So... Genessia, right?

[ The bored drawl belongs to a man looking just as bored sprawled on the bed of what is obviously one of the sparsely decorated bedrooms in Commonspace. His red eyes are his most striking feature, other than the bottle he is holding in his hand. Just at the edge of the camera, you can make out something which looks like a strange giant sword propped up against the wall. ]

The name's Qrow Branwen, and I hear having been snatched from another world is nothing unusual around here; it's not even a story that earns you a free drink. [ He takes a sip from the bottle. He does play the too cool for you card rather well, but if you look closely you might notice that he looks a little too wan and haggard, like someone who hasn't fully recovered from sickness yet. ] Now that makes it a pretty miserable place in my book, but I'm willing to let you prove me wrong.

First step would be telling me that Taiyang Xiao Long, Yang Xiao Long or Ruby Rose are here. Or Ozpin. Hearing from Ozpin would make this place better, too.

Step two is telling me where I can get a better drink, this swill's better suited to stripping paint.

[Yang doesn't look TOO dissimilar, save that her eyes are red instead of lavender, and she has some feathery beaded ornaments strung into her hair. She looks a little dirtier and unkempt, picking at her teeth with her thumbnail.]

[Which she actually has now; both arms are flesh and blood.]

Sup, shitheads.

[She sits casually on a fallen log, one arm leaning on her knee.]

I'm bored. So who's up for a fight, or a drink? Or both, if you want a new friend.

[Yang puts her other hand down and flashes a wolfish smile.]

C'mon out. I promise...I absolutely bite.

[She snaps at the air with a click of her teeth as that smile widens. Someone's bound to take the bait. If they're strong enough, she'll get in some exercise and fun. If they're weak, she'll mug them. Either way, she'll have a good time. And for those with identifier tags to mark the name of the video maker, she's showing up as 'Yang Branwen.']

( Action Prompts )

WHO: Yang Xiao Long
WHAT: Yang wakes up mildly disoriented in the Bay, then sets out to refresh her memories of Genessia
WHEN: September 28, 2017
WHERE: Genessia City
NOTES: The below log is just a one-shot, but we can start up brand new custom threads if you want to run into her. Just name the date and place!

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What: Catch-all for the Attleton Olympics
When: July 26th till August 2nd
Where: Attleton, Battle Colosseum
Warning: Should be mostly PG-13, with some competitions possibly going up to R?

[The streets of Attleton are buzzing with activity, visitors and residents alike crowding the streets and headings towards the Colosseum. Colorful decorations adorn the streets and parts of the buildings, there are tents and vendors near the Colosseum that sell snacks, soft drinks and plushies for the little ones (or not so little ones).
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[OOC: The opening ceremony and competition logs will be posted to this log, but you’re welcome to make your own Olympics-related posts, we just don’t want to spam the comm. Check out the roster and info post. If you haven’t yet, please plot with your competitors and give us the results. Results still outstanding by the 31st will be RNG'd.

You are welcome to play out as many matches as you like, but you don't need to RP everything.]

ota; action
[ Looking to get into Nova City? Chances are you're going to run past Weiss. Since this has started, she and Nova's deputies have been holding onto various roles. The entrance to Nova City's been guarded by Weiss, Satsuki, and Grievous. Mercury's been doing expeditions into Genessia main to help bring people back, and Jaune and Garrus have been keeping things calm within the city walls. All armed with David's spirit weapons, though with orders to use them as limitedly as possible and to just try to keep out with regular weapons rather than kill if possible- protecting the city was the priority. At least, until Jaune had realized what those flowered things were- or at least what part of them was.

Their formation needed to change. Things needed to be done, and she didn't want to send Jaune off alone either. When she gets a chance, she gets the rest of the deputy team and guardians up on the comms. ]

nova deputies + fellow guardians and deputies (not directed at but so they have the info); voice
I'm staying at the gate and Nova City is going to be overrun over my dead body, but Jaune's right. Some of us need to head to Fayren. I told one of the guardian candidates that the cities in this place only exist because we're all here together, not because we only stick our necks out for our own. I need to know which of you are going so we can regroup in Nova City and make sure our people stay safe, but at minimum Jaune is headed to Fayren.

Jaune, I have faith in you but I don't want you going alone. No one should be alone in this fight.

If one of you goes and finds the man who gave Seek the flowers that we're now seeing in these spirits? I want him brought to me. We've got Seek, we can have him give a positive identity and then we can question him. If any of the other Guardians want a piece, we can discuss custody afterward and they're more than welcome to come question him but I want to make sure someone has him secured and since Fayren's a little lacking in leadership right now, we'll take responsibility.

ota; voice
David mentioned the Bay's waters, but if you're nowhere near there, use any last seconds you have to call someone you care deeply about. There's a chance they can reach you after these things have gotten you. I.. speak from experience, though I'd rather not get into it. It's a very personal experience, so what worked for me might not work for you anyway. Just know that someone you care about can bring you back. These spirits can take a lot from you but as corny as it sounds, love isn't one of them.

locked to sun; voice
Please tell me you're still doing okay and if you're cornered, tell me. I'll find someone to cover, I'm not losing you.

locked to whitley, jacques; voice
Go to my wardrobe in my bedroom and get in. Stay there and don't come out until I come get you.

locked to yang, nora, pyrrha; voice
Are you safe? We could use some help on the Nova front lines if you are.

[Video]

[Jaune's on top of a building in Genessia, avoiding the spirits long enough to post on the network. He's still in his formal white jacket, the red sash he always wears as well as his shield and sword making him looks somewhat more like a knight. He knows his weapons won't fully defeat them, and he has the one Weiss gave him, but he tries not to use it except for when necessary. A physical barrier is better than nothing. As for how he got up there, his Gyarados is in the background, but he's about to put him back in his pokeball for his own protection.]

I didn't get the chance before we got attacked, but those flowers inside some of the spirits are familiar. Remember back in January when anyone who drank the water in Nova City were split in to different morality halves? When Kanonno defeated Mr. Seek, he told me that he used a flower a lot like the ones seen inside those spirits for his formula. The same flowers can be found in Fayren. I don't know how the spirits could have gotten into Fayren, or why, just-- If this is going to be stopped, I think looking there is our best bet. I'm already heading over. If anyone wants to team up, let me know. Don't feel like you have to.

Just be careful.

[Private to Weiss.]

I know that I should go to Nova City. We have a responsibility, but I feel like this is the only thing that could help all of the cities. Will you let me do this, and can you go with me?

[He already knows her answer. He closes his eyes for a moment, and opens them, looking resigned.]

Please just give me an answer so I know you're okay.

[Action | Genessia]

[It's more of a struggle than an actual fight, when the spirits just keep reappearing. Jaune has made the choice to use his own weapons as much as possible, not sticking to one area for very long unless he sees someone who is cornered by the spirits or who looks hurt. He'll be fine. He doesn't need to rely on it too much. He just has to keep his distance.

People who are still outside might hear a loud scream that's meant to be a battlecry before Jaune flies past them using his shield to try and ram the spirits away, or pin them down with his sword in a downward strike.]

Let the Cirque du Vrai begin!

OOC: The event starts today. It affects Attleton. Players can make their own posts and have fun with it or they can reply to this post with top levels and have fun that way! Up to you! There will be a separate log posted for the Showstopper on the 29th. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Showstopper, please check out the event details and remember that sign-ups for the Showstopper close tonight at 11:59pm PST.

Please note that if your character tries to enter the circus without a mask and costume (cannot be something your character already owned because it's not a disguise if it's theirs), they'll be prevented from getting in one way or the other. Don't try to get around it and don't try to be like WELL NO ONE CAN STOP MY CHARACTER!! If your character goes right past them they'll find themselves in the field the next day the second they go past the gates, capiche?? No cheating it's not fun for anyone.



As the sun sets in Attleton, a strange haze seems to glow over the barrier for a few moments before in the distance, a sequence of lights flickers on. The entrance sign first, then tents and merry-go-rounds and booths and all manner of dizzying fun illuminate just as darkness falls. It doesn't take more than a few seconds for the sounds of cheers and fun to fill the Attleton air. It almost seems like it's calling to you, inviting you in. As you approach, a man on stilts greets you. He explains that the flyers that have been floating around town with the wind and on the walls were all for this, the Cirque du Vrai! Become someone else to become yourself, step right up! You don't need to buy a ticket, you just need to buy a costume.

"There's a costume shop right next to the entrance for those who aren't prepared, and a master mask maker who will create any mask you desire, or leave it up to him once he decides what he thinks suits you. If you brought your own, that's fine too! The Cirque is here for days, there's time to spare! Don't let reservations drive you to despair! You'll miss out on fun if you let your life run all over the mystery we've so prestigiously spun. Test your skills, test your wills, find your chills, thrills, and pills. Here it is, the moment you've been waiting for is just beyond the gate! Accept who you are and you'll need none to commiserate!"

The man laughs, leaving before you can ask what that means to invite another in, and the game begins. Welcome to the Cirque du Vrai. Enjoy.

( video 1: break the hand that feeds you )

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( video 2: check yourself before you wreck yourself )




((ooc: characters can respond to the second video to speak with good!mercury - bad!merc is not going to be waking up any time soon.))

[Video - Early Evening]
[A man glanced around and took shaky, shallow breaths, with eyes as wide as saucers. Behind him was some part of the forest in Fayren but, even in the coming evening gloom, it was apparent something had happened.

The trees were scorched, but there was no fire. They were drenched, but they weren't next to any apparent water. And, on top of that, something had ripped through some of them and torn a few in half.

Bracken was unscathed even if he looked alarmed. He clung to his staff like he needed it to live, and otherwise had some plain looking but clean robes. The only notable thing would be the necklace tied to his belt, rather than placed around his neck.]

H-Help! A, A little girl is after m-me!

[His voice was tense and manic with fear.]

[Action - Fayren]
[Bracken wasn't particularly hiding. Anyone could stumble up on him if they wanted.

They wouldn't find any little girls anywhere. She didn't exist. The damage done to that piece of the forest, however, was very real, and was only around the area that Bracken was standing.

Rather than introducing himself, he had managed to find an area that looked most familiar to him and wandered there. And there was no reason to stop him - he was quiet and wasn't causing any trouble. But after meandering into the forest for a while, well, somehow this had come about...]

WHO: Chrom, OPEN
WHAT: Chrom arrives in Genessia! But there's no trumpet fanfare or anything cool like that, just a confused lord who has no idea how holograms even work.
WHEN: July 11th, 2016
WHERE: Genessia - The Bay

( The hell is THAT? )

Action - Evening, Dream Docks, Genessia

[ When Van wakes up from the dream docks, it's with a start. It feels like he's only been gone for a day, though his communicator has told him it's been longer than that. So much has happened that at once it feels like much longer as well.

The teenager looks around, frowning, wandering back towards Fayren. A hand remains on the sword at his hip, and although he remains wary and vigilant he also knows there might not be such reason to be that way here. In that comfort, he allows himself to be more lost in thought and not paying attention to anything that would not do him harm. ]

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Voice – Late Night

[ A voice not too many might recognize is the source of a new voice post. It's hard for him to speak, that much may be obvious, but he doesn't allow himself to stop – at least, not until he asks what he needs to. ]

I have two questions to ask of all of you.

First, of the dream docks. Are those dreams truly the events of our worlds as set in stone, or is there a chance of changing them if we should return to our homes?

Second, what are the chances of those displaced in our worlds coming to this place, as those already here have?

[Anonymous text.]

Weapons experts.

Kind of without a weapon right now and not even sure if I should get it out of the stupid rock.

[His poor family heirloom. Even if it's probably safer in there than in his hands.]

I'm looking to build my own. It's a tradition where I'm from. I'm also wondering what made you choose yours? If it works for you, there must be a reason.

[Maybe not one of the more hopeful reasons he would have believed in the past. He's done with that. But one that makes sense.]

Stay on topic.

[Private text to Weiss, not anonymous.]

My answer is yes.

Who Blake and YOU
What Training and tattoos, multiple scenarios
When Afternoon
Where Genessia
Warning n/a, slight mentions of Battler but nothing graphic or trigger inducing - will update if that changes

( Cause my echo, echo ,Is the only voice coming back,Shadow, shadow Is the only friend that I have )

[Action]

[She remembers falling asleep on the couch of the Wright Anything Agency. She and Apollo had been studying notes for a case since that afternoon, it was well into the night and he'd passed out moments before she did.

Where she woke up reminds her more of the Space Center, but she would recognize if she were there. No, this is an entirely different place, and judging by the weight on her chest she'll have a panic attack if she doesn't...no, no, that's a box. Phew!

Box added to court record!

Okay, a pamphlet, a walkie-talkie and a necklace...and according to the pamphlet she has to wear it.]

This could get complicated. I can't exactly stuff Widget into my pocket...

[Video]

[Eventually, she does put the necklace on, trying to keep it from tangling with Widget's cord. Soon she has the video function working, and is making her first attempt to communicate with this place.]

Er, hi! My name's Athena Cykes, and I'm a defense attorney. I'm new here, so...I guess I need to find a place to live, and a job. Where's the law office in Genessia? I don't have my portfolio with me, but I can write one up!

[A. VIDEO: invitation to spa]

[In the comfort of her own home, Grell sits in her home office while her cleaning robot....cleans, roomba style, while dusting and playing some classical music, all the while in the background.]

While this may not be an opportune time, I'd like to invite anyone willing to the spa here at Heaven's Court. It's entirely my treat, as we're all in need of pampering at times. Deluxe treatments are at an extra cost, which I'll not be covering, but would highly recommend.

My offer stands for today and tomorrow.

[B. At the spa]

[Grell is getting the deluxe treatment: manicure, pedicure, and occasionally fed grapes while lounging in a leather chair. Her hair is already cleaned and dried, so it looks exceptionally glossy. Who else opted for the deluxe treatment?]


[C. Different day: After Life]

Choose: On duty, off duty, on the way to work, bump into Grell any time!


[D. Different Different day: Making a racket]

[So a redhead walks into the dry cleaners one day, and walks up to the counter. While she has a light smile on her face, the middle aged gentleman doesn't look as pleased to see her. It's just before closing, and Grell is wearing her usual work attire, and not a single thing to give in for cleaning in her hands.

Once she's close enough, Grell places her palms on the counter and leans a bit forward before speaking.]

Did you listen to the message I left? I'd hate to have to leave another.

[The man just grits his teeth, debating on talking back to her, but thinks better and just nods.]

Good! [Grell straightens her posture and grins, placing a hand on her waist.] Then what are you waiting for?

[The bell signaling the door has been opened by someone coming in sounds off.]

Don't keep a girl waiting~! [Grell looks over her shoulder to see who came through the door.]


[E. Same Day?? Different Place!]

[On an empty wall, there is what appears to be a message written in blood. It isn't really blood, but it's damn near close to it! It appeared one fine morning! The message simply says:

WELCOME BACK ESPIO

Anyone is able to see this message, and it easily washes off with water.]


[F. Wildcard: Choose Your Own Adventure!]

Go Wild!!

[Nora turns on the feed, and she’s obviously outside, but there’s nothing around her but the dark clouds forming in the background. There is a wind gusting through her hair, and an excited look on her face.]

Hey, quick question. Is this the highest place in the whole city?

[She turns the camera to the back of the device, showing a lovely view of the city from up high.]

There’s a thunderstorm rolling in, and the last one was eeeeeeeverything! I haven’t felt that energized since the tournament! Which isn’t really a long time ago, but it’s definitely been to long!

[The camera comes back to her.]

I need an answer quick so I can get a good spot to catch some serious lightning! Then maybe I’ll do my usual workout routine about fifty times.

[Nora gives a two-fingered salute while faint thunder booms in the distance, before cutting the feed.]

Chapter 1: Pyrrha Nikos
Pyrrha was the first stop on this little adventure. The promised spaghetti dinner had been totally worth it, which meant Emerald was on a mission. The first part of that mission meant going up against the girl formerly known as the Invincible Girl. It had taken some waiting on Emerald's part. Pickpocketing Jaune's phone was the first step. The second step was getting near enough to their home to use her semblance on Pyrrha, to make the voice in the phone call sound like Jaune's. An invitation to a nice restaurant with a few intentionally stumbled over words to make it sound more realistic in diction in addition to making Pyrrha hear it as Jaune's voice.

It was a restaurant over in Attleton- something quaint, but nice. More importantly, far away from the rest of the brats so it was a lot less likely to get witnesses. Emerald was waiting out the restaurant they were supposed to meet at, making sure that she saw Pyrrha before Pyrrha saw her. Pyrrha had to believe it was really Jaune, after all.

Chapter 2: Jaune Arc
Jaune's phone had been passed off to someone else to drop on their lawn as soon as Emerald had started their date. She figured he'd think he'd just accidentally dropped it if that was the case. Simplest explanations were the easiest to accept and made the best lies, especially with someone's whose instincts were about as honed as an Ursa's needlepoint. Once Pyrrha was probably off taking some time for herself to think, Emerald headed off to catch Jaune before he got off work. It was easy to find him, and when Emerald did, she approached him from behind- as Pyrrha, at least to Jaune's mind.

"Jaune, can I.. speak with you for a moment? In private?"

It was best to get him farther away from work if possible-- less chance of getting caught by one of the Schnee brat's (other) minions.

Chapter 3: Pyrrha Nikos and Mercury Black
The break-up was going well, but it wasn't enough. The true purpose of today's activities still had to be met- or at least the original purpose, even if at this point it was just trying to rub salt in the wounds. This time, when Emerald sought Pyrrha out, she had company. Most would consider being approached by the two of them almost menacing, but Emerald had her friendliest smile on and took care to try to stay at least a step ahead of Mercury- after all, she was supposed to be taking the lead on this one.

"Hi, Pyrrha! I know we're probably not people you want to talk to, ever, but.. we've been thinking a lot, and we were talking and now there's something we want to talk to you about. We'll try to make it quick if you decide you want it that way."

Who: Adela (enchantressofore) & OPEN
Where: Genessia City, Various Locations
When: May 2nd, All Day
Notes: Less getting lost, more SHOPPING! Clothes shopping specifically, though she can be found in other places.
Warnings: Depends on what clothes she ends up finding.

A. Clothing Stores

[ Seeing some of this fashion really makes Adela think that she's in far over her head.

It isn't the price tags that are shocking her, not really, but... More of just how much skin everything shows. She'd been doing this with the intent of maybe trying to fit in somewhere that wasn't Fayren all of the time, but seeing some of the selection is a bit too much for her. Red-faced, the small teen finally ends up giving up on this store and makes to essentially flee the scene...

Unfortunately, with her eyes on the ground in front of her, she doesn't see who she bumps into rather suddenly and she back-pedals with a grunt. ]

I-I am sorry... [ Why is this happening. She's too nervous to really care whose fault it is or who bumped into who, just as long as she can get out without getting completely overwhelmed. ]

B. Cat's Eye Café

[ This place seems so nice... And it smells pleasant, too.

Adela finds herself seated at a small table by the window, and the experience isn't like any she's had before even on entering the café. She can't help a soft and almost gentle expression pulling at her expression as she just takes everything in, reading over the menu. It feels like she's spoilt for choice, unsure of just what she should pick and having to take quite a long time with it. A part of her is feeling adventurous, but what to pick?

Her attention shifts when she notices someone approaching, though if they're a server or not... Well, that remains to be said. ]

C. Park

[ Whether she's empty-handed or has her plunder for the day, the park is a place Adela will visit without fail. Even if Fayren has the ocean, something about the park and the pond there is just soothing to her. She can be found sitting near the shore, skipping any suitable pebbles she can find along the water or otherwise just watching the other passers-by. It's a reminder that even in this strange world, there are things she can appreciate about it.

Now, if only it wasn't tempting to nap by the shore. She seems to be nodding off every so often, as if being in the warm spring sun and the fatigue of the day are tempting her to sleep right then and there. ]

[since robin has been around for a few days she has already gotten a grasp of this place. she had been asking certain questions to the right kind of people- but now she wanted to address everyone entirely.]

Hello everyone- I suppose I'll start this off with an introduction. My name is Robin, I was a tactician for a group called the Shepherds back home. I won't be asking very much about this place- I luckily gained all the knowledge I really needed from that girl back at the bay. [ty based hologram.]

However, I still have a few inquiries. How many of you were aware of the Outrealms before initially coming to this place? I believe the worlds out there are just other forms of Outrealms, if my terminology is confusing that is.

And.... I suppose I am curious about the timeline involved in this sort of place. I understand there are those that have come back from the dead here- which only leads me to believe that this space is working with time completely differently. Perhaps it reverses time for those that have passed-? ....Just a theory, really, I don't mean to become too much of a downer.

One last thing- I hear there are weapons here that don't break after a certain amount of use? Fascinating, I must know the secret, I would love to strengthen my Levin Sword and tomes that I have with me.