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.

[ There are so many things Hanako would like to say over the network... but there are not enough words. That post during the battle... it became real, after all. The void would be more painful if she didn't rebel and go say goodbye to the girl properly. It's possibly the best decision Hanako ever took in her whole life.

It's audio, and it'll be curtly to the point. ]

To all those who knew her, Nakama-san has gone back to her home world.

Those of you I know, and I didn't have a chance to catch up with during the battle, please contact me. I want to be sure you're all safe and sound.

[ Feed over. She's going to respond in a hour or so, after she's less prone to sulking for the loss. ]

Alright, listen up, this one's to all the guys who've hit puberty.  Every one of you. You see this girl?

[He holds up a photo of ]

That's Ange. She's my kid. Real cute, right? I know. Well don't get thinking she's too cute, 'cause you're not allowed to talk to her.  If I catch any guys talking to her, I'm gonna track them down and gut them like a fish, you got it? Good.  Well here's a list of offenders so far after looking back on the bracelet. You guys are safe for now, but consider this your final warning.

Ryuunosuke Uryuu
Eridan Ampora
Hijiri Shinozuka
Kiyomasa Senji
Shiki Tohno
Kurt Hummel
Aoto
Soushi Miketsukami
Arihiko Inui
Kaz
Nezumi
Shion
Koda Hasegawa
Austin O'Brien
Hisao Nakai

Look, I'm just going to be honest for a minute here.

What makes you people trust each other? I've been here for a couple months and I've run into nothing but people that put their faith in people blindly. It's just... it's kind of disturbing! Are you all idiots, or something?

[ Woah, take it easy, Painwheel. Deep breaths, you know there's no reason to yell at anyone... ]

All I'm saying is that if you trust a lot of people and make friends easily, you should step back and be a little more careful. With so many people here, there are bound to be some people who aren't so trustworthy, alright?

[ And with that, she's done. Way to blatantly mask your own insecurities, Carol. ]

I want to keep this as simple as possible.

What kinds of ramen do you like?

[This may or may not become apparent in the future as to why he wants to know.]

If you've never had ramen, go ahead and say so. I'll try not to judge you. Or even better, I may get you some.

Oh, and if you say something like you prefer eight eggs in your ramen, please don't comment.

[Video]

[It seems Cerebella had set her bracelet down on a table. The view focuses on her head and shoulders, sans hat with her blue hair pulled up behind her head, and she seems to be busy working on something just off-screen. She doesn't pull her focus away from it, but still speaks toward the bracelet.]

Sorry I can't give everyone my proper attention, I promise I'm a lot less rude than this. I just have a couple of questions if I'm going to be staying here for a while.

The most important one...is there some kind of circus around here? If not, anywhere someone of my talents can perform for everyone? It's what I'm good at, after all. [She turns toward the bracelet, leaning down and giving her cutest pleading face.] I'd be reaaally happy if I could join up into something like that!

[She turns back to whatever project she's working on, and decides to add a bit more.]

Just in case, though...is there somewhere I can get a job? If I can't join up with a performing troupe...then I'm going to need materials, and I guess I'm going to need money. I'll do anything it takes to bring everyone stellar performances!

[With her last comment, Cerebella gives a wink and holds up a peace sign for the bracelet, before cutting the video feed.]

Let me start off by setting one thing straight.

Anything you saw not too long ago, up to and including me working at a maid cafe or me trying not to die at a knife maniac's hand, never happened.

Never.

So don't bring it up. It didn't exist so I won't have any idea what you're talking about.

[See, that's totally settled and now everyone should completely forget because that's how things work.

...totally not embarrassing at all.]

Either way, if anyone still needs any assistance moving things around, do let me know. I won't take money for it since it's an emergency so don't hesitate to ask.

[A pause because, oh yeah, he remembered something.]

I slogged over and found what I wanted to show you, Vyse. Just let me know when you're free and I'll meet you somewhere.

I noticed a few new faces showing up on the bracelet and that and Sakura-chan's question made me think maybe it was time to put these out there again. Sorry for the long-timers -- I'll try and keep this short so there's as little repetition as possible!

Info on Asgard.
Sam-san's guide to the Gods and Powers.
Edmund-kun's summary of the situation here.
My own guide -- more detail than Edmund-kun's but it's incomplete!

We're working on a compilation of all three guides to make things easier, but for the moment you'll have to make do! Let us know what questions you have that aren't answered or that you'd like to see addressed -- Sena-neechan, the neighbours club is on the list, but you volunteered to do the write up, don't forget!

There's also a magic-centric guild for those interested in learning more about all sorts of magic. You can contact Aladdin-kun or Judal-san directly, or register with the guild here.

If you want to learn more about self-defence, try The Citadel. For using the powers that the gods gave us here, you want to listen out for a meeting of the Teacher's Council! That's when volunteers from each of the houses gather so you can ask questions and practice using your power with people who kind of know what they're doing. By the way, I'm one of the volunteers for Hel, so feel free to ask questions about Body Control.

Help Wanted!

- Making / Stocking Emergency Kits! We have two emergency kits for each Welcome Hall, and are gathering supplies to make more. The kits are free to anyone to use in an emergency situation and currently contain basic first aid supplies, canned food, torches, candles and space blankets. Seth-niichan and I are managing this project. We welcome donations of canned or packet food, cash or time, especially if you're someone with the power of drawing life!

- Volunteers with Healing Magic / Power Transfer / Damage Drain are always welcomed at the Hospital in Sigyn! Incidentally, the hospital blood bank is now available to Travellers who need blood to survive. Ask the lab staff for details!

- Musicians / Artists / Cooks / Anyone with experience in parties I have an idea I want to run by you! Please get in touch.

And that's all! It got long after all ... sorry! I'll try to do better next time.

[Filtered to Seth | Hijiri | Loewe ]

Movie night's off.

((ooc: replies may be slow as I am on slowatus/Conan's moping so please feel free to threadjack/mingle/all that good stuff.))

[Much like the two previous times he's addressed the network at large, Vyse is grinning from ear to ear, leaning in close to the bracelet.]

I know a lot of you are from worlds where you've got water between all your countries, so your ships sail on water! But where I'm from, we've got airships! Ships that sail on water are just weird.

So how many of you had the same thing? Do you think airships are normal? Or you've never seen them before?

It's something I've been wondering. [...And besides, he was practically dared to find someone who thinks it's normal! And if there's one thing he doesn't do, it's back down!! --Subtlety, what subtlety?

Circle Y or N, Asgard.]

[ Someone was awfully busy today! On the side of Hel's Welcome House, Painwheel has set up a small vegetable garden. Right now she's in the middle of setting up little signs to indicate where certain plants are growing. Looks like she's got tomatoes, onions, and carrots set up. It's a very small modest garden but Painwheel actually seems to be enjoying herself. She's even traded in her old ratted hospital gown for this dress, the choice being made quite obviously because of the wheel sticking out of her back. Though, she still hasn't felt the need to take off her mask while outside, it's a strange mixture between cute and downright scary.

After she finishes putting up the small signs, Painwheel fills up a watering can to begin watering the plants. She really hopes that watering her garden everyday will help calm her down enough to live a somewhat normal life. Her anger felt misplaced in Asgard. There were no laboratories or experiments or doctors or anyone else who could tell her what to do. And hopefully, it would stay that way. If not, she'd deal with it when she needed to. ]


[ Later on, she'll address the network. Audio only, as usual, sometimes it's nice to be a faceless voice. ]

Does anyone know if we're allowed to keep pets in the welcome houses? I don't think we are... but maybe I could get around it somehow.

[ No greetings, or any attempt to be friendly and open today. She can't be bothered being polite today. However, even despite all the bitterness and anger directed in various directions, Hanako will turn the audio feed on and speak to the network, hours after Heimdall's announcement.

Her voice is quiet, and oddly cold even for someone as gentle as she is. ]

I would like to once again apologize sincerely to whoever ran into me during the... competition, and all the discomfort my reactions caused you. I was completely out of control, and I don't think there's still any excuse for what happened.

[ She feels like gagging at the mere mention of the 'competition' word, but she'll continue. ]

Our House apparently... won a considerable amount of gold. This is directed to all Sigyn members; what are you planning to do with all that? I am just curious.

[ Hanako waits a few seconds, then she'll click the feed off. Someone is obviously hurt and in need to talk with anyone. ]