[ look who's posting again!! someone's vaguely getting the hang of this bracelet thing... but he sure as shit looks exhausted. all that stress certainly gets to a guy, especially one who doesn't take kindly to violence. ]

I'm beginning to wonder if there's any point to having fun in this place... [ HO HUM, etc etc. ]

But, I guess I might as well ask, considering!! I would really like something... low key and not at all strenuous to do... for fun... Any suggestions?

( Action, feels, and tl;dr. )

Enough about me... you seem on edge today. [ He looks and sounds perfectly sympathetic, too. ]

[...He can’t tell, can he? No, it’s just a coincidence, right? Yeah, he’s just talking about Minako! Unfortunately, naming the effect causes it to come into being, and she does indeed sound on edge now.]

I-It’s only enough about you if you’re okay... And, I’m definitely fine myself... Other than her, I mean.

I am. I'm okay. [ Minato squints at Yukari, frowning slightly with curiosity. ] You're upset, too?

[And that scrutiny makes her feel more self-conscious still.] W-Well, I mean, she was close to you and me... Of course I am. But, I mean, it’s not as bad for me, ya know, so...!

[She shrugs a bit, putting her arm around his shoulders to distract herself a little.]

[ Uh. That's a little strange. She's acting a little strange right now... is she hurt? Minato's Damage Drain skill allows him to take on others' pains, so if it's just a case of having a migraine or something, he'd be happy to relieve her of that. There's little hesitation - Minato wraps his own arm around Yukari's waist, draws in a deep breath, and performs a quick, precautionary Damage Drain.

...

Then he promptly falls to his knees, holding his stomach. ] ....what the?

[It takes her more than a second to register what just happened.

Then her jaw drops and all thoughts of sadness and Minako and oh-he’s-my-boyfriend-I-love-him vanish, to be replaced by an expression usually saved for Junpei, something that would strike fear into an average Junpei’s heart, and then very quickly again by extreme embarrassment.]

Oh my God, you idiot! How can you -- w-what were -- Nothing was -- It’s … Didn’t I tell you not to...

[...Staring at him clutching his stomach, her eyes dart around everywhere, and suddenly happen to fall on his bracelet...

Wait a second...]

Are you recording this!?

N-No... [ But wait, the light is on. He never turned that on, though. He'd remember doing that, even through this indescribable pain that seems to be originating deep in his gut. It spreads to his back, his hips, even his thighs down to his knees. He's wincing.... a headache is one thing, but this is pure torture. What had been wrong with Yukari...? ] I thought you said you were fine. This is... [ Not fine, that's for sure! ]

[Pure, unadulterated horror is on her face now.]

I-I was! Oh my God, this is the most embarrassing...

[But before anything else can be said, she (miraculously limber and free of pain!) scrambles down, not to be solicitous of him, but to nearly smash his bracelet (and maybe wrist) to turn the damn thing off.]


((ooc note: the stuff outside the cut is broadcast to the whoooole of asgard! yay how embarrassing! also, yukari and minato.))

( action; build-up )

That doesn’t matter!

What do you mean? If I did something to you at back home it would be more sensible to ignore me. Or at least tell me what I did to you and why!

[Was he getting annoyed, yes he was. What it so hard for the guy to just leave. Aladdin was getting cold and he wanted those nice ladies to come back. ]

Tsk. [Judal snarls, balling his fists. His shadow flickers angrily, although it might be more because of the candle-lit lamps than his ability. ] You’re so annoying, still acting like you don’t know.

I just said that we’re from different times. I can’t really know someone when I haven’t really met them yet.

Stop making excuses! [He’s stubborn. He doesn’t do very well with listening, either. He still held a grudge against the visions Aladdin showed him, and he was too angry to be reasonable.]

I’m not making excuses, you just won't listen to me! [This is getting bad. Aladdin is generally a sweet sometimes oddly mature child. However he does have a temper and its flaring up right now. ]

That’s it, I’ve had it with you, you little runt!

[Judal snarls and pushes Aladdin into the bath. The few attendants still lurking around scream and flee the scene.]

AAUGH!! [Back in the water in he goes. After a bit of flailing about he gets back up and does the only sensible thing he could think of. Running out the bath and tackling Judal into the water.]


ooc; Judal, Aladdin. Feel free to attempt to pull them apart ♥

Sora? Riku... I know you're here. If you can hear this, let me know, okay?

[It seems someone has figured out the bracelet's functions very quickly.]

I tried to leave, but it's too foggy... I can't see anything. I was told to go to Sigyn house, but until I can go outside, I think I'm stuck here.

If anyone else is with me here in this castle, I guess we could meet up and keep each other company while the weather's bad? There are a lot of names on this list on the bracelet, so some of you must be here, too, right? My name is Kairi. I don't really understand what's going on here, but until I figure it out... It's nice to meet all of you!

[text]
Surprise!

I thought I'd have a more of a challenge, but I guess I was mistaken. Vanitas, your bite isn't as bad as your bark. There's still so much I could learn about the rest of you, though.

What about you, Ventus? How do you fight?

Sora, do you like breaking things?

Oh, and for that anonymous poster who said "Anomalies should be erased," how true do you want that to be? I have the time.

Anyways, I'll keep in touch.

( [Video] cut for mild violence )

(ooc: This is a followup to a log that'll be posted later (yeah, we're doing it out of order); both Vanitas AND ???(key_illusion) will be responding. And for reference, Vanitas is in a basement of an unused shop in Thor district.)

[ Truth be told, Regina's been a little out-of-sorts for a few days now. She was worried about the stabbings, but put it out of her head and got on with things quite easily. But after witnessing someone...pass away right in front of her, she had decided to mainly stay in Freya Hall. So, when the fog rolled in, she wasn't as upset as she normally would be with being barred from going outside.

Today, anyone who passes through the Welcome Hall will see a couple of unusual things.

One, the entrance will be full of paper dolls hanging from the ceilings. Regina was disappointed she couldn't find a slightly brighter colour paper like electric green or shocking magenta, but this would have to do.

Two, the girl herself is hard at work in the kitchen, which has turned into a dreadful mess and smells equally bad. ]

Hmm, what did Moe say? Stew needs salt! Just a pinch...but better take that with a grain of - oopsie! [ There goes the whole bottle. ]

[ For those lucky enough not to be in Freya, later, Regina has discovered a new way to inadvertently annoy people. ]

[ TEXT ]

hello asgard its so nice to talk to you!! look what i found out look look look! ITS SPARKLY!!!!

can ya see it yet???

HUH? CAN YA?

[Freyr has his face so close to the bracelet that all that can be seen are big blue eyes tearing up and dark brown hair.]

Has Freyr been demoted! Is he being punished!?

[He seems really concerned about this.]

This is too much! Loki Freyr understands, Heimdall being punished Freyr also understands, but Freyr has done nothing to have his godhood taken away!

[Damn you Odin why were you such a dick!? Wasn't making him play a villain bad enough?]

And what is this nonsense this maid was talking about. Where is this house of Freyr? Freyr was living in Midgard he doesn't want to go home! Freyr has yet to win Mayura as his bride!

[He pauses a bit, it seems he's calming down a little and lowers his arm so more of him can now be seen.]

Though... Freyr doesn't remember Asgard looking like this.... Freyr hasn't even seen Odin yet either and that seems odd.....

What's going on? Freyr is feeling a little lost.

[ A simple post today, with Tokage just sounding kind of exasperated. ]

Now that we've learned not to mess with the gods here, let's all try not to do that again, hm?

You might not think so, but they could do a lot worse than they've already done.

[ At least if there's anything to prove that the gods here are...well, gods, this has been it. ]

[ After a week of doing nothing but sleep, Battler shows himself on the bracelets. Frowning to himself, he mutters a ' it'suseless' under his breath before he grins a bit warily at the feed. ]

This place again, huh? ... The Gods, or whatever have a pretty tasteless sense of humor to send a piece from here, to home, and here again, through sleep or not. But, that's fine. Sending me back here was just perfect. I've got a promise to keep.

In fact, I'll fully welcome whatever games you have planned. ... Heh, just don't be surprised if you earn a punch or two in return for sending me and the others from home here in the first place.

[ A pause, and his expression changes into a more soft smile. ] Ange, Beato, Shannon-chan--everyone--you're... all still here, aren't you?

[For those who are currently landlocked in the castle as well, they're going to be spotting a hooded female figure pacing around the castle as if looking for something. Or, perhaps, she's more accurately inspecting and observing everything she can. Whatever it is, it doesn't seem like she's in a very cheerful mood while doing it.]

[For those inspecting the network at this hour, however, the same hooded figure is going to show up in what seems to be an accidental video. Judging from her squeak of surprise, it looks like she accidentally activated her bracelet's holographic screen and is now staring at it in what can only be assumed to be surprise.

The staring goes on for a couple of seconds, with her hand coming up to touch the screen as well, before she so eloquently starts to speak.]

I... [A pause, trying to figure out what to say now that she realizes it's recording.] ...Hello. Can someone please tell me more about this place? I'm... I'm not supposed to be here.

[...aaaaand, then she just proceeds to stare awkwardly for another second before shutting this video feed off. Mostly because she's worried sick about what's going to happen if she's here and partly because what is she doing what is going on this is hideous.]

((Audio))
That maid tells me a bunch of things, hands me a map, and tells me to go over to 'Thor', but I can't even leave the building because of all this fog? Okay, that's great. Be right over!

Anyway, looks like I'm not the only one stuck here right now. Anyone er.. want to explain what's going on?


((If there are any newbies in the castle who wanna greet her too, she's sort of hanging out by the door waiting to be allowed to leave. Her fingers and knitted together in her lap and she looks a little apprehensive.))

I want to say something like "This is Kohaku's fault" or anything similar but I get the idea people will just point and laugh at me. Then there will be a bombardment of "It's no one's fault" and "What they tell you is true" and then I'll look like some kind of idiot trying to deny everything. It's a sad day when I can say this feeling is all too familiar.

Whatever...

Give me all your hints and tricks to making this easier for me, please. Maybe I can pretend I'm actually dreaming and try to have fun or whatever people do around here.

[The video feed flickers--and it's actually purposeful--onto a view of a thin, if not dreadfully unhealthy-looking man poised at one of the castle windows. He's been standing there, supposedly gazing into that fog for quite some time now. In reality, he's been trying to compose himself enough to find his way out.

Nothing about the way he holds himself reads as relaxed. Despite looking like a man who hasn't slept properly in a few days, his entire body is rigid and his eyes are wide, either in anticipation or fear--or both. The information and maps given to him by the maid are being crushed carelessly in one paint-stained hand while the fingers of his free hand drum impatiently against the window pane.

After a moment, the man finally opens his mouth to speak, but he immediately falters. Instead, his hand clenches, his shoulders begin to shake, and then he starts to laugh. It's a hysterical sort of laugh with no humor behind it, but it's definitely not the usually or the expected reaction and it's clear that this is a fragile man because tears eventually begin to roll down his face. Between chuckles and sobs, he manages to gasp out and continue to repeat:]

This is a mistake. A mistake...

{OOC| Just as a note, he's not crazy or violent--he's just going through some emotional things, so it really is safe to approach.:[}