight.]

I don't know everything that's going on in Everglade. Me?  I've just been going out at night trying to keep anyone from getting hurt. Ghost, Supernatural Creature or Human.

But can we all just stop?  Can't we just try talking things out for once? I mean, I can only really speak for ghosts, but can't we just quit with attacking each other? Can't we just try talking things out for once? There has to be some way to work things out that works for everyone.

[His expression sours.] And for the record?  Talking things out does not involve random vigilantes showing up and trying to make me "move on'". Do you have any idea how irritating that is?

[he has stayed generally out of things for the most part... but he can't be silent at everything he's read in the newspaper. He doesn't exactly know what's going on in the Everglades but having been here a while he's recognizing it as his duty to find out.

...maybe that was why he was brought here in the first place?]

This vigilante....

There are some horrible things that have happened. That creatures eat humans is the cycle of life and mist is forgiving. Sometimes being dead is easier than being alive. That does not concern me. Even in places where supposedly death does not matter.

(though I would not say it to their faces ha ha ha)

But to torture is an entirely different matter altogether. No one deserves that. I would not even wish that on the one who committed the act.

Perhaps they should be brought to justice? Though I do not know what kind of justice exists in the Everglades. Though I am ever feeling it's my increasing duty to find out. To bring it about if I can.

I have stayed too long in Fayren and have ignored my true calling.

Does anyone know where to live cheap there?

[ Bei Dou is smiling pleasantly. Well. As pleasantly as he's able. That can't bode well, he's gotta have something bad to say. He's sitting with one of his many (his biggest, it's huge) snakes resting its head on his shoulder, and he's petting it with is free hand, he's sitting on the snake's coiled body, and he's apparently close to the cloister. ]

This Bei Dou is terribly bored so he has a small request to ask of you all.

If anybody would be kind enough to show me my favorite kind of spectacle? Watching war fold out is a great hobby of mine that I miss dearly, and while I realize that you cannot show me anything like what is currently unfolding in my world where the Yellow Turban party and the supporters of the Han dynasty are clashing, due to the lack of populace in these little cities, even a small war would be fine.

[ There is a wistful little sigh, as if he misses the war in China very much indeed. ]

But I will make do with what I can get, I suppose.

Who: Joseph ironforged and Airy imaginationswoes
What: Riding lessons.
Where: A stable somewhere in Fayren
When: July 28th
Warnings: None


( how does your posting go? )

Who: Bartolomeo and YOU
What: Bartolomeo has decided to rebuild his East Blue criminal empire and is looking for a few good men, women, fishmen, pokemon, etc. And by good he means bad because good men will stop him. At least, they can try.
Where: primarily Genessia and Fayren
When: July 20-28 pick a day any day
Warnings: Bartolomeo is vulgar and violent and even if he doesn't do anything he'll certainly talk about it.

( I'm a whole lot better and a whole lot worse than what you think I am )

I'd like to address the cities as a whole on an urgent matter. [ the tone of this voice is the very definition of the term 'harried'. it is very nearly drowned out by a constant, excitable uproar that could only belong to a large pack of dogs. ]

If you weren't already aware, there was a break-in at one of the major dog shelters in the area. If you haven't already collected one, or assisted in returning them to said shelter, then I graciously encourage you to do so.

On the matter of collection, I also have with me a very large group of dogs in sore need of homes or relocation. [ some of that 'harried' is joined by a healthy dose of 'desperation'. ]

Any help would be appreciated. I thank you in advance for your time.

[ please save him ]

video | Tomes and Thaumaturgy

[robin had been meaning to discuss her new store with everyone, but.... things had been chaotic since she had opened it. one thing lead to another, and pretty soon it had slipped her mind to even broadcast it. however, now that things were settled, she was prepared to speak about it.]

Hello, everyone. I would like to discuss a store that Levy and I have been working on. The two of us have opened up a store that sells all kinds of different books, but mostly they're the ones from my world of Ylisse. I take tomes from there, magical books used by certain mages and sorcerers alike, and then sell them. If you are able to use tomes, then please take a look at them.

If that is not what you are looking for, then I suggest our selection of other books. There is a wide range, from fiction to 'how to' novels. As a Tactician I have sought after some of the best novels for whatever your needs are.

...Ah, also, while I am not there I have my Digimon, Dracomon, in the store. He mostly helps with putting away books and handles customers. He is an extremely friendly dragon, so do not be alarmed by him. Thank you everyone! If this store works out, then I will definitely be expanding.

action, fayren/genessia

[robin had been attempting to bring over a new supply of tomes and other books.... when things just had to go wrong.]

H-hold...! [she had just tried to bring over a new shipment (one that was particularly generous because she had been able to strike such a good deal with a merchant) and she had loaded up a pegasus she had been borrowing. her plans had been to bring over the books, unload them, and then take the pegasus back. what she hadn't expected was that the animal would suddenly begin to buck and stir once they arrived in fayren.]

Hold still...!

[by the gods... she wasn't a pegasus knight, she had knowledge of how to handle animals like this but she still wasn't accustomed through years of training. eventually the creature had knocked her off, and it then took off and soared away.

....ah.... her shipment....]

....Dastard...! [so, feel free to catch her freshly off of her pegasus, or see her as she runs trying to catch up to it, or perhaps the pegasus has landed somewhere now and she's creeping up on it. she may have also gotten it back at one point, only to buck her off again once arriving in genessia. either way, she's determined to catch it and get her shipment back.]

VIDEO

[A happy smile flickers on the screen as Airy starts the video feed. Her long curly hair is shining gold in the sun and it looks like she's outside somewhere. She's wearing a cute pink outfit that screams summer time shenanigans. Whatever she's doing it looks like she’s having fun and trying very hard not to laugh.]

Hi everyone! I’m having a bake sale! I'll be outside of the Genessia Library. I’ve been baking all night and I promise it’s going to be delicious.

Why am I have a bake sale? Easy! This will fund Strider Productions! [She moves the camera to show off a pin at her hip. Yes, she has more and will be handing them out.] I'm going to be helping with his next production about sea bunnies! So come and support us okay?

ACTION

[For anyone who missed Airy’s overly peppy announcement they’ll find signs all over Genessia which advertise her bake sale and have a convenient arrow pointing in its direction.

Standing in front of the Genessia Library is a fairly simple bake sale set up. Airy has all the standards: rice crispy treats, cookies, cookies designed like burgers, mini apple pies, cupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes and more cupcakes. She’d been baking all night and into the early morning. As the day dwindles she’ll begin to look more and more tired and be ingesting more and more coffee.

No matter the time of day she'll greet those walking up with a smile.]

Bake sale! Step right up for sugary sweet bliss~

( Closed Note )

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?

Video



[The video comes on to show an Asian girl of obvious mixed heritage, what with green eyes and blonde hair, who immediately sighs. She then perks up and gives a bright smile with eyes crinkling and head tilting to the side.]

Hello, I'm Maka Albarn. I guess if I was going to end up sucked into another world again at least it isn't inside of a book taking you through the Seven Deadly Sins, right?

[She laughs a bit offhandedly, eyes glancing off for a moment before returning to the camera.]

Well, I'm not sure where exactly to go form here. I mean, I have the map and everything, but... some advice would be greatly appreciated right now as I get my bearings straight.

Action, Open

[Another sigh left Maka as she closed out of the video chat option. She then looked at the information she held in her hand, then out at the city sprawling out before her. It was a bit overwhelming being here on her own. It made her a bit unsure of what to do, though she knew she would be fine. She'd deal with this.

Then her eyes rose up to the sky where the sun was. Her eyes widened, then narrowed as she scowled. Well, that didn't look right at all.]

What a boring Sun...

Amazing...it's so futuristic!!

[With no introduction or warning, Orihime's wide-eyed expression just appears on the screen. She's a little too close to start, but backs up once she can see what the video feed looks like in the upper corner. Just a bit further...there, now she's aligned just right.]

........

[Ah...maybe she should have thought about what she wanted to say before fiddling with the device.]

A...anyway, nice to meet you! I'm Orihime Inoue, and I just arrived. I'm a little surprised how calm everyone is! Is it really okay not to be worried?

[Because she actually is, despite her curious and awkward smile.]

I guess I'd better keep this brief. I just wondered if there was anyone here that I know. Hup!

[There's a light splash as she pushes herself off of the cocoon bed, the water immediately soaking her shoes.]

I'm going to take a look around, but if you have any advice, or if I look familiar, please let me know. And feel free to say hello if I pass you on the street!

[Orihime bows slightly, and the feed ends.]

[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]