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otakuro[Saturday night, the screen flickers on to display Atsuro wearing a fatigued expression. As he begins to speak, he pauses, then turns aside to yawn momentarily before facing back to the camera again.]
...Sorry about that.
But, uh. Guys? ...We've got a problem. Again.
[In lieu of giving any explanation, he simply readjusts the COMP so the camera is directed at his computer screen: playing in what seems to be fast forward is a video of a horde of smiling, overly cheerful yellow creatures in a strange black and green world, running rampant in every direction and chowing down on electrical wires and large floating images of the typical 'folder' icon. Occasionally, they freeze, shudder for a moment, and explode into ten new smiley faces. After a few moments, Atsuro comes back into frame, though he leaves the video playing in the background.]
...That's not what's actually going on, before you ask. It's a cutesy little representation, but... you guys get the gist of it. I thought it was just my PC at first, but it's looking like slow COMPs aren't going to be the worst of our troubles if this goes on. The network already looks to be pretty badly compromised.
If you've accessed the network in the last few days without a bunch of firewalls, you're probably infected. ...Actually, you might still be infected even with the firewalls. I don't know what's going on, but these aren't like any viruses I've ever dealt with. I haven't slept in like, 24 hours [he checks the clock at this point] ...30 hours, and it's like Hercules against the Lernean Hydra. Clear one and three more files are infected before I'm done - and the original file still isn't totally clean. ...I'd almost think they were learning if I didn't know any better.
[He pauses awkwardly at this point.]
The other thing is... I know this is a little bit private, but could you guys who aren't... totally organic check in? Since our COMPs are basically wired to our brains through the nanomachines, and your brains are... computers, I think, uh. You see where I'm going with this.
[He leaves it hanging there.]
Someone should probably do something. ...Who's even responsible for keeping the network running, anyway? Why hasn't the government said anything?
...Sorry about that.
But, uh. Guys? ...We've got a problem. Again.
[In lieu of giving any explanation, he simply readjusts the COMP so the camera is directed at his computer screen: playing in what seems to be fast forward is a video of a horde of smiling, overly cheerful yellow creatures in a strange black and green world, running rampant in every direction and chowing down on electrical wires and large floating images of the typical 'folder' icon. Occasionally, they freeze, shudder for a moment, and explode into ten new smiley faces. After a few moments, Atsuro comes back into frame, though he leaves the video playing in the background.]
...That's not what's actually going on, before you ask. It's a cutesy little representation, but... you guys get the gist of it. I thought it was just my PC at first, but it's looking like slow COMPs aren't going to be the worst of our troubles if this goes on. The network already looks to be pretty badly compromised.
If you've accessed the network in the last few days without a bunch of firewalls, you're probably infected. ...Actually, you might still be infected even with the firewalls. I don't know what's going on, but these aren't like any viruses I've ever dealt with. I haven't slept in like, 24 hours [he checks the clock at this point] ...30 hours, and it's like Hercules against the Lernean Hydra. Clear one and three more files are infected before I'm done - and the original file still isn't totally clean. ...I'd almost think they were learning if I didn't know any better.
[He pauses awkwardly at this point.]
The other thing is... I know this is a little bit private, but could you guys who aren't... totally organic check in? Since our COMPs are basically wired to our brains through the nanomachines, and your brains are... computers, I think, uh. You see where I'm going with this.
[He leaves it hanging there.]
Someone should probably do something. ...Who's even responsible for keeping the network running, anyway? Why hasn't the government said anything?
RIKU → first dawn || video
Jul. 13th, 2013 03:53 amresipiscent[There's a long-haired boy on the video, glancing around as he walks. He's checking out the city streets, but his brightly-coloured eyes keep flicking up to the sky -- it's been a while since he's seen a real one.]
Uh, can someone tell me where this is?
[One hand comes up to rub at a black collar on a scarred throat -- the hand is made of some kind of silvery metal, and the scar on his throat is horizontal, like it was slit.]
Not F3 or something stupid like that?
Uh, can someone tell me where this is?
[One hand comes up to rub at a black collar on a scarred throat -- the hand is made of some kind of silvery metal, and the scar on his throat is horizontal, like it was slit.]
Not F3 or something stupid like that?
001 - [Video]
Jul. 13th, 2013 01:45 amprimordial[The video feed clicks on, and at first, you might mistake the person on screen to be a dirty mop, what with the long messy strands of brown hair hanging down from his head. But on second glance, no, there's a face underneath all that, and it doesn't look that happy.]
W-why am I here? Again?! I didn't ask anybody to be here, this is not what I wanted, this is really, really, not good at all!!!
[And he murmurs and shakes his head, looking down at the ground as it he is wishing it could open up and swallow him right then and there.]
...
Yeah. Um. So...my name's Sam. Sam Erstwhile. I was here before, and then I was back home...and I guess I'm back here again. I don't know. So, really, you don't need to tell me about the whole Persona thing, I know about it. I still don't understand why in the world they would choose me to be here again...I'm no one special. Really, I'm not.
[A sigh.]
Erm, so has anything changed recently that I need to know about? Same old, same old? No crazy other-world field trips or the like? I don't think I could deal with another other-world field trip, the last one was horrible...
W-why am I here? Again?! I didn't ask anybody to be here, this is not what I wanted, this is really, really, not good at all!!!
[And he murmurs and shakes his head, looking down at the ground as it he is wishing it could open up and swallow him right then and there.]
...
Yeah. Um. So...my name's Sam. Sam Erstwhile. I was here before, and then I was back home...and I guess I'm back here again. I don't know. So, really, you don't need to tell me about the whole Persona thing, I know about it. I still don't understand why in the world they would choose me to be here again...I'm no one special. Really, I'm not.
[A sigh.]
Erm, so has anything changed recently that I need to know about? Same old, same old? No crazy other-world field trips or the like? I don't think I could deal with another other-world field trip, the last one was horrible...
Fifth Curse
Jul. 11th, 2013 10:03 pmbondsofsuffering[Video]
So, has anyone else noticed that the network's been performing slowly lately? Unless it's something wrong with my COMP...
It's a little irritating, to be honest. I've run a few scans, but my antivirus isn't catching anything. Anybody happen to know someone good for checking out these things? There shouldn't be any files on here that would cause it to go so slowly all of the sudden.
[With a light shrug, he ends the feed there...]
[Video; FAIL!Filtered to men]
[...Only to start up another "filtered" one.]
So now that Tanabata's over with...
Men of Hinoto-Ri! I invite you to gather around and begin nominations for "cutest in a yukata." Nominations can be whoever you want, but... well, this is filtered to the men only, so it might be a little awkward if you aren't careful! Of course, anonymous nominations are possible as well if you want to take that route!
Voting starts in 24 hours, so get your nominations in before that!
((OOC: Yes, anyone can see the filtered portion. And anonymous posts are welcome, so you can simply indicate such in the subject line! Of course, assuming the virus hasn't killed your character's ability to filter/anon or anything...))
So, has anyone else noticed that the network's been performing slowly lately? Unless it's something wrong with my COMP...
It's a little irritating, to be honest. I've run a few scans, but my antivirus isn't catching anything. Anybody happen to know someone good for checking out these things? There shouldn't be any files on here that would cause it to go so slowly all of the sudden.
[With a light shrug, he ends the feed there...]
[Video; FAIL!Filtered to men]
[...Only to start up another "filtered" one.]
So now that Tanabata's over with...
Men of Hinoto-Ri! I invite you to gather around and begin nominations for "cutest in a yukata." Nominations can be whoever you want, but... well, this is filtered to the men only, so it might be a little awkward if you aren't careful! Of course, anonymous nominations are possible as well if you want to take that route!
Voting starts in 24 hours, so get your nominations in before that!
((OOC: Yes, anyone can see the filtered portion. And anonymous posts are welcome, so you can simply indicate such in the subject line! Of course, assuming the virus hasn't killed your character's ability to filter/anon or anything...))
001 | Video
Jul. 11th, 2013 09:15 pmangryyoungvampStill never going to get used to not having to get used to this thing.
Okay, so. I think I've got a little more handle on how this city works. Thanks to everybody who helped me get my feet on the ground. I never thought I'd be glad for Metatropolis being weird sh... stuff central, but it makes adjusting go faster.
[He knows this place drags kids here, or at least teenagers. Self-censoring is go.]
Though I've got to say, the coffin and garlic jokes just because I'm used to the night shift wear a little thin. I can't be the only guy here who usually gets up when the sun goes down, can I? Anybody else get that feeling?
[This is his attempt at being subtle about saying "where my Kindred at, yo?" Because he's not used to coming to a new city without actual introductions and contacts and things. As much as he hates his clan's organization sometimes, it makes knowing who's in on things much easier. Not like he can ask normal people where he can get blood at this time of night.]
Oh, by the way. Guess I should introduce myself if anyone cares. I'm Maugris, I'm new here. I know about weird occult or paranormal things, so if you need help with that stuff, let me know - just know that I'm usually asleep during the day.
Okay, so. I think I've got a little more handle on how this city works. Thanks to everybody who helped me get my feet on the ground. I never thought I'd be glad for Metatropolis being weird sh... stuff central, but it makes adjusting go faster.
[He knows this place drags kids here, or at least teenagers. Self-censoring is go.]
Though I've got to say, the coffin and garlic jokes just because I'm used to the night shift wear a little thin. I can't be the only guy here who usually gets up when the sun goes down, can I? Anybody else get that feeling?
[This is his attempt at being subtle about saying "where my Kindred at, yo?" Because he's not used to coming to a new city without actual introductions and contacts and things. As much as he hates his clan's organization sometimes, it makes knowing who's in on things much easier. Not like he can ask normal people where he can get blood at this time of night.]
Oh, by the way. Guess I should introduce myself if anyone cares. I'm Maugris, I'm new here. I know about weird occult or paranormal things, so if you need help with that stuff, let me know - just know that I'm usually asleep during the day.
leadthebeatsThis is a public services announcement for anybody who attends the Phoenix Free School.
[ Of course, Yuri herself doesn't attend the school, considering that she's already graduated. But she's going to be serious about this, even though there's a huge smile on her face. ]
Don't go into the principal's office unless you want to die. There's a trap set up there and it will only turn off unless you know the password. And even if the trap doesn't kill anybody, it will be quite painful and you might end up in the hospital.
So don't do anything stupid like go in there unless you want me to personally kill you.
[ She's mostly joking, actually. ]
filtered to SSS members:
Otonashi-kun, Noda-kun. Are you up to coming back to headquarters? Hinata-kun and I are already here.
[ Of course, Yuri herself doesn't attend the school, considering that she's already graduated. But she's going to be serious about this, even though there's a huge smile on her face. ]
Don't go into the principal's office unless you want to die. There's a trap set up there and it will only turn off unless you know the password. And even if the trap doesn't kill anybody, it will be quite painful and you might end up in the hospital.
So don't do anything stupid like go in there unless you want me to personally kill you.
[ She's mostly joking, actually. ]
filtered to SSS members:
Otonashi-kun, Noda-kun. Are you up to coming back to headquarters? Hinata-kun and I are already here.
all_wound_upUm... I have a question.
I-It's about a friend.
So my friend has a boy she likes. She's liked him for a while. And she told him she liked him on the night of Tanabata. But the boy told her he'd never thought about her like that before, and that he needed some time. Oh, and he also said that he wanted to keep being her friend no matter what.
...Should my friend be happy or sad? He didn't say no, but he didn't really say yes, either. Does that mean maybe? And when he said he needed time, what do you think he meant? Time to think about her like that? Do you think he'll say yes later?
Um...! My friend would really like to know what you all think! I'll be sure to tell her. She's shy, so...
...yeah. Thank you again!
I-It's about a friend.
So my friend has a boy she likes. She's liked him for a while. And she told him she liked him on the night of Tanabata. But the boy told her he'd never thought about her like that before, and that he needed some time. Oh, and he also said that he wanted to keep being her friend no matter what.
...Should my friend be happy or sad? He didn't say no, but he didn't really say yes, either. Does that mean maybe? And when he said he needed time, what do you think he meant? Time to think about her like that? Do you think he'll say yes later?
Um...! My friend would really like to know what you all think! I'll be sure to tell her. She's shy, so...
...yeah. Thank you again!
theultimateshadowWhy can't this city handle its own affairs? Are the people of this city truly so weak that they cannot create their own force to protect them?
I had a mission back in my world that I intend to see through. I don't have time to fight someone else's battle.
I had a mission back in my world that I intend to see through. I don't have time to fight someone else's battle.
002 ♪ Video Post to the Public Network
Jul. 8th, 2013 12:41 amshibuyasmusic[When the video feed comes on, it's from someone's little watch, set up and aimed down at a baby grand piano, with a very clear view of the keyboard. Someone sits before it, and it's a little hard to tell who but they have pale arms and long, thin fingers. The type of person who definitely knew how to play.
After only a moment of hesitation, as the player positions his hands on the keys, he begins to play, a very quick and very upbeat tune, perhaps familiar to those who know classical music well. His fingers are fast, nimble, hitting every key with grace and deliberation. The experience in the player was clear, and the whole piece was over in less than two minutes.
Drawing his hands back, the pianist slides off of the piano bench and grabs the watch, putting it back on his wrist and aiming it at his face. It's Joshua. The one missing his right eye, the one with the black collar. He gives a wry smile at the camera, a business smile more than a genuine one.]
Hello, Hinoto-Ri. My name is Joshua Kiryu, and I'm in need of some work... My most practical skill is piano playing. I know a large library of classical pieces, as well as modern pop, and it takes me only two weeks to memorize new pieces, depending on the difficulty level.
If there are any places that would like to hire me for my entertainment skills... any hotels, inns, bars or clubs... I would appreciate any work I could get. Please, get in contact with me and we can discuss it more.
Otherwise, suggestions for places where I could work, or any critique about my technique, would also be appreciated.
I must admit I'm a little rusty.
After only a moment of hesitation, as the player positions his hands on the keys, he begins to play, a very quick and very upbeat tune, perhaps familiar to those who know classical music well. His fingers are fast, nimble, hitting every key with grace and deliberation. The experience in the player was clear, and the whole piece was over in less than two minutes.
Drawing his hands back, the pianist slides off of the piano bench and grabs the watch, putting it back on his wrist and aiming it at his face. It's Joshua. The one missing his right eye, the one with the black collar. He gives a wry smile at the camera, a business smile more than a genuine one.]
Hello, Hinoto-Ri. My name is Joshua Kiryu, and I'm in need of some work... My most practical skill is piano playing. I know a large library of classical pieces, as well as modern pop, and it takes me only two weeks to memorize new pieces, depending on the difficulty level.
If there are any places that would like to hire me for my entertainment skills... any hotels, inns, bars or clubs... I would appreciate any work I could get. Please, get in contact with me and we can discuss it more.
Otherwise, suggestions for places where I could work, or any critique about my technique, would also be appreciated.
I must admit I'm a little rusty.
001 [video]
Jul. 7th, 2013 09:01 pma_gentle_boy[The video flips on and a young boy with golden blonde hair and somber blue eyes blinks slowly into the camera for a few moments. His speech is hesitant and his manner apologetic.]
Hi.
I, um... I think this is working now. Can anyone hear me? ...I'm sorry if I'm not doing this right; I've never used anything like this before. But they said this was how I could communicate with everyone, so... hello.
[He shifts uneasily as he speaks, though he manages a small smile as he introduces himself; his gaze falls now on a point just slightly right of the camera. Technology was not something he was terribly familiar with using - or ever really wanted to be.]
My name is Lucas. And it's very nice to meet all of you. I guess I'm using this now, because I... I'm happy to be here and help, I am, but I don't think I really understand why I'm here. I mean, I do understand about the monsters and the 'demons' and all of that kind of thing, and... of course, I want to help, but what I mean is... I'm not sure I understand why me and why... now. I-I know it's a bit selfish, but I...
I'm very tired.
Do you think I can go home for a little bit before I start here? I promise I'll come back and help; it's just -- you see, the thing is, I sort of needed to see if there was a home to go back to, still, and then this happened, and I really should... check.
[He swallows, and his eyes flicker to his feet as his speech becomes ever more incoherent.]
Um. Sorry, that didn't come out right at all. It's not like that -- I mean, it is, a little bit, but not very; it all should be fine, I just -- Oh!
...I'm sorry. This wasn't how this was supposed to go.
[He blinks hard and brushes briefly at his eyes before reaching to fiddle with the COMP, trying to turn it off. It will take him some time to be successful.]
Hi.
I, um... I think this is working now. Can anyone hear me? ...I'm sorry if I'm not doing this right; I've never used anything like this before. But they said this was how I could communicate with everyone, so... hello.
[He shifts uneasily as he speaks, though he manages a small smile as he introduces himself; his gaze falls now on a point just slightly right of the camera. Technology was not something he was terribly familiar with using - or ever really wanted to be.]
My name is Lucas. And it's very nice to meet all of you. I guess I'm using this now, because I... I'm happy to be here and help, I am, but I don't think I really understand why I'm here. I mean, I do understand about the monsters and the 'demons' and all of that kind of thing, and... of course, I want to help, but what I mean is... I'm not sure I understand why me and why... now. I-I know it's a bit selfish, but I...
I'm very tired.
Do you think I can go home for a little bit before I start here? I promise I'll come back and help; it's just -- you see, the thing is, I sort of needed to see if there was a home to go back to, still, and then this happened, and I really should... check.
[He swallows, and his eyes flicker to his feet as his speech becomes ever more incoherent.]
Um. Sorry, that didn't come out right at all. It's not like that -- I mean, it is, a little bit, but not very; it all should be fine, I just -- Oh!
...I'm sorry. This wasn't how this was supposed to go.
[He blinks hard and brushes briefly at his eyes before reaching to fiddle with the COMP, trying to turn it off. It will take him some time to be successful.]
[video | open]
Jul. 6th, 2013 06:52 amex_outofcontrol435[Video: start. Unimpressed teenager with slicked-back hair and a cranky expression: appear.]
Okay, so either the Professor is pulling a huge fuck you on me for leaving, everyone in this town is sharing some kind of mass delusion, or I actually got kidnapped to a Japanese city in another world to fight monsters.
Someone remind me why I'm believing the third one?
[He rubs at his eyes, then looks a bit more cheerful as he keeps speaking.]
Free room and board just for beating shit up, though. The place I came from could learn from this Philemon guy. All I wanna know is if there's any other mutants around - that's Homo Superior, the evolution beyond humans, not whatever you might call mutants in some other world. As good as this all sounds, I'm not sticking around if demons are my only alternative to humans.
[And he's done.]
((ooc: rather pertinent rewrite after he got the details about the place and actually kind of liked them. facepalm.))
Okay, so either the Professor is pulling a huge fuck you on me for leaving, everyone in this town is sharing some kind of mass delusion, or I actually got kidnapped to a Japanese city in another world to fight monsters.
Someone remind me why I'm believing the third one?
[He rubs at his eyes, then looks a bit more cheerful as he keeps speaking.]
Free room and board just for beating shit up, though. The place I came from could learn from this Philemon guy. All I wanna know is if there's any other mutants around - that's Homo Superior, the evolution beyond humans, not whatever you might call mutants in some other world. As good as this all sounds, I'm not sticking around if demons are my only alternative to humans.
[And he's done.]
((ooc: rather pertinent rewrite after he got the details about the place and actually kind of liked them. facepalm.))
icanhearscreamsI guess I'm new here. This place is really weird. It doesn't make sense.
It's Ushiro, by the way, if any of the others are here.
Hospital food sucks. They told me I needed to get my strength up by eating, but how are you supposed to eat when everything tastes like cardboard?
Also 'combat fatigue' is a stupid sounding diagnosis. It just sounds like you took a nap during a battle.
It's Ushiro, by the way, if any of the others are here.
Hospital food sucks. They told me I needed to get my strength up by eating, but how are you supposed to eat when everything tastes like cardboard?
Also 'combat fatigue' is a stupid sounding diagnosis. It just sounds like you took a nap during a battle.
aurathread[The video turns on, revealing a very worried looking Tsukasa. He's holding a tiny grey kitten who looks extremely thin. The cat's shaking, too.]
... I know how to take care of kittens, but I don't know anything about medicine. Does anyone know about animal medicine? Or... I guess I can go to a vet here. It's kind of expensive, though.
I haven't seen a lot of animals around anyway. It's weird.
... I know how to take care of kittens, but I don't know anything about medicine. Does anyone know about animal medicine? Or... I guess I can go to a vet here. It's kind of expensive, though.
I haven't seen a lot of animals around anyway. It's weird.
princessofheart[She had waited a few days to make this announcement, just in case they came back or it turned out to be some sort of fluke, but nothing changed; almost every single one of her friends and family had left the city. And for the sake of those who had come to consider them their friends after all the time they had spent making here their home, Kairi figured she ought to put out a message on the network about the situation.]
For those of you you knew Aqua, Terra, Xion, Sora, or Riku... they've all returned home.
[The redhead could feel a lump catching in her throat, unsure if she could add anything on to that statement without breaking her composure; the sense of denial about the situation was finally crumbling. With a deep breath, her eyes shy away from the camera, giving it a final small nod before she turns off the feed.]
For those of you you knew Aqua, Terra, Xion, Sora, or Riku... they've all returned home.
[The redhead could feel a lump catching in her throat, unsure if she could add anything on to that statement without breaking her composure; the sense of denial about the situation was finally crumbling. With a deep breath, her eyes shy away from the camera, giving it a final small nod before she turns off the feed.]
