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[superieure]

[ The feed opens, the background places this in a cafe, in the Fire Sector. Monet's seated, expression stoic, legs crossed, arms folded, staring at the camera with a critical eye. She's already attempted to leave, and been met by the full force of the barrier, so she is extra Not Amused. Her tone is calm, and imperious. ]

I wish to know how much of what they told us is a lie.

[ Since she couldn't actually rip it out of the kedan telepathically. Damnit. ]

Other than that, I require a guide to this city, someone well-versed in its politics, and history. [ Small pause. ] And a regular shopping companion. You will be well-compensated.

[ She lifts a hand, intending to turn off the camera, before a stray thought makes her mouth thin into a line. ]

Rictor, I can hear you whining. Get over here now.

[ aaaand click. ]

video;

[demon_brat]

In case anyone is missing people, but their suites have not been emptied, here is what I know of the situation.

They are still on Tu Vishan. As far as I know, they are all right, though some of them are missing... things. Like the ability to feel fear. There are certain locations in the city where they can be briefly seen and talked with.

[ Insert a short list of landmarks around the city. ]

Some people are already working on finding out how it happened, why, and how to reverse it, but it is generally referred to being 'off phase' - magically or technologically, it has not been discovered, yet.

It has also been brought to my attention that the iridescent paint that may have been procured during trick-or-treating can bring people back in phase. I do not know how permanent the effect of that may be.

If there is an update on what is known, I shall endeavor to keep everyone apprised. If anyone can think of a way to help, let me know. My name is Damian Wayne.

[ He pauses for a little, his mouth going into a thin line. ]

However, not all who have gone missing over the last days are still here. People are once again showing up, but they are also still disappearing.

[ He was going to give Richard the next installment of the typed up Napoleon works. And... his suite was cleared of his things. Damian is not very best pleased with his disappearance - or Asbel's. But he'll leave the naming of names to the radio. ]

I hope, if you are looking for somebody, you will be able to tell the difference.

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[definingfuture]

[Tony starts out sitting in front of the console. He's a little slow to start up what he wants to say-there's an awkward pause beforehand like he's just sizing them up through the video itself.]

So, I've been busy lately. And I've gotten a little distracted by other things, but-

[Something catches in his throat and cuts him off. Tony clears his throat and tries to look casual and calm. He's distracted and maybe in need of some sleep, with his attention wandering from the feed, but he's not going to drop the flippant tone. Especially not now.]

But apparently there have been some strange disappearances lately, and those people might actually still be around.

[He seems to want to say more, but his heart isn't in it. Maybe he should be offering to try to help those semi-disappeared people. Probably. Unfortunately he can't make himself do that.]

That's not what I want to talk about. I need... [Don't finish that, Stark.]

I need someone who knows how to take care of flowers. Horticulture isn't my thing and I have some and I have to make sure they, they don't die, so if you have any advice, I could use it. That or animal counselors. I'm sure those exist out there somewhere.

[ooc: cw for mentions of child deaths and violent arguing.]

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[daughteroftheoriginal]

[Here’s a pretty nice looking girl with shoulder length brown hair looking into the video feed. Fairly fashionable up to date clothes. Looking a nervous. Totally normal.]

If there was anything I was expecting besides helping my mom out with my baby brother before I went to school, it definitely wasn’t this.

[Nevermind that she was missing school before this happened. There was a bit of clone drama going on.]

They said everyone’s been brought here to save this place so, any Avengers? Members of the Fantastic Five? If they were hoping to grab superheroes, they really missed the mark, with how many are back home, Forest Hills aside. New York’s crawling with them.

I really hope time’s stopped back home like they said before they dropped me off, because otherwise all my friends at school are going to be missing me. And I really don’t want to get in trouble with my parents.

[She really, really hopes they were right about time stopping back home. Aside from the amount of trouble any extended stay in another dimension could net her, there’s also the fact that the Other May’s back home and she doesn’t think she’s given up on her belief that she’s the original May. ...Talk about a confusing thought! What if the Other May tries to replace her?]

Summer 02

[mightythinice]

[This time, Ellie settles on audio only. She didn't trust herself to keep her face neutral, and just-- just this once, without Joel there, and feeling more vulnerable than usual, she wanted to ask the question]

Okay, so. Besides the fucking disappearances, I've got kind of a serious question. They just had this whole holiday dedicated to ghosts and candy, right? Because when I think of ghosts, I definitely think of candy and toys or some shit.

[a pause, before she remembers the video isn't on and they can't actually see her]

And, like... I got the shit scared out of me by something before I realized it wasn't actually a ghost. I don't really believe in ghosts. Or things like heaven... and probably not god either. I mean-- fuck, it's difficult to explain.

Anyway... how many people here do?

Just curious. Because, who knows... Maybe there's a reason it's important. And there was a whole damn holiday that sure as fuck didn't come from this place, apparently.

Series I - Video

[ajrimmerssc]

[A jumped up, egotistical little squirt of a man appears on the video feed. He throws a salute that is best described as, erm. Lots. Yes, there's lots of saluting going on here. And then he finally snaps his fingers away from his forehead, and nods curtly at the camera from his suite in the Metal sector.]

Good evening, residents of the Turtle. I'm Acting Captain Arnold J. Rimmer, of the Jupiter Mining Corporation deep space vessel Red Dwarf. And while I'm none too keen on the whole "kidnapped to an alternate dimension" smeg, I must admit I'm not surprised I was chosen for this war. Great generals are surely lacking here, it's just an inevitability.

Although I do find it rather hard to believe that a woman's in charge of this whole operation. Tell me, who's the real brains behind the beauty, hmm? It won't do for your newest commanding officer to not know his superiors. Or his subordinates. I want names, I want ranks, I want practical experiences!

Or, failing all that, the nearest exit? I think battling a multi-dimensional entity of purest evil on the back of a giant turtle might be the tiniest bit above my pay grade. Thanks ever so.

[Another salute! This one even longer than the opening salute. And then, mercifully, the feed cuts out.]

➢ 001 | video

[looksfine]

[The Feed turns into to reveal a lovely, young female with bright blue eyes and emerald skin. Her expression remains fairly neutral, although there are hints of emotions flickering if one were to observe closely enough. Curiosity. Excitement. Determination. And, for a fleeting moment...sadness.]

[After all, she had only just gotten her family back.]

Greetings.  I am Aya.

[Her voice is robotic, yet somehow still warm.  She shows no signs of alarm by her surroundings, having experienced far worse scenarios in her travels.]

Admittedly, I do not fully understand why I appear to have been separated from my crew.  The four of us would have preferred to arrive together to your Sector aboard our ship, has a distress call simply been placed.  However, given the circumstances, it would be unfitting for a Green Lantern not to offer one's assistance in any way possible before I seek my return.

In addition, if there is any individual who has knowledge of the location of the Interceptor, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Seargent Kilowag, or Red Lantern Razer, the information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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[godkaru]

[the video starts with a girl sporting vibrant red hair and concerned red eyes looking around the edges of the camera before directly into it]

From what I was told, this isn't the Test. I'm not sure what help I can be in a war, but... If these people need help, I can try.

But before that, I have to find someone. Well, two someones. My best friends, Umi and Fuu. Umi has long blue hair and blue eyes, and Fuu has short curly blonde hair and green eyes. They're very important to me -- if I'm here, then they must be too! If anyone knows anything, please tell me. My name's Hikaru.

[she hesitates a minute before cutting the video]

[audio only]

[gathersnomoss]

[Presumably someone found Zel and doused him with paint, and then showed him back to his apartment, since he's there now and trying to get settled in. Which is made difficult, as the blindness from the event is lingering. While Zel continues to leave the video off on his console, you can probably hear a few thumps as he focuses on working the electronics without sight]

If I find that old couple again, I'm going to have some words with them...

I know I wasn't the only one wandering around incorporeal for the past couple of days. Has anyone else noticed any... lingering effects?

Also, even assuming I still have a job, I'm going to need a new one. For the time being, at least. And finding one won't be easy.

[An oblique way to ask for a favor, but Zel is realizing he doesn't know most of his fellow foreigners all that well. The transmission lingers for a bit, with some muffled swearing before it ends.]