[Hello, Asgard. Today, someone's bracelet's turned on to video. From its angle, it seems to be sitting on top of a desk inside of somebody's room. Who's? Well, wonder no longer as soon enough the owner of said bracelet steps into view, dressed in a cute pink outfit that looks more like a costume than a casual dress.]

Yoohoo! It's Risette, at your service! [Rise exclaims after giving a small twirl and wink to the camera. The skirt and ribbons sway and bunch around her legs like it was made for her.] At least that's what I would've said in the past. Hehe.

[She smiles and puts on her bracelet now, changing the point of view.]

I just got this outfit the other day. It really surprised me to see it again. You know what it is? It's my old idol outfit from before my hiatus. [Rise softens her expression, looking somewhat nostalgic.] I never thought I'd be wearing it again. It sure brings back memories, you know?

So, I was thinking. We really need to bring the color back to this city, right? What better way than some kind of concert or performance that'll reach lots of people at once! I know there's a ton of performers and other talented people out here in Asgard, so it can't hurt to try. Right?

Then maybe things like the other day won't have to happen again.

As things are proceeding smoothly, this seems as good a time as any. How unfortunate that I wouldn't be able to open sooner, with all of the fuss about the Ides. Ah, well.

[The shrug is evident in his voice, clear that he doesn't actually care at all, so he continues without much of a pause] In roughly two to three weeks time, I will be opening a bar and lounge, called Lux. It will be a more pleasant alternative to Sky's Prize, which is entirelly too Norse for my tastes. Besides offering a wider variety of drinks, it will also offer live entertainment nightly. Naturally, this means that I'm seeking employees.

[And the feed switches to text]
( cut not IC )

( private to Johan Liebert )

((ooc: Basically, you can respond to this post with questions about Lux, or if a character fills out an application, he'll interview them/have them audition. If you have any questions, let me know! If your character applies for either, please fill out an OOC application! The regular employee's is here and the entertainment's is here. This is just the IC equivalent, but I need the OOC one to keep track.))

[ so the past few days have royally sucked, and Tsukiko's finally been given a reprieve from healing to catch her breath, recuperate--

... hahahaha like she would just sit quietly. ]

Is everyone doing better? If you're still recovering in the hospital, I can come down and help things along. It was mostly paperwork in the clinic today, too.

Ah-- that's right. And there are still so many arrivals... um, hello! My name is Tsukiko Yahisa. I'm a healer in Sigyn, and if you're new to your power, I should be able to help. Please let me know if you need me for anything.

[ okay, so maybe her smile's a little tired, but she's at least trying to keep her spirits up, though it falters in the next minute. ]

Also, if... anyone's heard anything about Ririchiyo-chan, I'd appreciate any news.

[ a pause. Oh, there's the smile again. ]

In the meantime, I think I'm going to make use of this. At this rate, I won't be able to catch up with the others!

[ and she lifts a giant bow - the kind used in Japanese archery - giving her viewers a polite nod before the feed ends. You can find her in Thor District's Arena on an open range, dressed in archery gear and concentrating on drawing her bow and shooting her targets. After a few initial shots, she seems to settle into a better sense of aim and concentration. Approach? ]

[ The feed begins quietly, Hephaestion's voice barely audible. ]

I-

[ It takes him a second to gather his thoughts, and when he speaks again, his voice is clearer. ]

Alexander is no longer here.

[ He makes another pause. ]

For the people whose life story can be found at the library, have you read it? I hadn't, out of respect... but I don't think it matters anymore.

˙ǝɔıoɥɔ pooƃ ɐ sʎɐʍןɐ sı ʇɐɥʇ 'ƃuıppnd ɹo ˙sǝʞɐɔdnɔ ǝɹoɯ ɹoɟ ǝɯıʇ pooƃ ɐ ǝq pןnoʍ sıɥʇ sdɐɥɹǝd ˙ɹǝʇʇǝq ƃuıןǝǝɟ sı ǝuoʎɹǝʌǝ ǝdoɥ ı ˙sʇuǝʌǝ ǝʇɐunʇɹoɟun ɟo sǝıɹǝs ɐ ǝʇınb sɐʍ ʇɐɥʇ


[ Translation:

That was quite a series of unfortunate events. I hope everyone is feeling better. Perhaps this would be a good time for more cupcakes. Or pudding, that is always a good choice. ]

[ the video feed opens up to a girl with a seagull on her head. How peculiar, but the young Ushiromiya maid had not noticed it sitting there like her hair was its nest. She’ll open her mouth and twiddle her fingers, nervous to call out to the bracelet. ]

U-Um, hello there everyone.

I hope everyone is feeling better after these past few days. Auu...

I’m really sorry for not helping out as much as I would have liked to. I-I’ll do my best next time.

Battler-sama, Jessica-sama, Ange-sama. Are you three alright? I-If you need any sort of assistance, you can always call on me.