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of_deductionI’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
no_light[ Kylo Ren has been watching recent developments on Tu Vishan with growing unease. He had started out thinking Valdis an annoyance, then a danger, but with the new guild structure, the KPD's power is only being consolidated - and thus, her power. It's not a good development for an enemy of hers.
He might have been willing to let it rest, if he hadn't overheard a drugged-out-of-his-mind KPD member mention that he is on the watch list. It had been the last push to take action.
But what to do? It took more listening and more than a little bit of luck, but now Kylo is ready to send a message which will hopefully sow seeds of discontent – and isn’t that one of the strategies of the Dark Side? Not one he had bothered with before or is particularly skilled in… but before, he didn’t need to bother with subterfuge. ]
I have learned that Valdis of the KPD knew the water supply would be targeted. If you don’t believe me, ask the officers she used to aide her.
The KPD has been hunting the Cultists for months, but for all its powerful Foreigner detectives it has nothing to show.
I demand she explain why she did not prevent the attack when she knew it was coming. I demand she explain why she protects Cultists instead of our citizens. And I dare her to explain why she calls herself a protector, but carries a dangerous sword.
How can we be certain that the shapeshifter we put our trust in is who she claims to be?
All Foreigners have secrets, but I want to know if hers are dangerous to us before I can trust her again.
[OOC: He will respond, though he might keep it short and vague to prevent giving himself away. Feel free to also talk among yourselves!]
He might have been willing to let it rest, if he hadn't overheard a drugged-out-of-his-mind KPD member mention that he is on the watch list. It had been the last push to take action.
But what to do? It took more listening and more than a little bit of luck, but now Kylo is ready to send a message which will hopefully sow seeds of discontent – and isn’t that one of the strategies of the Dark Side? Not one he had bothered with before or is particularly skilled in… but before, he didn’t need to bother with subterfuge. ]
I have learned that Valdis of the KPD knew the water supply would be targeted. If you don’t believe me, ask the officers she used to aide her.
The KPD has been hunting the Cultists for months, but for all its powerful Foreigner detectives it has nothing to show.
I demand she explain why she did not prevent the attack when she knew it was coming. I demand she explain why she protects Cultists instead of our citizens. And I dare her to explain why she calls herself a protector, but carries a dangerous sword.
How can we be certain that the shapeshifter we put our trust in is who she claims to be?
All Foreigners have secrets, but I want to know if hers are dangerous to us before I can trust her again.
[OOC: He will respond, though he might keep it short and vague to prevent giving himself away. Feel free to also talk among yourselves!]
[CONSOLE | VIDEO] 001
January 24th, 2017 11:05choicedHelloooo, residents of Keeliai!
[Here's a new face -- and someone who doesn't really seem bothered by the news that he's not in his own world. He's smiling, perfectly relaxed, like he does this all the time. He doesn't look at all like someone just had to explain to him how one console connects to every other console in the city, plus a whole bunch of smaller communicators. Man, the wonders of magitechnology.]
I'm sure you hear this all the time, but your women are beautiful. Don't worry, I got the hint, they're off-limits, but I mean it. All you lovely ladies out there, you're gorgeous. It's amazing you have a way for me to be able to tell everyone that at once, this... whatever this is. Seriously.
[His smile brightens, giving the impression he really means it, and then he waves a hand.]
Oh yeah, and it looks like I'm not the only Foreigner here. Anyone want to show me the ropes? The kedan are great, but there's only so much you can get out of them. Apparently -- [And here's the first instance of Zelos looking less than comfortable.] -- we're on the back of a giant turtle.
[Here's a new face -- and someone who doesn't really seem bothered by the news that he's not in his own world. He's smiling, perfectly relaxed, like he does this all the time. He doesn't look at all like someone just had to explain to him how one console connects to every other console in the city, plus a whole bunch of smaller communicators. Man, the wonders of magitechnology.]
I'm sure you hear this all the time, but your women are beautiful. Don't worry, I got the hint, they're off-limits, but I mean it. All you lovely ladies out there, you're gorgeous. It's amazing you have a way for me to be able to tell everyone that at once, this... whatever this is. Seriously.
[His smile brightens, giving the impression he really means it, and then he waves a hand.]
Oh yeah, and it looks like I'm not the only Foreigner here. Anyone want to show me the ropes? The kedan are great, but there's only so much you can get out of them. Apparently -- [And here's the first instance of Zelos looking less than comfortable.] -- we're on the back of a giant turtle.
pureredGood evening, everyone.
We have presently been on the shores of Tavimbi for approximately five months and in this time, Tu Vishan has shown signs of waking. Though, as I am sure you know, he remains unconscious.
I propose that we take the next steps in waking him. There have been attempts in the past to contact and awaken him, and though a link was temporarily established not once, but twice, and though Tu Vishan stirred, the link was shortly thereafter broken. I have hypothesized that the reason being was a lack of power, a lack of psychic compatibility, or a possible combination of both.
As some may know, I have been considering the possibility of utilizing the Xunetane for the very purpose of lending a power source and stabilizer to those able to make a psychic or magical connection.
In recent months, Mr Kenobi, his compatriots, the Metalworkers, Miss Valdis, myself and several others have found links between Tu Vishan's energy signature and the one given off by the Xunetane and the associated 'Truth' crystals. Charako has kindly permitted this under the condition that she be there to monitor the energy levels so that nothing... explodes.
[There's a small quirk of a smile at this, as though he'd even consider attempting to use a giant powerful magic rock without the help of Charako's expertise.]
I have also approached the heads of the families about this matter. For now, they have agreed.
I would ask that we set aside present dilemmas, at least as far as the waking of Tu Vishan is concerned, and work together - both Kedan and foreigner. Here we can finalize the details, as well as formulate contingency plans and alternate solutions. I believe all of us are united in the desire to see Tu Vishan awake and healthy.
Thank you, and I bid you all a lovely evening.
We have presently been on the shores of Tavimbi for approximately five months and in this time, Tu Vishan has shown signs of waking. Though, as I am sure you know, he remains unconscious.
I propose that we take the next steps in waking him. There have been attempts in the past to contact and awaken him, and though a link was temporarily established not once, but twice, and though Tu Vishan stirred, the link was shortly thereafter broken. I have hypothesized that the reason being was a lack of power, a lack of psychic compatibility, or a possible combination of both.
As some may know, I have been considering the possibility of utilizing the Xunetane for the very purpose of lending a power source and stabilizer to those able to make a psychic or magical connection.
In recent months, Mr Kenobi, his compatriots, the Metalworkers, Miss Valdis, myself and several others have found links between Tu Vishan's energy signature and the one given off by the Xunetane and the associated 'Truth' crystals. Charako has kindly permitted this under the condition that she be there to monitor the energy levels so that nothing... explodes.
[There's a small quirk of a smile at this, as though he'd even consider attempting to use a giant powerful magic rock without the help of Charako's expertise.]
I have also approached the heads of the families about this matter. For now, they have agreed.
I would ask that we set aside present dilemmas, at least as far as the waking of Tu Vishan is concerned, and work together - both Kedan and foreigner. Here we can finalize the details, as well as formulate contingency plans and alternate solutions. I believe all of us are united in the desire to see Tu Vishan awake and healthy.
Thank you, and I bid you all a lovely evening.
redlightgreenlight[The screen lights up to show Valdis and Pepper. They appear to be in the Hotel and Pepper is grinning from ear to ear.]
Recent events have shown that Tu Yunxu is struggling as a leader; but, if I were to be blunt, the Snakes were never a force that operated in the interests of the kedan themselves anyway and there is a power vacuum forming in our city.
[Valdis' voice is calm, and while she isn't smiling, there is an amused glint in her eyes.]
For the past few months, I have been in contact with several of the gangs in the city. Some of them have agreed to an alliance of sorts, meaning that they wish to help fill this power vacuum with a legitimate Police Force that operates in the interests of the kedan and their laws.
[The laws part was a bit more difficult, but Valdis trusted that things would work out. She had spent quite a bit of time looking at the ones she could find.]
This Volunteer Police Force would be comprised of foreigners and kedan, working together for the good of the city that we live in. Though at first we will rely on donations and the goodwill of the public, I am hoping that the eventual government will be able to set up proper wages and equipment for their protectors.
[Valdis hadn't had to think long about this next part and Pepper had agreed wholeheartedly.]
I believe that it is important that no single foreigner be the head of this establishment. We cannot guarantee that we will always be here and stability is key for success. For now, myself, Pepper and Gene will be co-heads as we try to find a qualified leader from among the Kedan.
[Hopefully she and Pepper weren't wrong about Meisheng.]
That said, we are looking for volunteers to aid us in our endeavors.
Recent events have shown that Tu Yunxu is struggling as a leader; but, if I were to be blunt, the Snakes were never a force that operated in the interests of the kedan themselves anyway and there is a power vacuum forming in our city.
[Valdis' voice is calm, and while she isn't smiling, there is an amused glint in her eyes.]
For the past few months, I have been in contact with several of the gangs in the city. Some of them have agreed to an alliance of sorts, meaning that they wish to help fill this power vacuum with a legitimate Police Force that operates in the interests of the kedan and their laws.
[The laws part was a bit more difficult, but Valdis trusted that things would work out. She had spent quite a bit of time looking at the ones she could find.]
This Volunteer Police Force would be comprised of foreigners and kedan, working together for the good of the city that we live in. Though at first we will rely on donations and the goodwill of the public, I am hoping that the eventual government will be able to set up proper wages and equipment for their protectors.
[Valdis hadn't had to think long about this next part and Pepper had agreed wholeheartedly.]
I believe that it is important that no single foreigner be the head of this establishment. We cannot guarantee that we will always be here and stability is key for success. For now, myself, Pepper and Gene will be co-heads as we try to find a qualified leader from among the Kedan.
[Hopefully she and Pepper weren't wrong about Meisheng.]
That said, we are looking for volunteers to aid us in our endeavors.
ironrule[Yes, you read that right. An NPC has gotten hold of a radio handset, and is broadcasting a message to the Foreigners -- and hopefully only the Foreigners.
Specifically, for anyone in a position to recognise her voice, it's Meisheng, Yunxu's former right-hand who vanished after Milyn's death two months ago. She sounds harried and rushed, but otherwise confident and unafraid.]
Yunxu ordered the hit. Milyn poisoned Shudder. They've both done unconscionable things aside from that, and I've been -- well, keeping quiet for much too long.
[There's a pause.]
I can't for the life of me understand why anyone thought he was innocent.
[And another pause.]
I have twenty minutes. If you want to know more, I'll tell you all I can.
Specifically, for anyone in a position to recognise her voice, it's Meisheng, Yunxu's former right-hand who vanished after Milyn's death two months ago. She sounds harried and rushed, but otherwise confident and unafraid.]
Yunxu ordered the hit. Milyn poisoned Shudder. They've both done unconscionable things aside from that, and I've been -- well, keeping quiet for much too long.
[There's a pause.]
I can't for the life of me understand why anyone thought he was innocent.
[And another pause.]
I have twenty minutes. If you want to know more, I'll tell you all I can.
ironrule[Around about lunchtime on the first of January, every console in Keeliai beeps with a city-wide announcement. While the announcement initially plays without prompting, it can be replayed and re-accessed at any time, ensuring that not a single citizen or Foreigner misses it.
It's Tu Yunxu, broadcasting from inside his study at the Snakes' mansion. He looks as immaculate as ever, dressed in a silken suit with gold thread used liberally throughout.]
It's come to my attention that several people have managed to extract considerable quantities of salt from this oppressive fog. I'm offering a bounty to anyone who chooses to turn their salt over to the Snakes. Prices are negotiable. You will, of course, not be punished for choosing not to take me up on my offer - I am by no means instituting a salt tax. The salt doesn't appear to be dangerous, although I wouldn't recommend ingesting it.
This offer is open to Foreigners as well. I'm sure some of you have been... experimenting.
Thank you.
[And the announcement ends.]
It's Tu Yunxu, broadcasting from inside his study at the Snakes' mansion. He looks as immaculate as ever, dressed in a silken suit with gold thread used liberally throughout.]
It's come to my attention that several people have managed to extract considerable quantities of salt from this oppressive fog. I'm offering a bounty to anyone who chooses to turn their salt over to the Snakes. Prices are negotiable. You will, of course, not be punished for choosing not to take me up on my offer - I am by no means instituting a salt tax. The salt doesn't appear to be dangerous, although I wouldn't recommend ingesting it.
This offer is open to Foreigners as well. I'm sure some of you have been... experimenting.
Thank you.
[And the announcement ends.]
thaumatophageAh, um.
[Kitty looks a bit sheepish...but rather less woolly, in any case.]
So...uh. Hypothetical medical-slash-metaphysical question...
...whaaaat iiifffff...what if you accidentally............swallowed........your soul gem.
Hypothetically.
Asking for a friend.
But it is also quite urgent.
[This is the exact kind of quality person you let onto your turtle, everyone.]
[Kitty looks a bit sheepish...but rather less woolly, in any case.]
So...uh. Hypothetical medical-slash-metaphysical question...
...whaaaat iiifffff...what if you accidentally............swallowed........your soul gem.
Hypothetically.
Asking for a friend.
But it is also quite urgent.
[This is the exact kind of quality person you let onto your turtle, everyone.]
[NPC] CONSOLE | OPEN
July 15th, 2015 09:00ironrule[The Foreigners have been privy to Snake announcements over the consoles before. The difference here is that those announcements have always been made by Meisheng, and have always been broadcast to the entire populace of Keeliai - kedan included. This particular announcement is also a public broadcast, but it's directed towards the Foreigners.
And when the announcement starts, viewers will be treated to Tu Yunxu himself, looking very grave.]
Good afternoon. One of my patrols found Jintou by the edge of Water Sector last night, just inside the city walls. He's alive.
[Always start with the good news, especially during a show of good faith. With any luck, not every Foreigner will believe Yunxu had anything to do with this.]
I must warn you, however - he is not himself. There is very little I or the hospital can do. Should anyone wish to take custody of him, please see Meisheng at her usual post in Central Sector.
[And the feed cuts off.]
[OOC: Characters are free to respond to this network post directly, although there's no guarantee Yunxu will indulge anyone for very long. Alternatively, action threads can be played out here as well if your character chooses to go to Meisheng about this. Please contact me either through![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
Amaraq or by PMing this account if you have any questions!]
And when the announcement starts, viewers will be treated to Tu Yunxu himself, looking very grave.]
Good afternoon. One of my patrols found Jintou by the edge of Water Sector last night, just inside the city walls. He's alive.
[Always start with the good news, especially during a show of good faith. With any luck, not every Foreigner will believe Yunxu had anything to do with this.]
I must warn you, however - he is not himself. There is very little I or the hospital can do. Should anyone wish to take custody of him, please see Meisheng at her usual post in Central Sector.
[And the feed cuts off.]
[OOC: Characters are free to respond to this network post directly, although there's no guarantee Yunxu will indulge anyone for very long. Alternatively, action threads can be played out here as well if your character chooses to go to Meisheng about this. Please contact me either through
[Console] Audio; OPEN
June 3rd, 2015 23:52edgeoftheknifeLook, ah.
There's something I've been meaning to tell you, for... well, probably close to two hundred years, now. It's been on my mind a lot lately, and I think I need to just come clean about it.
So, here goes.
Anton?
You snore. A lot.
There's something I've been meaning to tell you, for... well, probably close to two hundred years, now. It's been on my mind a lot lately, and I think I need to just come clean about it.
So, here goes.
Anton?
You snore. A lot.
[Console] Video;
May 21st, 2015 07:56lasergrenades[When the screen comes on there is a face just a little too close to the camera; it’s got freckles and red hair. The figure scoots back a bit, and a young woman in her late teens appears, grinning nervously.]
Uh, hiiii. I’m Pepper. Pepper Potts. I come from a city called New York which some of you have probably heard of and if you haven’t you should because its awesome. Or, it was awesome before a bunch of aliens came and tried to destroy the planet, which they might still do, I got here before we blew up the ship when I got teleported, so it might not be so awesome when you go visit. [She pauses, catching herself.] Er. If, I guess. Sorry, I talk a lot when I’m nervous, apparently, that’s what everyone always tells me. Actually they say I talk too much all the time, not just when I'm nervous. Especially Tony and Rhodey and Gene. Oh! Yeah, I'm from the same place as Tony and Gene. Well, not exactly, we came here from different places, or something, which I don't really understand yet.
[She takes a deep breath and tries to slow down the torrent of words.] Anyway. I hear there’s some big bad running around and since I’m kind of used to fighting supervillains I’m totally there if you need someone to help with butt-kicking. Probably.
[Pepper sags a little bit.]
I could use some help figuring out what to do here. I’m supposed to get a job and all I ever wanted to be is a SHIELD agent. I could help...organize...things? Unless someone needs a personal shopper, in which case I am so there.
Uh, hiiii. I’m Pepper. Pepper Potts. I come from a city called New York which some of you have probably heard of and if you haven’t you should because its awesome. Or, it was awesome before a bunch of aliens came and tried to destroy the planet, which they might still do, I got here before we blew up the ship when I got teleported, so it might not be so awesome when you go visit. [She pauses, catching herself.] Er. If, I guess. Sorry, I talk a lot when I’m nervous, apparently, that’s what everyone always tells me. Actually they say I talk too much all the time, not just when I'm nervous. Especially Tony and Rhodey and Gene. Oh! Yeah, I'm from the same place as Tony and Gene. Well, not exactly, we came here from different places, or something, which I don't really understand yet.
[She takes a deep breath and tries to slow down the torrent of words.] Anyway. I hear there’s some big bad running around and since I’m kind of used to fighting supervillains I’m totally there if you need someone to help with butt-kicking. Probably.
[Pepper sags a little bit.]
I could use some help figuring out what to do here. I’m supposed to get a job and all I ever wanted to be is a SHIELD agent. I could help...organize...things? Unless someone needs a personal shopper, in which case I am so there.
[CONSOLE] video;
April 10th, 2015 11:54forgediron[Zanru looks irritable. This is nothing new. She also looks tired, and that makes the irritability worse. Whoever has been going around the city is focussing enough on Metal Sector that they've lost a bit of revenue and held up a few projects owing to, oh, vital components being filched.]
Right, listen up. Someone's been haunting the city, stealing things and leaving people bloodied. There's been rumours spreading, so let's clear some of it up.
Fact A: Yes, I know the perpetrator can use something that looks a lot like shadows. No, that does not mean the Old Nightmare is back. Think big, people. He wasn't so small-minded as this.
Fact A-dot-1: No, it isn't that Foreigner bloke who throws shadows about either. He's laid up and can't be in two places at once.
Fact B: The perpetrator can probably shapeshift and is probably not made of metal. Stop blaming the Foreigners for every petty thing, it makes us look bad. No matter how idiotic they can be.
Now, I don't care if people moonlight as a damned roof-hopper. What I do care about is knowing whether this person is involved in the crimes, stopping them, or just generally trying to build up some kind of morale game. Whatever the case, it's stupid and it's pissing me off.
The only competent investigators we've got left are Foreigners, so this is over to you: Get me the idiot who's playing up. I'm available on this broadcast for the next hour for questions and contracts. Anything after that I'll pick up as I've got time.
[ooc: Related to this plot here, but will not progress at any point beyond what Callaghan's mun stipulates. This is not an NPC plot, just NPCs reacting to things that happen.]
Right, listen up. Someone's been haunting the city, stealing things and leaving people bloodied. There's been rumours spreading, so let's clear some of it up.
Fact A: Yes, I know the perpetrator can use something that looks a lot like shadows. No, that does not mean the Old Nightmare is back. Think big, people. He wasn't so small-minded as this.
Fact A-dot-1: No, it isn't that Foreigner bloke who throws shadows about either. He's laid up and can't be in two places at once.
Fact B: The perpetrator can probably shapeshift and is probably not made of metal. Stop blaming the Foreigners for every petty thing, it makes us look bad. No matter how idiotic they can be.
Now, I don't care if people moonlight as a damned roof-hopper. What I do care about is knowing whether this person is involved in the crimes, stopping them, or just generally trying to build up some kind of morale game. Whatever the case, it's stupid and it's pissing me off.
The only competent investigators we've got left are Foreigners, so this is over to you: Get me the idiot who's playing up. I'm available on this broadcast for the next hour for questions and contracts. Anything after that I'll pick up as I've got time.
[ooc: Related to this plot here, but will not progress at any point beyond what Callaghan's mun stipulates. This is not an NPC plot, just NPCs reacting to things that happen.]
NPC: VIDEO
January 5th, 2015 02:43ironrule[The biomechanical consoles are one of those necessary evils that have been around since before anyone can remember. Dismantling them is an art, and a chore; thus far, Yunxu's elected to leave them alone and pretend they don't exist.
Not anymore.
You wouldn't think he's angry, what with that gracious smile and slightly raised brow to give his expression a small hint of amusement.]
Hello, all. My name is Tu Yunxu. I know some of you may not have heard of me, and I'm afraid I'll have to burden you with a less-than-ideal, one-sided introduction: I lead the Huǒ-si. The notices you may have seen for a gathering in the Courtyard of Public Opinion have been a little more ambiguous than I would like, so I have sought the opportunity to make one thing clear: everyone is welcome.
[Despite that tone and smile, Yunxu couldn't care less about the Foreigners being there. His message is meant for someone in particular. Someone he hasn't seen hide nor hair of in over six months.]
I know it will be a pleasure seeing some of you again. [And, with a bow of his head:] Until then.
[Don't expect him to reply to messages. He's a busy man.]
Not anymore.
You wouldn't think he's angry, what with that gracious smile and slightly raised brow to give his expression a small hint of amusement.]
Hello, all. My name is Tu Yunxu. I know some of you may not have heard of me, and I'm afraid I'll have to burden you with a less-than-ideal, one-sided introduction: I lead the Huǒ-si. The notices you may have seen for a gathering in the Courtyard of Public Opinion have been a little more ambiguous than I would like, so I have sought the opportunity to make one thing clear: everyone is welcome.
[Despite that tone and smile, Yunxu couldn't care less about the Foreigners being there. His message is meant for someone in particular. Someone he hasn't seen hide nor hair of in over six months.]
I know it will be a pleasure seeing some of you again. [And, with a bow of his head:] Until then.
[Don't expect him to reply to messages. He's a busy man.]
akito[ Akito is just tired enough and fed up enough and stupid enough to think that maybe actually asking Malicant for answers to some questions might be a good idea. I mean, the worst that could happen is... probably pretty bad, so he won't think about it (though he did plan for the possibility of being incapacitated), but there's always a chance that they might actually get a few answers. Which would be pretty awesome. And Akito believes himself to be disposable enough for it to be worth the risk.
... And Tony doesn't, which is why he's stuck doing this in an unoccupied residential building with Tony insisting on being his back-up, and Tony's boyfriend insisting on being his backup. ]
Mal-Nyan
Hi
I have some questions for you! Feel free to answer if you want to (・∀・＠)
1. You were created by the Vilii. Then you killed the Vilii. Is this true?
2. Were you really born from a stone?
3. If your purpose is to destroy all physical life, will you eventually have to destroy yourself?
4. What are the Vilii anyway?
5. Have you ever thought about finding a purpose that isn't destroying all physical life?
6. Is there anything important left to find in the palace?
Sorry for the inconvenience! It is polite to try and get to know your neighbours though ne? 八(＾□＾*) If you do answer, please specify which question you are answering!
... And Tony doesn't, which is why he's stuck doing this in an unoccupied residential building with Tony insisting on being his back-up, and Tony's boyfriend insisting on being his backup. ]
Mal-Nyan
Hi
I have some questions for you! Feel free to answer if you want to (・∀・＠)
1. You were created by the Vilii. Then you killed the Vilii. Is this true?
2. Were you really born from a stone?
3. If your purpose is to destroy all physical life, will you eventually have to destroy yourself?
4. What are the Vilii anyway?
5. Have you ever thought about finding a purpose that isn't destroying all physical life?
6. Is there anything important left to find in the palace?
Sorry for the inconvenience! It is polite to try and get to know your neighbours though ne? 八(＾□＾*) If you do answer, please specify which question you are answering!
ruinsprofessor[Raine hesitates, for a very short moment, at the start of the video feed before firming the line of her mouth and plunging ahead. She looks tired, but determined.]
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Raine Sage. Please pay attention; I’ll try to keep this brief.
[She sounds more like she’s lecturing a classroom than delivering potentially shattering news.]
If you have previously thought none of this affects you, or if you simply missed the information, at the end of last month our enemy asked us to guess where it really is. Some of you will have already formed your own conclusions about this; I know I’ve certainly talked to some who have.
[Deep breath.]
There’s sufficient data with independent verification that I’m now sure, and everyone needs to be aware of this, sooner rather than later.
Our enemy has possessed Asti himself.
[A pause, considering. Well, the words are out now, no taking them back.]
That’s all. If you wish me to justify myself, either my conclusions or my lack of caution, I’ll do so, but more pressing right now is coming together to find a way forward, now that everyone is apprised of how severe the situation is.
[She lifts her chin a little then, and adds, not to any Foreigner but to the being she is pretty sure is watching,] Well? Do you care to confirm or deny?
---
[ooc; this actually is directly related to Nilin’s post a few days ago! I have talked this out with a few people, Xhan (Nilin-mun) included, and I’m keeping track of what’s happening there for continuity’s sake, but Raine is unfortunately not the most subtle person in the world and is past the point of waiting and watching. For questions comments plotting or concerns, I can be reached atmakaricrow, ceryu (AIM), or makari.crow@gmail.com.]
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Raine Sage. Please pay attention; I’ll try to keep this brief.
[She sounds more like she’s lecturing a classroom than delivering potentially shattering news.]
If you have previously thought none of this affects you, or if you simply missed the information, at the end of last month our enemy asked us to guess where it really is. Some of you will have already formed your own conclusions about this; I know I’ve certainly talked to some who have.
[Deep breath.]
There’s sufficient data with independent verification that I’m now sure, and everyone needs to be aware of this, sooner rather than later.
Our enemy has possessed Asti himself.
[A pause, considering. Well, the words are out now, no taking them back.]
That’s all. If you wish me to justify myself, either my conclusions or my lack of caution, I’ll do so, but more pressing right now is coming together to find a way forward, now that everyone is apprised of how severe the situation is.
[She lifts her chin a little then, and adds, not to any Foreigner but to the being she is pretty sure is watching,] Well? Do you care to confirm or deny?
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[ooc; this actually is directly related to Nilin’s post a few days ago! I have talked this out with a few people, Xhan (Nilin-mun) included, and I’m keeping track of what’s happening there for continuity’s sake, but Raine is unfortunately not the most subtle person in the world and is past the point of waiting and watching. For questions comments plotting or concerns, I can be reached at
iwannabeadragon[Time to get the ball rolling. While he is capable of better encryptions than this, he wants people to break it. This is only a formality to draw out the Knight after all. He wants this to go public as soon as possible.]
Evandau, we found a way to hurt the thing in the castle. Find us at the Midnight Hotel. It will be easier to speak there.
[Best just keep things simple for now.
A short time later the post goes unlocked for everyone to see with an additional weary smile from Hawke.]
It's done.
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[OOC: Alright, things are just around the corner now! And just so we don't all get confused I'm going to set up an OOC thread on this post when things get going. That thread will be for confirming which characters will be involved in the event and whether they will be present at the meeting with Evandau or watching one of the entrances in each Sector. Just give your character's name and what they'll be doing and where!]
Evandau, we found a way to hurt the thing in the castle. Find us at the Midnight Hotel. It will be easier to speak there.
[Best just keep things simple for now.
A short time later the post goes unlocked for everyone to see with an additional weary smile from Hawke.]
It's done.
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[OOC: Alright, things are just around the corner now! And just so we don't all get confused I'm going to set up an OOC thread on this post when things get going. That thread will be for confirming which characters will be involved in the event and whether they will be present at the meeting with Evandau or watching one of the entrances in each Sector. Just give your character's name and what they'll be doing and where!]
iguanasolutionSo, I'm not... [A sigh as he runs a hand through his hair.]
I had never had to do any of these before, but it's like- people do deserve it, one of these. Right? Even if their names are said on the radio when they leave it feels impersonal. But at the same time it feels like I'm mourning them? Which I am not. I really don't want to do that since it's not like they died, they really didn't. [Frank's the one that did, because he happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time- even if he did have the best of companies with him to make sure he didn't harm anyone.]
They just went back home. And while that's not really a relief in some cases sometimes it is in this one now that we know we somehow manage to survive after everything goes to- well. And sometimes we just have to be glad they are there to fight their battles, even if... even if they will be missed.
[A pause.]
Percy Jackson and Leo Valdez are both gone.
Any promise, offer or favor they owed consider it mine. I obviously can't do a lot of the things Leo did when it comes to machines or things Percy did with sealife and water, and I wish I could do something about that. [He wishes he hadn't been the one to stay, not when Leo and Percy were the actually useful ones.]
But I will still do my best.
[Private to Milyn]
I haven't checked on you, sorry. I've been kind of busy in the clinic since I came back and. Well, I never liked coming up with excuses: I just thought I would finally check on you.
So.
What's up?
I had never had to do any of these before, but it's like- people do deserve it, one of these. Right? Even if their names are said on the radio when they leave it feels impersonal. But at the same time it feels like I'm mourning them? Which I am not. I really don't want to do that since it's not like they died, they really didn't. [Frank's the one that did, because he happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time- even if he did have the best of companies with him to make sure he didn't harm anyone.]
They just went back home. And while that's not really a relief in some cases sometimes it is in this one now that we know we somehow manage to survive after everything goes to- well. And sometimes we just have to be glad they are there to fight their battles, even if... even if they will be missed.
[A pause.]
Percy Jackson and Leo Valdez are both gone.
Any promise, offer or favor they owed consider it mine. I obviously can't do a lot of the things Leo did when it comes to machines or things Percy did with sealife and water, and I wish I could do something about that. [He wishes he hadn't been the one to stay, not when Leo and Percy were the actually useful ones.]
But I will still do my best.
[Private to Milyn]
I haven't checked on you, sorry. I've been kind of busy in the clinic since I came back and. Well, I never liked coming up with excuses: I just thought I would finally check on you.
So.
What's up?
14F13 [AUDIO]
February 18th, 2014 10:01lostundercover[The audio clicks on and Costigan sounds less than thrilled. He's been busy in the city, outside the bottle, and has very little patience left.]
Fuck.
Catty and Vanessa are both gone. Their suites are cleared out and everything. [A pause.] Anyone else work with them on their rehab program? I can fund and manage it, but I need volunteers to do the.. Counseling? Listening? Fuck if I know.
[encrypted 97% to Evandau]
[Costigan clicks on the video. He looks a little disheveled from the fighting, but he's holding his own fairly well. He looks at the camera.]
There's a kid here, Midii Une. You don't have to talk to her now, but I need to make sure she stays until you do. She's a good kid.
[He runs a hand through his hair. It's not an order, of course. Even though it's a statement, the tone of voice suggests it's a request. Costigan knows better than to make demands.]
And I could still use a better encryption program.
[ooc: I know lots of characters are in the bottle. If you want to assume your character would reply after the event, feel free to forward date a response!]
Fuck.
Catty and Vanessa are both gone. Their suites are cleared out and everything. [A pause.] Anyone else work with them on their rehab program? I can fund and manage it, but I need volunteers to do the.. Counseling? Listening? Fuck if I know.
[encrypted 97% to Evandau]
[Costigan clicks on the video. He looks a little disheveled from the fighting, but he's holding his own fairly well. He looks at the camera.]
There's a kid here, Midii Une. You don't have to talk to her now, but I need to make sure she stays until you do. She's a good kid.
[He runs a hand through his hair. It's not an order, of course. Even though it's a statement, the tone of voice suggests it's a request. Costigan knows better than to make demands.]
And I could still use a better encryption program.
[ooc: I know lots of characters are in the bottle. If you want to assume your character would reply after the event, feel free to forward date a response!]
bindsthedead[When Sabriel's face shows up on the screen, it's even paler than normal, and the dark circles under her eyes are clearly visible.]
I need to know if anyone here has any knowledge of the Realm of Death in this world beyond what we were able to find out in Sinbrilee. [A pause.] Please. It will be of considerable help in dealing with the Enemy.
And for those of you who have arrived since it attempted to attack the turtle- do not underestimate it. Do not speak its name. It is every bit as dangerous as you were told it was, and possibly more. And it can corrupt people's minds- or possess them outright. And it is not going to be stopped by guns, or swords, or the simpler forms of magic. We must find a way to destroy or bind it, or it may follow us back to our own worlds, and do there what it has already done here.
We need to keep the turtles safe. They're- they're babies, and they represent this world's best hope for recovery. Aside from the turtle whose shell we stand on, they are the last of their kind.
( Locked to Evandau )
( Locked to Asshole Secret Service )
( Locked to students )
( Locked to Amon )
I need to know if anyone here has any knowledge of the Realm of Death in this world beyond what we were able to find out in Sinbrilee. [A pause.] Please. It will be of considerable help in dealing with the Enemy.
And for those of you who have arrived since it attempted to attack the turtle- do not underestimate it. Do not speak its name. It is every bit as dangerous as you were told it was, and possibly more. And it can corrupt people's minds- or possess them outright. And it is not going to be stopped by guns, or swords, or the simpler forms of magic. We must find a way to destroy or bind it, or it may follow us back to our own worlds, and do there what it has already done here.
We need to keep the turtles safe. They're- they're babies, and they represent this world's best hope for recovery. Aside from the turtle whose shell we stand on, they are the last of their kind.
( Locked to Evandau )
( Locked to Asshole Secret Service )
( Locked to students )
( Locked to Amon )