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[Accidental Video]

[The video feed pops on as Adell sets his little phone down on the counter. It was in the morning, and it looked like the young demon hunter was in the kitchen of his apartment. He opened a window to let in the morning air... even if the smell of a big city was kind of unpleasant. Still, he got to work, looking like he was preparing breakfast. Pretty boring sight.

Except there's that whole event going on... and Adell lives in Crystalden. He's largely unaware of what new powers he might be wielding... but that's about to change. A piece of bread in his hand, he reached for the toaster to pull it closer... and upon contact, unknowingly transferred energy into it. A great deal of energy, given he is a very powerful demon himself.

Adell jumped back as the toaster rattled in his hands, and quickly sprang to life.]

Ahahaahahahaha! I am online! I live!! Tremble before me, organic creatures! I am... the Toaster!!

[Adell looks at the Toaster, somewhat agape.]

...How did that... what? Is this place haunted or something?

No, fool! It was by your hand I was given sentience! And it is by my coil that the world will be basked in flame!! [The toaster hops up and down excitedly, before cackling maniacally again.] And the first victim of Armageddon... will be my creator!

[The appliance lunged at Adell and latched its bread slot on the end of Adell's long tie, and it quickly turned its heating element on. Adell was startled that a toaster could take such aggressive action... and then worked to pry the offending item off his tie. It wasn't hard... but it was enough for it to singe his tie and cause it to catch fire.]

You little bastard! I oughtta pound you into next week!

I bet you wish you could, little man! But I am out! The world will soon fear the reign... of THE TOASTER! [With that, the toaster slipped from his grip and leapt for the window... jumping out of it without a moment's hesitation, cackling all the way.]

...Just when I thought this place was less cracked than Luceti...

[Feel free to react to this spectacle that just took place. Adell was never even aware his phone was on.]

[Action]

[Later that day, Adell is out on the streets of Crystalden... first to get a replacement tie, which he thankfully already had a few of, but also to see if he can hunt down that damnable toaster before it causes more problems. He can be encountered almost anywhere in Crystalden.]

diamondlight

Is this what the Queen's report meant? Because if it is, I'm not telling anyone - I'm enjoying this!

[So you hear, if you're standing outside on Orlea's main street... from some distance above you. Looking up, you'll find Rikka floating around everywhere, occasionally swooping around next to people. And she's grinning all the while.

After a little bit of this, she perches atop a building, sitting on its edge, and pulls her phone out.]

So I like this whole flying thing, but... any idea why it's happening?

inthemoon

[ the face in the feed looks like it's had all the colour washed out of it. white skin, white hair, silvery-gray eyes-- all shades of pale gray and white. even the inside of his mouth, when he parts his lips to speak, is gray.

he pauses like that, poised to say something, but then his mouth shuts with a click of teeth together. the frame begins to tremble faintly-- his hands are shaking. he's shaking. he's never left the surface of the moon before. he's somewhere else. somewhere like earth, but not. the moon still tugs at him, drags at him, like the tide. but he's away. he's seeing things and touching things and smelling and tasting and--

(it's all more than just a little overwhelming. the man in the moon has never not been alone.)

he takes a breath in through his nose, eyes sliding shut for a moment as he finds calm somewhere. they open again a moment later and he offers a slightly unfocused smile. ]

This is impossible, I think. I never sleep-- or I didn't before, at least. But I must be. Sleeping, I mean. Dreaming. Because, you see, I'm the Man in the Moon. The Man in the Moon cannot simply leave.

[ he twitches back a little, propping the little board up and leaning back, pulling his clothing more tightly around himself as if cold. ]

.. This is a dream.

tomboytendo

[ Her sister Kasumi wasn't here to do the cooking, so Akane's been going to a tavern most of the time, only occasionally subjecting herself to her own cooking. Depressingly, she's not gotten much better at it. But she's determined to make something edible damnit!

Of course, this means she kind of went a little overboard with the cooking. This left her with way more food than she needed, so she turned her attention to the network for help. ]

Um... Hey everyone, I kind of went a little overboard with cooking and I made -way- too much. If anyone'd like a free meal, I'm setting up a cart outside my house in Highcrest, and you can come at your leisu - .

[ When suddenly the feed is interrupted by a flurry of black rose petals, accompanied by a shrieking laugh.]

Ahahahahah! Aren't you forgetting someone, Akane, dear?

[ Kodachi Kuno is standing beside Akane when the flurry clears, a white apron over her clothes and holding a silver platter with a lid over it.]

I, Kodachi Kuno, have also prepared a feast far too large for anyone to reasonably consume; I'm afraid that when one partakes in fusion cuisine it is bound to happen, don't you agree? Nevertheless, I would be most grateful if anyone could come by and relieve me of my five course meals. And constructive criticism is strongly encouraged~.

[ She bows deeply. Akane, looking rather irritated that Kodachi just barged on in (although this is normal), flicks a black rose petal out of her face. Fckin ~~bubbles~~ rose petals. ]

[ OOC: Fair Warning? Those of you not familiar with Akane's cooking? It's practically toxic so if you don't want your character to suffer, I would pass on Akane's offer. Kodachi's cooking is a lot better but there's a good chance you'll also get paralyzed (and Kodachi will blame Akane for it. :I But on the other hand, CR is FUN. ]

promotedpawn

[The image that flicks on shows Primo giving the phone a rather boring look, which isn't anything new to those who have met him so far. He lays sprawled on a crimson couch in his place as he frowns for a moment, considering how to start before he sighs.]

To those who were here to hear the welcome message from the queen... How do you feel realizing that it has been nearly a month since then? I've to admit that time has passed by faster than I expected, then again, maybe I just have gotten so used to time not matter to me that I have come to overestimate how slow it can go.

[he hums and offers a smile to the camera, a sincere one but that sounds slightly defeated as if he doesn't have full confidence in his next words going to be listened.]

I'm not a fan of introducing myself like this, so I'll spare you from hearing it for now. At any rate, I'll say that I'm a wizard, a powerful one even if in this place out powers are more limited. Because of that I want to give a shout out to every magic user that there is here. I've traveled a lot and seen many types of magic, some require wands, other require complex spells, others are temporal even unless given some help to regenerate. So I'm sure that there are some people out there who would benefit from having help with their magic should they decide to ask for it, of course.

I care not for what kind of magic you use, as I said I know many types and while I can't claim to know all the kinds of magic I'm confident to know most of them, neither I care about what help you may require. Help with learning to control your magic better, or even with learning new magic, with keeping your magic alive or with keeping yourself alive through magic, my offer for help has no limits other than that you have to ask for it. I won't help even if you need if you don't say you need it, but I assure you that I'll do everything in my current power to help if you do so.

Oh, and I already told Mami-chan the other day, but I guess it's better if I repeat it openly. Puella magi that are out there, should you notice something going wrong with your soul gems and decide to ask for help, feel free to come to me. I'm not a witch like the ones you know, but in the place I come from the only difference between a witch and me is that I'm male. I don't know if that may help your situation, but I consider it worth a try if things get serious.

[A pause.]

And for those wondering what is it on this for me? The answer is simple: it gives me something specific to do. Nothing more, nothing less.

trustsnone

[Chataya is lounging in an elegant dress (courtesy of Porrim), long legs crossed, and looking entirely at home amongst the various pillows and draped fabrics around her. She gives the screen a small, relaxed smile - this is her element, and she feels more at home now than she has since she arrived.]

For anyone in need of some...professional company [that's probably the best way to put it, and those who want what she's really offering will know what she means], I am pleased to announce that I will be offering my services from the brothel in Highcrest.

Do stop by and see me one evening.

facaded

Good afternoon, everyone. I haven't introduced myself, so I thought I'd take the time to do so. My name is Mami Tomoe and it's a pleasure to meet all of you. If you need any help adjusting to this place or anything at all, please let me know right away. I'd be happy to help, and in a new and unusual place, it's important that no one should feel abandoned and alone.

[ She takes a deep breath, the next part of her speech making her feel quite a bit uncomfortable and nervous. But she couldn't let Sayaka down. She promised this, and she had to do her best to make it a reality no matter how much other magical girls had let her down in the past. ]

While this would normally be kept a secret, I have decided, along with a college of mine, to reveal to everyone that I am indeed a magical girl, a puella magi as we call it. I made a wish, and in return, I was given magical powers to help protect people.

I don't particularly mind if you don't believe me, though I have been made aware that there are magical girls here from other worlds besides mine. You don't need to address me right now, though I'd like to have a party in the near future so we can introduce and meet each other. I would like for us all to work together, so if you have an interest in that, I do hope that you will attend my party. If you'd like to keep your identity a secret, we can also arrange for that as well.

[ She shuts the feed off, wondering if she's doing the right thing or not. But if Sayaka is backing her up on this, it can't turn out that bad... right? ]

vulcanblazer

[Video]

Well, looks like I finally got this damn thing turned on. Fancy as hell and all, but it could stand to have a better interface... and be made of something sturdier than see-through plastic. [He mumbles the next phrase:] Feels like I'm gonna break this thing.

Anyway, at first I thought this was some kind of dream or sick joke. Guess it's not, and I really shouldn't be surprised. Anyway, figured I'd introduce myself. Name's Adell, and I'm... [He hesitates, as though he was going to say something else, and then realizing that's irrelevant here.] ...new around here, I guess.

I'm currently in this Crystalden place... it's like something out of a cheesy sci-fi manga or something. Is this really where I'm supposed to live? I can't even find my apartment... [He sighs. At least it looked like there was a hell of a lot more freedom to move around here than in Luceti... He turns slightly away from the phone to look at the digital street sign he just passed, and the more diligent will notice something unusual on his back.] ...Pretty sure I'm going in circles.

Last thing, I guess. If the word "Luceti" means anything to anyone out there, I'd be interested in hearing from you.

[A risk to ask about it, perhaps, but worth a shot.]

[Action]

[Still wandering around Crystalden, the young demon is actually taken in by a number of sights, and even stops to linger in a highly advanced video arcade. That looked like fun, and he made a note to remember where it was. Afterward, he set out once more to find his new home. He can be encountered in person at any time along the way.]

badend_replay

m-mi... A video player now? In such a place...

[ Rika taps on the strange wooden device, not entirely sure how to use it. She has, after all, been stuck in a virtual simulation of the 1950s for years now. The sixteen year old cautiously peers down at the video, allowing for a view of her face. ]

Pardon me if I am interrupting you, but I am Rika Furude and I believe I may be lost? In such a strange place... Is Mayfield broken, perhaps? Or have we all been kidnapped to a new game? I never knew that America had a King and Queen. Or faeries. [ She's betting on the new game. ]

May I request that someone kindly explain this to me? This situation... and this piece of of a TV tree.

insectubus

[The video is showing a blurry, foggy vision of what appears to be a small body of water. It's hard to tell, since steam appears to be distorting the view. Every so often, a finger appears to wipe at the lens, showing a much clearer view before it blurs again.]

I found this while exploring around my home [A calm voice murmurs]. Hot springs are known to sooth sore muscles and aches.
They also help relieve stress and a great deal with relaxing.

[Something that looks like a large antenna slowly appears in the video feed, and that very second a large, slender hand moves it away.]

My fellow kidnapees in distress, while I cannot find a way to help you find your home, I strongly suggest you come soak with me. Worrying and stressing over returning home is natural, but it can be overwhelming after a while. You deserve some peace, even if it's just a moment. We can also use this opportunity to learn about each other, to hear each other's story. To make friends.

[The voice at first sounds monotonous, but after hearing it for a bit, one can feel the sincere concern and loneliness within it.]

I'll be waiting. I have finally learned how to use this device, so please call me if you need directions.

[ooc: Update: I'M BACK :D. Warning: There will be nudity involved and possibly sexual themes. It's unlikely, because Mikio right now is only interested in speaking and making friends, but I just want to side with caution! If you prefer your character decides to wear a towel/swimsuit, should they decide to get into the spring, that is perfectly fine! If you also prefer Mikio was wearing something as well, I can work with that, too! And of course, if you don't want the possible chance of Mikio hitting on your character, I understand completely. :>]

reno4prez

[The video feed opens on a close-up shot of a grin, zooming out a few seconds later to give a full view of Reno's face. Once the camera has been adjusted, Reno sits back, resting his arms casually behind his head and aiming what he considers to be a winning smile at his audience.]

All right. So like, we're stuck here. And there's a lot of folks out there who seem pretty pissed about that -- I get it. But see, I'm the kinda guy who likes to think positive. [He cocks his head, enunciating each syllable with precision.] Let's just say that I'm choosin' not to complain about a little bit of surprise vacation time. So, what I'm thinkin' is that we got plenty of people out there already doin' the recon task, tryin' to figure out why we're here and how the hell we're eventually gonna get home.

But I got a different mission -- a very important and serious mission -- for those of you who choose to accept it.

[Here, he lets the chair fall back onto all four feet for dramatic effect, leaning in towards the camera conspiratorially.]

Now, this ain't no easy task, believe you me. What I need is a dedicated team of individuals who are gonna give their all to this mission -- which I can tell you is a very delicate matter that's gotta be approached with the utmost care and shit. We gotta do our research, yo. And we gotta compile all our findings to figure out how to proceed...

...to figure out which bar is the best place to go for a god damn drink.

[He sits back again, still grinning like a cat.]

So, who wants to go bar hopping?

defaming

[Someone's in a good mood. It's this tall, blond man here, the one with the glasses and the sunny smile.

After all, why wouldn't he be pleased? This kidnapping hasn't fazed him in the least. In fact, he looks on it as a stroke of luck. Before arriving in Lochwell, he'd been trapped in a jail cell (if a rather well-appointed one), with nothing to look forward to but his own execution. Now he's a free man. There are no charges against him here.

Now he has his own residence in Orlea, and he has his dog, Vongole, with him. (Yes, that's a Golden Retriever you might be able to glimpse in the background, sitting obediently still.) He even has a violin.

It is this violin that he's currently playing. It's an impromptu concert and a celebration of his freedom. It's a song he used to play when he was young, one he knows by heart. A complex melody, allegretto vivace, the difficulty of which had always appealed to him. Kristoph is no professional, but he's a talented amateur. There's only one thing wrong with his performance that someone with a keen ear for music might notice. In spite of being technically perfect, there's absolutely no emotion in the notes. It's all precision, no passion.

When he finishes playing his song, he's beaming. He untucks the violin from under his chin and lowers his bow, then inclines his head in greeting toward where he's set his phone down to record himself.]

Good day. I hope you will forgive a man a moment's indulgence. Upon receiving this exquisite instrument, I was overcome. [Surely anyone cultured would appreciate such a performance.]

If you'll allow me to introduce myself, I am Kristoph Gavin, and I currently reside in Orlea. In my usual milieu, I am a defense attorney. [No, he isn't. Not anymore.] As we are in this situation together, as birds in a flock, or leaves of a single tree, blown by the same mysterious winds, we may as well get to know each other. Become congenial, even. [Why not establish himself as just that: congenial? It never hurts to cultivate a pleasant public image. Although he hopes he doesn't have to socialize with too many undesirables. There's no way of telling who may have been brought here, or what kind of people they are.]

[The Retriever rises to her feet and approaches her master. Placing his bow carefully on a table, he leans down to stroke her head.] This is Vongole. She's a very good girl. She won't bite without being told. [Ha. This is a joke. Kristoph style.] And I don't bite at all, so please don't hesitate to introduce yourselves.

It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm sure.

clownprinceofscars

[The feed starts off with an unseen operator. There's the sound of unbalanced laughter as the camera pans around, capturing those walking around the streets of Orlea. Most of them giving the unseen operator an annoyed or frightened glance, a few brave souls completely ignoring the operator. The unseen person operating the camera seems to be merely filming people and attempting to make the uncomfortable with their laughter. The operator now speaks, in a cooing, condescending voice]

You see all these sweet, innocent people? They've all be dragged from their lovely little homes and forced to live here against their will. Isn't that just a bit sad and pathetic? What we need is a hero. Come save all these good little people from this awful fate.

[More slightly disturbing laughter. The feed gets shaky as the camera pans around so the operator is visable. It's a man wearing very neatly done clown make up. He sports a long healed Chelsea smile and his hair is somewhat greasy. He doesn't look like he's slept in a long time, either.]

Oh that's right. I almost forgot. Every hero needs a villain. Well, I guess we all know what part I'll be playing in this comedy~

promotedpawn

[The device is very unlike the journals in Luceti, however they are ironically easier to use, probably because they actually look like communication devices. The image flicks on easily, showing Primo looking bored and disinterested, when he speaks, though, his tone holds some amusement ring to it.]

Okay, how is everyone doing? Settling in? Getting used to the idea that this isn't going to end just as suddenly as it started?

Anyway, while it's charming to get to know you all with everyone introducing themselves through those things, I think it's about time we think about what to do regarding future arrivals. Oh, yes, I'll bet with any of you that more people are going to be brought here, and unlike us, I doubt they will be lucky enough to have our dear Queen giving them a welcoming message. While it's impossible to stop the avalanche of confused messages left in the network that will happen when that time comes, we could do something to make it a bit easier on them, don't you think?

Have you guys ever heard of "Most Wanted Criminals" posters? Well, we're not looking for criminals, of course, but we're looking for people, right? Friends, family, there are chances for them to appear in the future, and wouldn't it be nice if they could arrive and easily find out that someone they know is already here and where to find them? My suggestion is simple, we could find a wall or a board in each of the districts we live in, and fill it with little advertisements regarding who we may be looking for or expecting to ever want to meet us here. Something like "Looking for students from Gekkoukan High School. Call out for Minato if you're one." or even more specific like "Searching for one Rika Furude! Meet me at the fishing pond every day from 5 pm to 9 pm. Signed Keiichi". It could be helpful for those new arrivals who are wary to use the network to search for their friends,or are simply not social enough for that

enacts

[ okay so Alibaba has kind of understood the slightly vague rundown that he was given about this place and the strange thing he was given, so sincerest apologies when the video feed shows nothing but his shoes and sounds of him being frustrated. he turns it a few times in his hands and the camera flips flops all over the place. ]

How do you work this thing? [ insert smacking noises from Alibaba ignorantly smacking it unaware that it has been own and recording the entire time. ]

Hello. Are you in need of assistance?

[ this is the part where edi plays the helpful, mobile vi to gain information and details of what's unknown to her — it's easier that way, with little questions to be asked about her because the time is not right yet. this is not messing around.

.... just a little. ]

Well actua-

[ the camera pans up, unknowingly to Alibaba, to a robotic torso revealing the lower half of their face to the "collar bone" as soon as he hears a voice speaking to him. there's a rather extended pause as Alibaba tries to figure out to respond to what he's seeing.

Though during the silence the camera slowly drops to settle on the robot's chest...or rather, breasts. ]

Question incomplete. Please finish your statement so that I may assist with optimum capacity.

[ the thing is: edi knows what's wrong. of course she does, she can think for herself — and she thinks this is reminiscent of her visit to the citadel. that's why she reaches out to take the camera herself. ]

You are having trouble with the device itself?

[ apologies, EDI but he isn't going to be able to respond properly and just lets her take the camera/his device from him. he has quite a dumb look on his face - which can't be seen by the camera. pity. ]

[ that has been remedied: edi moves the camera to point towards his face. ]

This man is in a state of shock. Identity necessary to continue, please reply ASAP. Recommendation: Shaking until he gains his senses back.

idolizer

[ She's been waiting a few days, until the big sensation in the network was over. Perhaps asking for her classmates while everyone else was pretty much hanging on the network for more information and to look for their friends was a little rude of her, and it would have been messy. Besides, she needed time to effectively calm down and gather her thoughts, get over the trauma of dying and returning to life, somehow. Which wasn't a successful attempt, but eventually she's adapting to the new situation. Sayaka Maizono is a strong girl. That one terrible decision was only a moment of weakness determined by the video Monobear showed them. That's really it.

The feed clicks open, to the image of a blue-haired, pretty girl smiling brightly at the camera. She's learned to fake her smiles so well, that skill hasn't turned rusty at all. ]

Hello everyone! I noticed that so many of us turned out in this strange place, and that some of you found your friends here as well. I have yet to look for mine. [ Togami doesn't count. Definitely. ] Since everyone can see this, if any of the people who know me can contact me, I'll be really grateful! I'm living in the Orlea district if you want to find me.

[ She knows this might also mean that guy might see this as well, but she's ready to take risks and seek protection if worse comes to worst. ]

As for the rest of you, my name is Sayaka Maizono, and it's nice to meet you all! Let's work hard together to settle in this new enviroment. Maybe if we're good enough citizens, those rulers will let us go back home. [ Though to be honest, that would be the least of her wishes, considering her status. Regardless of that, she must keep her sickeningly sweet smile on and lie a bit. It's best to keep future friends close rather than seek for enemies. ]

That's all I needed to say. Thank you for your time!

[ She waves cheerfully. The feed comes to an end, but she'll be available for the rest of the day. ]

taktikos

[ For all that this is a video post, Robin's hood covers most of his face, and he voice seems somewhat tinny thanks to the device. It may take a bit more fine tuning before he can use it to the extent that he would like. Still, his message should be broadcast network wide, which is all that he really wants at the moment. ]

This is your tactician speaking. I am trying to ascertain a count of all of us who ended up... [ He's pauses, searching for the right word ] transported... to this location, as well as make sure that we can get in contact with each other.

[ He turns away from the screen, as if checking his surroundings which can be vaguely seen behind him as a brightly lit black monolith-like structures, very urbanised. ]

I am in the 'district' I believe that is the proper term Crystalden. I am near the only tree I've managed to find in the area, and as such I am assuming it is the only one.

If all of you could try to find a similarly unique aspect to each of your districts and head to that location, as well as call or send a written message back to me, it would be greatly appreciated.

[ He sighs, and pushes a hand up under his hood, possibly to rub his temples. ]

I won't let this interfere with the 'situation' we must face back home, but I will need your cooperation.

Thank you.

[ The video is terminated, but the line seems to be open. ]

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