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[Video] Of Pranks, Requests, & Finishing What One Started

[You may have seen a certain Reploid looking around the city in the daytime lately, particularly near or in the public Aquila Library in the Aquarius Ward. His face looks somewhat annoyed on the feed that he has to ask the Hinoto-Ri network about this, but... sometimes before one can help with a request, one must first ask for help themselves. His voice, for those that have encountered him before, oddly possesses less of a monotone edge than before, despite his current demeanor.]

Does anyone have books on robots? I asked the library here, but all their books on the subject were out. The clerk at the front desk thought they had something though...

[It probably has nothing to do with the fairies overhearing him asking for them at the counter, nor the sections of anything pertaining to machines (and industrialism by extension) suddenly entirely empty of their shelves. Probably.]

( [Private Voice Transmission to Neige] )

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First Switch: On! - [VIDEO]

[Hello, network. You find a young highschooler poking at the camera and quirking ann eyebrow.]

Oi, this thing's on, right? I need to talk to people here! It's important!

So...I don't know any of you, probably, but - I'm Gentarou Kisaragi! I'm going to become friends with everyone in Hinoto-Ri!

[He grins for a good long moment, before he puts a hand to his chin.]

But, did someone take my belt? It's kind of yay big - [He stretching his hands out to full length, separating them about head width apart.] And I came here with it! I usually keep it on hand, but when I woke up this morning, I, well...

[The camera zooms out, and it shows Gentarou in all his glory - in an odd black and white jumpsuit, complete with a cape that stretches down his back. A ghost-like insignia is emblazoned across the front of his chest. But it doesn't look like the outfit really... fits him.]

I was wearing this! [He sounds somewhat confused, looking away and smoothing his pompadour, before returning to the camera.] If anyone knows where my belt is, I'd really appreciate it! Maybe we an be friends, too!

But uh... first I'd kind of like my belt back. I told a friend I'd make sure I took care of it!

[And on that note, he fumbles with the new device, eventually ending the feed.]

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video

[Today, you are greeted by a very tiny Cu Chulainn over the video feed, wearing full armor and toting around a tiny spear.]

Oh my gosh! You guys! This is amazing! Look at me, look at me! So coooooool!

Oh! Oh! You gotta see this too!

[Vanellope redirects the camera at her employees, Cu Chulainn and Tam Lin, who are dressed in turquoise hoodies, candy wrapper skirts, and peppermint striped tights. They also have candy stuck in their hair. Their quiet, displeased looks say it all.]

Isn't this great? [She giggles gleefully.] This is the best ever!

Itchy! Did you get candy in your hair too? I wanna seeeeeee!

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To those with siblings (brothers or sisters) and can spare a moment of their time: Tell me about your relationship with them.

[An odd post from Miyako, especially to anyone who knows her. But she have her own reasons for making this post, as always.]

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The Eighth Move [Video]

[Ciel is surrounded by colorful wrappers and bright packages. He also seems to be wearing an apron.]

Stocking shelves is hardly an effective use of my skills. [It's actually a horrible use of his skills. He is very small - not that he'll admit to that.]

Is anyone looking for someone with business experience? I grow weary of my age being a factor. They act like I'm supposed to be honored to hold this position. How else am I to pay for my necessities?

[He wipes his hands on his apron and walks to the front of the store.]

I am making no progress in this city.

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002

[video, public]
This place is just hilarious. Seriously, I can tell. Barrel of laughs a minute from here on out.

[Phantom Girl has swapped out her black and white costume for a dusty old tan jumpsuit and a whole lot of weird electronic equipment. Actually, she vaguely resembles......]

Apparently, 'helping the city' translates into 'ghost-hunting' today, which is just about the worst use of my superpowers I've ever heard. ...Maybe I need a new costume insignia. Anyway, I'm not egotistical enough to think I can handle everything on my own - I've only been here like, two weeks, and yeah, there's stuff in this crazy place I've never gone up against before.

So! ...Who wants to help me out? I can make it worth your while. Never hurts to have a bona fide superhero in your debt, right?

I've been hearing about this weird castle that turns all spooky at night. In the, uh... Leo district, I think it was? It's pretty recognizable. Lots of gold filigree and that kind of thing. If you think you're game, feel free to meet me there a few minutes before midnight.

I'll totally bring snacks.

((Edit! The action/log portion will be taking place here instead.))

Current Mood: excited

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[Video]

When the feed snaps on, there's nobody in the frame - just a massive gun. The feed stays trained on it for at least half a minute before it's moved around to stare Desco in the face.

"Listen up, all you humans! Desco and Miss Nano beat up a big red guy the other night, and Desco stole his gun!"

At this, Desco glances away from the video feed towards the direction of the gun and licks her lips.

"Desco doesn't know what it's made of, but it's the most delicious metal she's ever tasted. So the Final Boss is officially putting out a bounty on ALL of the red guys! If you bring Desco their guns, she will personally see to it that someone you don't like will cease to exist!"

A slight pause as she considers her offer.

"Desco reserves the right to refuse if her target has already brought her a gun. And also if Desco likes the target Desco will probably just kill you instead."

She gives the camera a bright smile, showing off her shark-like teeth.

"Now, if you've got all that, heed the words of the Final Boss and go beat up those red guys!"

Addendum:

The feed suddenly snaps back, revealing Desco once again.

"All Desco wants is the guns. If you can get one without beating up the red guys, feel free to do that instead. Bye bye!"

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[002 - video/action]

[When the feed comes on, a rather distinctive looking bounty hunter in her armor is staring into the camera of her COMP through her visor. Though her expression is a little hard to make out, she seems rather pleased about something.]

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Samus Aran. I was a freelance bounty hunter in my universe, and I enjoyed doing contracted work with clients as well as the Galactic Federation, the government in charge of running my galaxy. Recently I requested permission to start taking on bounties in this world, as well as do some freelance mercenary work. I received a bounty hunting license from the government as a result.

[Samus taps a few buttons on her COMP and a transparent digital image of her license appears on the feed, laid over her face as she continues to talk.]

While I'm preparing to offer my services to all those who reside in the city, I thought I'd first take the opportunity to inform the other visitors here in Hinoto-Ri. After all, it is we who will be working together most often, against many common foes.

The mercenary work I'm prepared to give includes, but isn't limited to, security detail, body-guarding, and reconnaissance missions. If you have any tasks you might need a highly trained warrior for, don't hesitate to ask me.

My bounty hunting services are strictly reserved for government requests. This is unlikely to change in the future. If there are any other bounty hunters in the city, however, I'd prefer cooperation to competition regarding the bounties available.

If you have any questions, concerns, or even requests, please contact me and I'll respond as swiftly and as clearly as I can. Thank you.

---

[And speaking of bounty hunting, Samus's full access to the government's personal hit list of dangerous demons and criminals was proving to be extraordinarily handy. She planned to thin out the list to the best of her abilities over the next several months, moreso for the sake of the city's protection rather than for the money.

Unsurprisingly, tracking down one of the top bounties on the list lead her into the heavily demon inhabited Taurus district. For the time being, she was attempting to be discreet, wandering the streets in some casual clothes with her paralyzer hidden on a belt by her hip. Underneath the clothing was her zero suit, ready to call her PED Suit the moment she found trouble.

Her COMP glasses informed her that the Thirteenth Hour was approaching fast. If she was lucky, the demon she was hunting would make itself known during that time... It was doing a rather fine job of blending in with the crowd around her so far.

Dare you approach her while she's working??]

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ryotaro dojima [ou]

[video] Happy Father's Day (actually backdated, oops)

*Dojima appears on the screen, looking distressed.*

Has anyone seen Nanako???

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four ☆ video.

[ When the feed's video flickers to life, people watching may notice one of two things: the first being that there's something a little different about Yuri's hair; it's been braided, after all! And the second? She's wearing something that, surprisingly, isn't the uniform from the afterlife.

After coughing into her mouth - it's a fake cough, don't worry! - she clears her throat, finally speaking up, her voice clear, concise, and somewhat serious. ]

Things seem to be normal at least. That means I can finally ask. I'm low on cash, so it seems that I don't have much of a choice: is anybody hiring? I don't mind learning from scratch, but only qualifications for a job is that it has to not kill me and that it's not perverted. As long as it meets those two, anything's fine. That means no cosplay cafes or pole dancing. If you even dare say something that breaks those requirements, well...

[ There's an innocent grin that curls on her lips as she speaks up in a cheery voice, her eyes widening like a child who just got a candy from a candy store. ]

I won't hesitate to punch you in the face, alright?

[ Then she goes back to her serious... or at least, somewhat serious voice as she tosses her hair aside, folding her arms over her chest as she continues. ]

And now that's out of the way... Are there any girls, women, any person, human or not human of the female gender who are willing to go shopping with me? I'd go with somebody-- but the people I know are idiots and are guys and I don't want them bringing up all their perverted, lewd, lecherous comments while I'm trying to get new clothes. So, if anybody's up for it, message me back.

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3rd Pokeball: Actors Wanted

As the feed snaps on, it shows Kotoha in profile, leaning back in a chair and looking thoughtful. The chair itself is tilting back on two legs as Kotoha starts speaking without looking at the camera.

"So I found the Velvet Room earlier today, and Caroline asked me to bring her a movie. Apparently they don't...have movies in there."

At this, Kotoha sits up a little straighter, the front legs of the chair falling to the ground with a thunk. She proceeds to flip the chair around so the back of it is facing the camera, and rotates to look directly into it, straddling the chair with her arms resting on the back.

"So, listen. My pride as an actress won't let me just...go out and buy her a DVD."

A pause for a slightly wry smirk.

"Well...maybe if it was one of my DVDs, but fat chance of finding one of those here. Anyway."

A slight cough to clear her throat before she continues.

"What I'd like to do is actually make a movie for her - which brings me, at last, to the actual point. I can handle a lot of the stuntwork and special effects and stuff, but it won't change the fact that it's only...well, me. So what I need are, you know...actors."

Behind her, a large black bipedal fox creature sneaks into the frame, holding up a sign with the lettering OUT OF WORK WILL ACT 4 FOOD on it, snickering under its breath. Not taking her eyes off the feed, Kotoha addresses it, sounding weary.

"Put the sign down, Zoroark, you aren't as funny as you think you are. Anyway, if you're interested in being in a movie, feel free to contact me."

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1st Strategy

[The pause before recording and the view wobbles, as though the person using the watch doesn't have the first thing about cameras or recording devices. Which he doesn't.]

...Hello! My name is Morgan, and I'm new to this Outrealm - I mean, to this city! It's a beautiful city, by the way. I've heard a little bit about what's going on from the government workers, but there's a lot that I'm curious about. Like this "COMP." How does it work? Being able to talk to people over long distances seems amazingly valuable, tactically speaking. That is if I really am speaking to someone. It's still strange talking to myself but actually expecting other people to listen--

Sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself again. There's something more important I was wondering about. I heard that we all have a "Persona" and it's supposed to be something that represents us, right? Do I still get one if I don't know myself? You see, I have amnesia, so if this Persona thing knows a lot about me I really want to meet it.

Thanks in advance if you can answer my questions! I don't mind if you can't, though. I just think it's friendly to introduce myself when I'm in a new place.

Oh and, Mother... or any of the other Ylissean Shepherds! If anyone else is here, I think meeting up would be a good idea too.

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Fourth Curse

[Anonymous Text]

Subject: Notes
Attached file: amd.doc

For those of you who do not wish to stand in ignorance.

During the time Visitors have arrived, certain events have been observed relating to earth's Astrology, or the constellations found in the sky as they correspond with different times. During these events, changes in personalities as well as the appearance of powerful demons are common.

In order to prepare for more of these events in the future, the above document was made listing any information known about the signs themselves as well as the effects of the events on individual signs. If you are unsure of which sign you are, the city ID you were provided with should have this information.

This document is a work in progress. Anyone who has access to this document can also edit it with any corrections or other findings they may come across.

As with the previous time, this post may also be used as a forum for discussion. Newer arrivals who have questions about these events are encouraged to ask, and Visitors who have been here for some time are encouraged to provide whatever answers they know.

[Video; 4 hours later]

[After leaving the network alone for a while, he makes an unassuming post with his name attached and everything.]

Hey! So a while back, this demon gave me this sword...

[He pauses to hold up a sheathe, pulling a rather nice looking sword out a bit for the camera.]

...Buuut, I don't know how to use it at all. And it seems like a huge waste, considering how nice it is.

[And the fact that it lights itself on fire every thirteenth hour is also pretty spiffy in its own unique way.]

So anyway, I was wondering if anyone here has time to train a guy in swordsmanship! I heard about some people who had a school or something a while back, but I don't know if any of them are around.

[And then, a grin.]

But anyway, if you think you could teach me or know someone who could, drop me a line here! I can pay at least a little, and I'm a fast learner, too!

((OOC: As noted in the post itself, there is a section for forum discussion where characters can discuss, anonymously or not! Characters are free to make their own sub threads for topics and threadjack as they please.))

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001 - text

Mayuri, if you’re reading this then stay in the lab or stay with Daru or Rukako for now; the organization has kidnapped me it looks like.

For anyone else reading this explain what your connection is to the organization! I know what your goal is and if you think kidnapping the great mad scientist Hououin Kyouma was a good idea, then you're mistaken.

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01 [Video/Action]

[There are a million things wrong here, and Chromedome finds himself thinking of every single one of them. Was he kidnapped? Is his hallucinating? Perhaps he's been captured and having his mind messed with... though he's been paying attention to the little details, and they don't fit in with any mnemosurgery he knows. Yes, he's panicking just a ~~lot~~ little, but he manages to keep it to himself. For now.

He gathers that he's in some sort of organic colony, which is strange in itself. Still, he knows better than to run around where easily excitable organics can see him. Trying to duck behind buildings and stay out of sight is a hard thing when you're twenty-something feet tall. Eventually he gives up on that and figures out how to work this odd network device.

Casual as ever, he leans casually against a building and speaks as casually as he casually can.]

Hello! I'm Chromedome, I seem to have lost the ship I'm on and everyone on it. Any help retrieving them will be rewarded with hugs and friendship. So if anyone from the Lost Light is here I'd definitely like to hear your voice right about now.

Oh, and questions like "Where am I," and "What am I doing here" should probably be answered. As a general rule, it's never a good thing when you have to ask those questions.

One final thing: Yes, I am a giant robot. Nice to meet you.

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[action, all Hinoto-Ri]
[Throughout the streets of Hinoto-Ri this morning, a strange phenomenon manifests itself for a good hour or two. A girl in a bizarre white costume ensemble darts and zips up and down the streets like a gigantic dove in flight, heedless of anyone or anything in her way... Although 'heedless' might be a bit of an understatement. The vast majority of the time, she flits straight through the obstruction in her past, slipping past as insubstantially as a ghost and occasionally offering apologies on the way.]

Whoops! 'Scuse me, pardon me... Totally didn't see you there. Oh, geez, I swear, food tastes totally the same afterwards; you don't have to worry about it at all. ...Well, let's be honest here, you probably didn't want that junk going down your gut, any - whoa! Watch the purse, lady. Hey, I practically did you a favor.

[Eventually, she'll slow down long enough to drift slightly closer to the ground and perform a dramatic 360 in mid-air.]

Wow. I am definitely not in Kansas anymore. ...Not that I've ever been to Kansas in the first place although I think that's where Superboy comes from, but this totally isn't Kansas, either. ...Not enough farms.

[video, public]
[The feed flickers on to reveal a girl in a strange costume with an expression of resignation.]

Alright, ahem, listen up, fair citizens of... Prehistoria! Here's the deal. My name is Phantom Girl, I'm from the 31st century - yes, that's three-one - and I don't really have time to wander around some retro Asian city. ....Wait, this is 'Asia', right? I've only ever seen a place like this in a history book. It is kind of cool to be back in prehistoric times again, but that's what the Time Bubble is for, and we don't use it for vacations. And, no offense, but I wouldn't take a vacation here, anyway. It's kind of... cramped for me.

So I hear you've got some problems that need fixing. Spill the details, I'll take care of it, and then I'll be back to my time, if you all don't mind. I'm sure you're all very nice people, and I know whatever you're going through must be super hard, but... I've got like, whole planets I need to be looking out for here. Cities are great, but I'm pretty sure Takron-Galtos is having like, the 6th breakout in as many months, so... yeah.

OK, so! Problem number one, go.

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Video;

[ Rika has played this game before. She's rolled the dice and left one world to go to another. Or at least, Furude Rika has. But she isn't that girl. She's her copy. A data copy, reflecting the thoughts and memories of one set of collected memories. A data copy who had settled down once and for all in a world all her own. So when she opens her eyes and finds herself stepping out of a bizarre dream, this Rika is actually mildly surprised. The modern cityscape is so strange to a girl from the 1950s and even her memories of Okinomiya compare to this place.

After walking around in a confused daze for a brief amount of time, Rika observes another person using their communication device. After a bit of trial and error, Rika figures out how to use her own watch. ]

Mii. Big Brothers? Rena? Mion? Are any of you there? [ She tests the waters in her "Furude Rika voice". While Rika may technically be sixteen years old now, her appearance does not entirely reflect that. So she is still comfortable pulling up bits of her twelve year old persona. This means sounding cutesy and innocent, even when her inner thoughts are coated in sarcasm and pessimism. ] Excuse me? Might I ask someone to better explain my situation? I seem to have become lost. What direction is Mayfield? My home is very close by, so I will be able to find my way from there. And I really should not be late for supper, or certain people may attempt cooking and "crackle crackle gooo" burn down the entire neighborhood. I rather like my new neighborhood.

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"I was wondering if I could ask assistance on a domestic matter? I recently had this odd demon run amok on the Nadesico and destroy several personal effects and was wondering if anyone would be willing to assist me on replacing them? Doing laundry every day is becoming rather bothersome and I'm a bit out of my element doing such a task on my own. Any assistance would be welcome."

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[Hello, Hinoto-ri, today you are greeted by a man in a lab coat. A lab coat with pins on it. Clearly this man is the most professional.]

Greetings, good morning, salutations, et cetera. My name is Doctor Owen Harper and I just wanted to say hello.

I'm in no way new, so save your breath and don't try to give me the big spiel, I just know I haven't put my face out there yet and that's not the greatest idea when you're a doctor.

Doctor-patient trust and all that.

I've recently started on with the hospital here, so I'm just here to let you know which face to look for.

//Locked to the Visitors only//

And since all intelligent people take their governments with a grain of salt, I'll be happy to do house calls if government-run facilities aren't your thing.

[Hell, they weren't even really his thing.]

Well, that ends your lovely PSA, enjoy doing whatever it is you lot do around here.

[There's a pause as he's about to turn the recording off, but then has second thoughts.]

Actually one more PSA for the extended quality of your lives! Sora Naegino: if anyone gets the notion to hurt her or starts looking to date her, just understand that I am willing and able to make your death look like an accident.

[Now have a cheery smile!]

Thanks!

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Help wanted

*The video feed turns on, but instead of showing the person speaking, it shows a table filled with items, and more piled up around and behind it, and on stacks of boxes... clearly, far too much for the part of the room it's been stored in. Of what's visible, there are lamps, stained glass, hair clips and pins and what look like they could be chopsticks, and carved, beaded, and braided jewelry, wind catchers and chimes and all sorts of pretty things.*

*Judging by that sigh they let out, whoever it is holding the watch away from them, pointing it toward the items, seems a little nervous.*

I'm hardly much good with figuring out how to start, so I'll get right to the point. Is anyone interested in helping me sell these?

I've already a job during the day, and spend much of my time after that making more items, but I've almost finished making the arrangements for a shop in one of the markets from which to sell them... and I'd need someone to mind it for me. To keep it all organized, and actually... sell the things, and let me know what I need to make more of, if I haven't made more yet, and... things of that sort.

I've set money aside to pay for someone to mind the shop, but if it helps any... if you'd like something from among the wares yourself, I'm certain we can come to an agreement.

Please, let me know if you're interested!

((ooc: tossed up a small discussion on Plurk here, too. To sum, Virgo's the obvious district to put it in, but if there's other ideas, why not, right? And he can take requests, if people want something custom. Especially if they want to help him with the shop. Plus, hiring multiple people could easily be a thing; it's a chance for extra CR, especially with overlapping shifts and giving each other breaks or days off or something, right?))