Private Video to: Hikari Yagami, Setsuna Higashi, Katherine Hillard, and Salama

[It was Muse's "day off" from her constant street performing lately. She's exhausted and just wants a day to recharge her batteries before going back to work. Sitting on a bench near Stone Ridge, Muse contemplates who to call and ask if they wish to hang out today...]

Hello. If any of you are not busy today or tonight, do you want to go somewhere?

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Action

[Muse haven't had the time to really explore Genessia City and all the other cities because she was too busy. She decides to go check out these places listed on her itinerary, written on a pink stationary with neat handwriting:

• Check out the Amagi Inn.
• Visit the local Shrine.
• Inquire at the Sand Gym.

Once Muse arrives at each place, she would look like she's lost, or a little timid and careful not to gather attention to herself. But with her baby-blue hair and her bright colored casualwear, she stands out anyway. Whoever is around any of these places, Muse would approach them carefully and say]

Uhm. Excuse me.

[The video feed starts up and shows a young man in a cowboy hat. He doesn’t look all that happy at the moment, and that’s not just because he’s stuck here.]

I’ve barely been in this place a couple of days, and already I had to make repairs to my apartment. Is throwing a paper through the window what I should typically expect from the newspaper? Because if so, I’d like to just go ahead and unsubscribe now. I’ll just buy it myself when I go out in the morning.

[He sighs a little and looks to the window that he patched up himself. He had to go and buy materials to do so, and he was hoping not to have to spend his money on needless things until he got a job. He turned his attention back to the device. Now, introductions were probably in order.]

So as you can probably tell, I’m new to this place. The name’s Irvine Kinneas. Nice to meet you all. I haven't made much use of this device since I've still been getting settled in and all and trying to learn the place. Kind of an interesting setup that they have going here.

...So.... what's a good job for an eleven year old?

[he really doesn't have much more to say today, he's been searching for jobs but hasn't come up with one yet.]

[Private to Zuko and Temari]

Sorry you guys, I haven't been a very good roommate lately. Once I find a job I'll pay you back for helping me out with rent and such.

[he doesn't like owing anyone, of course.]

Who: Minako, Usagi and Open obviously
Where: Nova City
When: 12th September
Summary: Minako and Usagi have set up a business and the best way to open it is a dating auction.

The rules will be as follows:

1) You can only bid fives times on one person.
2) The maximum amount of people you can bid on it two.
3) If there are no bids for a five days, it will be closed and the last bid will be the winner.
4) No bidding on one another aka if two characters are up for auction and they bid for one another. But one person can bid on one, just not both ways.
5) All bids start at 100 Red Bills.

There will be a thread for each person up as well as threads for random things such as food and general hanging around. Okay finished, have at it.

Greetings.

[It was the city's resident ninja and doctor, Temari. She gave the feed a respectful bow, before she proceeded with her report.]

For those of you who do not know me, I am Temari. I am the physician assigned in the Critical Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit of Genessia City's Hospital. I am proud to announce that the hospital is fully functional once more. More over, thanks to the generous donations and help from the four satellite cities, the hospital has improved its existing services comprehensively.

With the expansion comes an increase in workload demand. Hence, I urge you to go to the Employment Office and apply for a position within the hospital ranks if you deem yourself capable.

[Then she flips the feed over to show everyone her surroundings. It was the gym she's been working on for the past five months.]

It took a lot of time for me to procure necessary machines, equipment and building materials. Saving the necessary amount to purchase the building took quite an amount of time as well. I apologize for the delay. But for all those who I've told about my plans, I'm proud to say, Sand Gym is completed.

I am looking to hire capable individuals as gym trainers, martial arts instructors and dance teachers. If you wish to apply, please inform me.

Thank you.

[and like the new arrivals, he's just as confused as to where he is. he's already used his digivice as a map, to try and figure out where to go- but even that won't work here.

so... this place... isn't in the digital world? well, he might as well ask and find out.]

I have one rather simple question. To be honest, I have more than one- but asking this will solve all of them at once.

Do any of you know what Digimon are?

...Do you ever feel like you're not strong enough?

Especially for you guys who don't have any magic, or whose powers aren't useful to fight. After Mr. Demon King of the Toilet Bowl had his tantrum a while back, I've been kind of worried.

[When the feed starts, Ozpin can be seen sipping coffee at a table belonging to a cafe in the central city looking curious.]

Because I've seen several of our newer residents talk about the educational facilities in their worlds, I've decided to make a casual inquiry. Call it professional curiosity. I am curious as to how the schools in each of your respective worlds operate. As an educator myself, I know how vital these systems can be in shaping and guiding our next generations, and am always looking out for ideas or methods that could better improve the situations at my own school. So please, consider this an open dialogue for the subject.

H-Hello.

[ There's a small shy Dragon Slayer on the screen, but the question was why she looked rather normal, dressed in a typical Japanese middle school seifuku. She bows her head lowly as she greets the people on screen, before looking up briefly. ]

A-Ah, has anyone seen Outou-san, Natsu-nii and Gray-onii-chan? It's almost lunch time and I made obento.

If there is anyone I can help, please let me know.

[ She bowed again before cutting the feed. ]

Otou-san please be careful.

[ She replied softly. ]

[ ooc: so AU Wendy Marvell has no Dragon Slaying Magic. She's a regular middle school student going to a school called Fairy Hills, and her brothers are Natsu and Gray. Her papa is currently Gildarts. they are a huge happy family ish.~ ]

[The feed opens with the familiar desk and ambiguous location that Ozpin has broadcast from many times, and even though his voice sounds a bit tired, his face seems as stiff and neutral as ever.]

Given the chaos that has engulfed the city, I would like to take stock of a few things. Firstly being any injuries suffered by those of us with the necklaces. I know it is rather... cold to say, but I believe that we should be prioritized with the medical care if only to help facilitate the passage of others through the gates.

Secondly, I would like to take stock of the current situation with medical supplies within the affected area. With everything that has been going on, gathering these kinds of figures has been... difficult at best.

Lastly, I would like to take a moment to address any would-be vengeance seekers. I strongly advise against taking any kind of action at this moment. I understand that tensions and emotions are running high, and you've every right to feel this way. However, if what people are saying is true, and this was caused by one person, it would mean that they possess powers beyond just about anything any of us have ever come up against, and will likely need to be confronted with a unified front. At this point in time, a unified front simply isn't possible. Too many are injured, or missing and our priority should be tending to our wounded. However, that is not to say we should simply forget this transgression. Justice is a very... unique concept, and being just that - a concept - it can be called upon when most opportune.

The wheels may be turning slowly, but I assure you, they are turning.

I've been thinking, lately. Certain... circumstances have changed.

{ Zeref is seated in the Genessia City library, the necklace propped up against the spine of another book. Zeref isn't reading something; he's writing. The book is, so far, unremarkable in design; the spine is blank, and the writing on the pages, so far, is written in a language that resembles pictographs and runes more than actual words. But then again, it's just the first page. If one looks closely, however, they can spot a ring on his right ring finger, with a distinct rose-shaped jewel. }

I and two others are looking for a new place to live. One that is, preferably, away from others, and isn't made of wood.

{ Zeref pauses in his writing. }

And... it must have accommodations for demons and a living doll.

{ Something Zeref would usually never ask for - especially not publicly - but in this case, he doesn't have much of a choice, anymore. }

Who: Temari and Ryuuji Takasu
What: Let's Cook!
When: July 12th, Afternoon
Where: Ryuuji's & Roommates Kitchen
Warning: Potential fluff? Temari being a warning in of itself.

( For a better tomorrow. )

[The feed opens with Temari facing away from the camera, as if there's something interesting beside her. The room was dimly lit, but to the observant eye, they'd notice Temari's eyes were very red. Her lower lids sported a dark grey shade, as if Temari hasn't slept for days. Her breathing was uneven, as if exhausted from running. And knowing Temari who runs every day, being breathless is something novel for her. But she kept a brave face as she addressed the feed.]

To all those who knew Sai, he has disappeared. He is nowhere within all five cities. If you have commissioned him for anything, I regret to tell you it will no longer be finished.

[Then a brief pause. Again, to the observant eye, they may notice a tear or two escaping her eye even if she looked angry rather than lonely. Her brows furrowed at her next words.]

To all those who knew my brother, Gaara. He is no longer here. They've both disappeared. I regret to inform everyone that any responsibilities to friends, the city and the employer that he had, can no longer be completed.

[Coming home from the hospital one day and not seeing her little brother was the most disappointing thing for Temari. She could survive anywhere for as long as her brothers were there with her. But she only had Gaara, and now, he was gone.]

I regret to inform everyone that they can no longer be found within the five cities. I've checked. Twice. [More than twice.] Hopefully they may have found a way to go home.

[Private to Ishtar]
I'm sorry Ishtar. But I tried looking for Gaara for over a week now.

It seems like he will no longer be with us. He may have gone home, because there are no traces of him. Not even the wind could give me clues as to where he is.

Likely, he found his way home. At least I hope he did.

[Private to Zuko]
Seeing as two of our housemates are no longer with us, that means you have the choice of two bedrooms without having to share it with anyone. Since obviously, I'm taking the other room to myself. [The master bedroom, obviously.]

Also, though it shouldn't be a problem, we're splitting the bill for the house to ourselves until we find more housemates. Either way, our rent is still very affordable. Any questions?

[ Gohan wasn't used to sitting still in a hospital for so long. He was used to being active, to doing whatever he could to help people in any way. He wasn't necessarily scared of hospitals like his father was, definitely not. But... he could see how being in a hospital for so long could be frustrating, especially with their tendency to refuse to let him do much of anything other than lie in bed and wait.

Still, he was patient. He waited until he was at 100%, if only to not have to come back. Now he was fully recuperated, somehow feeling even stronger than before. However, he chalked that up to simply feeling better, and didn't go any further into it.

Currently, he was sitting on the edge of the hospital roof, wearing a blue hospital gown. An embarrassed expression on his face, as he offered the camera a wave. He had the videophone set on the floor, if only to have his hand free. But even with the odd angle, it was obvious that he was much better than he was the first time he showed his face. What with the lack of copious amounts of blood and all. ]

Uh, hi there. [ A brief pause. ] First off, I guess I should apologize to anyone I might've scared when I first showed up. I wasn't in the best condition, and I doubt that was something that needed to be made public. So, if the sight of me was... unsettling to anyone, I'm really sorry.

[ He's had a lot of time to think about that apology. After all, he could only imagine how scared he could've made some kids with the sight of him covered in blood from head to toe. ]

So I've been thinking, and... I probably need a place to stay once I get out of the hospital. [ He's looking away from the videophone now, staring off into the distance. Basically rambling out loud. ] The money I got in the envelope can probably only get me so far in that regard, so I imagine I need a job too... [ He frowns a bit then. ] I don't... exactly have job experience though... or even any clothes, for that matter. [ He looks down at his gown, tugging at it. ] So um... I guess, if anyone can help me figure out how I can get a job, some clothes, or a place to live, I'd really appreciate it!

[ Suddenly, a loud growl can be heard over the video. Gohan's face twisting into complete surprise, before a sheepish smile spreads across his face. ]

... Or food...

[ It took her a lot of thought to actually use this device, suddenly waking up here with the last of her memories being in a hospital is... freaking her out, to say the least. She made her way out of the bay to somewhere, she wasn't sure where she was. She didn't know what to understand from what was happening. But with the pain in her chest starting to creep it's way back, she knew she needed some help, if only just directions to a hospital. She hoped this wasn't another illusion... ]

Hello? Anyone...?

[ Another few clicks before the video switches on, to show a rather distressed women, whose hands must have been shivering which was apparent by the shaking feed. Her other hand was helping her sit up by leaning against her sword which was now firmly stuck in the ground, it was obvious she could barely move at this point. She hoped that at least one person she knew was here, it would make this whole ordeal easier. ]

Could someone tell me where the nearest hospital is?

[ There was a cringe, but she quickly shut the feed. She didn't want to show her weakness to people she didn't even know, but she hoped someone would help her out here. ]

What in Agni's name is a vid-ee-oh-pho-nuh supposed to be, anyway?

[ zuko has no idea that the strange looking device he's holding up over his head and squinting at is the item in question. it's not his fault he has no concept of electronic communication, let alone electronics. his world has yet to hit a true industrial age. "advanced technology" in his day and age involves fires, steam, and bending, not... whatever this is supposed to be.

useless — that's what zuko decides it is. just a strange, mangled piece of metal and glass.

he discards it, setting it against the roots of the tree he's propped up against, but it's still recording him as he draws the pamphlet back out of the box. the necklace glistens on his wrist where he's affixed it like some sort of beaded cuff as he unfolds it. ]

[ Gohan knew better than to try to contact anyone, no matter what the pamphlet said. After all, the very moment he woke up in that cave, he immediately freaked out. He was in no condition to see anyone, much less talk to them. But of course, he was dead. He remembered being dead. He remembered the sensation of searing flesh, his skin practically melting like butter with every energy blast that passed through him. He remembered pain, shock, numbness...

He remembered failing.

No one could've survived that, not even him. And in those very last moments, he'd briefly accepted that. Maybe that was part of the freak out, the fact that even for a moment, he'd given up. But no matter how long he could've continued to beat himself up over it, his physical exhaustion put a stop to that. The realization then him him that he was still severely wounded, with copious amounts of blood covering his body, and the very-fatal numbness from before threatening to creep up on him. And it was at that moment that he decided, maybe he did need to contact someone...

So, with cuts and bruises covering his face, and copious amounts of blood covering practically everything else, Gohan turned on the videophone. Offering the camera a tired, but sheepish grin, before stuttering. ]

T-Think I could... get directions to a hospital...? [ He was trying to keep the situation light, as futile as that was. He really didn't want someone freaking out about him, but he also didn't want to be stubborn and pass out from blood loss. ] J-Just pointing me in a direction... should work...