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Fifth Echo/Reflection

Has anyone seen a silver wristwatch...er, chronometer around?

I think it's important, and I can't figure out what I did with it. It might or might not be running, I don't quite remember...

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[Action - Virgo/21st]

Ruri is out and about, oddly she's dressed in a black Gothic dress and actually has makeup on for once. It makes her look a bit more pale but its still noticeable, also her demeanor is actually cheery. She's out looking through various stores pondering.

"Hopefully this will be a good distraction from this headache."

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"Hello, does anyone know anything about sewing? I got this peachy thing from home the other day but I've out grown it a bit and was wondering if you could maybe help me size it up? Anyways, thanks!"

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[video]

Ahoy, ya landlubbers!

[Yeah, that's Labrys, alright. She's ditched her girls' summer uniform for something a bit more...masculine. She wears a long black trench coat and pants, along with some upgraded armor...no, those are her robotic arms? Whatever, they're metal and well-protected. Her fashion serves a practical purpose and isn't intended to be pretty and dressy like those...rags she had on earlier. After all, it's dangerous to be a girl in a pirate's world.

Wait... She's a robot in a human's world...no. No, that doesn't make sense. She's a pirate. She has a crew back home.]

After what happened today, I need someone to point me in the direction of the nearest mug of grog. I could use a stiff drink to get my head in order.

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Who is this mysterious person on the network?

[Someone felt that his permanent blue hair dye stood out a little too much for his now confused brain. He remembers wanting to start a band...but that wouldn't make sense. He hates the public eye. Better to move mostly unnoticed in the crowds. But don't they excite him? He'd have every reason to want to go out...No wait. They make him uneasy....right?

There's a quiet look of surprise when he realizes he has turned the video on against his better judgement. Wearing the most boring shirt imaginable, he tries to speak out like he usually does, but fails, closing his mouth after leaving it open for a few seconds. He knows he should be talking about how awesome he is but...while he REMEMBERS having no problems with this...he also remembers not being a very social kind of guy? Seriously, what's the point bragging about yourself?

In fact, why did he even bother opening this?]

Sorry.

[At least his voice is the same, if not utterly devoid of the usual Michel panache...Just apologize and close the feed.

Perfect.

Man, he's got a monster headache.]

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(backdated to earlier in the morning) video + filter to her kidnap victims + filter to nano;

[There's a face that hasn't been around in a while! Looking a bit sheepish, Kairi waves a little at the camera.]

Hi, guys! I just wanted to tell everyone that I'm awake now, and I'm sorry to anyone that I worried! I'm perfectly fine now, I promise. They're keeping me here until the evening to run some additional tests, and I'd love it if anyone wants to stop by! It's really boring to sit around all day, especially after I've already been sleeping for so long. I'm the first door across from the elevator on the second floor, I promise you won't miss me.

[She gives the camera a large smile before switching into her private filters.]

Filtered to her kidnappees:

[Kairi's expression turns a bit worried and apologetic, eyes averting slightly from the video.]

I am so, so sorry for what I did to you guys. I wasn't in my right mind because of that whole Zodiac thing, I promise I would never actually try to lock you guys in my basement otherwise!! I don't really know how I can make it up to you all for any trauma or injury I might have caused, but would maybe a free dinner tomorrow evening at Tappers help a bit? It's all my treat, and you can get whatever you want! I hope you don't think less of me after this, and I'm especially sorry to the people that didn't know me as well beforehand... I'd really appreciate it if you could give me a chance to introduce myself properly and apologize in person! Hope to see you all there...

Filtered to Nano:

[...And now her face breaks out into a smile again, eyes pricking a little with happy tears.]

Nano, I cannot thank you enough for the gift you gave me. It was so incredibly thoughtful and a wonderful thing to wake up to. It just tickles me to death that you were thinking about me, and I don't know how to make it up to you properly! I hope you'll come to dinner with me tomorrow, because you're getting a big hug whether you like it or not! Talk to you later, okay?

[She grins, waving a little before shutting off the feed.]

((ooc: you can find the log to speak to kairi in person over here!))

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tsukasa [ou]

text;

Right. Whoever's memories involve a place called the Citadel, we need to talk.

It'd be good if we could talk sooner rather than later.

Everyone needs to stay calm while we get this stuff figured out. Panicking isn't going to help anyone.

If you need help, just ask.

[... He sits there after posting it, just staring at the screen. It's so totally unlike him to take charge like that...]

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I know I am not the only one to be suffering from suddenly having memories that are not your own. I am not sure what it is I am experiencing, whose memories they may be. They are very overwhelming. They are related to nations in Europe, Germany specifically. I will not discuss further details on a public network about the content, though.

What I want to know,is if this is happening to everyone, and if so, does this mean someone else is experiencing mine? If so, I wish to speak with you.

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Video/Action

[There have been a lot of strange memory-related shenanigans going on in the city lately, and like so many others, Fumi has also been affected. She's had the odd fortune to receive memories from one of the people in Hinoto-Ri with the least similar memories to her own, so the end result is... interesting, to say the least. As the week goes on, the two sets of memories blend and collide in a variety of different ways.]

[Action; Capricorn Ward; May 18th]

[One of the first things that Fumi noticed after the start of the event was the sudden lack of the Bear +Anima that she's sure she's had ever since... well, for as long as she can remember, anyway. She can't quite recall how she awakened the power in the first place, but she does know it's been with her for a very long time and is suddenly gone. When she thinks back, the most obvious change that's happened in her life is joining up with JP's and becoming their network security specialist. The most obvious conclusion is that the spirit has left her out of disdain for all the modern technological trappings she's surrounded herself with.

To that end, Fumi has decided that camping out in the park and communing with nature is the best way to go. She can be found in the middle of the park in the Capricorn Ward, pitching a tent and building a small fire. Unable to leave her hobbies behind entirely, however, she also has a wireless access point set up, and her laptop is sitting on a large flat rock not far away. Oddly, though, she does look almost serene as she works on lighting her campfire.]

[Action; JP's Headquarters; May 21st]

[By this point, everything Fumi has tried from the 'communing with nature' angle has failed. It's getting difficult to concentrate on her studies, but as far as she's concerned the JP's archives are all she has left. She's got about a dozen books down from the stacks, spread out on a long table in front of her as she consults and cross-references information being displayed across several laptop screens. At the same time, her hands seem to be busily at work carving something out of a block of wood.]

[Video; JP's Headquarters; May 24th]

[It's almost the end of the event now, though Fumi doesn't know that. Senri's most traumatic memories continually fill her thoughts, and it's nearly impossible for her to concentrate between violent flashes of memory. The attack of the mad bear. The death of her father. Years of abuse as a slave. The confusion and pain before receiving the book and the eye patch. It's all she can do to concentrate on her research - even though she knows these images aren't real, that they don't belong to her, it doesn't make it any easier to deal with them.

Miraculously, though, she's managed to get herself hooked up to an EEG machine, determined to get a read on her brainwaves to see if her mind is being affected directly by whatever it is that's going on. Through some quick and insightful thinking, she's also managed to track the tangle in her destiny strings to its source - which wasn't hard, considering Senri himself was drawn to the JP's building by her memories. He's there too with her, electrodes and wires attached to both of their heads as she keeps a careful eye on the machine's readouts.]

The strings are tangled.

[That's all she says into the camera. It seems that Fumi has also inherited Senri's penchant for brevity. Normally she'd jump at the chance to give a long and laborious explanation of what's going on, but for now she's going for concise. It's just as well, since she seems to be suffering from no small amount of mental and emotional anguish, her hand covering her left eye as she winces sharply.

Even so, she's keeping the camera on, so if anyone wants to speak with either her or Senri, they're available for a chat.]

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[Video]

[It's late at night (or early in the morning, depending on your view). Otoha blinks at the camera, a softer expression than usual on his face. Still, he looks... concerned.]

Mm. Things aren't right here. Other people have been noticing it, too.

Is everyone safe, at least?

[... He frowns slightly. He's not normally this worried about other people. He winces in remembered pain at something, and turns off the video.]

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moses sandor [ou]

001 | Voice

I don't understand nuthin'!

What is this thing on my wrist? What's goin' on?

This ain't home!

This sucks!

[and that would be the sound of a can getting kicked before the feed turns off.]

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✵ 002; [text/anonymous x2] | future dated to the 23rd

[Today, the network is greeted by yet another anonymous text message. Or rather, anonymous text messages, plural. At first, the memory merging wasn't too bad, but when the 21st happened, it was as if a switch had been flipped for the floodgates to be opened, except instead of water, it was memories. Emotionally engaging and possibly traumatic memories, at that. By then, it was much more painful for the both of them, and very clear that something was wrong.]

Greetings, Hinoto-Ri. Though I understand this may be a confusing time, we have questions we wish to ask of you humans. Or rather, it is because it is confusing that we wish to ask you all.

[There's a pause, and the typing style completely changes to one more rough and commanding. It's as if the COMP...was handed off to someone?]

Refrain from using "human", fool, you're being too obvious.

[And back again. ...Yes. Surely nobody can tell that it's those two. Surely.]

My apologies. But, does it truly matter?

[And again.]

That's irrelevant.

Hinoto-Ri, to be frank: my associate and I have observed an unusual peculiarity relating to memories within this city, and are asking if any others have noticed this as well. How many of you suffer from memories that do not belong to you? Are you aware of the cause?

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11th Screw [Voice/Action] - Third prompt is throughout the week

[The remarkable thing about a robotic brain is that it's able to incorporate novel information incredibly quickly. Typically this is involved in learning new skills or solving complex problems. Unfortunately, this time that flexibility and flawless assimilation has only served to create a harmonious amalgam of Nano's existing memories with those she's suddenly received from the entangling of her destiny strings with Xion's. Clearly she was an automaton created by an eight year old prodigy employed by Organization XIII known only as the Professor. That only makes sense. The fact that she's only just now remembered that half of her life doesn't seem to be bothering her very much - instead, Nano's getting right back down to business.

There are, however, a few snags she has yet to work out.]

[Voice; afternoon]

[For once, Nano has elected to use the voice function of the COMP network. Her voice is much more flat and emotionless than usual, though there is a slight tinge of nervousness as she speaks.]

...Has anyone else found themselves unable to use an ability they had before coming here?

[There's a short pause before the next question.]

Were you ever able to get it back? If so... how?

[Action; Sundown; Shinonome Labs in the Pisces District]

[Later in the same day, Nano can be found sitting on top of her house in the residential area of the Pisces District. She's wearing a black hoodie and pants, with the hood drawn closely around her face to obscure her features. She's leaning forward, knees drawn up with one arm wrapped tightly around them as she bites into a frozen treat that may be familiar to some residents of the city. The only real indication that the figure is Nano in the first place is the telltale windup key sticking out of her back - otherwise, it could really be anyone sitting and brooding up there. From her posture, she seems lost in thought, just staring out at the sunset as it descends down below the horizon of the city.]

[Action; 13th Hour; Around the City; any day up until the 22nd]

[During the 13th Hour, Nano's out and about in the city, trailing after a small group of shadowy creatures of various shapes and sizes. She still has the hood up, and appears to be taking pains not to be seen as she runs around after her quarry. Oddly, she doesn't have either of her Personas out, even though by this point the monsters she's chasing could be easily defeated with a single attack from either of them. Every so often, she stops and makes an odd gesture with her hand, almost like she's trying to call something out or summon something to her, shaking her head and muttering under her breath after nothing happens.]

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005 - Eclectic, with Minako

[May 16th, action, Aquarius Ward]
( Atsuro's job at Monoceros Community College wasn't exactly stimulating... )

...Late that night, the sounds of tortuous piano playing can be heard wafting out of the open-access music room in the college. Anyone who investigates will find Atsuro staring at his fingers as if they're possessed while semi-competently playing what sounds vaguely like a polka.]

[May 20th, text, public]
( By the fifth day or so, it has become patently obvious that something is wrong. )

Hey, everyone! I've got a question for you all. It's kind of hard to explain, but... anyone else just have this feeling that something's not quite right? I guess the best way to say it is, I'm pretty sure I didn't have three sets of grandparents. ...There's probably nothing to complain about, though! Free family members; there are much worse things that could happen. I'm pretty sure it has to do with those fortunes we got last week, heh; I got the highest one for 'family'! But... let me know if something similar has happened, OK? Don't worry, guys, I don't think it's anything serious! (≧ω≦)ｂ

Oh, and hey, Kazuya... I've gotta talk to you about something. ...I think there might've been something like Persona already in our world.

[May 22nd, private video to Minako Arisato]
( Hey, Minako... I think we probably need to talk. )

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[Video]

It's me again. [Judas clears his throat and goes on.] What places are hiring now? I don't intend to live off of the government paycheck forever - and nobody suggest Junes. I'm not interested again.

[When was that, that he worked there...? He shrugs, deciding not to dwell on it, and waves before clicking off the camera.]

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three ☆ video.

[ When the feed turns on, there's a pleased look on Yuri's face as she continues to make bead bracelets. There's several on the desk - about ten or so - but she soon notices that the feed's already on. She meant to turn it on, but she didn't expect it to already be on.

There's a slight surprised look on her face before she gives a genuinely gentle smile, her voice calmer than usual. Maybe a little too calm, actually. ]

It seems like I made too many of these. Would anyone like one? Oh, and Otonashi-kun, Hinata-kun, and Noda-kun, I made one for you guys, too. All matching ones for the SSS.

[ Now that's strange. After all, it's not like Yuri to make something like that after all... ]

Oh, and if anybody wants one, it's no problem—

[ But soon enough, there's a grunt and an angry huff as she turns the feed off. That's strange; why would she do such a thing? ]

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The Seventh Move [Video]

[Ciel is making use of his communicator to call into work. Somehow this leads to his entire conversation being recorded. Thank you, technology. Thank you.]

I didn't sleep well last night and I believe a day off would me good. [It's strange enough that he is refraining from work - something he tends to focus on because all else is out of his hands, but Ciel's tone is almost...apologetic. He isn't feigning it either - or, at least, he doesn't seem to be. His face is a shade paler and he doesn't look as pristine as he usually does.]

May I take the day off? If that's okay with you, of course. [He brings his knees to his chest and sighs.] I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

[If there is one thing Ciel Phantomhive doesn't do it's apologize. What is going on?]

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[Video]

[The video feed opens up on Zelgius. He is laying back in a hospital bed. He asks a male nurse, "Is this working?" Upon being assured that it is, he turns back to the camera and begins to speak.]

Greetings. My name is Zelgius, and I arrived in Hinoto-Ri some days ago. However, I was in no condition to address others till recently. My arrival was apparently a bit different than most... I was found bleeding out not very far away from this hospital. Given that I had just lost a duel before arriving here, I suppose I'm not surprised. I expected to die, but it seems that I was found here...

I must say that I am truly amazed by the technology here. Back home, I would most certainly have died. Here, they were able to staunch my wounds and save me. My wounds are still healing and it will be a bit longer before I can leave the hospital and go to my apartment, but until then, I can communicate using this.

This is unlike anything I've ever witnessed before. But if this is a second chance... I don't see why I shouldn't take it.

[Zelgius picks up the COMP and turns it over a bit before finally finding the button to stop the feed.]

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Video | Backdated to May 16

This thing on? Good.

*Dojima looks at the camera, then moves back a little.*

All right. I got a question for the adults around. What's a good place to go out and have a drink in this city?

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Video | Open To All

[The video comes on showing a metal head with glowing blue eyes as he adjusts the camera. He mutters to himself.]

This will have to do...

[The camera settles as the glowing blue eyes stare into it.]

This is Atomic Robo, and hopefully I am not just talking to myself.

I'm attempting to reach any employees of Tesladyne. If any of you arrived here and can see this, contact me as soon as possible. Also, if anyone spots Jenkins...

...Don't make any sudden movements and just tell him where he can find me.

Either use this network or meet me at LIBRA 08-07.

[He leaves the com open as he waits to see.]

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video

[ It's been... well, a day, more or less.

Robin's had enough time to get more-or-less settled in, get some basic information, and figure out how this strange communication device worked. Thankfully, she was a quick study - no embarrassing slip-ups in handling technology for her!

And thus, with all of that out of the way, it was time for another important task. The video feed turns on to show the face of a young woman, a fairly serious look on her face. A dark-haired woman can be seen in the corner of a screen, and manly "hiyah"s and such can be heard in the background. ]

This is supposed to connect to everybody who's arrived to this city from elsewhere.... right? My thoughts go out to every messenger that's been put out of business by this.

My name is Robin, and I'm looking for anybody connected to the Ylissean army. If you are, when see this message, please contact me back for our location. You might not recognize me as the Robin you know, but-

[ The manly voice in the background cuts in- ] BINDING BLADE!!! [ Owain can now be seen in the background, his sword... neatly cutting through the wall.

Robin turns her attention towards him. ] Owain!! As small as this room is, you're going to practice something like that!?

[ Tharja can be seen more clearly as Robin gets up to scold Owain, but only for a moment as Robin turns the feed off. ]