[ Hey Asgard, how are you holding up in this heat wave? Wearing thin clothing, eating some ice cream, staying indoors? It’s certainly no weather to wear anything long sleeved, such as hoodies, and hey, look, it seems like a video feed is coming from Naegi. You know what this means in this heat; you might actually see him without that dumb hoodie of his. Oh my Loki, it’s a miracle. ]

[ He never seems to take it off, even going as far as to lie that it’s a safety helmet so he could keep it on. What’s his deal with never taking it off? It is a mystery, but now with this heat wave, it’s the perfect excuse for him to take it off. Ohhh, you might actually see him in different clothes!! Let’s take a look once the camera turns to finally get off the ground and towards the broadcaster. Aaaaaaand-- ]

[ … He’s wearing a short-sleeved version of his hoodie. ]

[ Well… That was a complete bummer, but anyway, that’s not that whole point of this video feed.The whole point? Well.. Let’s turn the camera once again, off of Naegi and then to the… thing in front of him. ]

[ The camera is focused on a pile of clothing, mainly unrecognizable if not for that almost annoying vibrant, yellow scarf. Who was wearing that during a heat wave anyways? In the middle of the lump, there’s a wiggling movement, and then a little black ear pops out of the folds of fabric, followed by beady eyes and a tiny pink nose that’s twitching slightly as the rabbit sniffs the air. ]

[ Now the camera back on Naegi. ]

Is it, uh… “normal” for people to turn into animals here…? Because I’m pretty sure that Mochizuki-kun just turned into a rabbit...

[ Don’t even ask him. He was just speaking to Ryoji one second about the Mirror thing and the next, this… As if the whole volcano, heat wave, fire giants a while back, and whatnot wasn't bad enough... ]

Do they turn back after a while or do I have to do anything to help?

[ He doesn’t mind helping! He… just really doesn’t know where to start with this. ]

[ But Ryoji’s going to do his best to help out! He might be just as confused as Naegi, but he has an idea as to how to figure out where to go from here. He’s managed to dig himself out of the pile of clothing by this point, and has carefully hopped over to Naegi’s side. It takes him a minute to balance on his hind legs, but he waves his front paws in the air before moving his right paw over the left. It seems he’s asking for something... ]

Huh? Is there something you need, Mochizuki-kun?

[ Yes, there is something! Ryoji bounces on his hind legs again, impatient, and then holds his left paw flat, moving the right paw over it back and forth. Come on, it’s totally obvious. ]

--Oh!

[ Naegi only finally gets it (he’s not the brightest crayon in the box…) and he starts searching through his pockets. He should have what Ryoji wants around here somewhere…. Aha! His notepad and pen! Phew, this thing is really coming in handy a lot, with notetaking whenever he’s with Kirigiri-san, being stuck in the Mirror World, and now this time. Good thing he brought it along so kneeling down, he hands it to Ryoji. ]

The pen slips in his paws a few times, but within seconds, Ryoji is scribbling away. He pauses after a while, gives what appears to be a satisfied nod, and then nudges the notepad back at Naegi. Look what he drew! ]

( click for a beautiful drawing by a bunny )

[ ...Sorry, Naegi. It’s too hard to draw kanji, so hopefully this is intelligible. Hope that the rest of Asgard can figure it out… ]

[Private to Ryan Farrow, Souji Seta, Matsuri, Yosuke Hanamura, Sandy, and Ellie]

[A short while later, Ryoji has been provided with a pen and notepad in an attempt to communicate with the network. It’s a little difficult to draw with no opposable thumbs, but he’s done his best. The picture is supposed to explain a little to the people he met in the mirrorverse (and to the people whose names he can recall). He was supposed to explain to Ellie when he was back to normal (though this hardly counts), so why doesn’t he explain to everyone? He wants to apologize anyways.

He nudges the notepad with his nose so Naegi will prop it up and show it on the feed.]

( and another Mona Lisa made by, yours truly, a rabbit )

[Well… it’s at least understandable to Ryoji. He’ll see if the others can puzzle it out.]

So....is everyone okay? If anyone needs help, I can try? I have drawing life, if anyone needs someone with that, I mean. I'm okay myself, so if people let me know where to go to help out, I can do my best. Even if I can't heal anymore, here in Asgard. I'm assuming the hospital, provided that isn't damaged in the quake.

Also. I am not the only one sort of....um, hearing things, am I? That makes me sound crazy now.

[The feed kicks in to show Equius standing in front of Black and Blue, his gas station along the edge of Freyr and Freya. There's crates beside him and a good, healthy sheen of sweat on his face. He snarls at the camera with an arrogant sneer.]

As repairs continue, on the behalf of my people, I wish to display the magnanimity of the Alternian race to lesser species. I have been producing necessities for the last few days straight and will continue to do so. Anyone requiring the assistance of one skilled in alchemization speak with me here, and we will see about helping to make sure that those lacking receive aid.

[For those unaware, he means 'drawing life.']

And, in the meantime, if the voices in my head could kindly silence the flapping of their mandibles today, that would be lovely. Thank you.

[Tony flips on the video feed with a low groan, pinching the bridge of his nose. It's been awhile, Asgard. Who knew a verifiable genius could accidentally leave his bracelet... somewhere for long enough to go gray. This is why Pepper needs to get here ASAP.]

Anyone get the number of that bus or bilge snipe or whatever it was that trashed my workshop.

[Or earthquake.]

So, things I've learned this week. A) Don't lose your bracelet. B) If you do lose your bracelet be prepared to lose at least a month playing house with some of the natives. Not my idea of a vacation so far. I believe I was promised 72 virgins. Or was that another mythic paradise? I get them mixed up. C) I really can't be expected to keep up with that thing at all times. There has to be a back up protocol.

Anyway, you want help repairing the city? Then I'll need a few things:

[He ticks off a list on his fingers.]

A digital watch
A laptop or a cell phone. I'm not picky. As long as Steve Jobs didn't have a hand in its construction.
Welding gear and a soldering station.

...And a rundown of what I've missed while I was AWOL. Preferably over shawarma.

[By some miracle of being better prepared for nonsense because she just took a trip to the land of nonsense not two hours ago poking at buttons incessantly and almost breaking her watch before spotting someone in the hallways operating it and copying them nature, Sif has managed to turn on the recording. But 75% of the population might regret it, when they're treated to the angriest look ever.] Loki.

[You know how some people can communicate with one word things like I was gone for two hours, and you left Asgard go to the dumps, what the hell is wrong with you? Yes.] Am I to believe that in the blink of an eye you have brought so much destruction onto Asgard that we are forced to not only ask for reinforcements, but force them? What trick is this?

Show yourself, and face the consequences of your choices, as a good King would. [There is a pause.] Or is this to be my punishment... [Let's talk about traitors to the Throne, shall we? Aha mhm. Nope.] If this is the result of your reign, then all the fewer reasons to regret my choice.

[One more pause. Hold on. Wait for it. Wait. For. I-] That note was stupid.

[ooc; AND hello.]