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Who here has heard the phrase "the calm before the storm"?

It's true, you know. Before something big happens, a hurricane, a tsunami, an ambush - the birds go quiet, the animals go to ground.

Sometimes I think they're smarter than us.

It's too quiet. I don't like it.

unetrustworthy

[When the screen first flickered on, Midii seemed...almost distracted. As if she were functioning on autopilot. Like the broadcast was pre-planned, and some unforeseen circumstance put a damper on the moment. Or she could have just been tired. The circles under her eyes were faint but notable.]

I came across something interesting in my...studies.

[A slight pause at that word, and only then did she appear to collect herself enough to lift her gaze and stare at the camera directly. There were a small pile of flowers off to one side, and she picked one of them up, twirling it gently in front of her as if contemplating its very existence.]

Most of the plants I've been harvesting are supposed to have medicinal qualities. Healing. I've been learning how to identify and use them properly. But there was this one book...[Here, she paused to glance around her before laying eyes on something just below the camera, and seemed satisfied.]...this one here. I found it when I was shopping in the markets the other day. It says that flowers can also be used to send messages to people. Not just to tell someone you like them, or apologize for something you did wrong. More like...each flower can carry a very specific meaning. Almost like a puzzle.

I'd never thought about that before, but it seemed interesting. And maybe useful for people to know at any point in the future. I don't...think I've ever seen many people using coded languages here. [Aside from encryptions, but she purposely refrained from bringing those up.] And I know many of us don't all speak or read in the same languages. But...I don't know...maybe it could even be a game? Or...something.

[She seemed to be losing her train of thought as she went along, pausing just long enough to let out a small yawn.]

Sorry.

Where was I? Oh, right. This one, for example.... [she held up the red leaf-like flower in her hand] ...can be used to make a certain kind of poison. But for some reason, it's hidden message means an abundance of welcoming hospitality. Strange, isn't it? That a flower can mean one thing, but be used for something else entirely.

I wonder...if that's true for all the flowers in Keelai.

ironthorns

Okay okay - question to all the Foreigners!

What are your favourite foods? And how are they made?

I swear this is important.

Also if somebody were, you know, writing a kind of story, which may or may not involve Foreigners, what's the rule of thumb for your biology?

...Asking for a friend.

wellhello

[The video opens on a somewhat charming smile. The man in it seems very sure of himself, and utterly unrattled by his new situation.]

Hey. Captain Jack Harkness here, and I've got to say it's a pretty nice turtle you've got. She's not exactly where I was trying to get, but seeing as this place seems short on the killer reality tv shows...pretty minor quibble.

I've already met a few of the locals - thanks again guys, and sorry about those vegetables - but I'm always open to meet more people. Local, not-so-local, I don't really mind either way since it looks like I'll have some free time.

Other than company, all I'm in the market for right now's a job and maybe some tools, if someone's willing to lend them - I have a piece of tech that got broken in transit somehow, and I'd really rather get it back in one piece.

[He raises his left arm to show off a leather cuff with what appears to be a communicator inside. It's been fried.]

I'm sure we can work something out in exchange, I've been told I'm pretty good with my hands.

[He laughs a little, at his joke, and there's a moment of dead air after it. Just when the pause starts to get uncomfortably long he makes a show of clearing his throat.]

And oh, Doctor, Rose? [His smile tightens, just barely. Appears just a bit forced.] If you're out there, looks like I'm alive after all. Which I'm kind of hoping you two didn't know, because seriously? There are much nicer ways to let a guy down.

de_evilise

[ Waking in a new world was definitely not something Marinette expected to greet her when she opened her eyes. On the plus side, she had her belongings with her - even Tikki, though the kwami seemed very groggy and tired. She reassured Marinette she'd be fine, it wasn't like when she got sick back then, so Marinette let the kwami sleep and devoted her attention to finding out where she was and exactly what was going on. Cut to about...two hours later, when she accesses the network, her mind spinning with the information she'd been given. ]

[ She probably found her way to one of the console cafe's honestly, but she presents herself with a polite smile (if a little bit awkward). ][ She pauses, as something occurs to her. Her first option should have been making her way to that Welcome Center to stay, but she had prioritized getting Tikki some food instinctively. Hopefully it'd help the kwami recover. ]

I'll ... probably be at this cafe for a little bit longer, but I really should have a look around soon too.

[ She'd totally doesn't think anyone from home is here either. She hesitates a moment to consider her topics, and finally settles on one. ]

So, I guess I'll be seeing you all around! If you've got any suggestions of places to take a look at, I'm open to ideas.

[ She needed to get her bearings in this place after all, especially with what's been going on. Once from the ground.. and then once from the air, when Tikki was recovered. Before ending her connection though, she grins and flashes a cheerful V'sign. Peace Out? ... so lame, Marinette. ]

wolfishflame

I'd like to get away from earth awhile
And then come back to it and begin over.
May no fate willfully misunderstand me
And half grant what I wish and snatch me away
Not to return. Earth's the right place for love:
I don't know where it's likely to go better.

– Robert Frost, "Birches"

[Someone's been thinking a lot since her little Dreaming incident. She'd have read it aloud, but she didn't want to cry. Not in public, anyway.]

of_deduction

I’ve made a fascinating discovery about your Red Dust.

[ For a moment that seems to the end of it but added as, what seems to be an after thought- ]

Oh, and it looks like I've managed to figure out how to stabilise it before you. Tough break that. If you're feeling the need to try and extract the information from me, I invite you to try. You know where I'll be. SH

of_deduction

{ Open to the Public }

I need the professional opinion of a botanist and chemist well versed in the elements and compounds of this world. SH

[ Unfortunately his knowledge just doesn't cover it. For the moment. ]

{ Private to John Watson }

Meet me at the university lab. SH

{ Private to Valdis }

I need to show you something. Can you be at the University lab within the hour?
SH

edgeoftheknife

[The video flips on to show Erskine, gorgeous as always, and actually not looking dog-tired for once! In fact, he's smiling. This is possibly the happiest Erskine has looked on the network while sober.

...which probably has to do with the attractive redhead hovering in the background. Those who've seen Erskine's echo stone will recognize Hopeless. Those who haven't might recognize the man Erskine's been attached at the hip to for the last couple of weeks.]

Right, hello everyone. So, Hopeless had a question--

[The redhead in the background scoffs gently.]

Alright, we had a question. How old are all you Foreigners out there? We're interested in age demographics. You can be vague if you like, and you don't have to answer of course.

And in the spirit of sharing, I... missed my last birthday. It was in February. Which I suppose makes me 409 now.

lostundercover

[Costigan sounds entirely calm and collected, albeit his usual gruff self.]

I need a weapon. A gun or a knife, nothin' weird. I'll pay cash.

[There's a muffled knocking noise for a moment before he speaks again.]

Cigarettes too.

[PRIVATE TO VALDIS]
[His voice shifts, holding more anxiety.]

We need to talk. Privately, not at the station.

redlightgreenlight

[Valdis appears on the screen, the picture of calm, seemingly in complete control of herself despite the chaos going on outside.]

The KPD is declaring a state of emergency and I have dispatched officers to all sectors to help in any way they can.

[The force wasn't huge, but they would do the best they could]

In addition, those needing shelter can come to the Department Headquarters. It wasn't severely damaged in the storm and we will accommodate as many as we can.

[She already had a few people gathering blankets and other items that they might need.]

If anyone needs me, I'll be moving around the sectors helping move debris and running search and rescue, but I'll be in contact with my officers so you can call me through them or on a foreigner radio.

[Hound form was very useful in such circumstances.]

consultantsdoctor

[One minute he'd been settled in bed for the night and the next he was outside being pelted by wind and rain. His first act was to pull out his pocketwatch and check it only to discover that it didn't connect to the network. Whatever network COMPASS had them all set up on, John did not have access to it though he could still get into the other apps that were provided on the otherworldly device. After approximately thirty minutes of wandering about in the freezing cold, John had found himself in the Welcome Center - armed with information and new items to help him make his way in this world.

Now's the time when he addresses the network.]

Good evening, my name is John Watson and I've just arrived to this world. I'm a former Army doctor and had been working in General Practice. It's not everyday you find yourself in a new world but I think I'm taking it fairly well. Though I am a bit curious if anyone is familiar with a ship named the Charon, of a city called Zelien or a company called COMPASS. It's fine if you haven't, I'm only curious.

[There, that's the fastest way to draw out anyone who might have been in that other world.]

Anyway, I'm sure there are hospitals and doctors around these parts if anyone happens to get sick or injured during this storm but if you're in need of patching up you can call me any time. Not entirely sure where I'll be staying as of yet but I'm here to help in any way I can.

Seeing as how I'm new here, I am searching for a job preferrably where I can continue my medical practice and would like to know about the conditions of each location. My skills may lie along the scientific side of things but I've no issue working alongside those who use magic in their healing practices.

Thanks for your time.

of_deduction

Now that I'm much better acquainted with this place I will be opening my own consulting detective business. The basis of my operation is this: 1. If you have an interesting problem that you cannot solve on your own then you may feel free to contact me and we'll discuss its potential. 2. Tell me in every detail possible about your problem. Leaving nothing out. 3. From the details you provide I will offer a deduction or decide if further investigation is necessary. If you have an interest in consulting me then there are a few things to keep in mind. 1. I will charge all my clients the same amount. More money is not an incentive. 2. If you cannot afford the designated charge I am open to negotiating the price. 3. I won't waste my time on adultery cases. 4. I will not accept anonymous clients. On that that note, with my work it is likely I'll be far too busy to keep up the apartment and all the shopping. If you would like a job as a house keeper you may apply below, however there are a few key traits I'm looking for in any potentials. 1. Must be able to follow orders. 2. Able to make tea and coffee 3. Willing to do the necessary shopping 4. A strong stomach, not at all squeamish 5. No sort of history involving the abuse (of any kind) of children. -Sherlock Holmes

[ This time, he's signed it with his full name just to the gauge the reaction to it. ]

of_deduction

I'm going to need someone to explain the metrics of this place without mentioning the giant turtle. Before you ask; yes, I have seen it. Though seeing it does little to convince me of its authenticity. I'd never get very far if I took everything at face value. That being said, Discussions on Science and verifiable facts only. if you intend to talk magic don't bother responding. Your input isn't needed. SH

no_light

[ It's the second time a message from Kylo Ren shows up in as many months, a new record! What joy!

But this misfired text message going public by morning isn't one he would have wanted to share. ]

you're SO pretty... like SO pretty

i never say nice things to you why do i never say nice things?

i want to write a poem about your eyes and how good you fight you're really special you know that? youre light and fierceness and danger and i was awful to you I'm sorry i never said sorry before huh

[ Such is the result of sampling too much of the local brews, and then experimenting with new technology.

Kylo, enjoy your hangover with a little extra, courtesy of the malfunctioning network. ]

unetrustworthy

[From the moment the camera turned on, Midii looked...almost as if she were regretting the decision. Public speaking was never her strong suit, which was why she so rarely made videos like these. But there was something on her mind. For once...something personal. And after a few seconds of hesitation, her resolve won out.]

It's...strange to think about.

[Maybe it would have been better if she'd gathered more of her thoughts before doing this, but she hadn't wanted to give herself a chance to back out.]

I cam here when I was eleven. Today, I'm sixteen. [Ah, there was one point of motivation; she'd never publicly announced her birthday before. There truly was a first time for everything.] And I've had so much time to think about what that means. That I've lived here for so long that I...I almost forgot what it was like to live in the world I grew up in. That...that's a good thing. Because when I came here, I didn't trust anybody. I couldn't. I was scared and small and...didn't think I deserved the kindness that people were suddenly showing me. I tried turning them away. I figured that they'd get over it and move on sooner or later and leave me alone.

But...they didn't. Leave me alone, that is. Five years later, and people still won't leave me alone. [Despite her words, she spoke them with hints of a smile. Humor. Her attempt at a joke.] I've never been more grateful for those people as I am today. And I wish...that I could tell the ones who are gone that. I wish they could know how much they meant to me. More than even I knew then.

[A pause. She took a deep breath and stared into the camera greatly. Then let out a sheepish smile.]

I'm...not even sure what I was trying to say anymore. I guess...for those of you who are still finding it hard to deal with having been brought here...I just wanted you to know that there are good things that have come out of it. I'm living proof of that.

[Because she was still alive.]

[Although, just when it looked like Midii was about to (awkwardly) sign off...one last thought came to her. And in a rare show of her age, her nose wrinkled slightly in distaste.]

I still don't think I'll ever get used to the magic here, though. It's too....unpredictable.

reluctantaccessory

(She stares into the device to make sure it's recording. Her expression turns from something kind of serious and deep in thought to one of relief. "Oh good. Not much different than that other place..." Marie then tries to smile, of course she looks a bit more concerned than anything else.)

Uh, uh...hi. I'm Marie. Um...let's see here... I think I'm good with what's going on. I mean, I get it. At least, I have a map...and I've been without a lot less before... it's a long story...

(Marie finds herself beginning to ramble - to the outsider it sounded like some "adventure" or a not very thought out plan she had when shew was younger, but she quickly stops herself. It's definitely better to not get so personal, not yet anyway. She glances down for a moment.)

Ah, uh..right. I'll just shut up now about that. It's not very interesting.

(Then she pauses.)

Um, by the way...has anyone seen....

(She lets her thought trail off and she debates in the middle of her question about asking if someone else might be wandering around. Only slightly taller than her (and she's a tall girl herself), square headed, overly serious looking... potentially over his head in trouble within moments of setting foot in a place?)

She woke up alone now that she gives everything some more thought and then she glances at the ring on her hand. )

Um, well, uh...it's not that important. So, um, I'll be here for a little while....

holbydelboy

Look what I found.

[Fletch is postiviely glowing, grinning as he hefts a large device with a screen onto the table in front of the console. Fletch wraps an arm around it as if it was a long lost friend.]

This is a LifePak. A LifePak 15, to be precise. It's a medical monitor, and am I bloody glad to see it. Basically, it does everything; blood pressure, heart monitoring, temperature... You name it. It even acts as an automatic and manual defibrilator. I just found them in one of the curio shops. The kedan shopowner was very accomodating when I stopped him from frying himself on the charged Defib parts.

[He's still grinning. It's tech from home. Tech he can use.]

I'm donating these. One to the Healer's Guild, one to the Hotel, with the caveat that both can be used by anyone trained in them if they need to, and they can be moved between the Hotel and the Guild freely. As for training, I'm happy to give courses in how to use 'em, at a very generous rate that will go straight to the Healer's Guild, of course.

[A pause as he looks the device over.]

I need to have a word with someone who can fashion a charger for them, though. They're fully charged at the moment, but, yeah, they're battery operated. So anyone from the Metalworkers or the College fancy a challenge? Let me know. It'd be much appreciated.

consultingbishop

So, hey...

[Hey, Keelial. Remember him? He looks a lot more tired than before, his hair is ruffled and his shirt looks partly undone. It looks like he's sat in the College.]

Anyone noticed the pattern on the Turtle's shell? It's... pulsing. It started like... three? Four days ago? The time between the pulses is getting shorter.

I'm not sure what this means, but... hey. It sounds important, right? I've done some math and, well... I think... [Yawn.] ...I think the pulses are gonna stop in a week or so. If the period between them keeps getting shorter.

Assuming that's what this is.

gotabadfeelingaboutthis

[Han is a little sheepish and embarrassed, he knows he spent the last few days stealing and being a street punk, and it's not a pretty thing to think back on. It seemed fun as a kid and all, but those days are behind him now. He's got amends to make.]

I gotta say I'm sorry for any trouble I caused the last few days. I definitely wasn't myself. OK, I was still myself, but not the version that's old enough and smart enough not to be a smart aleck troublemaker.

Anything I got that I can still give back, I will, I promise.

Tu Shanshu

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