Heyyy, I need to talk to someone in particular.

[Yea...she doesn't know how to filter things on this bracelet.]

I need to have a serious talk with someone named Gamzee Ma...Makara?

I hear you're giving the circus a...certain image. I just wanted to ask you about it.

[Unlike in previous video posts, there are no bandages on Maya's right shoulder, no sling, and her nodachi isn't in the bag she usually keeps it in. No, the beautiful sword with the swirling dragon about the sheath is resting on her shoulder as she stands before the Freya Welcome House.]

I know it's been a couple weeks since I started at the Citadel, but allow me to introduce myself. I'm Natsume Maya, and I'm one of the Citadel's instructors. I teach the sword and meditation techniques. Unlike the other sword instructors, my specialty is the Japanese style of sword. For those of you from non-Earth worlds, if the sword's blade is single-edged and has a curve to it, I can teach it. I offer lessons three times a week for sword, twice a week for meditation. If you're interested, come to the Citadel and sign up.

Now, the Citadel has a code for chivalrous behavior always within it and while taking classes there. If chivalry isn't your thing and you still want to learn, contact me privately. I do give lessons of a less than chivalrous nature on my own time, but understand that they are not easy.

On another note, my fellow Freya members, I would like to start a little house camaraderie here in the form of a martial arts club. If you are a member of Freya and know martial arts, come down to the common room. [She gives a cocky smirk.] The best fighters don't always end up in Thor.

[Video]

Y'know, I haven't been here for very long and I'm still trying to figure this place out. I know it's really jarring to be pulled out of your own world and into another without any warning. Heck, it's even downright scary! I can totally understand being angry at the people responsible for it, too. Desperate times call for desperate measures, I guess.

I saw the cute little thing one of the Gods posted for someone, and it kind of explained a lot! Even before I saw that, though, I noticed a little bit of a trend.

Every time one of the Gods posts something a lot of people treat them pretty rudely. Like I said, I can understand being angry and scared...but is it really a good idea to act that way toward the most powerful people here? Sure, it would have been better if they had asked for our help before just pulling us here...but would anyone have said yes to their request?

I don't know if anyone else here has ever been in a situation where they had a chance to do something to save an entire world, but even despite the circumstances it's a chance to do something really cool and incredible! We can help save an entire world, and if what that God posted is true, a whole bunch of other worlds too...even our own.

I dunno, I kind of feel like I'm rambling. I guess I'm just saying we should probably try to cooperate with the Gods and do something to help. We're here anyway, right? I bet the quicker we get it done the quicker we can go home. Plus, it'll probably end in some kind of grand show! A final battle with the evil bosses! It's like something out of a video game, and will probably be something really cool to be a part of.

Besides, they're Gods. That demands some kind of respect, right? I'm not trying to suck up or anything, and I'm really not even sure why I decided to do this. I just figure we should be more cooperative since we're here anyway, and we might even become some kind of mythical heroes in the process! Even if you don't like the Gods, we should definitely all work together ourselves. We're going to have to fight for our lives, right?

I'm just a circus performer, though...so I guess I might be a little naive or something?

[Cerebella thinks about that for a moment, before the video feed mercifully shuts off.]

[ Hello, Asgard. It's late, and Bolin is on your video feed tonight, looking slightly -- more-so, extremely -- horrible. Appearance-wise, anyway. His hair is tussled, his eyes are shot. His face is droopy and he's slumped down in his bed as far as you can see.

Someone's been crying again.. ]

Hey, Asgard. [ A sniffle as he rubs his eyes. ] Does anyone have, like, a good pick-me-up? I mean, I know it's been hard these past few days, but.. Tell me a joke, anything. [ He shifts in the bed as Pabu the fire ferret peeks into the feed, nuzzling Bolin's cheek. ] Pabu?

[ A moment or two before the feed clicks off. After all this darkness hoo-ha, the rain, AND people going missing -- well, it's a lot. Still. Way to go kiddo, not even gonna mention the fact that your brother left in the midst of it all. Don't blame him, he's so... under the weather. ]

[ ooc; forward-dated to day 135 (for the rain). i hope this is ok, otherwise you know what to do. ]

[Video]

[Cerebella's video feed pops on to an image of the young lady rubbing her forehead. Displeased isn't the word for how she looks, just far less cheery than she usually is. It seems she's found herself a light to sit in, as well.]

Okay, I'm sure everyone else but me probably already knew this...but...don't lose your bracelet. It really sucks.

[She pauses for a moment, seemingly to gather her thoughts.]

I was going to ask if I missed anything important...but I guess the answer is yes. Would anyone out there like to inform a gal as to just what is going on around here? I literally had to make a run for it.

If anyone needs my help, I'll help...but if not is there somewhere I can just hide out until this is over? It's really not very much fun at all.

[Cerebella's attention is diverted for a moment, before she just casually shuts off the video feed.]

[Video]

[The bracelet video cuts on, to an image of Cerebella looking restless, her chin in the palm of her hand with an elbow resting on a desk. She lets out a long, loud sigh, looking off to the side for a moment before re-focusing her attention on the bracelet video "camera" or whatever it is.]

Okay, I give up. I know I was put here to do something but...what am I supposed to do?? [Frustration tinges Cerebella's voice as she pulls herself off of her hand, twirling her hat on her finger in a seemingly unconscious habit.]

First, they gave me this weird power. Energy Transfer...what am I supposed to even do with that? If anyone needs some energy transferred, I'd really be happy to help, because I just want to feel like I'm doing something here. I'm not even sure what this power actually does, only a vague description of how to use it. So yea, seriously, if anyone needs some energy transferred or whatever I'm all set to do it.

Secondly...I already feel like my performances are getting pretty stale. I mean, I do it out on the street but I want to get more stuff to make it really spectacular! If anybody's got a paying job I can do I would really, really like to do it. I guess I could work in one of those shops the grey people have but...I really don't want to work for them.

It's not that I think they're bad, or anything! They're just...they're just such a drag to be around, you know?? That sounds really bad, doesn't it? I'm not trying to be mean, I promise!

UGH! Can I just...get something to do??

[Cerebella lets out one last growling/whining sort of noise. She's obviously frustrated, and she's reaching for some kind of help or guidance.]

I'm sorry, this is lame. But a circus performing star really starts to get frustrated when she doesn't know what to do.

Even if you just want to talk, I'm cool with that too! I just want something to do. I'm serious about wanting a job, though! I can't perform without income to help me!

I guess I'd better cut this off before I start rambling. Thanks for listening, and I hope to make all of your dreams come true some day!

[With a wink and a wave, Cerebella cuts the video feed.]

( backstory or something )

[ Should you turn on your bracelet video feed today or be wandering around Gefion park, you'll see a stocky, muscular teen with a black, short beard-mustache Steve Carell-esque 2x combo sitting on the ground, waving frantically next to him at what appears to be a red... panda... thing...? There's a few rocks scattered around them, forming kind of a mini obstacle course. ]

Pabu--!!

[ He seems to be whisper-shouting at this... ferret squirrel, as if trying to alert him of something... Oh, well. The feed is on. ]

C'mon, Pabu! [ A beat. ] Just like the arena, alright?

[ Pabu finally responds, sniffing the air as he runs around the rocks. He stops on the top of the flattest one, and does a handstand. ]

Yeah! Now finale-time.

[ The teen gets up, raising his arms in front of him. ] Ready... [ Eyeing the rocks, he ninja-punches the air in front of him, making a swoosh. A brief moment of silence for absolutely nothing. ]

Aw, dang it!

[ The feeds cuts off, not before Bolin hunches over angrily and almost trips over his tip can, whoops. ]

(( Tags will probably drip into the lateness of tomorrow, since I might have to sleep soon, heh. ))

[...You know, Senji usually isn't one to read much. Today he was set on reading this magazine of his, it was all about training and working out and little tips here and there. Even though he had been fighting for years, he still loved reading about this macho bullshit. He shifted in his seat and must have bumped his bracelet, because suddenly it's recording.

Seeing Senji read said magazine catches Battler's attention. Although this curious expression can't be seen. His voice can be suddenly heard over the audio feed. ] --Ahh? You know, I didn't know that they had magazines here, and in that case-- they have all sorts of other stuff to read too, I bet!

....Hah? [who dis bitch-.... oh it's Ange's brother, that idiotic pervert.] What're you talkin' about?

Come on, you know! Those kinds of magazines! The kind that a true man can appreciate!

Can't a guy appreciate some training.....?

Training and stuff like that can be pretty fun, sure... But, there's a lot more to life then that to begin with, isn't there?

Cheh... oh yeah, like what? [obviously he doesn't agree with that statement one bit.]

Hm? Like what? You know...! Being surrounded by woman-- but if you ask me, it's being surrounded by their breasts specifically that makes life worth living, ihihihihihi!
( cut for boobs )

[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.]