notquitedracula
notquitedracula
04 August 2019 @ 06:30 am
The Crown and the Ring [Action|Closed]  
[It's been a week since Dracula went home. Since Soma's life had been turned completely on its head. It's been a whirlwind of activity, between making his connection to the castle as stable and non-insanity-inducing as possible. This is the first day he's had that he hasn't been either fighting the castle, making arrangements, or generally running around like a headless chicken.

All the while, he's had one thought on a back burner - a promise he'd made when this whole ordeal started, which he still had every intention of keeping. Thus it is that Anastasia Leonheart will find on her nightstand, apparently delivered while she slept, a formally sealed letter.]

Mr. White would like to invite Princess to an adventure at Holodeck'd in Nova City. Wear your best carnival attire.

[Signed]
Mr. White

[Very short and to the point, but still a little mysterious. Would she remember that day, so long ago now?

When she enters the building, she'll find it's already running a simulation. A carnival, complete with a row of carnival games - people walking hither and thither, some carrying prizes, others carrying food. And at one stall, wearing what looks for all the world like armor patterned after a dragon's scales...]
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Gellert Grindelwald
greatestgood
09 July 2019 @ 07:57 pm
[ V o i c e ]  
You may not be comfortable giving your specifics, but I would like to take a head count for magical users. Do we outnumber those who are "normal"? [If you can detect a certain bitterness to that last descriptor, well, there is a reason for it.] As far as I can see, our dear overseer or overseers like interesting sorts.

[By interesting he means "posing some danger".]

For those of you who are new, I am Gellert Grindelwald and I can claim, with a fair amount of comfort, that I am one of the most powerful Wizards in all the cities. But don't be frightened. I usually have a reason for those I strike down.

[Ha...ha...ha?]
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ＳＬＥＩＧＨＴＰＵＮＫ．
sleightpunk
18 June 2019 @ 04:43 pm
( VIDEO )  
( Ok, he just got rid of Kars, and then this happens.

Awesome! Great.

He gets the gist of the smartphone after poring over the pamphlet and a lot of pressing buttons. Yet ... After he realizes he's recording, he plays off the initial pause like he meant to do that. )

Does this place always take you right when you get married or make a big move? Or rather, when you do anything you're really looking forward to?

( How cruel this place is! He misses his wife and his comic books already. )
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phoenixstrut
phoenixstrut
18 June 2019 @ 03:15 pm
[Video] Make a Wish  
[Her wings are tucked away and hidden, but that camera is perfectly poised as always, despite the hustle and bustle of the set behind her. She might be at a shoot, but her scheduling agent curiosity is bugging her.]

A question for you all:

If your birthday was coming up and you had access to ....almost everything you ever wanted... what would you treat yourself to? Would you throw yourself a party or just spend the day enjoying yourself?

[A pause, and an almost amused frown at a thought.] Is anyone else out there immortal to the point where birthdays no longer matter?
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notquitedracula
notquitedracula
27 May 2019 @ 08:59 pm
The Heart of Chaos [Castlevania crew, open]  
[Somewhere in the eternal night, a bell tolled the midnight hour. From on high the tone swept down, down, through the towers and halls, through stone and steel and earth, disturbing the fitful slumber of a thousand thousand horrors and creatures of the night. A veritable cloud of bats took wing, emerging from all around the ancient castle to swarm around the master's throne room, perched high atop its tower.

As the last bell tolled, the flock dissipated, keening a note of grief as one. The Master was gone - the throne sat vacant. The very earth beneath the castle trembled with his departure, returned whence he came by the whims and vagaries of this world.

But the castle did not fall, as was its wont when he was vanquished. Its walls held firm, its towers unbroken, its dungeons and halls and secret places still whole. For somewhere close by, it sensed another - the interloper, the one who refused to embrace himself. He would do - until such a time as the Master returned, he would do.

Chaos whispered in the night, and the castle changed - the shadows lessened, the crimson patina of anger and hatred washed away by a flood of silver moonlight. The moon above the castle revealed from behind clouds was no longer scarlet, but silver - a reflection of the state of the master's heart.]
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tipmyscales
tipmyscales
22 April 2019 @ 05:43 pm
[Video, backdated to event, April 16th-ish.] The Mysteries of the Egg!  
Robin shows up on the feed to the tune of some horribly off-key singing. She's doing some work at the Cloak and Dagger, trying to enchant some items for customers, but her concentration's broken by the tiny thing's constant crooning. The little lizard hanging around her is posing and showing off like a prima-donna as if its singing is anywhere near good and it looks to her with pride, as if wanting some acknowledgement. The tactician's covering her ears and looking wholly displeased, but eventually removes a hand from her ears to pat it, anyway.

"...This thing's a curious creature, but I'm not sure if it can sing that well! Does anyone want to help me with this?"

Robin mumbles something under her breath...

"Um...I mean, it's a cute and friendly little fellow, but I can't focus. Does anyone want to take it for a walk or something? The last time I tried, it was a bit easier to handle, outdoors..."
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Anastasia K. Leonheart
innocent_royal
10 April 2019 @ 10:38 pm
[Action] - Bad Booking  
[Ever since the nightmares came to life in Everglade and Fayren, Anastasia made it a point to keep her nation's artifact, the Tyrinolim, with her more often for added protection on top of keeping Mismagius with her.

After 4 years, she is used to the weird things happening, but sometimes they remain annoying, unexpected and sometimes downright frightful. Take tonight for example; While at her place as cashier of The Cloak & Dagger, the store for monster hunters and other kinds of hunters, things seem normal until she hears a flutter. It came from behind, so she turns and...

A book with TEETH?!

It flew at her, she ducks and it misses. More books began to come to life, fluttering, snapping, flying around, crashing into each other and dive-bombing Anastasia and whoever else is unfortunate enough to be on the sales floor. Good thing they are somewhat slow enough to dodge. Another one dive-bombs on Anastasia, but she was quick enough to take her own book, Tyrinolim, and smack the menacing book out of the air.]

Um, Soma? Anyone? The books are attacking! Please, help!
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Gale Reinhardt | Orlok
orlokbutterfly
20 March 2019 @ 01:06 am
Operation 36 | [Mingle Action]  
Who: Gale Reinhardt and YOU
What: MINGLE TIME
Where: Hangar Queen, Genessia City
When: March 20
Warnings: Rated B for Booze!

Following the recent spooky happenings in Everglade and Fayren, people could use some time to wind down and cool off after the fact. Knowing this, Gale sent out a mass invite to come by Hangar Queen for a day of mingling. He's waving the cost of food and drink for the day (given what he makes, he can take the financial hit), so people can just relax and have a good time. A special note is made to remind people that all ages are permitted and alcoholic and non-alcholic drinks are available, with alcohol available for ages 16 and over. Just don't cause any trouble and Gale will see no reason to throw anyone out. The club's mascot is even there for pictures! So why not swing by, even if for a short while? There's nothing to lose. Except your time.

Just be prepared to hear Danger Zone played a lot. It's a moral obligation for this club. Sorry (not sorry).


[ooc: exactly what is says on the tin, it's a mingle post! leave a top level or tag out others. go make some new CR! just don't make Gale throw you out, that'd just be rude.]

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Memo
memortalized
11 March 2019 @ 04:20 pm
PLAYER PLOT: Boogeymen, Nightmares, Monsters, Oh A LOG?  
 
BOOGEYMEN AND NIGHTMARES ( OPTIONAL LOG )

WHAT?

For the past few weeks, there have been odd rumors circulating through the cities. Rumors of monsters, the likes of which are so terrifying that the stories remain hushed whispers. And now, starting on MARCH 11THand lasting until MARCH 17TH, those monsters are a reality. Only in Everglade and Fayren, thankfully. Horrifying monsters will be prowling these cities during that time, and they seem to target pendent bearers exclusively... Scarier yet, they reflect the personal nightmares of the people that they're stalking! Read more at [ THIS OOC POST. ]

 
This Log And Event Are OPTIONAL

You are not obligated to participate in the Log or the Event. If you want to make your own event related entries, please go ahead. You may continue to use the OOC post for event plotting and related questions.

You may use the event log to make top-levels for your characters and their specific nightmares, or choose to engage with two "Generic" monsters. The generic monsters are created by rumors circling around the city. If your character has no specific fears to prey upon, then you may instead use these monsters for fights and frights. Or use all monsters for maximum frights and fights. 

Thank you, everyone~! Let's have fun~!
 

( Prompts under the CUT )
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47
xlvii
10 March 2019 @ 09:50 pm
[Video]  
My Pokemon would like someone new to play with.

[The camera pans over his three Pokemon.]

I think that's what they've been telling me, at least.
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Professor Augustine Sycamore/Sauveterre (AU)
megabond
06 March 2019 @ 03:11 pm
Bond 19 [Video] Class Announcement  
[As the video starts, you can see the Pokemon Professor himself in his lab coat standing in front of the camera.]

Hello everyone. It's been a while since I used the network.

I'm here to tell you that I'm planning to put up a class on the introduction on Pokemon at the Attleton University next week on Monday, March 11.

We've been getting some new residents lately and I think it would be a good time to give you basic details on what these creatures are.

If you have any questions, just contact me through the network.

[EDIT: As the mods reminded me, the class will be delayed to March 18 due to the initial date conflicting to the Nightmare event (which I won't be participating with my characters). Any mention of the date will be retconned to that said date.]
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yoshiya yamato (大和.佳也)
maskedsmile
05 March 2019 @ 11:47 pm
video  
 I'm sorry if this seems like a stupid thing to wonder. Maybe it is, and I'm just being childish..?

Often, I'll see people on the network talking about "heroes" and being heroic... It's strange how it comes up so often, huh? I hope that means there are a lot of heroic people here, who maybe know more than me, uh. Right, my question!

What I'm wondering is, um! If someone doesn't have a useful power... Can they be heroes here? And if their power is sort of, uh. Evil... I guess being heroic would be even more impossible for them, huh? I wonder if maybe we're born with fates we can't resist, like being good or not. 

... I-Iii I'm just wondering! Curious, or something. Nngh... I don't like that I even let those thoughts in my head... Uhhh soo n-never mind um.

Wow, it's March! Yay.
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Kiritsugu "Useless Heterosexual" Emiya
problemagus
04 March 2019 @ 07:16 pm
( 2 ) text  
( Kiritsugu Emiya is not a man who puts his grief on display. And frankly, he wouldn't even be addressing the network were it not for his circumstances: the fact that he, for some godforsaken reason, had been left the ownership of two hotels. Where it not for this, he would have simply waited for the issue to blow over, much like any of his other problems. )

Hello, I'm afraid many of you are not familiar with me. My name is Kiritsugu Emiya.

( This is all by design, of course. The fewer people who knew him, the better. )

I'm sure many of you are aware of the recent departure of Ayame Sasaki. She designated me as the curator of her properties in Fayren and Nova City in the event anything were to happen. If you have any unattended business with her, do not hesitate to contact me. I will do my best to accommodate. Operations at at her hotels will continue uninterrupted.

( And, that's it. No comments about how he felt about the matter, or any fishing for condolences. He would deal with this in his own, Kiritsugu way. )

( Note: I'd gladly accept any action prompts for this, if any of his cr wants to poke him either at his home or one of the hotels. He's going to be pretty surly about the ordeal. )
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Demyx
melodiouspacifist
02 March 2019 @ 07:30 am
[Video]  
Hey! I feel like I've been sleeping forever! How is everyone?

[He'll smile, and wave into the camera, Demyx has visited the dream docks but some people might notice he looks a little bit different. His eyes have changed from blue to gold.]

I have no idea how long it's been.

[He shrugs helplessly.]
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All For One
symbol_of_evil
01 March 2019 @ 11:11 pm
1 for One.  
 [VIDEO]
[Have what looks like the outline of a face that looks like it was carved out of a pure ebony coffin lid peering out of your screens. And a voice that while utterly, unfailing polite and civil in it's tone, sounds as deep and dark as any tomb in its timbre to accompany it.]  

It so invigorating to be out and about again. Prison life was starting to get quickly tiresome especially when one is rendered immobile for 99 percent of the time in it. I really must extend my most sincere thanks to whoever runs this place for my release.  Also for giving me back my mask and expensively tailored suits. I have to look my best if I am to make good first impressions here. 

Hello, ladies and gentlemen who from what I understand are from different worlds. You may call me, All For One.  I have no need for any other name anymore. 

Now then, I have two questions for you all.

How many of you consider yourselves to be heroes? And would any of you happen to know a fellow that goes by the name of All Might? He comes in either shape as a mountain of solid muscle or as bony-thin as a malnourished orphan but he will always be bearing a ridiculous grin on his face  no matter what. 

He and I, we have a history together, you see. And such is our relationship that one starts to develop a bit of sixth sense regarding the other's  presence in a way. Or perhaps it is just wishful thinking on my part.  

Still, it would be quite sad, if I was truly the only one from my own world here...
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light_of_willpower
light_of_willpower
16 February 2019 @ 07:34 pm
Family Meetings and discussions (Video and Action)  
( Private to Bulla, Mai, Nappa, Seventeen, and Goku )

( Private to Rose Tyler and Jack Harkness )

( Open-to-all of Trunks' CR--Holodeck'd for training. Nova City Public Holodeck'd. )
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Anastasia K. Leonheart
innocent_royal
14 February 2019 @ 06:25 am
[Mostly Closed Action] Valentine's Date  
[It's Valentine's Day, and there's only one thing to do. Anastasia had been planning for a week now what she should do with her boyfriend, and since he's been busy re-organizing the shop, she took the initiative to do this planning. And she certainly found something that will be perfect!

So with everything ready, she locates Soma where ever he may be.]

Soma~ It's Valentine's Day, and I have something we can do to share this day together. Take a look~

[She hands him a couple of tickets to the latest movie being played at a cinema and coupons for a Valentine's dinner at one a high end restaurant.]

What do you say?

(Killing Time: OTA)

[Surely she and Soma are not the only couple out and about for Valentine's Day. Who else will they run into as they are about in about in Nova, Genessia or Everglade, visiting shops or parks as they wait for the movie?]

(Date: Closed to Soma)

[It was time! It seems a lot of people were taking an opportunity to see this move as well. Anastasia did no research prior to getting this tickets, but it looks like a action movie with a love interest involved. Anastasia hangs on to Soma's arm so she isn't lost in the crowd.]

I didn't expect it to be this busy. Do you still have the tickets I gave you?
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Mavis Vermillion
fairysoul
14 February 2019 @ 11:54 am
Valentine's Day Illusion : Hearts, Chocolates & Sweet Words [Part A OTA/Part B Closed]  
Part A. Video/Action [Open to All]

[It's Valentine's Day today and Mavis can be found in the guild hall's kitchen trying to make heart shaped chocolates. She heard that the shape of the chocolates doesn't really matter as long as they're in a heart shaped box but Mavis is a perfectionist.

Even since she made those cookies for Christmas, she's found out that baking isn't that difficult as long as you have a good recipe and know how to follow it.

Her brows furrow and she bites her lip in concentration as she pushes the little chocolate heart out of the mold. A small victory cry as she raises her fist towards the ceiling. "And another perfect one!"

Then she looks around her and realizes just how many chocolate hearts she just made... The table is covered in them! She scratches the back of her head and, as she notices the camera turned on once more.]

Hi, everyone! Happy Valentine's Day!

If anyone hasn't bought their Valentine's candy yet... Here's your chance. I'm handing out my extra ones for free. So just call me or drop by at Fairy Haven and I'll wrap them nicely for you.

[Feed ends.]

Part B. Action [Closed thread, open to Zeref, Erza & Mira] - Fayren's lake

Mavis arrived at the lake, dressed like this. She's looking curiously around her. Zeref left Fairy Haven early this morning, right after they had their breakfast together, like usual, but today he didn't tell her where he was going. Truth be told, he had been mysterious for the past week or so and, as days went by, Mavis had started to wonder if he wasn't planning something...

She set the little bag she's been carrying on the grass and looks around, searching for a certain Black Wizard.]

...Zeref? I'm here and ready for our date!

...Has he not arrived yet?

[That seemed hard to believe. Zeref was never late.]
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ᴢᴇʀᴇғ
deathsought
06 February 2019 @ 11:26 am
⚜ ᴛᴡᴇɴᴛʏ-sɪxᴛʜ - video  
I'd like to pose a hypothetical question to all of you, if I may. { Zeref is seated somewhere in Fairy Haven, an open book in his lap. He nonchalantly turns a page, and continues. } Suppose a country in your world was ruled by a powerful, immortal wizard. There would be no need for a designated heir, right? Even if one were produced, it would be a meaningless title, as nobody expected the ruler to die. The citizens don't mind; they're happy, the country is prosperous, and they, in fact, love their ruler and think of them as a hero.

But suppose there were no heirs. The ruler never intended for the country to outlive their immortality, or perhaps just didn't care if it did or not. What do you think would become of that country or its citizens?

{ It's... something he's been thinking about more and more lately, having lived in Fayren for as long as he has. }

Private to Mirajane and Erza:

( Private )

Private to Mavis:

( Private )
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Azura
lazuline
13 January 2019 @ 04:09 pm
PLAYER PLOT: DATE AUCTION  


Genessia
Dinner & Date Auction

Azura has been working hard for the past month or so, organizing and preparing for the date auction. This year, due to it still being cold outside the auction and pre-party are being held inside. However, Azura and the people she has hired have put forth great effort to make the indoor venue appear as though it is outside during the spring. Trees and plants real and fake all decorate the large room, pathways being carved out by laying out stone pebbles to create the feel of garden paths. Flowers and other similar decorations accompany the greenery, the flowers mostly in deep, passionate reds, oranges and a few purples here and there. In the back of the room, there is a long stage with a walkway, littered with petals and lights that twinkle in the mood-lit room. Candles are set up along each of the tables that have obviously been set up for dinner service.

There is a small donation box set up at the entrance of the event, for anyone who wishes to donate to the cause of fixing up the starter apartments but doesn't wish to actually participate on the bidding event.

Pre-Party
In order for attendees to meet each other as well as interact with those who have decided to put their dates up for auction, a pre-party has been arranged, with the focal point being a nice, relaxed atmosphere dinner and dance afterwards. Everything is themed to be enjoyed in pairs, so if you want to have dinner or step onto the dance floor you better be ready to do so with a partner.

Speaking of, once people arrive they are asked for their name. Upon discerning what their last name (or first, in the case of characters without last names) they are given one of 6 colored ribbon bracelets.
A-D get Green or Blue
E-I get Blue or Pink
J-M get Red or Orange
N-R get Orange or Purple
S-V get Purple or Red
W-Z get Pink or Green
Your pairs must include matching ribbons!
  1. Mingle - The first step to meeting someone new is to talk to someone. This is what the ribbons are meant to do, of course. Maybe you notice someone with the same color ribbon as you are, and decide to strike up a conversation. It's also entirely possible that this whole ribbon idea seems foolish so of course that could be a topic as well. Those who decide to pair up with like-colored ribbons will be given a sheet of items to find (certain flowers, hidden marbles, dice, and other small objects) to look for as a sort of ice breaking scavenger hunt. Those who find a significant number can get free drinks!
  2. Dinner Party - Orders are taken at the tables when people come to sit down, with the choices ranging from roast chicken, steak, and pork to more vegetarian friendly options that include a vegetable soup, tofu burgers and other assortments. Wine for adults and juice for those who are underage are offered, with water also being an option for those who don't like either. Remember, in order to partake you need to find someone with the same color ribbon as you!
  3. Dancing - Throughout the night there's an assortment of music in style and tempo, and many attendees are already cutting a rug. At times there's even a dancing competition between two pairs to see who dances the best! It's all in good fun though, since there aren't really any prizes. Of course, attendees are required to dance with partners who have the same ribbon color as them! It's also encouraged to participate in the dances with someone you've yet to meet before.

Date Auction

After the dinner party and mingle, the auction gets under way! It's a classy affair, so anyone acting particularly out of control during the bidding is quietly ushered out to save them and everyone else the embarassment. During the bidding, bidders are to stay in their seats, using paddles to signal interest that they will be given once the time is right. Of course, since this is a charity, everyone is encouraged to be generous with their bids. All dates will start off at $100.00.Unfortunately for more shy bidders, there is no silent bid option. You're going to have to fight for those spectacular dates with everyone else!

Rules
  1. This is not an OOC popularity contest, please don't treat it as such.
  2. Bidding wars are HIGHLY encouraged.
  3. Bidding closes OOCly on January 16th.
  4. Dates are up to players to organize, the dates will not be played out in this post.
  5. You MUST have fun!!!

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