Entries tagged with † robert callaghan

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[CONSOLE] video; BACKDATE to 23 MAY

[After a fight between Rey and Kylo Ren at the Hotel, and once the combatants have been appropriately ejected (including Hux, thanks to an attempted equally violent intervention), Anton makes a broadcast.

[He's looking only slightly ruffled, but those who know him will see his demeanour is a bit sterner than usual. Behind him, the Hotel's lobby is visible ... more than ruffled. There's a few broken bits.]

Please be aware that Misters Kylo Ren and Hux, and Ms Rey, are banned from the Midnight Hotel for the foreseeable future. Anyone attempting to sneak them inside or otherwise grant them access will be considered in violation of the Hotel's rules.

Thank you.

[Mr Shudder is a bit Not Happy.]

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Console + Video

[Kevas peers at the screen with a skeptical look.]

So dis thing be workin' now yeah?

[Sure he got his very own crash course on this stuff, but doing and watching are two very different things. He trusts this stuff about as much as he does goblin or gnome gadgets.]

First of all, to all potential employers out dere, let me give ya a bit of advice for free. If ya be wantin' to hire a mon, kidnappin' dem ain't be da best way to make first impressions.

[This rant is probably just drifting out into the ether but Kevas doesn't care. He's annoyed. Yelling helps him feel better...kinda.]

Especially when dat mon be a stone's throw away from gettin' his own boat!

[Kevas lets a short, aggressive snort before slumping further into his chair. Then he holds up two clawed fingers.]

Second, I be needin' to know two things: where to get a fishin' pole and some decent liquor. Not great, not swill, just decent. Dat be it.

[His arms fold across his chest and he gives the screen a hard stare. Only a few moments later he starts feeling awkward. It's a whole lot easier talking to people in person.]

So...yeah.

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[Console: Video]

[The feed kicks on to an empty chair. The video is streaming, but there's no sign of Makoto anywhere. She may or may not be sitting on the floor, out of view.]

Alright, real talk.

I have something super important to ask you all, so listen up.

[She actually sounds pretty serious here too.]

How uh... How many of you know baseball?

[Home is far away and out of reach, so she's on the hunt for common ground.]

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[console]

[users might recognize the background of the welcome center, as Iroh had walked there after realizing that the strange sensation he felt might have been important.]

Well, I thought I was blacking out for a moment there... quite a strange feeling. And it looks like I've been gone for some months. I should have left a note, but I didn't expect that I'd be... well, whatever happens to those of us who leave and return.

For those of you I haven't met, my name is Iroh. I used to serve tea around here. And a few other things.

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Radio | March 14th

I have something to tell you all, and some of you might not believe me.

[Valdis' voice is hesitant, halting and uncertain]

There are very few of us left, it seems, who remember Malicant's reign or the atrocities committed by his followers. The death, the taint, the drugs and the suffering inflicted upon foreigner and Kedan alike is unknown to all of our newcomers. But this isn't just about that.

[A long pause, followed by an audible breath]

I have recently discovered that Milyn, the Cherrywood Healer, was involved with the Cultists. She reported directly to Daseng and created the drug known as Dust, as well as the base for Lucid.

[Another pause and then a low growl.]

She was our only ally among the Kedan when we first returned from the Dreaming, she aided us in defeating Malicant...but she also helped him wreak his havoc in the first place.

[Another growl]

I don't know about all of you, but I can't trust her anymore.

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[Radio] ((Backdated to the 12th because I fell asleep while writing this))

Not to be a spoilsport. I'm enjoying all the parties and naked frolicking as much as the next man, but...

...Is anyone else perturbed by the proximity of a chunk of what is clearly some manner of Nethecite?

Anyone? Or need I explain myself more thoroughly?

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[Console: Video] 001

I must commend whatever force that brought me from Ivalice to the back of a giant adamantitan. I didn't think anything could surprise me anymore, but here we are.

[He gives his most devilish and debonair smile. It makes him look just a little more charming and a little bit dangerous.]

I imagine introductions are in order.

[And he gives a curt little bow.]

Balthier, at your service.

And if I may pose a question - no, perhaps more a request -

What are the best pubs in the city, and what holes in the wall would one generally prefer to avoid?

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11th Kill - Radio / Console [Audio/Video] - Backdated to the 16th. >.>;

[Radio - Locked to Raine]

Professor Sage? I need help in the Hotel, whoever you can spare.

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[Console - Open]

[Shay looks... flustered, to say the least. Like he's been rushing around.]

Has... Anyone had a soul gem handed to them? I'm not sure what it would look like, but... We need it at the Midnight Hotel right away.

[There's a note of urgency to his voice, for sure.]

((OOC: Part of this log ~~when i get to it.~~))

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video; backdated to about the 20th

[Deon's been reluctant to go on the network about this - likely because if Vincent's around, he'll probably pop Deon one in the jaw for getting in his business.] Um...has anyone seen Vincent Moore around? Tall bloke, built, bit of an, ah, bit of a bad attitude?

I'm worried something's happened to him.

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oo1 / console video;

Let me take a guess at how many people you get freaking out on a regular basis. Don't get me wrong, this whole thing is, uh... bullshit, but given we apparently can't do anything about it — do you still get a lot of whiners? Maybe I'm not being fair. Maybe everyone is reasonable about all this.

[ He grimaces, then shrugs. ] Then again, maybe not. Still, forgive me if I mess up some kind of cultural thing because I'm from somewhere that doesn't have magic or people other than humans. I'm still learning.

[ That's when he takes a deep breath and looks almost pained that he has to keep talking. ]

All of that said, my name is Junior. Well, no it isn't, but I go by that. My name is Will Vega. I guess I'm looking for a job now. Anyone know of anywhere looking for a baker?

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001 - Video

So, um....

[There's a man on the feed. He's looking a bit beaten up, a nice gash on his forehead that's been covered up, but... Yeah. He's smiling. From what you can see of him, he's wearing dark-blue hospital scrubs.

When he speaks, his voice has an English accent. London, if anyone knows enough about it.]

I'm still tryin' to sort this whole "city-on-a-turtle" thing out in my head. It's kinda... a lot to take in. [He laughs.] Must've been a magic grenade. Anyway... Guess I'd better introduce myself. Adrian Fletcher, call me Fletch. I'm a nurse, so... if you need help in a medical capacity, I'm your bloke.

And, well, I can sideline as a mechanic, but you lot don't seem to have many cars around here... and it's kinda been three years since I last 'ad me 'ands on a motor proper.

[He then claps his hands.]

Right. First order of business... I'm gonna need a place to stay. Then... [He looks down.] I'm gonna need to change outta these scrubs. Ain't exactly purpose-built for bein' transported to another world.

And, uh... I know this was probably all covered by the lovely young lady at the visitor's centre, but... I kinda spaced out and just nodded... Sorry, love.

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Video | The Name Game

[Valdis is smiling, her braided hair hangs over one shoulder and you can clearly see that she is in the Hotel.]

I was thinking...

[She says, looking thoughtful, her eyes glazing slightly.]

We might not originally be from Keeliai, but we live here now and are doing our best to make it our home.

[She fingers the wolf pendant hanging around her neck absently.]

I don't think that we should call ourselves 'Foreigners' anymore, it gives the wrong impression and it continues to separate us from our neighbors.

[Her eyes focus again and she smiles at the camera.]

I think we should change our name to 'Planeswalkers,' because we've walked the three planes of Life, Dreaming and Death. It would give us a place, I think, and it gives off a more...settled feeling. Like we're a family or something.

[She sighs]

What do you guys think?

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video | november 12, 2016

[Right off, what will be remarkable is that China has enabled video; those familiar with her network habits will probably recall she doesn't usually.]

[The second remarkable thing is the small fluffball she's holding cradled to her chest. It's a rabbit. It's small, it's white, it's adorable, and it's got a collar around its neck with a soul gem. Which means yes, the small animal China is cuddling is none other than Erskine Ravel.]

[She's stroking the bunny very nicely.]

I wonder. Wasn't some fine gentleman giving us updates on the weather, occasionally?

I find I miss his gardening tips.

[She sounds and looks entirely earnest, blue eyes wide, face innocent, and she pauses only a moment to scratch behind the bunny's ears very delicately.]

And some sort of a forecast would be useful, I think, as things turn cooler.

[This is completely and totally the only reason she's made this post. Really.]

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audio | handset 2.0

[ sure, he's just woken up. but he's still super groggy and his brain and body feel all foggy like they tend to when you wake up in the wrong part of your sleep cycle. it also doesn't help that he has no clue where the heck he fell asleep beyond 'in a tree somewhere' which is more than a little bit disorienting.

he had something important to post about though - something about... chihuahuas... chihuelans! ]

...Does anyone have a plan for how to organize ourselves for the invasion?

I was thinking surveillance would be good... Get an idea of their strength and methods, then react accordingly?

[ he doesn't sound entirely sure of himself, which is slightly out of character for him. mostly it's because he's sleepy - and he sounds it, given that he has to stifle a yawn.

there's a pause, then-- ]

...When did it start getting so humid? Gross.

((ooc: between school and moving out for the first time... it's been a bit too hard to keep up with RP and since Akito is usually a busy busy bee he has been MIA since August 17th due to being ganked by the Dreaming! and so he thinks it's still August 17th and super duper hot and crazy dry.

someone plz 2 b filling him in?))

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video;

[A teenage girl with a cat-eared headband on is squinting at the camera. When she speaks, she does so with an Australian accent.] Well. Well well well well well.

Well.

Hi. [She shakes her head and the bells on her headband jingle.] No chance of sending out a distress signal, eh? Not that I think this place is bad or anything. I just, uh...I got Stuff to take care of, back home. At least I don't have amnesia this time, right? Heh heh heh... [The laughter is nervous, and trails off. She looks concerned for a moment before turning a thousand-watt smile to the camera again.]

Also, I only have like four Tim Tams in my bag and that is a grave effing injustice.

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[Console][Audio] 2nd Donut Eaten

A-tten-tion everyone! For a limited time, the Hotel will be serving:

Ice. Cream.

[It took a while to perfect these recipes, folks, which is why it's near the end of the month. She had to find the closest equivalents she could to the flavors she wanted to use. Some of which are her idea and others that were suggestions.]

We have four flavors in limited quantities--vanilla, green tea, sea salt, and honey lavender! Get them whiiiile they last!

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002 - [Video OTA]

[Aang takes a slow measured breath before speaking.]

Hi. I'm Aang. I don't know if we've met yet, but...I'm hoping we do.

[He manages a small, hopeful smile that lasts for a fraction of a second. If you blink, you might miss it.]

Chances are good though, that you know some of my friends. General Iroh, Sokka, and Katara. They know a lot more people than I do, and so I want to make sure that all of them know that they went home.

[This is a lie. Aang doesn't know that they actually went home, but he's choosing to believe in the reality that they did. Because the thought of any of them being stuck in the void for who knows how long is...no. They're home. They're just home.]

Anyway, I know I'm not much of a substitute, seeing as I'm no where near as wise as Iroh, or mechanically inclined like Sokka, and I can't heal like Katara, but...I'm still an Avatar and I'd like to help.

So if there's anything that they were doing that you'd still need help with? Or that just needs doing? I'd love to try.

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Stage 1 ► Video [Console]

[ The video feed flickers on and Tom is staring into the camera, then glancing off to the side -- then smiling. He looks tired, but relieved. ]

Well, that was simple enough.

Hello, there. My name is Dr. Thomas Light. I arrived some time ago, during a festival, and... I seem to have lost some time? I'm not sure what day it is, but I have one of these now --

[ He holds up his arm, motioning toward the simple metal bracelet on his wrist, with a dark stone set neatly inside it where a watch face would normally be. ]

If anyone could be so kind as to tell me how long I was out? And why I woke up... somewhere completely different?

[ A quick glance at the world behind him reveals he's in the... water sector. ]

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✤ radio

Today it is Father's Day where I come from. A day to celebrate the father or father-figure in your life, usually with a gift or a card. Just a token of your appreciation, ne?

It's the first Father's Day since I learned I had a father, so I think I'll try to celebrate it even if he isn't here. After all, they say that it's the thought that counts! Hopefully my good thoughts will reach him.

Oyaji-sensei! This afternoon you have to come explore Atoce with me, okay? Salty air is good for balancing out seratonin levels and accelerating the body's ability to absorb oxygen, so it will make you energized and relaxed! So it will be fun and beneficial to health!

[ a.k.a. YOU BETTER HANG OUT WITH HIM BECAUSE IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH and not hanging out with Akito will inevitably be bad for your health in one way or another. :'D ]

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video; backdated to during the yard sard

[Deon looks characteristically excited...but even more so than usual. And he's talking...a little faster...than usual.]

Okay, so I know about the jar of endless coffee beans in the Hotel, right? That thing is a godsend, it really is, but it's just not enough, you know? Well, I found something, during the yard sale, and I'd really really appreciate it if someone could help me set up something similar. It can be done, right? Course it can, there's an endless jar of coffee beans, this is a lot easier, or should be anyway.

[He holds an open can of Red Bull up to the camera. And the way he's holding it? It looks empty.

Take someone away from their fix for a couple months, and give it back, and don't be surprised when the reaction is a little stronger than usual.]

I found a whole case of Red Bull, and I'd like to know if anyone can make it so that it doesn't run out. Violates every law of physics I know, but the coffee jar proves it can be done, and I know there's people who can do all sorts of magic here, so how about it?