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stringmodsUnited Hearts Cleared of all Charges
Following the recent police investigation into the establishment, Mami Susano, proprietor of the United Hearts Youth Shelter, has been proven innocent of any wrong-doing in running the establishment, and has been cleared of all charges as she returned to work last Thursday afternoon. The shelter is well known for its aid to the lower class of the city, and Ms. Susano has stated she will continue [...Read More...]
Science and Knowledge Expo Returns Next Month
The annual Science and Knowledge Expo will be hosted again next month by Hinoto-Ri University in the Aquarius District, inviting inventors, researchers, scientists, and academics of all kind throughout the city to attend. Exhibitors will be able to display their new inventions and progressions, and the Expo will include lectures by the top minds of the city, such as Q-- local visitor and master inventor, and Professor Inihara, the leading authority on neuroscience research [...Read More...]
Graffiti Catastrophe
Mid last month after the unveiling of the Grand Prix Memorial, the city awoke the next day to find the city completely covered in vandalism as criminals painted nearly every open space with graffiti. Many suspect the Anoli to be the source behind the vandalism, most notably due to the mask image that appeared all throughout the city. Government approval ratings plummeted in conjunction with the appearance [...Read More...]
Cherry Blossoms on Golden Week
Golden Week is coming up at the end of the month, as many adults and students who have started the school year can look forward to the week off from work. The Cherry Blossoms will be in full bloom as May approaches-- Capricorn, the best place to view the beautiful blooms, will be hosting a festival to celebrate the spring season [...Read More...]
Dolphins Collide with Local Sushi Shop
It seems our aquatic friends are still getting used to their wings; a few errant dolphins accidentally crashed into a local sushi shop in Virgo District earlier this week. While officials initially thought it might have been the sight of an Anoli bomb plant, they confirmed later that it was a false alarm [...Read More...]
Government Goes Green
Recently, the Office of Cups installed urban greenhouses in the Visitor apartment buildings in Libra and Pisces: the intent was to see if these greenhouses were a feasible method of above-ground farming. Cups is proud to pronounce that the experiment was a success, and encourage civilians do see for themselves if they have interests in growing their own [...Read More...]
Trouble on the Edge
A small upstart arose near the edge of the city when a conflict erupted between local miscreants and the volatile demonic residents. The incident was quickly detained, and the persona-users taken into custody, though they have refused to relay anything about their motivation [...Read More...]
Grande Cupid Entertainment Reopens for Business
After the redistribution that went along with Cupid Entertainment's acquisition of Grande Films, the popular production corporation has reb-randed and reopened for business, with production on Groove on Fight 2 finally resuming after [...Read More...]
Following the recent police investigation into the establishment, Mami Susano, proprietor of the United Hearts Youth Shelter, has been proven innocent of any wrong-doing in running the establishment, and has been cleared of all charges as she returned to work last Thursday afternoon. The shelter is well known for its aid to the lower class of the city, and Ms. Susano has stated she will continue [...Read More...]
Science and Knowledge Expo Returns Next Month
The annual Science and Knowledge Expo will be hosted again next month by Hinoto-Ri University in the Aquarius District, inviting inventors, researchers, scientists, and academics of all kind throughout the city to attend. Exhibitors will be able to display their new inventions and progressions, and the Expo will include lectures by the top minds of the city, such as Q-- local visitor and master inventor, and Professor Inihara, the leading authority on neuroscience research [...Read More...]
Graffiti Catastrophe
Mid last month after the unveiling of the Grand Prix Memorial, the city awoke the next day to find the city completely covered in vandalism as criminals painted nearly every open space with graffiti. Many suspect the Anoli to be the source behind the vandalism, most notably due to the mask image that appeared all throughout the city. Government approval ratings plummeted in conjunction with the appearance [...Read More...]
Cherry Blossoms on Golden Week
Golden Week is coming up at the end of the month, as many adults and students who have started the school year can look forward to the week off from work. The Cherry Blossoms will be in full bloom as May approaches-- Capricorn, the best place to view the beautiful blooms, will be hosting a festival to celebrate the spring season [...Read More...]
Dolphins Collide with Local Sushi Shop
It seems our aquatic friends are still getting used to their wings; a few errant dolphins accidentally crashed into a local sushi shop in Virgo District earlier this week. While officials initially thought it might have been the sight of an Anoli bomb plant, they confirmed later that it was a false alarm [...Read More...]
Government Goes Green
Recently, the Office of Cups installed urban greenhouses in the Visitor apartment buildings in Libra and Pisces: the intent was to see if these greenhouses were a feasible method of above-ground farming. Cups is proud to pronounce that the experiment was a success, and encourage civilians do see for themselves if they have interests in growing their own [...Read More...]
Trouble on the Edge
A small upstart arose near the edge of the city when a conflict erupted between local miscreants and the volatile demonic residents. The incident was quickly detained, and the persona-users taken into custody, though they have refused to relay anything about their motivation [...Read More...]
Grande Cupid Entertainment Reopens for Business
After the redistribution that went along with Cupid Entertainment's acquisition of Grande Films, the popular production corporation has reb-randed and reopened for business, with production on Groove on Fight 2 finally resuming after [...Read More...]
earthshakingbeatHello. My name is DLN-001 Quake Woman, but my creator calls me Tempo. If that seems strange to any of you, it is due to the fact that I am actually a robot created by a scientist named Noelle LaLinde.
My purpose is geological surveillance, but I can't imagine it would be of much use here. I suppose I should seek employment, but I'm not sure how quite to begin. I would be thankful for help in any way.
That said, I will do my best not to be a bother to anyone. There are many things I do not understand, but I was created with a capacity to learn, so I imagine that will come in time.
Thank you all again.
My purpose is geological surveillance, but I can't imagine it would be of much use here. I suppose I should seek employment, but I'm not sure how quite to begin. I would be thankful for help in any way.
That said, I will do my best not to be a bother to anyone. There are many things I do not understand, but I was created with a capacity to learn, so I imagine that will come in time.
Thank you all again.
[ 00:00:01 ♬ video ]
Apr. 15th, 2013 05:37 pmfeelingepic[So, it's the first time that Neku has actually bothered saying anything to the network. He hadn't really talked all that much on the network back on Alpha Omega, so the habit has... kind of stuck. Personal interaction has been more his thing, and even then he's still wary of the people he doesn't know.
Of course, the first time he actually talks on his own rather than in reply to someone else, it's about his cat. Go figure.
Said cat is perched on his shoulder - or half on his shoulder and half on his bed, more like, since he's sitting on the floor with his back against the mattress. And the fuzzy, black-and-white cat is... currently chewing on his hair.]
--hey, cut that out!
[Neku swats at the cat, who backs off but never truly leaves his perch. The cat gets a hard glare, and then those eyes turn back to what he was doing, accompanying a frustrated sigh.]
So, I have a cat that's used to roaming around a sort of bigger area, and these apartments are driving him nuts, I guess. Kind of nervous to let him run around in the building. But he's driving me nuts.
[The cat meows, loud and of the whining sort, which earns a rather flat look from Neku.]
... anyone have any ideas?
Of course, the first time he actually talks on his own rather than in reply to someone else, it's about his cat. Go figure.
Said cat is perched on his shoulder - or half on his shoulder and half on his bed, more like, since he's sitting on the floor with his back against the mattress. And the fuzzy, black-and-white cat is... currently chewing on his hair.]
--hey, cut that out!
[Neku swats at the cat, who backs off but never truly leaves his perch. The cat gets a hard glare, and then those eyes turn back to what he was doing, accompanying a frustrated sigh.]
So, I have a cat that's used to roaming around a sort of bigger area, and these apartments are driving him nuts, I guess. Kind of nervous to let him run around in the building. But he's driving me nuts.
[The cat meows, loud and of the whining sort, which earns a rather flat look from Neku.]
... anyone have any ideas?
gigglesnortpriestess*Failed Filter to the IT*
[The COMP turns on to show Yukiko looking less than specatular; she's been letting out some pent up frustration on some monsters around the Virgo District and she may have bitten off more than she could chew. Needless to say, there is a beaten up and bloodied priestess on the network.]
I'm sorry...but if anyone was wondering where I've...been...I'm okay. Just a little...
[She stops and the device falls from her hand, landing on the ground. Not even a second after that, she too collapses and blacks out. The feed is still going but Yukiko isn't moving an inch. Someone might wanna stop by Virgo before the monsters see her.]
((OOC: No responses will come from her obviously so if anyone wants to talk with her, they need to see her in person.))
[The COMP turns on to show Yukiko looking less than specatular; she's been letting out some pent up frustration on some monsters around the Virgo District and she may have bitten off more than she could chew. Needless to say, there is a beaten up and bloodied priestess on the network.]
I'm sorry...but if anyone was wondering where I've...been...I'm okay. Just a little...
[She stops and the device falls from her hand, landing on the ground. Not even a second after that, she too collapses and blacks out. The feed is still going but Yukiko isn't moving an inch. Someone might wanna stop by Virgo before the monsters see her.]
((OOC: No responses will come from her obviously so if anyone wants to talk with her, they need to see her in person.))
vacareHi! Sorry to be a bother, but I think I need to ask for a little help when it comes to summoning my Persona for the first time. I'd probably just do it like anyone else, really! It's just that doing it the normal way would be a little more dangerous than it usually would be.
Anyway, if anyone with an Evoker and some time on their hands could meet with me, I'd appreciate it! If any strong fighters could afford to hang around, just in case, I'd appreciate your help, too. I don't know if it'll be necessary... It depends on how Evokers work, I guess. If worst comes to worst, though, I'm going to need someone to help me calm down.
I don't know how I can properly repay someone for doing something that could be dangerous for a stranger, but I've saved some money if you'd like to be paid that way. I can also owe you some favors if you don't mind.
Thanks.
Anyway, if anyone with an Evoker and some time on their hands could meet with me, I'd appreciate it! If any strong fighters could afford to hang around, just in case, I'd appreciate your help, too. I don't know if it'll be necessary... It depends on how Evokers work, I guess. If worst comes to worst, though, I'm going to need someone to help me calm down.
I don't know how I can properly repay someone for doing something that could be dangerous for a stranger, but I've saved some money if you'd like to be paid that way. I can also owe you some favors if you don't mind.
Thanks.
001 ☆ Sora [AU3] ☆ Video/Action
Apr. 10th, 2013 09:00 pmskyofreverie[So there's a certain spiky brown-haired kid sitting at a table in Junes' food court. It certainly looks like Sora. He's got a small smile when the video feature kicks on. Though there's something a bit off about him as the visible skin looks pale.]
So...hi. My name's Sora and I just got here a few days ago. I've been kinda adjusting. Thought this place might've been something else actually. [A nervous laugh and he scratches the back of his head.]
Anyway, Neku told me that some people were here so if the word "Facility" means anything to you, you should come visit. I'm having a burger at this giant store called Junes.
[Awkward silence.]
And uhm, I noticed that there are some familiar faces here that might know me. It'd be great to hear from you.
[It's followed by a long pause, a frown and quiet muttering:] How do I turn this thing off again?
[Action]
[Anyone who comes to see him in person, will find him sitting at a table by himself outside. An empty burger wrapper stuffed into a fry container and a half-full cup sitting on a tray in front of him. He doesn't seem to be in a hurry, just relaxing at the table.]
So...hi. My name's Sora and I just got here a few days ago. I've been kinda adjusting. Thought this place might've been something else actually. [A nervous laugh and he scratches the back of his head.]
Anyway, Neku told me that some people were here so if the word "Facility" means anything to you, you should come visit. I'm having a burger at this giant store called Junes.
[Awkward silence.]
And uhm, I noticed that there are some familiar faces here that might know me. It'd be great to hear from you.
[It's followed by a long pause, a frown and quiet muttering:] How do I turn this thing off again?
[Action]
[Anyone who comes to see him in person, will find him sitting at a table by himself outside. An empty burger wrapper stuffed into a fry container and a half-full cup sitting on a tray in front of him. He doesn't seem to be in a hurry, just relaxing at the table.]
[Video] [The Yosuke Hunt]
Apr. 8th, 2013 10:26 pmbakegarasu[Otoha looks a little frazzled right now. He's kind of annoyed at something but it is unrelated to this topic. Anyway. He clears his throat and talks to the camera.]
So uh. I got this request thing from that - ... woman at the Velvet Room. Caroline? Right. Anyway, I'm looking for the other two people here named Yosuke.
[...]
I have to ask you a question or... something... yeah.
[Okay, turning off the video. ... It occurs to him that he could have just looked them up in a directory or something. ... He's already embarrassed himself. Whatever.]
So uh. I got this request thing from that - ... woman at the Velvet Room. Caroline? Right. Anyway, I'm looking for the other two people here named Yosuke.
[...]
I have to ask you a question or... something... yeah.
[Okay, turning off the video. ... It occurs to him that he could have just looked them up in a directory or something. ... He's already embarrassed himself. Whatever.]
oh look another post about school [text]
Apr. 7th, 2013 11:21 pmhetriedThe school year just started, right? Can't believe it's already spring again...
[Well uh, "again" was kind of a relative term since he certainly hadn't been here for a year but still.]
But it's not REALLY mandatory to attend here like it is at home, is it? At least, maybe not for us, they said it wasn't necessary a little... Besides, we've gone this long without it, right? I don't know, with everything that's gone on, I just feel like it's kind of pointless. I'd much rather spend my time helping out around here. Though I guess I haven't done much of that lately...
Maybe we could just skip straight to University? Except I wouldn't know what to study anyway...
Augh! Work is for losers! ヽ(●-`Д´-)ノ
[Well uh, "again" was kind of a relative term since he certainly hadn't been here for a year but still.]
But it's not REALLY mandatory to attend here like it is at home, is it? At least, maybe not for us, they said it wasn't necessary a little... Besides, we've gone this long without it, right? I don't know, with everything that's gone on, I just feel like it's kind of pointless. I'd much rather spend my time helping out around here. Though I guess I haven't done much of that lately...
Maybe we could just skip straight to University? Except I wouldn't know what to study anyway...
Augh! Work is for losers! ヽ(●-`Д´-)ノ
hertale[Zoë has figured this thing out pretty quickly - she wouldn't be a modern teenager if she couldn't, after all. It's weird, and different from her PDA, but it's okay. She grins at the camera - the hospital can be seen behind her, so it's pretty clear she's in Leo ward.]
Hey! I'm... new here, I guess? I have no idea where I am. I tried asking someone what planet I was on and they just gave me a weird look. It's not Huckleberry because it doesn't smell like goat, and it's not Roanoake because it doesn't smell like farts. So... where am I?
Please tell me I didn't end up in some unexplored region of space because my mom is going to kill me if I did.
Hey! I'm... new here, I guess? I have no idea where I am. I tried asking someone what planet I was on and they just gave me a weird look. It's not Huckleberry because it doesn't smell like goat, and it's not Roanoake because it doesn't smell like farts. So... where am I?
Please tell me I didn't end up in some unexplored region of space because my mom is going to kill me if I did.
[Action/text] Little girl lost
Apr. 7th, 2013 10:51 pmblessed_by_the_worldAction:
[Akane is exploring the apartment building in the Pisces district, looking for her room. She's got her visitor's card out, to check the room number, but she's gotten waylaid looking at all of the other things in the apartment building. She's especially excited to find out her room is next to the greenhouse on floor five. After she's done in there, she opens the door to her apartment cautiously. But then she hovers awkwardly in the doorway, unsure.]
Do they really let people live here for free...?
Text:
[Later, after getting settled in her new place, she turns on her shiny new watch. She's going with text. That way, no one will know she's a child. They should take her more seriously that way, right?]
Does anyone have time to answer some questions? I'm new here.
[Akane is exploring the apartment building in the Pisces district, looking for her room. She's got her visitor's card out, to check the room number, but she's gotten waylaid looking at all of the other things in the apartment building. She's especially excited to find out her room is next to the greenhouse on floor five. After she's done in there, she opens the door to her apartment cautiously. But then she hovers awkwardly in the doorway, unsure.]
Do they really let people live here for free...?
Text:
[Later, after getting settled in her new place, she turns on her shiny new watch. She's going with text. That way, no one will know she's a child. They should take her more seriously that way, right?]
Does anyone have time to answer some questions? I'm new here.
video; open to action; backdated to monday
Apr. 5th, 2013 06:42 pmcharmedbymemories[The feed opens up to three girls crowded around in front of it, looking as if they were trying very hard to keep a straight face. At first one wouldn’t think too much of a couple of friends gathered around together, especially on a day like April Fools, but upon closer inspection, they all have the same face. The hair is different, one being a redhead, one black haired, and one blonde, but their facial construction and eyes are spot on identical, almost as if they were a pair of triplets. This theory is supported as they open their mouths to speak, and each of them sounds exactly the same, save a few quirks in their tone here and there. For those that know of the girls well, there is no real indication that anyone is anything but who they appear to be.]
H-hey everyone! Not sure if we’ve all had the chance to introduce ourselves yet. My name is Kairi...
( Read more... )
H-hey everyone! Not sure if we’ve all had the chance to introduce ourselves yet. My name is Kairi...
( Read more... )
Video/Action
Apr. 5th, 2013 09:59 pmterminally_clever[Action; Scorpio District]
[It's the first night of the Firefly Festival, and Fumi's out to observe the light show. To anyone who's just met her for the first time since her arrival in Hinoto-Ri, it's probably a bit of an odd sight. She's sitting on a small hill overlooking the festivities below and just watching the fireflies dancing through the air and lighting up the night sky with their brilliance, laptop nowhere to be found for a change.]
Ah... it's so amazing...
[The smile on her face and the sparkle in her eye are like nothing she's displayed since coming here. She really seems to be genuinely enjoying herself, just sitting idly by while she takes a moment to enjoy the scene.]
[Video; 13th Hour; Leo District; locked to Yamato and Miyako Hotsuin]
[As the feed flickers on, Fumi's face is illuminated by the light from her COMP. The room she's standing in is dark, so it's rather hard to see what's behind her.]
Chief. Miyako. You're both going to want to see this. Meet me in the Leo District.
[It's the first night of the Firefly Festival, and Fumi's out to observe the light show. To anyone who's just met her for the first time since her arrival in Hinoto-Ri, it's probably a bit of an odd sight. She's sitting on a small hill overlooking the festivities below and just watching the fireflies dancing through the air and lighting up the night sky with their brilliance, laptop nowhere to be found for a change.]
Ah... it's so amazing...
[The smile on her face and the sparkle in her eye are like nothing she's displayed since coming here. She really seems to be genuinely enjoying herself, just sitting idly by while she takes a moment to enjoy the scene.]
[Video; 13th Hour; Leo District; locked to Yamato and Miyako Hotsuin]
[As the feed flickers on, Fumi's face is illuminated by the light from her COMP. The room she's standing in is dark, so it's rather hard to see what's behind her.]
Chief. Miyako. You're both going to want to see this. Meet me in the Leo District.
second ♫ video
Apr. 5th, 2013 12:40 pmseasidecherry[It's after school on Friday, and Nagisa has the afternoon off from her part-time job. As such, she's sitting on the outside steps of 0048 Stage when she makes this particular video post.]
Hi, everyone! This is Nagisa Motomiya.
I know I wasn't even close to the driving force behind the concert last month, but I hope everyone enjoyed it. I was really happy that this theater - 0048 Stage - got here in time. It's an important place from my home, and...well. I'm an understudy member of the idol group AKB0048, and this is our theater. Our mission is to spread music and art everywhere we go, with a smiling face. With that in mind, I want to say that the doors to this theater are always open for anyone who wants to perform.
[Nagisa pauses. Time to talk about what she was asked to do in the Velvet Room, but she's a little nervous. Still, she's thought this through, and she thinks it will be okay.]
I...I kind of had another thing to talk about, though. I was wondering if maybe some of you that performed at the concert might want to record something together sometime? I don't really know how record labels or all that work, but there's a studio inside here, and I was thinking that maybe we could release it as a single or something and have the proceeds go towards more Native-Visitor Alliance stuff, or the people from the Anoli attack, or something like that. I want to keep using that momentum for good, you know?
I've been doing some research in the archives here, and there are a few songs in 0048's repertoire that could work for that, but I'm pretty open to suggestions. If anyone wants to, that is!
Hi, everyone! This is Nagisa Motomiya.
I know I wasn't even close to the driving force behind the concert last month, but I hope everyone enjoyed it. I was really happy that this theater - 0048 Stage - got here in time. It's an important place from my home, and...well. I'm an understudy member of the idol group AKB0048, and this is our theater. Our mission is to spread music and art everywhere we go, with a smiling face. With that in mind, I want to say that the doors to this theater are always open for anyone who wants to perform.
[Nagisa pauses. Time to talk about what she was asked to do in the Velvet Room, but she's a little nervous. Still, she's thought this through, and she thinks it will be okay.]
I...I kind of had another thing to talk about, though. I was wondering if maybe some of you that performed at the concert might want to record something together sometime? I don't really know how record labels or all that work, but there's a studio inside here, and I was thinking that maybe we could release it as a single or something and have the proceeds go towards more Native-Visitor Alliance stuff, or the people from the Anoli attack, or something like that. I want to keep using that momentum for good, you know?
I've been doing some research in the archives here, and there are a few songs in 0048's repertoire that could work for that, but I'm pretty open to suggestions. If anyone wants to, that is!
Third Star of Fate ☯
Apr. 4th, 2013 07:20 pmeyewillprotect[Video]
[The feed starts up with a slightly sheepish-looking Aoi. This... may have something to do with the large gate behind her.]
So... It seems my house has appeared in Hinoto-Ri. It's strange seeing it here instead of in Tokyo, but... I've been in contact with the government and they have agreed to pass the ownership over to me. It will take another week or so before it has electricity, so I will be moving here then.
However... It's a large building, so I'm not sure if I can take care of it by myself. [Understatement.] So, I thought I would ask the network if anyone here knows how to maintain a garden, or would be willing to help me with housecleaning. I can't offer much in the way of money, but there is plenty of space if you don't mind using a futon. I would be happy to offer living space in exchange for help around the house.
If you're interested, just contact me through this post or through my inbox. [A bow, and then the feed ends.]
[Action; Libra Ward]
[So yeah, there's a large building in Libra ward now, and has been for the past week or so. But today, the gate is open, and Aoi can be found walking through the familiar rooms. If your character seems interested, she may just give them a tour!]
[The feed starts up with a slightly sheepish-looking Aoi. This... may have something to do with the large gate behind her.]
So... It seems my house has appeared in Hinoto-Ri. It's strange seeing it here instead of in Tokyo, but... I've been in contact with the government and they have agreed to pass the ownership over to me. It will take another week or so before it has electricity, so I will be moving here then.
However... It's a large building, so I'm not sure if I can take care of it by myself. [Understatement.] So, I thought I would ask the network if anyone here knows how to maintain a garden, or would be willing to help me with housecleaning. I can't offer much in the way of money, but there is plenty of space if you don't mind using a futon. I would be happy to offer living space in exchange for help around the house.
If you're interested, just contact me through this post or through my inbox. [A bow, and then the feed ends.]
[Action; Libra Ward]
[So yeah, there's a large building in Libra ward now, and has been for the past week or so. But today, the gate is open, and Aoi can be found walking through the familiar rooms. If your character seems interested, she may just give them a tour!]
