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For those who don't wanna read leet )

ITP: Questions

[Four months. January would mark her fourth month in this place and Arturia is very, very confused. This is a place where special abilities are not only accepted, but commonplace, and there's little chance of the Grail War coming here. She always hated keeping secrets back home, but had understood the why of it. It bothered her, but she had accepted this as a fact of life.

Even more than that, Shinji weighs on her mind. Shinji had been a jerk, there was no question about that. The girls who followed him around were the type of teenage girl who seemed to think that sort of person was a real man. Arturia knew better than that just from spending so much time with Sakura. The only reason Arturia had not tried beating him to a pulp for what he did to his sister had been due to Sakura asking her to leave him be and stay out of it. It angered her to just stand by and yet....

...yet when she gets back home, she has every intention of going to the Matou home and telling Sakura in person that her brother is dead. Arturia has no idea how to tell her and the thought of lying to Sakura and creating a cover story leaves her slightly ill whenever she thinks of it since, in the end, Arturia feels like she is the one responsible. Archer may have put the bullet through Shinji's brain, but he had been Arturia's Servant.

There had to have been an alternative. There had to be.

Once she figures out how to post anonymously on the Network, she does so.]


[Text; Anonymous]

When is it acceptable to kill someone?

For that matter, when would you say it is acceptable to keep secrets.?

(ooc: Threadjacking is a-okay and encouraged)
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[personal profile] nofairy2012-12-28 04:05 am

[Text]

[Yes, it's late at night/early in the morning. Link's up anyway.]

i have a question.

what does it mean to you to be a hero?


[Look, his typing is getting better!]

First Cell ♉ Video

[Even though Kyoji has been in Hinoto-Ri for about a week now, this is his first appearance on the network. Seems he was waiting to be sure the spontaneous singing had stopped. A theory that seems to prove accurate by what he says.]

This is truly a remarkable piece of technology. Though I would have preferred a system that did not directly fuse to my body. [He sighed.] But there is no helping that. Hopefully those types of malfunctions will be rare.

My name is Kyoji Kasshu. I apologize for not introducing myself earlier, but the malfunctions seemed to be making communication a bit... difficult. [And awkward.]
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First message, text: I really miss her...

Second message, voice: ...augh! That was supposed to be anonymous!
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[personal profile] bakegarasu2012-12-26 10:05 pm

[Video] Joint Post! The Job Search Begins!

[Otoha is standing next to Johnny, looking a bit sour. He doesn’t look happy to be doing whatever it is Johnny’s roping him into doing again.]

... Well? This was your idea.


[Johnny rolls his eyes and drapes an arm over the taller man’s shoulder, looking a little bored.]

I was hoping you’d take initiative.

[And like that the vampire’s smiling brightly.]

Heeelllo~~ I’m Johnny, and this is Otoha and he needs a job that doesn’t include maiming or killing others-

[Otoha shoves Johnny a bit.]

What he means to say is that we’re both looking for work. I’m not exactly trained in a lot of things, though.


He knows how to work a bar! And he’s pretty good with plants and protecting people. He’s just shy~

[Troll, troll, troll]

[He’s going to kill you, Johnny.]

Yeah, because bartenders are so hard to find. And no one wants a gardener.

[And the jobs he’s really good at aren’t likely to respond to this kind of post, anyway.]


[Johnny makes a sour face and crosses his arms.]

He’s also good at learning new things and is a good worker, so don’t listen to Mr. Pessimism, he can get the job done, he just needs one.

[And, again, the vampire brightens with a big smile.]

I, on the other hand, am a baker and have restaurant experience... ah, I also know my way around quite a few instruments and an easel~ Oh! And I’ve also been a tutor before, so that’s an option~ Ahh... you could call me a jack of all trades, but I’m open to whatever~

[Otoha pulls him back a bit. Easy there.]

Something like that. Just don’t get him rambling, he’ll go on forever. … As you can see.


[Johnny looks a bit like a kicked puppy at that, but then he just pouts and moves to rest his chin on Otoha’s shoulder from behind....doing his best to make the position as compromising as possible. He was a bit of a dick like that.]

[Otoha takes a step away from Johnny. Stop that.]

I think that’s about it.


He’s not a people person, don’t mind him~

[The vampire winks and then cuts the feed before Otoha can push him again.]
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Avitus figured out how to use the network! Next task: figuring out how to use the watch.... [Video]

((A day or two after Christmas....))

The first view everyone gets is of a blue person, apparently kind of confused, looking over the camera. Because what is this thing? Still fiddling with it, probably doesn't realize it's on.... the view tilts a bit as they continue to inspect the watch, and the viewer gets to see over their shoulder. A big black shape moves a bit behind them, over said shoulder; it's a feather-covered wing. And behind it, there's... lights.

Everyone's seen the Christmas lights that've been up around the city lately... but this? It looks like some of those fancy lamps sold in specialty shops; one of them is on the wall and appears to be a garland of flowers, with a little light in the middle of each blossom. Another is on the table and looks more like a vase of flowers, more little lights in the center of each of them, matching the petal colors, plus a few shining through the colorful glass below. Another looks remarkably like a small tree of some kind, covered in clear green strands, much like tinsel, rather than leaves, but with the ends of a good few of the branches drooping down to end in more little lights. Looks rather a lot like a miniature weeping willow, actually. And one more, one which might not use little Christmas light LEDs for its glow, but looks entirely like a hanging brazier... except, that can't be fire in it; it isn't moving. Looks more like the burdie got creative and made a cover for the bulb out of stained glass that makes it look like a fire is sitting in the middle of the bowl.

The view doesn't last too long before he realizes that it's already broadcasting his video, and then he straightens it, putting on a slightly sheepish little smile and taking a breath to relax.

"H-hi. I-- my name's Avitus, and I just got here, and I... guess I'm a little late for the Solstice festival stuff that's been going on, but... I was wondering if anyone would be interested in some lamps anyway."

He shifts the view back to the little table and the wall behind it, deliberately this time, pulling his wing out of the picture. "I can do others too... I just... I was kind of messing around with these ones first, is all.

"Anyway... um... let me know if you're interested, all right?"

And he'll spend the next fifteen seconds or so trying to cut the feed. Guess who isn't used to this level of technology at all! :D

((Actually, if anyone wants, I can easily enough explain how to make any of those lamps (well, similar!) though the hanging one would potentially be trickiest. But that one need not involve actual stained glass. None of them would be particularly expensive, either... We're talking about post-holiday-sale lights, plastic like you end up with from 2-liter soda bottles, maybe some wire coat hangers, colored tissue paper, etc... stuff like that.))

5th Screw [Video/Action]

[Video; afternoon]

[The feed comes on to show Nano, standing in her apartment wearing a Santa hat and an apron and surrounded by baked goods.  She's made several traditional Japanese Christmas cakes with cream icing and strawberries, and also quite a few cookies and cupcakes of varying shapes, sizes, and flavors.  It looks like she's been busy baking for days.]


Merry Christmas, everyone!  I was doing some baking and made a little too much... so if anyone would like some cake or cookies, please feel free to stop by.  I live in the Pisces building, in room 02 on the tenth floor.

[Action; around the apartments; late afternoon to early evening]

[Later in the day, Nano's going around town making some special deliveries in person.  For anyone who has positive CR with Nano (which honestly constitutes talking to her for more than five minutes), she's stopping by each character's apartment, ringing the bell and waiting politely for someone to answer.  She's got a small package with her, lovingly wrapped up in tissue paper.]

Hello?

[Action; a KFC in the shopping district; evening]

[On her way home after handing out various packages, Nano passes a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise.  There is a statue of Colonel Sanders situated outside that is scandalously missing its traditional Christmas decoration.  Reaching up to remove the Santa hat from her head, Nano gingerly places it on top of the statue, giggling a little as she adjusts it.]

Merry Christmas, Colonel-san.

1☾ [Video]

[The feed turns on to show a man with long blue hair, pointed ears, a scarred face, and... green eyes. Those who know this man already may find this last detail somewhat surprising.

The expression on his face can best be described as an unemotional poker face.]


I suppose I should introduce myself. My name is Isa and I recently arrived in the city.

[There's a pause as he considers what, if anything, else to say.]

Does anyone know the best place to find... decent clothing?

[The question is accompanied by Isa adjusting the coat he's wearing.]



[ voice ]

Oh I
Don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas
Is you


[ That whole song and dance being done. ]

...dammit. That didn't need to be broadcasted.

voice → anonymous text;

[So she was going to actually ask something of those of and brought here... At least, until she opened her mouth and a certain someone's boom box went off.]

Tomadou kotoba ataerarete mo jibun no kokoro tada uwa no sora
Moshi watashi kara ugoku no naraba subete kaeru no nara kuro ni suru
Konna jibun ni mirai wa aru no? Konna sekai ni watashi wa iru no?
Ima setsunai no? Ima kanashii no? Jibun no koto mo wakaranai mama
Ayumu koto sae tsukareru dake yo hito no koto nado shiri mo shinaiwa--


[...It seems as though they stopped after that, pausing as though in thought.]

...I wonder if a store is still open. [Because she could indeed use some sake at the moment, dealing with these stubborn children and a brainwashed representative you're next, Pyro Jacks. A little later (read: thirty minutes of likely continued perplexing behavior from the aforementioned representative and drinking yet not getting drunk), there is a text because what is trusting her voice with this still occurring?]

What is it you desire during this season? ...Aside from a certain clan deciding whether they wish for a green or white Christmas.

[Other gods know they have had enough of that to last for a few years.]
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[personal profile] deathboss2012-12-23 01:09 am

[Video, Public]

[Good afternoon, Hinoto-Ri! It looks like someone's decided to use his public watch system for a little spread of the Christmas Joy, Eikichi Mishina Style. Enjoy this classic, ruined only like he can.]

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, babe!
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white!

Hooooooooo!

03

[Voice]

[There's a strange electronic hum over this message, since Latooni is sitting in front of an open refrigerator. On top of the Nadesico, since it's cold around it right this second.]

I think we might be seeing something similar to the Scorpio incident. Instead of psychological alterations, though, the unlucky people are being changed to be extremely sensitive to temperature.

[At that moment, some unidentified brainwashee flies by above her singing Bob Rivers and Twisted Radio's "I Am Santa Claus"]



...well, there might be some psychological alterations, too.

We might need to find groups to get a hold of the affected people before they hurt themselves...I should be good to fight against anyone using Ice skills.
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video

[There is a confused snuffle as a chorus of 'hee-ho's start getting louder and louder over the communicator. Ammy, head tilted back, watches as a troop Pyro and Jack Frosts fly over her head, spreading summer and winter weather at the drop of a hat.

After a few minutes, she straightens. There is a particular set of her jaws that make her look like she's sniffing with disdain, but wolves can't do that, right?

She picks up her basket of fruit back into her mouth, but drops it comically to let out a loud yelp of pain. A particularly mischievous Pyro Jack has set her tail on fire...so she'll just be running up and down the streets of Libra until it goes out.]

[Video] 'Tis ART!

[The camera is focused on what seems to be a snowman... made entirely of fire. It's got two tiers, made of a large fireball and a small fireball. Next to it, a Pyro Jack is making another, smaller fire-snowman. As a side note, this is all taking place on a street that has been affected by summer conditions. After a few moments, Sasha speaks from offscreen.]

Hi, everybody! There are so many cute Pyro Jacks and Jack Frosts around all of a sudden! I thought I'd come outside and maybe play with the Pyro Jacks a bit. So far, we're making snowmen! Firemen? Fire-snowmen. I'd ask you some of you guys to come play with us, but I know that not everyone can manipulate fire like I can... so for now, just watch us!

[The Pyro Jack finishes its fire-snowman and begins to make another.]

Aww, that looks great! Okay, now it's my turn to make another one! Let's decorate this whole street with fire-snowmen!

[The feed cuts off here.]
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☔ 2nd Rainy day | [Video]

Um... My big bro is acting really weird.

He flew off the back porch on a lightning bolt.

[Seeing him jump off was actually kind of terrifying, but he seems to be fine, as evidenced by the view from Nanako's COMP as she stands on the apartment's balcony. In the distance, someone with grey hair and this outfit can be seen, soaring towards the ground on a bright flash of light. A group of Pyro Jacks is on the street below, waiting for him.]

People acted weird when the monsters attacked too, right? Are there gonna be more monsters?
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Arrow 1 [video]

[It has gotten to the point where Torahime cannot avoid it anymore - Kisuke is gone, and has been for like a month, seriously.

How could such a promise, one made by Amitabha, be broken, she wonders. She still feels like this world has no place for her.

She was going to ask the other Guests for some stress relief, but just after she turns the feed on, her newfound "condition" acts up. Her voice is clearly not one accustomed to singing like this.]


Hontou no genjitsu wa saisho kara kawarazu ni-
Koerarenai kabe toshite tada sonzaishiteita
shikai ga anna fuu ni gensou nado minaide itara
hagareta toki shoujiru kizu wa kakera datta...
mou mayoenai kara...

(The real truth has been unchangeable since the start.
Like an impassable wall, it has just continued existing.
I wish I had never seen illusions or similar things coming into view,
because they were only fragments that produced wounds when they vanished.
I won't hesitate anymore...)


[Was their love ever meant to be? Regardless of the answer, which happens to be yes (just apparently not here), her singing is clearly not. She stops for a moment, allowing everyone to get a good look at her helmet - she is still dressed for a fight, after all, although "armored" would be more accurate.]

...I suppose now must not be the time to ask for something...

[and she's out before she can even introduce herself properly. That was just a bit too weird for her.]

[OOC: the bit in parentheses is the translation of the bits in romanized Japanese, for the benefit of people that don't speak it but have characters that do.

Relevant bit of the song stops at 3:24.]

one ✖ video

This is kind of nostalgic...

[Naminé's face appears on the screen, her expression unreadable for a moment. For those who might know her, Naminé looks very different. She's older and leaner, one eye hazed over from blindness. She has a black collar around her neck as well, barely hiding scars across her throat.

For those who don't know her, she looks like she might have come from a war zone, so outfitted with weapons she is-- there's a strange blade hanging from a harness at her hips, a quiver strapped to her back, and a compound bow slung over her shoulder.]


Hello, Hinoto-Ri. My name is Naminé. Sorry I wasn't around to say hello for when all the other newcomers were coming in, but I had to get some...well, affairs in order.

[She pauses a moment before her lips curve into a small smile.]

According to the network, it's almost Christmas, so if anyone needs a last minute gift for a loved one, please feel free to ask for me. I'm an artist. Any commission from me, large or small, is free for the holiday season. After that, I'll have to start charging so I can keep my apartment. [A huff of laughter.]

If anyone else is interested in a little sparring, I'm up for that too. I'll be in Capricorn.

[Private to all KH Casts]

[She breathes out slowly, her eyes searching. Conflicted.]

...hi. I know you're here. Can we talk? Please? I want to see you all.

♍ - I

[ Okay. It is time for Kanaya to reach out. She cannot sit in her little human respite block forever in between bothering Rose(s?). Still...

Being in a city filled with aliens on an alien planet with alien...everything else gave her little motivation to actually do this. Should she do a video introduction like she has seen others do? No, then she risks a thousand responses that amount to gawking at her.

A vocal introduction? Maybe. No, never mind, no way in Hell is she doing that. She can only imagine the awkward fumbling of words she would inevitably spew out as some poor imitation of talking.

Well. There is only one way to outreach to the masses and introduce herself while keeping some of her dignity. Comments about her typing style would be easier to deal with than comments about her species.
]

[ TEXT ]

Hello Hinoto Ri
Uh


[ Shit. She really should have, like. Written a rough draft or something. Doing this on the fly is not working, but too late now. ]

My Name is kanaya maryam
it is nice to meet you i guess
not the city itself i mean the populace as in whoever is reading this
im sure it will be nice to meet you once i actually meet some of you
seeing as i have hardly met anyone at all
but i would like to assume that the average individual that will respond to this will be nice to meet
or at least tolerable
uh


[ Wow, talking to strangers is so much easier when you are trying to be condescending and snarky in the process instead of not. ]

anyway before i say anything i regret
more so than i have
uh
yeah thats all i have got

oh wait
does anyone remember anything about butterflies
i am kind of fond of them for reasons i wont bother to explain due to well inevitably causing more confusion than clarity
and i swear i saw some but i cant remember why or where for the life of me

ok there we go
that is all i have to say
bye i think