[video]

[cowled]

[When the video opens on Bruce, much of his 'friendly neighborhood playboy' demeanour is muted. He looks a little more serious than normal, though his tone and expression remain congenial enough.]

As some of you may have noticed, passports have been delivered to our suites. It's very likely that these herald another landfall, and given the fact that our population is significantly increased from what it was in November, I'd like to warn people about what we might encounter.

[Attached is a file, landfall.doc. It contains things like details on the llothi, the mausoleum, the ruins, the temperature, sorts of plants found, soil samples, etc.]

You have Miranda Lawson to thank for those. Sadly, she's no longer among us, but I doubt she'd want her research to go to waste.

[A slight pause, barely notable before he continues.]

And that brings me to my second point of business. At one time, a foreigner was keeping a list of people we might be looking for in the event that they arrive. However, I think it's past due we started a compilation of the names of those that have left us. Since disappearing from this place seems an almost instantaneous process, it could be weeks or even months before we become aware of some people's departure, and I believe that process is best expedited for everyone's sake. Most recently, at least to my knowledge, we've lost Miranda Lawson, Favrielle nό Eglantine and Lina Inverse.

[Not mentioning Jason Todd? Not mentioning Jason Todd.]

I'd appreciate any other names you might have.

Additionally, given the current state of Keeliai, I think it's an opportune time to rekindle the idea for a Foreigner-lead council. Councilman Tarrlok, a word to that effect? I think an elected representative from each Sector would be a good place to start.

And if there is anyone well-suited to the role, I'm happy to hold nominations.

[video, locked to Amelia (standard encrypt)]

[gathersnomoss]

Amelia? I think only you should see this. If I understand the console correctly...

I wanted to check in with you, mostly because I had a bodyguard job offer from one of the other people brought here, and I wanted to know if you were interested as well.

[kind of an uncomfortable look]

Also, I haven't exactly mentioned to her that I'm not human, so having some backup would be nice if she starts panicking.

video;

[magicalpadawan]

[Molly is, as ever, a good ways back from her console. Better safe than sorry, right? Today she looks -- solemn would be a good way of putting it. Certainly, she is still rocking the vaguely goth look she's got going, big clunky boots and jeans and a slightly tattered t-shirt. Her hair is now blue, instead of the fading purple it had been a few weeks back. (Appropriate, she thinks, when she sees herself in the mirror now.)

In any case, once she speaks, it's obvious there's something on her mind, though she's not about to tell just anyone what it is.]

They say the Emperor can show you your future. They're not lying. [She takes a deep breath and looks down for a moment, then continues, a little firmer, obviously trying to change the subject now.]

So this whole 'landfall' thing. What's that about? Do we all get to have drinks and hang out at a fancy hotel not on turtleback, or something? Because I sure could use a drink, I think.

[A moment's pause, but this next bit is LOCKED to Bucky Barnes]

We should ....I need someone to-- [There's a soft annoyed huff.] ...I could use a friend, I mean. Come over?