backdated to May 7 [video]

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I am having... some issues. Mainly, her.

[The video opens with Nikolai looking exasperated, and a small Pixie can be heard from time to time, zipping around in the background. It's yammering excitedly to him about... well, nothing, really, and occasionally comes over to give Nikolai some adoring gazes before taking off again, trying to get his attention.]

This has something to do with the fortunes at the festival yesterday, doesn't it. I should have known something would happen. это пиздец...

I can't even go outside. When I walked outside and got near traffic, car alarms started going off. It only seemed to be when I walked close to them, no one else. So, ah, if you were wondering what the noise was outside Pisces apartment this morning, I apologize.

If anyone has any idea wh-- [There's some clambering noises off camera, the sound of something tumbling over. There's an "Oops!" out of the Pixie. Nik goes from looking put out to pissed off.] Hey, I said to not touch the guitar--!

[The camera switches off, but you're free to call him back and explain that maaaaybe he picked up a curse or two. At least when this is all over, he has some nice things headed his way.]

Hinoto-Ri City Headline News, May 12, 10AC

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Taura's Tyranny Tamed
Throughout April, the Office of Swords prepared the city for an oncoming attack-- similar to the incident with the Scoprio monster last year-- based on the predictions of MAGI scientists. Their predictions were correct when a giant bull monster, believed to be connected to the constellation Taurus, attacked the Taurus district, as many citizens ran amok. Thanks to the Visitors, damage was minimized, despite [...Read More...]

Robotic Friends and Foes
Despite the Office of Swords' best efforts, the holding cells constructed to contain possible threat citizens was broken into by a giant robot that towered over the buildings. Before you batten down the hatches in fear of mechanical invaders, similar robotic warriors are noted to have assisted in Taura's suppression at the end of the 13th Hour [...Read More...]

Firetruck Stolen from Leo Fire Department
Amidst the chaos of the 13th Hour during the Taurus attack, a group of Visitors-- possibly under a more mild form of the Zodiac Effect-- hijacked an experimental Firetruck from the Leo District and were seen driving around the city, using the fire hydrants to attack the monsters with the pressurized water [...Read More...]

Elevated Demon Attack Attributed To Zodiac Effect
As if the night couldn't have gotten any stranger, two powerful Demon Summoners went on a rampage during the Taurus Attack as the 13th Hour began. A man and a woman teamed up to wreak havoc on the city from Gemini, directing an army of demons to attack any who came near Mictlan. The escalated demon activity is believed to come from the two summoners, who were detained by another team of Visitors [...Read More...]

SAKE Delayed Until Mid-June
Due to the damage incurred from the last Zodiac Attack, the Science and Knowledge Expo was forced to be postponed until the month of June. Professor Inihara and a handful of other Exhibitors have claimed nominal damage to their presentations and projects, but should be able to rearrange the Expo before the end of the summer. [...Read More...]

Orphanage Matron Disappears
Ms. Susano, purveyor of the United Hearts Youth Shelter, has been reported missing earlier last week. The Office of Swords has yet to identify any clues as to her whereabouts, and United Hearts has been shut down until further notice, all of the residents being taken into foster homes or government care. [...Read More...]

Sagittarius Observatory Re-Opens
Visitor and head of Sagittarius R&D Ideo Hazama has announced the re-opening of Sagittarius Labs' observatory. When asked, he drew attention to the return of the Zodiac Effect and monster attack last month. The observatory space has been used for an array of astronomical and atmospheric study in the past, and is due to open later this month. With its re-opening, he hopes [...Read More...]

Anoli Activity Fallen
Gang-related and Anoli activity has seen a fall in recent weeks, following the clean-up of the mass graffiti occurrence earlier this year. The Office of Swords has no comment to make on the topic, anticipating another attack and reluctant to declare any state of security on the matter. [...Read More...]

Autopsy Discrepancy Leak
Rumors have it of a possible mistake found in the autopsy of Bunrakuken Karube, the Persona Grand Prix Champion assassinated by the Gemini Killer this past January. Caduceus Hospital has released no official details, and the Karube Family refuses to confirm or deny any possible accusations. [...Read More...]