[Guess who finally has a place to call home? For now, at least, Zoisite isn't the least bit impressed with the tiny, dingy place he could afford and plans to ditch it for prettier pastures once he has enough money. "Garbage Bin" is a well-deserved nickname!

At least he was able to find a job quickly enough, though. A job with decent pay, but still not enough to keep him out of the garbage bin for at least a few months. Plus, it's not like he'll be able to save for a better place right away, he's still got to eat and he needs something else to wear besides his Dark Kingdom uniform.

Too bad I never took up disguises the way Jadeite always did. That would have come in handy right now. Back home he'd felt confident enough to accost the Sailor Guardians and his targets in broad daylight in full uniform, but...something about this place makes him want to look different.

At least while he tries to figure out a better plan to trap the Guardians and take back the last two Rainbow Crystals without anymore interferences.]

It's come to this. I'm bargain-hunting like a commoner, how bothersome.

[Feel free to annoy him chat him up. If you dare risk him bratting at you.]

[When the video first turns on, all that is shown is the night sky of Genessia city. Remarkably, though, a hauntingly strange light is moving slowly across the sky. Unearthly, bright and fluid, like the Northern Lights. Whoever is holding the camera seems to be following the light, making the video feed jerk slightly as he walks.

Zelos' voice is heard after a few minutes of this, but he doesn't appear to the camera yet. To think, he thought this Saturday evening walk would be normal.]

Woah...anyone else seeing this? I'm just in the north part of Genessia City proper.

[Ichiru's not even sure what to say. He just clicked the device on before even thinking. So there's actually a long silence with the background noises from the Bay before he actually comes up with something to say.]

I'm looking for my brother, Kiryuu Zero, just in case he was brought here as well. [It's not like he really, really wanted to be with Zero right now - after everything's that happened - but if he was here it would mean he wouldn't have to deal with this alone.]

Even people who know him would be okay, I suppose. Master Yagari or Kaien Cross for example. Not that I'm expecting any of you to actually welcome me with open arms.

[Ye..ah... if they're actually here it might become awkward. Well, with Kaien it would probably be alright. Probably. He was a bit weird.]

[Yuna wasn't sure what exactly to do. She had been set up and she really had no clue. So with a change of sphere to her songsstress one she wondered if using this one was a good idea for a date. She really hadn't a clue. Dates were not something she did or ever did. She had always been to busy after all. So it wasn't long until she was using the device.]

Hello. I haven;t really used this device like this in a few months, but I thought I would share some news and ask one question. [She gives a small cough.] First of all, I'm trying my best to deal with the dragon situation in Everglade. I'm not exactly sure if I'm dealing with them correctly, but I am trying my hardest to protect the citizens from being captured or harmed in anyway.

[She pauses slightly. She wondered if she should really get back to focusing on that instead of doing this.]

If you ever need help while in Everglade, please remember to tell me and I'll be there. [She looked away slightly.] As for the question... I was wondering about... Well about what people do on dates, even friendly ones. I've never really been on one before, so I don't really have much of a clue what one can do here. [back home it was much easier to think of something, but this here is something else.]

It might seem silly, but it will help me a little bit. [She just gives a small smile before switching off.]

[Action]

[It had been a couple of hours since she sent that feed to everyone and now felt a little more comfortable about what to do at least and she managed to decide to wear clothes from this world. So choosing a nice little dress that she felt comfortable in she started to head off. She wondered how awkward this was going to be, but never the less it was something she agreed to at the end of the day. Once she spotted the other, she gave a small wave.]

Hello there. it's nice to finally see you in person.

 [Haruka appears over the feed and sighs slightly.]

I was wondering if anyone knew of a place to get ones hair cut- maybe some recommendations? Mines getting a bit long and I'm horrible with a pair of scissors. I'll pay of course but, well -I'm rather desperate to get it done today. 

[She nods, touching her chin in thought]

I was also looking for dinner recommendations. My birthday was a couple weeks ago, and well I was working then so celebrating didn't really seem right. But I have a day off today, so I thought I'd go out for once. 

Kitten, Minako-chan, ..if you're free maybe I can treat you two to dinner? Fai-san...Zelos-san,....you two perhaps or maybe Wendy, if you're free. I never did pay you back for the help you gave me on gift shopping. 

[She winked before smirking and cutting the feed.]

[Action: Cat's Eye Cafe]

[What a couple of months. Since Falan disappeared, Zelos had been trying to distract himself with work at the Cat's Eye Cafe and for the most part avoiding the communicators.

This Monday afternoon found him serving drinks and snacks, taking orders as usual. He was on a roll, and his pleasant smalltalk and flirtatious charm seemed to please the customers, at least.

It was only when he went on his afternoon break that he noticed it had begun to snow. Damn. Maybe he should call in sick tomorrow if it didn't let up?]

[OOC: Coworkers/customers/anything goes :)]

[Anon Text]



[That evening, Zelos tried to hurry back from the cafe as quickly as he could. The light snow had crept into Everglade as well, and right now he wanted nothing more than to get inside somewhere warm. Stupid weather.

Perhaps the best option right now would just be to find somewhere to stay in a city that wasn't full of snow? With the work he'd been doing, he had more than enough cash to stay at an inn for a couple of days in another city. So, he sent a text out - keeping it anonymous so his housemates wouldn't pick up on his lie.]

Been snowed out the house. Any cities snow-free right now?

[The feed opens a bit wobbly, but in no time it focuses on the scene. Someone seems to be holding who was near ground level. The light is minimal, but one can see a familiar face staring down at a corpse. It's the city guardian of Fayren looking down at a dead man who had his right arm sliced off. In Azula's hand was the severed arm, but it didn't look human. In fact, for anyone familiar with dragons, they'd know it was a dragon claw.

Surrounding Azula was mounds of gold, and red, blue and purple flame. For people who knew Azula, they'd know that some of those flames were not hers - it had a different colour.

After a while, Azula approaches the feed and drops the severed arm in front of it.]

I'm sure a lot of you have read the papers. A bounty has been placed on dragon corpses. The bounty however is not redeemable from either the royal family, or I. I suggest you thread carefully.

There has been an increase in dragon population the past month. Whatever original population existed prior, knows nothing about it, hence they are under the care of His majesty and not to be harmed. In fact, they have diligently offered their assistance.

The new breed seems to be unique. They look like humans for the most part. If angered...[Clearly, she tried to challenge one.] ...they grow to around 60-70 feet in height and are highly capable of burning anything to ash. They seem to be very fond of gold as well. Any lost gold shall not be replaced, so be careful.

If you can deliver their corpses to me, the royal treasury can offer 3-4 thousand red bills, per head.

[For a brief moment, Azula stares at the feed with her face reddening a bit, before she shakes it off.] Also, I need to warn everyone. There's also an ongoing investigation with regards to missing people. Aside from being young, the only similarity between all 80 cases, is the fact that all missing people seemed to lack a certain degree of physical relationship...

[Then, the creature holding the feed squeaks.] They is all virgins!

Yes. They are. So if you're a virgin, well, I highly suggest you seek protection in the Guardian's tower beside the castle.

[Shopping for three girls was hard. Ironically so because Haruka was one herself. Keeping them from noticing? Even harder. She hadn't really gotten the chance to re-meet Rei yet.....so she had an excuse for not knowing what she might like. Usagi and Minako, however, were proving ironically difficult to figure out. Haruka supposed she could get both gift cards for shopping,...but that was impersonal. She also was trying to get one for her boss and co workers. Despite spending 90 percent of her current life here at the cafe she still didn't know what to get people.

Clad in her school uniform and a scarf, she sighed a bit looking at the jewelry section.]

Why is Christmas shopping so hard?

[She looked over at some nice gold dolphin ear rings. Sighing, she smiled- running a finger over them for a minute before turning back to the jewels. These really were above her price range]


Some one help me.......

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[When Peach awakens, she's understandably alarmed. She's not in her castle at all...or even in another castle! What she does have is a box of goodies, and while she must confess that the necklace is lovely, she can only conclude that she's been kidnapped for a very forceful tourist vacation in a mysterious land. She stands up, plucks at her skirts, and leaps off of the pod to glide gracefully to the entrance of the Bay. No sense getting her feet wet! Once she lands, she lets go of her skirts and peeks outside. The night skies are clear, and the air is a little chilly.]

[Did her kidnappers give her a radio? It seems so. Well then, the first thing she needs to do is call for help.]

[Video]

Mario! Luigi? Toad! Is anybody there? It's me, Peach!

[She waits for a response for a brief moment, but of course, there isn't one. Her expression grows distressed.]

I think I've been kidnapped again. It's a strange land I've never seen before. There seems to be cheese everywhere, and while it looks quite delicious, I assure you I was placed here against my will.

Please! You must come and find me. I'm counting on you!

[She holds her delicate gloved hand to her chin, then reluctantly stops the feed. If they can hear her, they'll surely respond. But if they can't...! It may be up to her to confront her kidnapper all on her own.]

[Haruka was staring at a customer, completely unaware that her video had turned on. Said customer must have done something to annoy her because she was just being plain twitchy. Turning back she looked to be making coffee for another set of customers. Working was distracting from the stress she felt from being pulled away from her world and it helped keep her appetite for sweets filled. She nibbled her cheek a bit as she worked not to sigh in front of the customers. She picked up the coffee and walked it over to a set of girls, setting it down and flashing a devilishly charming smile.]

Here is your coffee ladies, please enjoy.

[Charm was one of her strengths. Customer service as far as selling wasn't hard- her charm helped with that. Dealing with it all the time was another matter though. Wiping her hands on her apron, she adjusted her bow tie before leaning forward on the counter and sighing anyway-]

I miss my car.

[She groaned right into the screen, still unaware it was recording....it was her way of saying she missed Michiru, but she'd never say that aloud. Ironically most people here had the same problem with her as they did back home- everyone was convinced she was a man. She didn't mind, she was the one who chose the male uniform anyway- sometimes she was concerned if her boss even knew- the guy was kind of ....an air head. In her opinion. and way too happy all the time. The guy ran on some seriously good happy pills. The bell rang to signal someone new coming in. Haruka zoomed up and knocked her communicator over]

Oh Hello! Wel-....

[The feed cuts]

[[ooc; sorry for the horrible return post haha. Also someone can feel free to be the irritating person in the corner of the shop. Otherwise, hopefully this is response worthy xp. I'm at work and shouldn't be typing hahaha]]

 [Haruka doesn't realize she's just bumped her device- sitting on the table next to her- and turned it on. Looking at her wallet a bit grimly she let out a small huff.]

Looks like I'm running low....

[Her brows crease a bit with worry. She's been holding off on getting a job because giving in and playing along wasn't her style. But this was looking worse and worse by the minute.]

Ah....wha-what should I do I wonder. I've never had to work for money....like really work. I dont suppose it would be that hard.

[Still dressed in her male school uniform, she leans forward and puts her head into her arms, resting on the table- glaring in an accusing manner at the cup of tea in front of her.]

Maybe work on cars? I dont think they do sponsorship here-... this is too much thinking. 

[She had a job to do- and that was find a way home. Back to their world. A way back for her and the young scouts....for their princess....and most importantly...back to Michiru.  Haruka scratched her head in irritation.]

Ahhhgghhr....I'm not a leading academic or anything, why is this so difficult?! 

[Sadly, she was realizing was real life was like for those who didn't get sponsors right out of high school .... it was a lot harder then she initially thought- though the toughest part was actually going out and looking and she'd been avoiding that since she arrived.] 

This has to be some sort of joke.  A dream perhaps...or an illusion? No. But then where is....

[Wandering around town, Haruka obviously had no clue that her jostling had turned on her communicator. Though it didn't take long for her to notice it. She picked it up and looked at it curiously.]


It turned on. [She looked into it with concern, scrolling through old videos and messages with vague interest]

Am I really stuck in some other world? 

[She just looked into the feed with an alarmed look]

I have a bad feeling about this...

[The feed cut, the moment she realized it seemed to actually be recording her]