I have an odd request for everyone, or at least those that will listen to me. I was wondering if anyone of you wanted a...hug.

[The last part is said quietly like he's scared to just say the word at the moment. It would normally be unusual considering he love to give affectionate hugs. The hallucinations had brought and old fear he had to the forefront of his mind even after they've dissipated]

If a hug is too much, I can give you a handshake or pat on the shoulder. Anything is fine now, I just think a gentle touch is just something that everyone could use at least once in while. Just give me a call if you need one...

[The before ends it, he whispers someone to himself, only those with good hearing will catch it.]

I just need to feel that everyone is alive.

[People may or may not remember this slightly smiling blond, but either way, he gives a little wave.]

A few things seem to have changed since I was here. Anyone care to fill me in?

[He doesn't quite dare call anyone out in particular just yet, trusting if certain people want to talk to him, they will speak up.]

I know a lot of people have been working hard and preparing for the fight ahead. I figure I find a help to help with a skill that is just as important as attacking and defending! That’s learning how to dodge! [This is serious business.]

It’s just as important to know how to properly avoid an attack,just as it is to defend from an attack. So today I ask people to join me for a game of tag, with one of my pets.

[A few thumping foot steps are heard as a part of long furry legs come into view behind Aladdin.]

All you have to do is avoid being tagged by Assel.

[It’s the return of the dungeon bear and it’s covered in specially made safety gear.]

I promised him a lot of honey for every tag he makes against people in the game, so he isn't going easy on anyone. Oh and if you want to keep playing after you've been tagged, you have to wait ten minutes in timeout first.

[Or go to the hospital because a giant bear thing just hit you. One that is much faster then it looks.]

The one that gets tags the least gets a special prize. [ Plus walks away with the least amount of injuries.] If you want to take part we're currently in the arena! Also Thanks Leonardo for the help making Assel's armor!

[The shuffling of papers and some sort of metallic object getting the last few details hammered into it could be heard in the background before a few friendly faces appeared on the screen.]

Buon pomeriggio Asgard!

Aladdin, Tony Stark and I have been working on a project for a few weeks now and I think we are to the stage where we could use some help with it. That is if anyone interested in a light weight armor with the added protection of runes? We could use a few volunteers to test the design.

We need people with all sorts of different shapes and body types for this. It's important to get all information we can so this will work.

[Aladdin says over his shoulder, he is doing a few last minute checks on the rune work.]

Si, just as he says. So would any of you be willing?

Hello everyone it’s been quite a while, I’ve been busy preparing and researching. Before I really get to into my work I wanted to teach everyone runes.

Runes are written spells that anyone can use as long as they have the ink and working hand. Normally I’d take the time teach you how to craft your own arrays. This time I’m just going to focus on teaching you all some of the existing runes that a lot of people might not know about.

[He turns to show a large sign with list of every crafted rune names.]

These all the runes that have been crafted in the city, they were made by all sorts of different Runemasters since the travelers have rediscovered their use.

As you can see from the names these runes have many different purposes that can help. I will be teaching anyone that willing to learn as many runes as they like. Not only that, but maybe you can suggest some creative uses for these runes as well. I’ll be in Freyr district in the yard of Grimoire’s Sigil.

AnyRunemaster that are still here, you guys are more then welcome to help me out.

[He cuts off the feed there, already getting read to work on his special product while he waits.]

[OOC: Info about what going on is here. This is a good chance for groups to get involved in things. ]

[Smiling brighter then the sun is a little magi. He had been fiddling around to prepare to perfect view for everyone to see his new friend. In his excitement he doesn’t notice he has turned on video a little too early. ]

Okay, Assel! I know it has been hard, but you’re finally ready to meet everyone. You know how to move about the city without squishing anyone, you haven’t stolen anything since the first day and you haven’t lost your temper.

[The only response he gets from this Assel is a low grunt, from off to the side. It doesn’t put Aladdin off in the least; he looks pretty pleased with the answer.]

You are definitely ready for this.

[Another grunt this one a little higher in tone. Aladdin couldn’t hold in his excitement at that, it was time to star-- it’s already on…Oops]

Oh…um...Assel, it looks like your big introduction has already started. [There is a slow grumble. ]

Hey everyone, I wanted you all to meet a friend of mine, he was actually my gift from home. I’ve been spending a lot of time making sure to get him settled before hand. He never been around people like this and it’s a lot different from where he’s lived before.

Anyway, enough about that, I’d like to introduce everyone to Assel, the dungeon bear. Assel say hello to everyone. [He turns his view over to the creature; the first thing anyone can see is its feet. Assel but other than that it looks like a fuzzy teddy bear. That is until it reached the face…its oddly cartoony in a disturbing way. It tilts its head slightly; there is glimpse of razor sharp teeth peeking out from its gaping maw.]

HELLO [It look like it can speak as well. Isn’t it the most delightful being? ]

Don’t worry he doesn’t eat people, he just like honey. So if you see him wandering around there is no need to freak out about it, he’s a real softy. [He certainly can’t go berserk here, Aladdin thinks to himself.]

HONEY? [Assel blinks down at the chibi with the mention of it’s favorite food. Aladdin goes over and pats the bear’s leg. ]

I’ll get you some in a second, no worries. [He switches the view to himself.] I have to go get another jug of honey for him. I'll by the guild if you need me.

[The video comes on, after Samantha's managed to deal with the faint hangover for the night. She's standing on what looks like the roof of an apartment complex. Considering the condition and size, it's probably the paid housing over in Loki. What is a bit odder, though, is how she's dressed. She appears to be in a para-military uniform of some sort. It's a goretex stealth suit, pretty much commercially available in her world. Stenciled on the black shoulder-pads is a stylized red T symbol. She's checking the gloves and making sure they're snuggly in place, looking out into the streets below.]

It's strange. They say the clothes make the man. My body doesn't remember wearing this, but my mind remembers it. I guess it's because I only saw my last year of life in dreams. [She flexed her fingers before giving the zipper a check.] It feels good, though, to wear it again even if I've only remembered that I earned the blasted thing. Kind of reminds me of a few of the idiots I was working with in those memories. [There was a little smirk there.]

Has anyone else ever felt like a uniform or any clothes really has that much effect on your mood, on the way you think?

[The transmission will begin by early afternoon -- once Soushi finally learned about the new mystery items that almost most were given, as he heard talks from those in Freya's Welcome Home -- with a formal Soushi, smiling at the camera that was clearly placed in front of him. He was currently kneeling on the ground, with a coffee table by his side, at the lounge area of Freya's Welcome House. A small cage covered by a white blanket over it was on the coffee table next to him. A chirping sound can be heard coming from the cage. What was it about? Well.]

Good afternoon, to all those that are currently watching this transmission. I have a small request to make...
( And the small request turns into a confession instead! )

[ The morning's fierce thunderstorm may have calmed, but the unnatural silence that has fallen over the city brings little peace. Even the white noise of the rain is constant and heavy enough to fade from Travelers' awareness; it is the sort of quiet that begs one to break it, that drags out each successive moment for longer and longer.

That night, Heimdall addresses the network. He holds himself more formally than usual, shoulders back and chin up, gaze level into the feed as if he's meeting every Traveler's eyes directly. There's an air of authority about him and quiet certainty in his voice when he speaks. It's not strange by any means, but it's different enough that those who have spoken to him prior will know something has happened -- something that will affect them all. ]

Good evening, Travelers. I do hope this reaches you in safety. Certainly, this storm is no mere weather, and its mainspring...

[ Heimdall breathes in and seems to make a decision. He will tell the Travelers more than his King would approve of, in the hopes of ensuring their support. There has been enough conflict recently, arguments and placation, things for which they can no longer spare the time or energy. ]

Odin is gone. Shielding Asgard from Yggdrasil's collapse has taxed our King profoundly, and he has fallen into a sleep from which he cannot be woken. I ask of your patience as we await his recovery, and through any changes his rest may bring. Thor, Prince-Regent and heir, will reign in his father's absence.

I'm certain many of you have questions. While I will endeavor to respond, please realize there is much to be done at the moment. Thank you for your cooperation in this difficult time.

[Despite the exhaustion, she manages to drag herself to her home again, warning people against her all the way. After evicting her confused animals from her room and locking the door and windows tight, she curls up on the ground in a weary heap, her whole body shaking from exertion and terror.

Terror not at the events around her, but rather... at the horrific act she committed herself.

It takes a long time, but somehow, after much backspacing and corrections, she manages to type out a semi-coherent message.]

I killed Hamelsan

My power is going out of control and i thin i made my hamster sick but if i let them get close itll just get worse

Im in my room now but someone please take care of my animals there all in the hallway and they want in but i can t let them i dont wan t the mto die too

Im sorry

Im sorry

Im so sorry

[The screaming is something Eyes could have done without, when he hears it he almost feels exasperated; what more could there be happening in the city so soon, what does the wind mean? But the instant he feels that sensation, the one difficult to put into words yet unmistakably wrong he feels his blood run cold and his mind is surprisingly clear, outwardly he shows no signs other than the light trembling of his hands. It doesn't stop when the connection returns seconds later, still feeling off.

There were few left from that time, and the first thing he does is activate his bracelet to contact them.]

Private to Rue & Aladdin;
You felt that sensation? [If they remembered they should know, but part of him hopes that the answer is no.

And to the rest of the city, anonymously even though he doubted it would last long—]

I would ask a report: how many felt anything in the past several moments, or continues to? Has anyone contacted the gods?

[He didn't think he would have to elaborate what he was referring to yet.]

[It was only a matter of time before Quentin finally cracked. Initially, his frustration at this place and the frankly fucked up Circumstances had kept him a little too irate and resentful to truly begin looking in to the local magic. He likes the system back home, he's good at it, and the fact that the substance of this place doesn't want to bend under his fingertips says more about it than it does about him, in his not-so-humble opinion.

But stop learning magic?]

So.

[Not an option. His fingers itch idly through the air as he regards the camera, like if he catches the world at just the right moment it will bend for him, the magic will come.]

Who's looked at these runes they have locally? What have we got in terms of comprehensive resources there, if anything? Let's do this.

[Because if there is anything like what he left at home available, he is going to learn it from the ground up.]

I know this might be an odd question, but do any of you know anything about a king named Solomon? It's not super important, but it would help ease my curiosity on him.

[After reading 1001 nights, he has come to realize that there is some truth to a lick of otherworldly fiction. So, in some world's there were similar stories about places and people from his world. It had been nagging him to see if the same was true for Solomon and some of the things Aladdin had read recently.]

If you all don't know about Solomon himself, does anyone know any sort of information about the seal of Solomon or the lesser key of Solomon? If it helps, the last thing is also called "Clavicula Salomonis Regis".

If you know anything about at least one of these things, please get back with me.

[ The backdrop is only the wall of her room in House Hel and in place of a missing crown her hair is braided back from her face. ]

I am Daenerys Stormborn, of House Targaryen. I traveled with many of you to the front at Alfheim, though this world remembers my face from a time now lost to me. If we once had dealings in the past I would speak with you of them.

[ Better than bumping into each and every person one at a time, as she's been doing for over a week now. A beat, and she continues. ]

Among you are men and women that claim the Seven Kingdoms their home, to whom my family name and titles are more familiar. Whether you hail from Westeros or the Free Cities and beyond - I make only two simple requests. [ Many of them have already come forward, but there is at least one false name that doesn't match up and one Kingslayer that hasn't shown his face. ] To friends, I ask that you tell me of your time in Asgard. [ Her back and shoulders remain straight, her gaze hardening just a fraction. ] To all others, [ oathbreakers and pretenders alike ] convince me that our cause in this world is truly a common one.

[ And that no blood needs to be spilled on these foreign streets. Their feuds can resume back home where they can be settled and not forgotten.

Or just stay out of her way. Khaleesi out. ]

[To the casual observer, it’s pretty simple. One absolutely gorgeous looking girl, and a super adorable little girl setting up a stall in the aftermath of another harrowing event.

There’s a large barrel, and an array of cloths and oils needed to be able to properly clean up an array of metals. Not that either of them really know what they’re doing.

In reality, although it might not be so obvious - Naruto has gone to great lengths to pull this prank. His hair is red, he’s wearing a dress. Aladdin however, dyed his hair purple, putting on a cute blouse and skirt.

They’ve both spent time addressing a need for makeup to try for something convincing, and for added authenticity, they’ve used one of Aladdin’s runes to change their voices, too. It’s all part of an elaborate plan.

Swords cleaned for free! That’s what the sign says.]

Free sword cleanin’ service! One day only!

We'll make your swords gleam like never before!

For Free!. Y’hear?

This is just a present to all our beloved travelers that are fighting the good fight!

So come on over for a good cleaning!

[ooc: Just so you know, anyone who has their sword cleaned will actually be letting themselves in for a surprise. Aladdin and Naruto will both be applying a rune to any swords that pass their stall. That rune will make it sparkle every time it’s used. =D. It will not activate until the next day~]

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 )

[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.]

I hope this isn’t an odd question, but do people normally receive gifts after Samheim. If so, I have to celebrate it every year, if I can receive such precious gifts once more. If not, then I have to say this is one of the best surprises I’ve ever gotten in this land!

[He looks like he might start crying but he holds himself back. He does take a moment to look to the pictures in his hand, however. He takes a moment to compose himself before addressing everyone again.]

Actually, that wasn’t the only thing that I wanted to ask about. I was talking to Mr. Honir about some of the places he’s been to. He told me that just around the forest near Asgard, there is a village of friendly natives. Ones that we've never have seen or met before. He even said that the path to this place will open up in a few days. Though he wouldn’t say much more then that. He made a point that it’s important to be friendly to them and their home. Oh and for some reason, Odin doesn’t like those locals too much.

[He shrugs. Odin doesn’t like a lot of people anyway, so that doesn't tell Aladdin much.]

So my question is this, does anyone else want to go to this place? I really can’t past this up personally.

((OOC: This post is threadjack and tag around friendly.c: ))

[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 )