[For a few moments, the only thing that could be heard was the muffled sound of someone crying before the feed cut. She was trying to say something, but her sobs overwhelmed her, and she found it impossible to speak.

After a few minutes, Gwen tried again. Her voice was still shaky, and she still sounded like she was crying, or rather, trying to hold back the sobs.]

I... I am so sorry. About everything. [The tears started up again as the memories of last month rush back.] If you want nothing to do with me, I understand. [Because she didn't want anything to do with herself either. But that was all she could say before the tears rushed back, ending her call.

For the most part, Gwen will be avoiding people she cares about, but they're welcomed to run into her. She's going to try and clear out her room in Thor and move out to get away from the people she hurt. Thought right now, she's unsure about where she'll go, Sigyn seems like a good plan for the time being.]

[ Hello Asgard, it's your favourite space princess making an appearance again. ]

I have come to understand that there is going to be some sort of event happening now that involves us all, or at least those who are willing, dressing up.

[ Is there a hint of almost child-like excitement on her face?

Maaaaaybe.

Someone is letting go of the royal self control just a little today. Shame on you, Asgard, she is trying to be tragically resigned to her sad fate over here! ]

I... haven't really done that much.

[ Putting on disguises to avoid getting murdered isn't the same thing after all. It could be argued that Ghanima is almost always dressing up, putting on the costume of the strong young empress she needs to be, but again that isn't what this is supposed to be about. This is about fun, and it's a kind of fun she isn't particularly experienced with. ]

I may need some help deciding what to dress up as. The place I'm from doesn't exactly provide a wealth of inspiration.

[ At least not when the point here is to be lighthearted and carefree. Arrakis isn't what you'd call a party planet. ]

[ When the Doctor appears on the network this time, he's in a much better mood. Grinning and everything.

If you look hard enough, you might be able to see it doesn't quite reach his eyes. But he also is really in a better mood, because Clara's here, and that makes everything better. ]

So. That thing about dressing up in costumes.

Let's hold a competition! By which I mean, I'll hold a competition, so keep an eye out and sign up if you're going to dress up. That's an order. I'll even hand out prizes!

( Private to the Who cast (except the Master if he's in town by now), Alice, Ril and Clementine )

[ Hello Asgard. Today you will finally see the blue lady with red hair. It's the first time Demona is showing her face to the network (she often prefers audio for obvious reasons, but at this point she no longer cares).

She is sitting atop of a tree, wings spread and tail wrapped around a branch. ]

Things have been busy around here.

[ she shrugs ]

In any case, I wish to try this ability the gods have given me. Body control, since I'm not able to control shadows. Any volunteer?

I can't believe I'm saying this, but mister traveling god is right. The city needs a little cheering up. How come the only cool one is kidnapped and we get the leftovers? Geez.

Sooooo. Since I don't have my fun magic anymore, I'll leave you a little gift instead. I call it "this is how dumb travelers look when trying to be fancy", starring the Vanaheim roadtrippers.

[As soon as Jack finishes talking, a bunch of pictures start showing up on the screen. The first ones are pretty harmless, a few landscapes from the train, and the buildings that make the beautiful city of Vanaheim.

But the dinner hall comes next. And just like Jack said, everything looks fancy as hell. There are lots of natives, both human and elves, but there are travelers too. You can play "where is Waldo?" with this thing, seriously.

And now it's time for the individual pictures! The initial bunch isn't very funny, so they pass by quickly. Jack surrounded by children, wearing the clothes certain pair of girls chose for him. Tardis and Alice being cute together. Ninian being her usual gentle self, Akihiko being a dork in a white jacket.

The photos that follow those are left more time on the screen. You know, until your eyes are burning with their fabulous.

Let's start with Equius and his suit.

Plus Elphaba failing to grasp the meaning of fancy.

That's Uther in all his frowning glory.

Ninian had an extra outfit for the night.

And so did Akihiko, who thought speedos were a good idea.

Wait, we can't forget about about Jamie's adorable kilt!

Jack comes back on audio to chuckle at that one.] It seems our travelers like some air around their legs. And that's why I left the best for last, since obviously our skirts wearers must stick together.

[And there is Pyro in red robes. Jack's chuckle becomes actual laughing.] Watch out, Bobby, don't let your Juliet break so many hearts with those clothes.

[He should make an announcement about him moving out from the halls... but like hell he's letting everyone know where he is living right now after this post. Enjoy the pics?]



((ooc: If your chara went to Vanaheim and you want me to add them to the list, drop a comment here!))

The weather's gotten a bit cooler, don't you think? I guess that means it's harvest season now, or at least Asgard's version of it.

[This time, Merlin is quiet and pensive. He's had time to cool off, now that the effects of Thiazi's manipulation have worn off. Oh and his king is safe, too. Everything is mostly dandy.]

In Camelot, we have a festival around this time, too--called Samhain. It doesn't just mark the end of the harvest for us, though. Samhain is also a time when we honour the people who have fallen, both friends and family alike. I know we're all from different worlds, but...perhaps we could do something together for Samhain this time around. A lot of us have been here long enough to have lost friends who returned to their world, and we've all probably lost someone in our own worlds before all of this.

There's a custom that some people practice...tying ribbons and cloth to the branches of a tree for good luck. Well... [Merlin exhales nervously and moves the bracelet until it shows a young oak tree in the castle's courtyard.] I asked the gods if I could plant it, and they've been helping it grow since.

I thought, instead of wishing for good luck, we could write messages for the people who have left us. If the veil between the worlds of the living and dead is at its thinnest this time of the year, then why can't the veil between all worlds be the same? If we send our well wishes to our lost friends this way, maybe it'll even reach them.

[Merlin looks back at the tree again.] I think it'll be ready soon. If you want, you can join me at the castle courtyard in the evening, three days from now and leave some messages of your own.

[Unlike everyone else how’s been making plans about dressing up, Aladdin decided to just get started now, he's wearing a costume everyday of the festival. He’s in a cute little vampire costume but that’s not important right now. The bottles, jars and cooking pot in front of him certain are though.]

Hello everyone, due to recent events, I thought I might try to helping out by teaching everyone how to make runic ink. To do any sort of runes, you have to have runic ink to apply them. There is no need to worry, the recipe is fairly easy to do it just that some of the ingredients aren’t too common.

( potion making with bitty )