[The feed turns on and Kisa sits quietly on her bed as she smiles. Finally she thinks she is getting the hang of using this thing and it's a good thing with what she wants to ask her family. Taking a small breath she tries to gather what she wants to ask.]

Um...I think I got it to do the right thing...

So...I was just wondering...are we going to do something for...new years?

[She felt odd asking but she would feel even weirder if they didn't...plus she was still a little nervous Akito would arrive and see they didn't have a banquet.]

I just didn't know if we were going to or not.



((ooc: This is back dated to a few days before news eve~!))

Alright--this has been bothering me for a while now.

I don't know what the hell kind of messed-up worlds most of you come from--an' I don't really care either--but in what kind of fucked up world is it normal where everyone and their haggy old mom is a freak of nature???

All you people with your rainbow hair and your eyes-on-acid or whatever the fuck you've done to them! You are all freaks. What the hell is wrong with all of you? I mean I'm a fuckin' freak and I still think you guys are freaks! That pretty much makes you all like...three times as fucked up. And you all act like it's normal--! Even when you're wearing a freakin' garden party bonanza for hair or look like you had someone shoot paint into your eyes.

Let me just tell you now: hair the color of the fucking rainbow an' all it's inbred cousins isn't normal.

But does anyone think it's weird?? Nope! You all just show up from J-pan with name likes "Mantaro Yuckimushi" or whatever the fuck they are. "Impossible-to-pronounce-ibamumamu". Anyway, you show up and act like all the freaks with hair and eyes as fucked up as yours are totally normal. Which means you're brain damaged or your world is just as fucked up as you are.

Where I come from? Only old people have white hair. Magical...sparkling, whatever-the-fuck eyes only come on the things that look like people, but who actually just eat other people. Like demons or vampires or...I don't know. Mutant frogs.

So congrats! You guys must have won the fuckin' freak show lottery or something because now you get to live in a city full of people just as messed-up as yourselves! Because when even the non-humans think you guys are freaks, something has gone seriously wrong. And humans were pretty fucking weird to begin with.


...Actually yeah, I guess if you already ain't human then it's a different story. Like if you're one of those Termites or a fairy or goose or whatever...well you're already abnormal so this shit doesn't really matter.


[ ooc; KAZ IS THE WORST AT MULTICULTURALISM I'M SORRY sjkdfgdsjkgsjk i love all animu characters no matter what acid trip their eyes and hair are on I promise ;; also termite = MSPA TROLLS sob ]

[One down, two more to go it seems. It took him a while, but eventually he decided that perhaps this is faster than combing down the whole city for any other familiar face.]

Ahaha, we've been brought to such an odd place, haven't we?

Good day, folks. My name is Tohzuki Suzuya, and it seems like I'll be a temporary resident here along with everyone else. [A pause.] I hope you would take good care of me.

... It's a little too much to hope that this place is in Japan, isn't it?

[Another pause, before he shakes his head. Ah, no, no showing of discomfort.] Well, that wasn't what I wanted to ask, actually. I'm looking for a few friends of mine, since I'm not quite sure if they're around as well. Perhaps there's been someone who's seen them?

One would be a white-haired tough guy around my age? He's normally nice, but I think he should be making quite the ruckus right now. The other guy has short red hair and can speak both French and Japanese. He also has quite the appetite.

If you have seen any of these two, I would really appreciate it. I'm rather worried about them.

[The video starts and a beautiful person can be seen staring intently at the device. Long, silky silver hair cascades freely against his bangs. Rich amber eyes are focused intently on whoever is looking. ]

Hello my lovelies~

[If it’s not for his voice you would be prone to believe you were staring at a attractive woman. A strand of pale hair is flicked back dramatically as he cocks his head to the side and offers a small mysterious smile.]

I’m looking for my dear family members. Has anyone seen some handsome Sohmas running around?

[His smile becomes a little wider.]

If there’s something our family was blessed with, it’s beauty. I’m the perfect example, don’t you think so? Mmm!

[And here he turns and poses, one hand on his hip while the other holds his chin thoughtfully.]

Don’t worry. Stare as much as you like. My beauty is meant to be shared!

[Vain much? And he might just be opening a few of those buttons to show more of his beauty. Fortunately he seems to stop for now and instead focuses once again on the device. A hint of worry reaches those features.]

Is this some sort of abduction? It would explain a lot of things. Royalty are always easy targets. My prestigious bloodline has always been in peril. The brave prince abducted while his country suffers...

BUT NO MATTER!

[Determination shines deeply now in his eyes. Can you feel it? He’s ready to go to war.]

We will triumph! My brothers and sisters! I will lead you all to victory.

TRUST ME!

MY BODY IS YOURS!

[The device clicks on though the image does not immediately show the user. After a few moments of movement Kisa appears, her eyes a little puffy. To anyone it's clear she had been cry but since calmed herself enough to speak. Though she seems to still be trying to form her words more clearly. Taking a few breaths she timidly looks at the device, still not entirely sure what to do with it.]

...why was I brought here?

[She pauses looking at the floor.]

I can't fight or help this world...I just want to be with my family and Onee-chan.

[As the words left her she becomes a little more distressed. Being in a separate house is not something she wants in anyway.]

Can I just stay with them?

[Last words being more a whisper before she clicks off the device.]



((ooc: Just because I didn't mention Kisa is in Sigyn house.))

-king? My, how technology never fails to live up to expectations.

[The feed crackles for a second, then two, before a man tapping the bracelet on his wrist appears on the screen. It takes him a few more seconds to notice the thing work, and even then, he gives a wave. The man in question is smiling, even if it somehow feels a little off.]

Ah, yes, hello. Would anyone mind telling me what the situation at hand is? I was just enjoying my breakfast before finding myself here. [He flourishes his hand in the feed, as if emphasizing his point.] And if someone were to direct me to the nearest cafe, that would be greatly appreciated.

[There’s nothing unusual about the man, nothing at all. He seems to be waiting for something, anyhow.]

[When the video pops on, the calm visage of Hatori can be seen. His left eye is almost completely blocked by his black hair, and his right eye is a blueish purple. His moves are very deliberate as he studies the odd communication device. Finally he speaks, his tone matter of fact as he does.]

It seems that there has been a mistake made.

There was no reason to bring me here, because I cannot do what you've asked of me. I cannot help color your world, and I have my own duties to attend to back in my own world. It would be better to return me and find someone more suitable for your attentions.

[He pauses and his lips purse.]

Also, for taking up my time, I will make a request. If you are thinking of taking her away from them, you might as well bring the other two. I'm sure if you are as omnipotent as you seem, I don't have to waste time conversing as to why.

Tohru Honda will not be taken from the Sohma family easily.

[Having spoken his peace, Hatori turns the device off.]

【 ion's frustrated, can you tell by his heavily accented english and the fact that he's clutching a thick, black cloak around him?

he's been trying to work on the bracelet and soon gave up, not realizing that he managed to figure it out anyway. the little lord needs a lot of help. not that he'll admit it. 】

This map is completely useless! Terrans and their complex street system.

【 cue map being thrown on the ground. guess who's lost? 】

Gods, they say? 【 a snort. 】 I've yet to meet gods who seek assistance from mortals by kidnapping them. 【 muttering and then -- 】 The Empire will not stand to have Her children abducted with such underhanded methods and accompanied by such ridiculous reasons by so-called deities.

【 then again, at least these gods didn't have an inquisition squad.

anyway, since he's lost, ion has no choice but to pick up the map again. studying it -- figuring it out. a moment later, it goes flying out of his hand again due to frustration and annoyance. 】

Where in the Empire's name is that House anyway?!

[sfkl;sak WELL waking up in some strange new world was definitely the last thing on Shigure's to-do list. especially with what was going on back in his own world.
despite all that, he seems to be unfazed by it all. hence the smile on his face as his video feed starts. (meeting that maid earlier might have had something to do with it...)]

My my, what an interesting predicament indeed! Being asked by gods to help restore the life to a city... it reminds me of that novel idea I had a few years back, actually... And being given all these lovely accommodates, I find it hard to turn down their request for help! [kind of hard to tell if he's being serious or not--]

I digress, though! I've come up with a fantastic idea that is guaranteed to help this city flourish!


[--wait for it--]


More girls in maid outfits!

 [When the video feed turns on, the first thing it shows is a large blinking brown eye. Then the eye squints and pulls away to show a young woman attached to it. The expression on her face was that of confusion: she had gotten the usual letter that everyone gets when they arrive in Asgard but it didn't make her feel better about it.]

Er, hello everyone. Uh, it's working right?

[She doesn't shake the bracelet as she asks. Bet some who are watching this are grateful the woman isn't.]

I have a question: do these gods make mistakes sometimes? I mean, it's flattering that they would consider me important enough to help but I don't know what to do.

[Alice's first thought upon stepping out of the arrival room was that this place was nothing like the Abyss or Oz’s world. Her second thought had been to get to Oz, because that damned sewer rat and Leo had clearly gone insane, thinking to take her Oz, just like that!

Her third thought had been one of muted panic, because she didn’t even know if they were even here in this world.

She fumbles with the bracelet a bit, throws it against a building twice before she finally figures out how to get the weird picture thing to pop up when you pushed the jewel. Aaaand no sooner had she managed to get the video function working before she flicks long chestnut locks over a shoulder before narrowing violet eyes at the weird device.

She draws a slow breath... then simply explodes.]

Oz! Where is Oz! WHAT HAVE THEY DONE WITH OZ?! I'll kill the wretched fools like lambs at the slaughter! You hear me you damned sewer-rat?! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH OZ, YOU WRETCHED PSYCHO BASKERVILLE?!

[Dean is still trying to master the weird jewelry-based communication device, and while his original intention was to call his brother to bitch, the call ends up as public.]

Charm? What kind of crap superpower is that? I was already charming back home! I could charm the pants off a girl any night of the week. Hell, I could charm the pants off two girls at once when I really hit my groove. Why do you get something awesome like fire magic or whatever while I get squat?

[There's a distinct pause while he waits for a reply, until he realizes—

The sound of things being knocked over plays over the more distant final remark of] GOD I freakin' HATE this place.

[The feed clicks on and a young man with unruly honey brown hair can be seen. He smiles brightly, happy and content before he scratches the back of his head in a boyish manner.]

Yo!

[He waves and the action seems a bit too silly and dramatic.]

I know this might sound weird but can anyone tell me what happened?

[It almost seems like he's embarrassed but he quickly laughs it off. Cerise-colored eyes stare back curiously.]

I can’t say I’m digging all this grey. Where’s all the color? Too monotonous, man.

[He shakes his head, clearly not liking this.]

But yes ladies and gentlemen, who will be nice enough to help a guy out? I don't bite~

[And thus he gives his famous idiot face before the feed cuts off.]

[The audio feed turns on and what follows is fairly monotonously said.]

Wow! More and more surprises today. First Yuki visits and now I'm transported here. Aliens do exist.

[There's an almost imperceptible clicking sound before it changes from audio to video to include a single eye, spiky white hair, and one of those bracelets you receive when you arrive with the color for Heimdall.]

…

[The video clicks out and then clicks back again.]

Is there anyone else here who isn't an alien?

[The feed opens to... well. Snow. And the Heimdall snowman in the far background, with one Kuchiki Byakuya peering down at the "camera"  with a puzzled expression on his face.]

Is there a point to making these... snow sculptures?

[They remind him of sand sculptures. But those hadn't really had a point beyond entertainment either. It doesn't seem to be the case, here. Y'know, what with them talking and moving and all.]

Things are really getting into the Christmas spirit, aren't they, lady? They kinda caught me off guard... I haven't had the chance to do any Christmas shopping, and I'm strapped for cash.

What? Is this just some sort of subtle way to beg me for more money again? Who would a guy like you even buy a Christmas present for to begin with? [ she sighs. ] Besides, if these weird snowmen are supposed to be 'the Christmas spirit' I think it's just bothersome.

[ busted. ]

Hyahahha, I'm hurt... I was thinking of getting you one. Now you can't complain if all I can afford are tissues... [ hm. ] The snowmen, huh? They're pretty cool, aren't they? [ he holds up the pair of gloves he managed to score off of his own; if anyone is good at ass kissing, it would be amakusa. ] Did you manage to win a prize too?

[ something very faint that's almost pouty manages to break through ange's deadpan expression at that question, especially when she stares at the gloves he already managed to obtain. ]

Ridiculous. Why should I listen to a snowman who asks me to smile? I don't see the point of any of this nonsense.

What's wrong with giving it a little smile? [ he smiles quite broadly to demonstrate. ] It's not like you lose anything. Where is that thing anyway? I'll give him as many smiles as he wants. You do it too, lady. It's not healthy to always be pouting like that.

Ah, you'll never change, will you? Even when it's snowmen of all things giving out free stuff, you're still first in line to steal away their entire supply. Great to see that even in a place like this a man like you won't change, Amakusa. [ she's quite obviously just avoiding the subject though, her own expression still stuck on a slight pouty frown. ] And I'm not going to smile for some stupid snowman. And that's final... In fact, if you want me to smile so badly, why don't you make me, huh? Come on, give me your best joke.

There's nothing in this world better than free stuff. [ unfortunately ange can't get out of this that easily. ] Oh, is that a challenge? Can I bring a smile to the face of this frighteningly cold lady? Alright, I accept!

[ and with that, he clears his throat dramatically. ]

What's the difference between snowmen and snowladies? [ ... ] Snowballs!

[ at first, there's a long pause in which her expression doesn't change a single bit. but just at the point where it would normally turn into an awkward silence, there's a slight snerk and there's no denying that she definitely does look amused, a thin smile on her face. ]

Now that is the worst joke I've ever heard.

Hyahahhaa... but it worked, didn't it? [ that was sort of a smile. ] I'm glad I got it on camera. [ at that he holds up his bracelet that's been... recording... ]

[ there's a moment where it almost looks like she doesn't understand, but then her mouth drops open a little in shock before the frown returns worse than before; there's something clearly embarassed in all of it which turns into tsun anger. ]

Listen up, at this rate I'll definitely be cutting your pay in hal-- [ her own line is cut off as she smacks his bracelet, turning the feed off. ]

(( OOC: Grey is selfsatisfying, Red is endofdaydream! Both will respond. If Amakusa is still alive long enough to, anyway. ))

[she wasn't comfortable enough for anyone to actually hear her voice, but it's not as if she can convey all of her emotions into one sentence, but she's going to try.]

Where are we? [seems simple enough.] My name is Akito Sohma, if ... anyone from the Sohma family is here - [what does she want them to do?] If anyone could help me, I... would be thankful.

Okay, I think I have this working right... [The video clicks on to a kid messing with his bracelet. After a second, he's reassured that it's working and smiles at the feed]

Hey! I wanted to ask people here a few things. I know that there's a lot of people saying they lost powers and all that, but...well, has anyone lost just normal stuff? I had most of my items when I got here, but I'm still missing a few things. I think it was because the gods couldn't bring it all, but I'm not sure... [So other ideas would be good]

Oh yeah. And if anyone finds a friend of mine, Zelda, could you let me know? I don't think she's here, but it'd be good to know for sure. She's usually wearing a pink dress and has long blond hair and a crown. But sometimes she's in a big suit of armour that's pink in colour. [It's complicated]

I think that's all...oh! And I'm Link. I'm in Heimdall house, if she asks where to find me.

Thanks!

'Welcome Traveller'. What? I don’t even-

[A huff is given before the video shows the face of a female staring down. Rin’s brow furrows, looking concerned for a moment, before that emotion is pushed away. She doesn’t want to let anyone see just how much all of this actually bothers her. Instead she looks determined and a bit annoyed.]

Someone is asking for it...

[She mumbles that, looking peeved.

Her head then tilts back and her eyes narrow, glaring down at the device. She’d rather not have to deal with strangers, but it seems she doesn’t have much of a choice at the moment.]

I don’t know what this is. I don't know why I woke up in a... a strange room. If it is someone’s idea of a joke- I am not laughing. Got that? I don’t even know where the heck this is but I don't care. These 'Gods' or whatever the hell they are can go stuff if. I want directions back and none of this stupid nonsense. I’m not in the mood for it.