[Ritsuka rubs at his eyes. Around him are a serious amount of books all checked out from the library. His ears are bent down, his tail swishing.]

How typical are those... things like the Gentleman in this place? And don't give me the "we're in the war, expect dangers."

[Ritsuka had gone camping which had been a mistake as he was still picking dirt out of his tail. But apparently staying here would have been a worse offer. He has so many questions about this place he's been dragged to. He rubs at his eyes, wishing his glasses had come with him to this world. He wondered if they had an optometrist.]

[The voice that comes over the feed is definitely Henry's, but it's- different. More nervous, tense. It's not cheerful or light or anything like it.]

Hey, uh- does anyone have any tips on how to relax? Like if you can't get a thought- or a lot of thoughts- out of your head, and you have no idea how to even start dealing with any of them? I always said I'd never last a week, and, er-

I think I was right.

[Shaky laughter; it's nothing like his usual sort. On the other hand, the emotion in it is actually a bit more real.

Henry almost ends the transmission there, and there's a few minutes of silence before he adds, reluctantly, guiltily:]

Also if you see Ryan around, please don't mind him too much, he doesn't really know what he's saying, and he'll probably feel really bad about it later. Also don't give him a weapon or promise him your organs, even if he asks nicely.

I... think that's it, thanks.



((OOC: Henry's been afflicted by a personality swapping curse, exchanging his usual careless morbidity with Ryan's nice propensity for worrying (and a good deal more thoughtfulness in the bargain). The downside is that he's overreacting and poorly equipped for dealing with normal amounts of emotion and daily concerns.

Well, one of the downsides.))

[Jude is looking pensive, trying to figure out if asking this question is even worth it. he hadn't found anything related to spyrites or Elympios since his trip to Odin's library but then again, he hasn't yet explored the entirety of it.

maybe he should, to at least get an answer & to put his never ending racing mind at ease if just for a moment.]

The library in Odin's district... it wouldn't happen to have books from other worlds, would it? I know it's a long shot, but I just figured I'd ask. I haven't gotten to see all of it yet.

[the boy would very much love to continue his research while helping out with matters here but if the reality of it is that he'll ultimately have to put a pause on that until he returns home? then he'll just have to deal with it.]

I never got a chance to use the network or introduce myself on it. Seeing as how there appears to be some down time as the community rebuilds I thought I'd take the opportunity to do so. My name is Naoto Shirogane. I'm from a small town in Japan called Inaba though given the amount of world representations there are here I'd be surprised if many have heard of it.

[Sans her, her friends and everyone else she's spoken to already about it. Buuuut that's not really important in the end. She moves on to more important matters...]

In light of recent events I'd like to ask if there's a way to acquire firearms here. I'm afraid mine was never brought with me and seeing as how threats are very real here I'd feel safer having one. [Her magical fire powers are cool and all but... yeah. She's more threatening with a gun than with magic she barely knows how to control.]

I'm also curious if there's any way to acquire items from home. It might be a long shot but I thought I'd inquiry about this as well.

It’s taken me a long time but I have finally mastering my traveling chest array. Would anyone like to commission one from the guild?

[...He almost master it, there is few things he hasn't worked out yet.]

A better term for them would be waking chest, since they have feet to walk with. Also they sometimes grow eyes, teeth and tongues too but I can’t actually predict why that happens just yet. They are a great way of transporting items, safe guarding your stuff and finding just about any place in the city in a snap.

I can also layer in a few other rune arrays into them for added effects. This time, I’ve learned my lesson so there shouldn’t be twenty of them running amok in the city. I actually finished a chest for Naruto recently, so you guys can see what they could look like.

[He whistles and a scrambling sound could be heard. About a minute later a large orange storage chest comes lumbering in. It makes a few happy clanking sounds as it approaches Aladdin. He gives the lid a gentle pat before address everyone again.]

If you want one as well, you can stop by the guild to commission one or contact me over the network!

That’s about it, so come commission one today you won’t regret it. [Unless it picks up an odd quirk but Aladdin has no control over that.]
( Filtered to 11th doctor, Samantha Grey, Merlin, Arthur pendragon )

[Like usual, when Finnick turns on the feed he is anywhere else but the Panem House. He seems to be walking slowly, taking care to fix his eyes on the feed, but avoid stepping into other people. His eyes flick occasionally away from the bracelet to make sure that is accomplished.]

Hey everyone, despite everything that's been happening lately, I just wanted to say to those that I met at the Masquerade you really made my night. You know who you are.

[His voice lowers suggestively, as he also gives a small wink to the camera.]

Also, if anyone else needs some help rebuilding any of the damage still around, if there is any, or an extra employee I'd be more than happy to help out.

[Finnick can't help but grin as he shrugs his shoulders.]

For those of you that find yourself lucky or unlucky enough to just be arriving, my name is Finnick Odair if you need anything I can help point you in the right direction.

[There's a startled cry from somewhere off to Finnick's left, where a young woman stands and stares at him with an expression equal parts shock, anger, and tentative hope. Her hands clench into tight fists like she's restraining herself -- from reaching for him or from slapping him, even Annie isn't sure.]

You can't be! You're not, what kind of sick game…

[It doesn't take but a second, for the smile to slide off of Finnick's face, the usual carefree look replaced with a slack jaw and wide eyes.]

...Annie....?

You're not real!

[The anger is sliding rapidly into despair and denial, because this just isn't fair. Hasn't she grieved enough? She glares at him and tries to hold onto that indignation.]

You're a… a hallucination, or a ghost, something. Go away!

[Forgetting that the network is on for the moment, Finnick freezes his eyes on her as the color drains from his face. In an instant he's reaching out for her walking forward.]

Don't say that-

[Annie darts backwards a few steps, out of his reach. One hand presses against her mouth to stifle a sob.]

It's been almost a year! There's no way you're him, they never could find -- I couldn't even take him home!

[The camera shakes as he takes quick steps forward. The camera is obscured and audio muffled as he wraps his arms around her.]

I'm here...I'm alive.

[There is another muffled noise as the post disconnects.]


[OOC: Answers will come after Finnick calms down Annie and explains things to her about Asgard.]

[The audio function abruptly turns on, and captures Gaara speaking in mid-sentence.]

-truly be functional? Violence is not conducive for bonds of this nature. For civilians, even less so, compared to shinobi.

[Even though Gaara is the leader of an entire village there are still things he doesn't understand. Like relationships. Especially relationships.]

In spite of his defection, and their attempts to harm each other after the fact, they have still maintained their ties…

[A brief pause, and then he recounts.] Earlier, you mentioned that they dine together frequently. This activity isn’t exclusively exchanged between couples, correct? Naruto and I have done so as well, but we are not romantically involved.

[There's the sound of shifting as Kakashi puts his hands into his pockets.]

Naruto is not the sort to give up so easily. [Something Gaara knows well.] Especially on another person he has a bond with.

[After not having bonds for most of his life, giving one up is just not something Naruto's willing to do.] I said nothing of them dining together. Merely that Naruto is often found at Sasuke's residence, eating.

[That, he does, although it sounds like they have a great deal of lost time to account for, given the distance between them, back in their world.]

It must be mutual, on some level. If Sasuke placed no value on Naruto’s life, then he would seek his death. Does Sasuke bear an emotional attachment toward him, then?

[That is a more complicated and difficult question. If asked Sasuke might say he didn't. Last time they were together they went at each other like they were going to kill each other. But even then he believes there was still a bond between them.]

If he didn't have one then he wouldn't acknowledge Naruto's existence. [Even when seeking Itachi's death, there was still an emotional attachment - though it was one of hatred.]

Mmm.

[After that noise of agreement, Gaara releases a low grunt as he folds his arms over his chest. He shifts uncomfortably for a moment, before finally getting out the most difficult question on his mind.]

…How does one determine if he is worthy of receiving love? Whether or not he is capable of pursuing this particular type of bond?

Seems like we miss a lot when we go on these trips. I hope everyone is okay though. All that sounded....pretty scary. Those Gentlemen things are gone now, right?

[Almost reminding her of the walkers back home with talk of those Gentlemen killing people and clawing at them, from what she can gather at least. And it scares her. Not to mention the deaths, given the implications of that back home with the walkers. Though she has yet to be sure if that would be an issue here at all.]

But...um, now we're back, Doctor can we go to the library? Or the toystore?

[Because she needs something to take her mind off of all of this right about now. And books and toys would certainly achieve that. Sometimes it isn't easy being such a perceptive child, picking up on so many things that only scare and worry her like this. But she would rather know. Rather people were honest and didn't try to hide things from her. It only makes her more upset when she later finds out the truth regardless anyway.]

If there's anything I can do to help, let me know. I can heal, if someone gets hurt. A little.