10 January 2013 @ 01:05 am
[ It's been days after this incident, but Alisa is still having some trouble with it... ]

filtered away from Kuroneko, The Fallen Saint of Seiyou


Good day, Asgard. I have another problem that I cannot solve without your help. I have been challenged to write a story and I accepted with little hesitation, but the truth is, I have never written a story since my creation! It was not a skill that was deemed necessary at the time. Only now do I realize its importance...

So, I would like to ask the following: how does one write a story, particularly one that involves fighting? What are its elements, and how must I implement them? Lastly, what makes a story "good"?

Thank you very much for your time.
 
 
02 January 2013 @ 12:06 am
If you could stay in Asgard forever, would you?
After we win the war, if the gods would let us.
Why or why not? :)
 
 
23 December 2012 @ 10:36 pm
I think all the new people are settled, right? I don't have much to say other than 'good luck' to you guys. And hopefully you try to enjoy yourself a little in between everything that happens.

If any of you haven't heard of what ramen is, whether you're new or not, I tend to run a deal where you can get your first bowl for free from me. I haven't really announced it at all but I run a ramen stand which I cart around between the districts most days. So keep an eye out and you can find me around or contact me and I'll see if I can deliver an order or two, if it's not too far out of the way.

...maybe hiring someone for deliveries would be a good idea...

A-Anyway, I hope I didn't miss anything.

...and if you ask me what ramen is, you're better off taking advantage of my offer and just tasting it yourself. Make your own opinion.
 
 
22 December 2012 @ 09:59 pm
( video; )
[as the feed starts Aigis can be seen putting on her jacket, though you may catch the metallic gold gleam of her shoulders before she finishes. now she's putting on the black military coat dress. there, her appearance is professional yet again!] I figured it would be easier to address the network for some inquiries I may have.

I was told once you have a job and earn some money, you may choose to move to a housing of your choice. It is very convenient.

But what of the effects? Don't they get in the way of residing elsewhere? I do not believe I understand how that works. [she speaks as though she knows those effects very well. and that's because she does. sorry, minato..] Or perhaps there is a way?

[she looks thoughtfully now, speaking mostly to herself.] Still, it is unusual the effects would affect my model anyways..

Speaking of jobs, are there any recommendations? I use to find career options unnecessary, but if it is necessary for housing.. It might even be interesting to have. I do not have anything specific in mind and will be willing to listen to anything there is.

[ you do not want to ask what her experiences are.]


( action; )

[ feel free to find Aigis anywhere around Asgards! maybe she's helping put books away in Odin's library.

or at the hospital in Sigyn, looking to inquire with the usefulness of her damage drain ability.

maybe at the Arena in Thor to which you'll find your sparring partner is suddenly.. well, this girl(?).

course chances are you can find her just about anywhere, working at a cafe or helping restock at some store. there are a variety of jobs to choose from after all!]
 
 
19 December 2012 @ 10:38 pm
[with all the decorations going up around the city, it seems like everyone is getting into the holiday spirit! ... more or less. these two girls seem to be pretty into it, though, as they enjoy some nice, hot drinks in a cafe somewhere in the Sigyn district. the girl whose bracelet is recording this video stretches as she looks at the recording feed.] Man, this really hits the spot! I’m so glad we found this place, especially with how cold it’s been getting. Don’t you think so, Yukiko?

[the other girl quietly nods as she takes a sip from her mug. surely some seasonal drink — hot cocoa, coffee, or cinnamon tea.] Mhm. This place is really nice, Chie. Thanks for— [and then, she looks over to her friend, only to see her own face reflected back at her.] C-Chie, are you recording me? [She looks to her friend, then back to the camera, giving a wry half smile.] Um, hello..

I just wanted to introduce you to the network! It’s how I made most of the friends I met when I first got here. [with a grin still on her face, she turns her attention from Yukiko to the recording feed.] This is Yukiko Amagi! She’s my best friend from back home, and she’s new here! She’s super nice and friendly, so treat her well, okay? [and then, her voice drops a little... jokingly, of course. right?] Or else.

[the bracelet is then passed to Yukiko, who positions it to where her face is on the screen clearly. she waves a bit.] Um, hello. I’m sorry.. I’m still not completely used to communicating with this.. thing. I guess it shouldn’t be so awkward, it’s just like a cell phone, right? [she smiles.] But don’t worry about me, Chie. I can take care of myself. [a tiny nod, but her face darkens a bit. The duo truly is a fearsome pair..] Anyways, it’s nice to meet everyone in Asgard. I hope we can get along. [after a few moments of silence..] Um, Chie? How do I turn it off?

Oh, here, I got it— [and the bracelet is back to Chie. but before she turns it off, she has one more message for the network...] By the way, the peppermint mocha here is awesome. You guys should definitely try it if you have the chance! We’ll be coming here more often, right? [and with Chie's attention fully returned her bff, off the bracelet goes!]

(ooc: joint post!! Chie and Yukiko will be replying separately.)
 
 
18 December 2012 @ 06:34 pm
[ The video comes on, focusing on a tiny fairybull trussed up in festive holiday wear (probably made for a chihuahua) attempting to trot around in custom made sneakers. It's not going terribly well. He keeps kicking up and flapping around and attempting to land again, kicking his feet, and then flying again.

Tavros is trying not to laugh. ]


Well, you didn't like the snow, on your hooves. So, you're going to have to get used to it.

[ That moment of embarrassment captured, he spins the camera back around to face himself. ]

I actually had something to say, but, he started doing that and I thought that, I would share first. [ He grins wide, showing off all those teeth. ] I just wanted to know, how you celebrate this holiday. I understand that there are gifts, and red and white, and also, reds and greens, but how else do you do it?

Not that I, don't already know. But I thought that, it would be nice to hear from, actual humans, and not just stories.
 
 
17 December 2012 @ 02:45 pm
[Just an average afternoon in Asgard, and the feed video is tilted at an awkward angle to reveal a certain someone's room. That certain someone is Kuroneko, dressed in her usual black Lolita dress, her headband adorned by roses. You only see her back as she stares out the window, petting what seems to be a black furball.]

Soon, they will know of my--A-Alice, what are you--

[The black furball is indeed a cat, and it manages to scramble out of her arms and back to her bed. The cat that Yozora had left on her doorstep still never listened to her. Perhaps the cat didn't respond to what Kuroneko renamed her, but no matter. Kuroneko keeps going with her...game. She spreads her arms out wide, still facing out the window like a queen on a balcony.]

Huhuhu. Go forth, my minion, and gather your kin. All according to my plan. Once this first step is done, Asgard will kneel to our forces of despair!

Beep, beep. Beep, beep. Click.

[She grabs her cell phone from her pocket and speaks into it, even if there's no one on the other end.]

Yes? Is that so...My my, what a conundrum. We all knew the gods had wished to conspire against our plans in the first place. No matter, I'll take care of it. I have a most cunning plan, after all--[GASP] No way! They've recruited Shikkoku into their ranks? Well, well. This may turn out to be more interesting than I thought it would be. Our victory shall be all the more sweeter.

[She raises her free hand up, almost posing.]

Especially as I, Kuroneko, the Fallen Saint of Senyou, will use this bracelet to--

[Wait..she doesn't have the bracelet. Kuroneko starts to search frantically around the room, looking for that goddamn bracelet. Eventually, you see her surprised face close to the screen.]



A-ah...I...

...

D-don't you dare pay any attention to this!

[As quickly as she blurts that out, the feed suddenly clicks off.]
 
 
30 October 2012 @ 11:06 pm
[ when the video feed flickers on, you get a very good view of a deck of cards being shuffled aimlessly at high speeds. the shuffler of said deck appears to be sitting cross-legged on a bench in a very familiar area of Sigyn. he looks like he's intently studying the cards that he's shuffling, but at the same time, he looks a bit disheveled and... if his body language has anything to say, he doesn't look all that pleased, either.

when he addresses the video feed, it's just as abrupt. ]


Sooo... [ and he exhales, just a little exasperated. ]

Apparently in the month and a half that I'm apparently missing -- which, you know, I didn't even know I was missing until I looked at the calendar and realized that I was serious outdated in more ways than one -- shit went down, the world's about to end, the grass grew about negative three inches and I really, really need a good haircut.

[ a pause. and then he laughs. but even as he laughs, there's a sense of weird urgency buried underneath the layers of good cheer. ]

Yeesh, I really think I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today.

Anyone want to play the good Samaritan and help catch me up on stuff? [ cheery! ] That or, you know, I'd also settle for someone taking me out to ramen. I'm so not picky right now.

[ then, as if in afterthought-- ]

... and by the way, has anyone seen my bird?
 
 
25 October 2012 @ 12:38 pm
[ minato's been here for a little while now, time he's mostly spent getting some rest and trying to figure things out about this place. and like most people, he hasn't been successful. ]

Hi everyone. I guess I should introduce myself... I'm Minato Arisato. Nice to meet you. And if I've already met you before but forgot, then it's nice to meet you again.

[ okay, that formality is out of the way now at least. ]

So what is there to do around here anyway?

[ or more importantly... ]

And eat.
 
 
23 October 2012 @ 05:13 pm
( text; )

For anyone living in the housing, would they care for a garden? Or have their garden taken care of? As a Growth user it feels better to put it to use.


( action; )

[it doesn't matter what the district, but anywhere this teen is walking along with a few small baskets held over his arms holding little bouquet of flowers. not alone either, trailing at his side is a large ten foot long grass snake with a bouquet held in her mouth, and a few baskets held on the end of her tail. even the manner she's carrying them speaks of royalty, funny enough!

what is he doing? well, passing out free bouquet of flowers! someone went overboard on tending his own housing garden... there's way too many flowers.

there's a high possibility the royal grass snake will be approaching you with a bouquet of flowers in mouth to hand over too.]
 
 
19 October 2012 @ 08:55 pm
A | VIDEO, DAY 160

[ Alisa opens the feed with a face devoid of emotion. ]

Good afternoon.

All functions except user interface, data storage and retrieval are inaccessible at the moment. Cause of inaccessibility is currently unknown. Earlier attempted troubleshooting resulted in failure. May I request for a check-up?

Thank you.

B | ACTION, DAY 161

[ LOOKING FOR A JOB!!! Alisa is going from shop to shop, begging people to take her in while holding their "wanted" flyers. However, she's always causing trouble, such as accidentally freaking people out with her head, her head falling off, hitting equipment too strongly with her metal arms and legs... People will often find doors closing on Alisa quite literally. ]

I apologize, it will never happen again--

[ Bam. ]

C | VIDEO, DAY 161

[ Afraid of rejection, she looks a little meek when she asks this. ]

To whom must I speak to regarding the city's militia? I would like to assist in the upcoming war. I, too, can fight.
 
 
13 October 2012 @ 10:46 am
Hello, everyone.

[ Sophie turns up on the video feed with a smile on her face. Always using the video function, of course. ]

Seeing all the animals and all those plants was great. There was one I've never seen before until now. It had a hump on its back and it was called... a camel! They look really funny when they're chewing...

[ Obviously most people know that, but Sophie sounds thrilled learning about the animal's name for the very first time. ]

Oh, and... I heard about people receiving gifts from home. I received something too, I don't know why, but... they're sopheria seeds! I didn't think I'd ever find them here... but I finally found them! I went ahead and planted some of the seeds outside of Thor's Welcome Hall and some inside a pot.

[ Just in case there's ever a flood again. The video then shifts towards the window sill where there's a few potted plants and flowers sitting. One contains purple clematis flowers given from Asbel, another contains a miracle berry plant given to her by Damien before he left, and a few others that appear empty still have yet to sprout. Most likely that's where Sophie planted the sopherias. ]

They haven't sprouted yet, but when they do... it'll be wonderful. Everyone should see them when they become a blossomgale.