[The video feed flickers to life, and there is a man with dark hair gazing at the "screen" for all to see.  There is something decidedly serpentine about the incline of his head, the way his lips are almost curled into a snarl, exposing a flash of white teeth before he speaks.

The man's voice itself is low, surprisingly so, for such a face;  almost as if there is the perpetual rumbling, the sound of gravel, at the back of the throat.]

Zok bein. Even my own tongue does not come to me as it should, as naturally as I breathe.  Instead my mind is filled with the muddled words of this foreign language, and my body weak.

[He then scoffs – the dry, humourless kind that could pass as a hiss.]

Who encases me in this prison of flesh, rips my Voice from my throat and takes away my wings? These "gods"? Meyye. I know nothing of these so-called gods.

[Man, he's just a bundle of sunshine, isn't he?]

In defeat, I have done nothing to warrant humiliation.

What the hell's goin' on here?!

[He is so beyond pissed right now. He's seated outside, from the looks of things, against a brick wall with a sword peaking out against his back, and another cradled protectively in his lap.

His Devil Bringer keeps the katana steady as he practically glares into his... bracelet.]

And I better not get that same stupid little speech from before. I’m supposed to live here? [He laughs a bitter, sarcastic laugh.] If you think I'm just gonna accept that, then you've got another thing coming!

[Threats aside, his glare lightens up a little after a moment, the biting edge in his tone softening just a tad.]

Kyrie, if you can hear this, I need you to tell me where you are...

[Icy blue eyes avert their gaze, focusing briefly on the now clenched fist of his non-human right hand, before the feed cuts.]

[hello assguards, have a sort of perplexed-looking boy. he's sitting outside heimdall house, for anyone who... may be in the area. or whatever.]

Heeeey... [ah, such an awkward pause. seth looks mighty uncomfortable about this whole talking-into-a-camera-without-seeing-anyone-else thing—he's basically figured out how the broadcast magical bracelets work, but that doesn't make it any less weird.] Uh, so, hi. Wow, that was a great start! Cool. I just was kinda wondering, it seems like a lot of people here had some kind of... power, or something, back home? And they can't do it here anymore.

Or, I mean, at least there are three of us. We're not the only ones who got screwed, right? Other people got their powers taken away?

[well, not that seth has ever really considered "being able to turn into a giant wolf" to be a power, exactly. but it's simpler than explaining it.]

Man, this place is super weird. I mean, besides the whole kidnapped to help save the world business... which is pretty weird, too. But it's so quiet without being able to hear the pack. —Uh, the tribe. Or— ...I'm rambling.

[he's a split second from turning off the camera function when it occurs to him:] Oh! I'm Seth, by the way. Hi. [okay now he's turning it off BYE]

_{[There's a closeup of Kazumi's face at first, before she pulls away slightly, with a look of awe and curiosity on her face.]}

Whoah... this thing really works!? No way! I bet Nico would get a kick out of this.

Heya, everyone! My name's Kazumi, and it looks like I'm here to help restore the world... though I kind of wonder how that even works. I guess I'm going to find out soon enough, though.

_{[And at this point, there's a loud growling coming from the vicinity of Kazumi's stomach.]}

But first... I'm hungry! Where's the kitchen? I'll make everyone some of my grandma's strawberry risotto ♥!

_{(ooc: now with a log! feel free to tag in.)}

[ After meeting with the maid at Gladsheim Palace and unsuccessfully getting any answers regarding the way out, one angry-looking girl decides to put her bracelet to good use. ]

GET ME BACK HOME, YOU PIECE OF MEAT!

You think this is all one big joke, don't you? Oh, sure, let's whisk Yozora off to my estate in the middle of nowhere! Let's see the look on her face as she loses it and screams her head off! Damn meat, only an imbecile like yourself would laugh at something so base and senseless. Don't think I can't hear you! Everything is your fault! Everything! If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here! If it wasn't for you, Kodaka would've--[ GRR. ] What sort of foolishness are you planning now? Che, rotten. Absolutely rotten to the core! [ She looks flustered at this point. ] I, I can only imagine the scandalous things scum like you would do to me in a dump like this...

[ But she soon comes back strong. ]

Come over here so I can rip that hideous wig off, you...!

[ The thing is, Yozora would be completely different right now if she didn't think she had this filtered, oops. She isn't usually this irritated... Feel free to bother her A after her outburst or B a little while after she has calmed down! ]

ooc: tags in the morning!

This? This is exactly what I get for not asking about the side effects of something before just accepting everything will be okay on blind faith. Because it never is. One minute you're having the weirdest day of your entire life, culminating into the most disturbing moment you've ever experienced... Then you just go, "Hey, whatever, right? It can't get any weirder than this" and walk away.

Never say that, by the way. Especially don't say it and then walk away, because when you turn around... Chances are, things like this happen. But it's fine. I'm fine. [His voice may have risen a bit right there.] Everything's just... Fine.

[There's a pause as Flynn clears his throat. No more girl-voice.] So I have to ask. Has anyone seen a blonde girl- cute, really long hair. .. I mean, really long hair. Can't miss her. She'll probably be aggressively cheerful at everything.

Did I mention the really long hair?

[The feed comes on to a finger poking the view, as if unsure it's on. It stops quickly though, and Ven's face comes on to view, looking pleased.]

There, it's working! Hey, um, I'm Ven! That lady told me I could use this for communication, so I'm trying it out. I know there are a lot of us around here and it's not just me, and people have been finding people they know from their own worlds. So I really appreciate it if you could help me out with this.

( Cut for image. Warning, potential consuckiness. )

[A strange face appears close to the screen, as Johnny inspects it. The face and hair are scraggly and snow white, and light blue eyes with no pupils blink as he puzzles over this device. He pulls back after a moment, muttering to himself at first.]

This is some real trippy Minority Report shit right here.

Uh. So. I ain't totally convinced this isn't a dream yet, but I guess I'm supposed to be introducing myself. My name's Johnny D'Amico. I don't really have time to stick around here 'n' play action movie super hero, so if anyone has found a way for people to leave yet, that would be great. If not... can someone tell me what's really goin' on here, or what I need to do? Otherwise I'm gonna hit the kitchen for now.

Oh yeah. Is there like, a list of people who live here or anythin'? Cuz I'm looking for someone.

This still sounds like something out of a manga.

[A girl appears on-screen. She hasn't quite been able to swallow this scenario; it all seems just a little too weird.]

Picking the great Ritsu was an excellent choice! I can bring colour to this world! Although... it's a little sad.

[Ritsu places her hand on her heart, bowing her head. She allows for a nice, dramatic pause and then-]

While I am here, I am unable to fulfill my promise! The one I made with my friends on that fateful day by the shore! We stood together and took each others hands and vowed that we would play at the Budokan someday!

How cruel it is that those words now mean nothing!

[Exaggerating? Mayyybe. ...Now? Would be a good time for someone to hit her on the head.]

How cruel!

Is this how it works...? Geez, why couldn't they have just given us normal phones?

I never thought my first time off the island would be like this. [A sigh can be heard following that statement and then some shuffling. It takes a few moments, but eventually the screen shows a young girl looking mildly happy with herself after getting the device to work, but also a bit confused as should be expected from someone who's just arrived.] Then again, I never really thought I'd be able to leave the island.


So, um, hi everyone. I guess I should probably introduce myself - I'm Wako Agemaki, it's nice to meet you all. I've been here for a few days now, but I'm still trying to get the hang of how this bracelet. That welcome letter was kind of weird, too. I wonder why we have to be the ones to preserve this place...


[Here is where her expression will become a little more solemn. She doesn't know if asking like this will work, but if she can find out where Takuto and Sugata are she would feel much better.] Oh, and if Takuto Tsunashi or Sugata Shindo are here, it would make me really happy to know where they are. I haven't seen either of them, yet and I'm kind of worried...


[The next sound to come from the video is a bit strange. It almost sounds like thunder, although the clear skies obviously indicate that is not what that sound is.] I guess I'm kind of hungry.

[You can probably tell just by looking at him that Kovu has been struggling with getting his bracelet to work for a while now. With his lips snarled and his teeth bared, he lets out a weak, all-too-human growl.

[...and then he realizes that it's finally, actually working.

[Whoops. For a second there, he actually looks a little embarrassed with himself...

[It isn't long before he's back to his old self, though, offering the network an irritated glare.]

Does anybody know where I can get some antelope around here?

[That's right. Asgard's resident lion is getting hungry, and apparently this human food just isn't gonna cut it.]

[The video feed turns on to show a face that may be familiar to some. However, despite the similarities, this face has a more playful and satisfied expression.]

I see! So this is how it works! [The girl clad in red's voice high-pitched voice declares with triumph.] Such remarkable technology... I must compliment the craftmanship of this bracelet. Though rather dull in color and design compared to someone as vibrant as I, the innovation of how it allows long distance communication amongst one another is simple beautiful.

[Oh right. Introductions. Ahem!]

You may call me Saber. Those responsible for summoning me here have made the greatest choice if they wished for prosperity. After all, I am a great architect, painter, musician, and fashionista... With my talent, I shall raise this land to surpass the glory of Mount Olympus itself! I will not ask how privileged the lot of you feel for having me as an aid. After all, 'tis not as if I had any other pressing matters to attend to where I hailed from.

Now then! While I do believe I understand the basics, I am curious to know if any further details had been acquired. If you cannot provide me with that, a self-introduction would suffice as well! Umu... After all, we are now part of the same auxilia, and should not be strangers to one another. Come now; do not be shy.

[ Cordelia's read the letter a thousand times over. She's scanned the network - a bit bored - and knows that this place is the most boring hell dimension she could be sucked into. If there's an opening to be the ruler, count her in, but otherwise, she just really wants to go home. Or not home. Being dead means you can't exactly return home. ]

So, is this place like Pleasantville? I teach you something profound and things bloom with colour? Because, got to say, this is the most boring afterlife one could ask for. And, let's be clear, I didn't ask for an afterlife in the first place.

[ In her opinion, the Powers That Hijack owe her more than just allowing her to make peace and amends with her friends. Getting Angel back on track meant the world to her, but she really - desperately and hopelessly - wants to be there to see them conquer this fight. The Powers owe her that.

She's contacting the network - her fellow prisoners, she supposes - for a reason, and that's to learn. The one thing she's learnt over the years from being someone who saves the world is that research may be the most boring thing on the planet, but, by god, it's essential. ]

Can someone tell me more about this Freya? Her likes, dislikes, powers, whether she likes long, slow walks on the beach, whatever. [ ... ] Or point me in the direction of a good book. [ She misses Wesley. She's clicking her heels; she wants to go home. ]

[A well-dressed woman in early middle age appears over the network, taking advantage of the maid's explanation of the workings of the bracelet she was given. The Internet was hardly known in 1986, after all. At least she wasn't rebelling at the very notion that gods might have brought her here - if witches existed, so might gods, and no normal means of transport could have taken her off of Rokkenjima with the typhoon that was raging there. She worried inwardly at what actions her sudden disappearance might cause that man to take, and she knew it would make her look even more suspicious than she already did, but it couldn't be help. Little of her inward concerns showed through her elegant and dignified demeanor, though.]

Hello, I thought I should formally introduce myself to you, the other 'guests' brought here. My name is Natsuhi Ushiromiya. [Skepticism about their actual status as guests leaked into her words - she was not unfamiliar with prisons that had no walls, after all, even if her relationship with Krauss had become a true marriage and she'd accepted the Ushiromiya family as her home in time.]

Since I don't think we'll be allowed to go home until we've done what those who brought us here, does anyone have any idea how to, ah, 'restore life and color' to this city? I was told we need to live and grow, but I don't quite see how that will help restore the city.

Also, if any other members of the Ushiromiya household are here, I'd like for you to respond to this message. In such an unusual situation as this, supporting each other is more important than ever.

[As she finished her message, she wasn't sure if she wanted any of her loved ones to be here or not.]

Hi hi everybody! Rise Kujikawa and Souji Seta, on the scene and exploring the city of Asgard! [Rise salutes and bumps shoulders with the veritates next to her, squeezing them both into the video feed for a quick shot.]

Hi. [ that seems to be all he wants to say before going back off camera, his attention drawn to... well... something. who knows. ]

It's a strange new world out here, and we're all a little curious as to what's around. Well right now, we're located here at... Ge... Ge-fi-on Park. It looks pretty, doesn't it?

[SCENIC PAN OF LAVISH SCENERY. It's brootiful.]

We saw an amusement park earlier in one of the other districts, but it was kind of creepy. This place is a lot fancier, and there's even carriage rides! Although...

[Rise turns the camera to catch one of the horse-drawn carriages trotting by. Hey does that horse have eight legs??? You bet it does.]

That's pretty weird, isn't it? [Rise laughs a little.]

Is it...? [ doesn't seem to bother him much. ]

Hey Senpai! [The camera shifts abruptly as Rise loops her arm around Souji's, holding him close.] Let's go on a carriage ride together! Ju-st the two of us. Can we?

Eh? Weren't you just saying they were weird...

So that's a "yes"? Come on, let's go!

[ well that definitely caught him by surprise. he doesn't seem to know how to react at first, though he seems to reluctantly nod as the feed suddenly turns off. ]

(ooc: text colors are rise & souji)

[When the video feed begins, Yuno is staring down at her bracelet with a slightly agitated look on her face. After a few seconds of staring and realizing she had started to record herself, she finally sighs in what seems to be relief and smiles, like nothing had happened.]

Ah...I was starting to think this was the afterlife, but that doesn't seem to be the case. [Giggles, just a little bit, but it sounds strangely empty.] Maybe I should start by introducing myself? My name is Gasai Yuno, and I hope to get along with all the other "honorable guests" in this city!

[Well. That wasn't entirely true, but nobody has to know that. Yuno hums lightly, almost as if contemplating something, before smiling cheerier than ever.]

That woman who greeted me was pretty strange, wasn't she? Useless, too. She wouldn't answer any of my important questions, even though I asked nicely. Maybe someone who's listening to this has better answers? I have something important back home, and it can't wait very long.

[A pause, and, oh right...]

Thank you to anyone who cooperates!

[As the video flickers to life, the bracelet shows an very interested looking young boy staring intently.]

Did I get it? Can you guys see me? [Considering long distance communication is done by carrier pigeons in his world, color him surprised by how this little piece of jewelry works.]

So I got the whole story as to why I'm here from that maid lady. While I really don't mind helping this world, I was in the middle of something important back home. And I mean really important. I have people who are waiting for me...

My name is Capell, if anyone knows anything about getting out of here, I'd really appreciate the help.