[ The morning of day 505, a message from the gods is broadcast over the network: ]

Greetings, Travelers.

Some of you may know already that there was a breach of the castle barrier. We apprehended an individual using Thiazi's magic to attempt assassination of the Queen, and have confirmed that he is Thiazi's informant inside Asgard. This man has been actively assisting her in making attacks on the city as well as misleading our own intelligence efforts.

[ Heimdall is understandably quite cross at this. He gestures offscreen and the feed shifts from Heimdall to a wider shot of the room, where there is a man being held in place between Thor and Loki, who also look quite cross. ]

His name is Satan and he pleads innocence by corruption -- that all he has done while sabotaging Asgard was Thiazi's influence. While he lives we cannot tell his intent, only that he is indeed the perpetrator.

Since he is one among you, we leave his judgment in your hands. What would you have us do with the traitor?


(( The poll is to be filled out ICly and once per character! This will decide Satan's fate. Please feel free to threadjack at will to discuss the trial! ))

[This message is unfiltered. It's that adorable, smug, irritating face that pretty much everybody in Asgard wants to punch. He hasn't been on the network in a while, but he's also been overworked helping to keep things nice and stable and the magic going properly, and some of his antics have been a little draining.

But he's back, from outer space... or whatever. Aren't you all lucky?

Behind him is a spear of jagged, ugly, blackish ice that people in the north of town have likely seen several times before. The remnants of Thiazi's backlash some time ago remain, despite efforts and study. Finally, folding his arms, he turned towards the feed and spoke. For once? He didn't sound too arrogant.]

Alright, so I know a few of you've been talking about ideas on how to clean the porch up. I think we've done enough window dressing for my tastes. It's high time we dealt with this thing. I'm all for your brilliant ideas. This is exactly what the engineers are supposed to do anyway.

And don't be shy. Just because you're not in my glorious band of misfit idiots doesn't mean you can't help. It's not like anybody wants this health hazard to stick around. So pipe up. I know some of you have been coming up with ideas, but it's time to actually get started, wouldn't you say?

(OOC: Threadjacking is invited in this thread. This is a chance for Engineers to plot/plan and non-engineers to add their own muscle. Several players have voiced interest in bringing down this ice flow and rebuilding the wall/Gate of Fire. I know at least 2-3 who've made attempts. You're all invited. Baldr's just being his usual dick self and kicking things in gear. Ultimately, it's player plots that will bring it down. I'll check with the mods on the 'how')

[ When the video opens up, Jade just pushes a cute if crudely made doll toward the camera. It has a shock of messy black hair and folded bits of white that seem to represent ears. She's grinning from ear to ear (just like the doll is!) as she pulls it back. ]

Did anyone else get a doll at their door? I got this and, um, some flowers and some cards that were really, really cute.

[ It was, apparently, enough to lighten her mood pretty considerably. ]

Anyway! I need to stop hoarding so many guns, because I had a million and then Roxy left me a million, and two million guns is just way too many for one girl to have. If you need a weapon and can promise me that you won't shoot yourself in the face, please let me know!

Alternatively: if you need help figuring out how to not shoot yourself in the face, I am also the girl to see about that.

[PRIVATE to Sophie:]

So, um, hehe. About Osiris.

I know the attack by those ice pixie... things and the ice monsters wasn't exactly fun for anyone involved, but it got me thinking on something.

Has anyone re-examined the ice on the bridge? It seems like Thiazi is getting more and more... mentally unstable, maybe that means her powers are too. Maybe that means we can do something about the ice?

I would appreciate anyone's notes on the matter if they went to examine it already. Or maybe we can organize another examination of it?

A warning to anyone new, don't touch it though, it'll cause instant frost bite... or it did when it first happened. I haven't gone to look at it since.

I thought I would leave this a few days so things had a chance to get back to normal, but I have a few questions I'd like to ask. Some people have made the observation that the little- flying things, what were they, ice fairies? That their bites had unusual effects for some who were exposed to them.

I'm curious about the properties of their venom, if that's what was happening. If you experienced unusual symptoms during the last invasion, and you'd be comfortable discussing the onset, nature, and duration of your experiences, I would truly appreciate it.

[He's curious for a few reasons. First, if this was a venom, he wants to check in on these people and make sure they haven't all gone off and quietly died in their apartments (this is far too morbid to say out loud on the network. Second, if it wasn't venom, if there's enough range in the symptoms or if any of them seem magical, then it may have been a curse, and it is worth knowing if a curse can be transmitted by animal bite, even if that animal is magical. Third, if it was a curse and there are people out there who experienced it without having been bitten, then they may have a huge problem here, since Thiazi has history of infecting city dwellers. If something like last time is beginning, he wants to begin collecting data now, before everyone goes crazy and starts killing each other. Again.

None of this shows in his expression, which is all gentle-medical-professional.]

Thank you for your time.

[Newish face on the network, though some should find it familiar. Ostensibly a younger boy talking, for those who don't know any better. Gun in her hand? Gun in her hand. Naoto seems a little hurried, but she's still trying to manage a formal tone. Still, there's a trace of panic she can't quite eliminate.]

My name is Naoto Shirogane, I'm with the City Patrol. This is important, so please, pay attention. It's exactly what some of us feared. Just a moment ago, I caught sight of an army approaching the Gate of Fog. Most of the force is comprised of...frost giants, I believe? [Guess who hasn't actually seen them before?] Eighty or ninety or so, one hundred at the most. There were at least ten larger ice creatures accompanying them, and they're equipped with two catapults. Some kind of strange lights were around them as well. I don't have any further details, and I apologize, but...

[She grips her pistol a little more tightly. This isn't something she was really ready for, but like hell is she going to back down.]

I'm in no position to give anyone orders, but we must begin coordinating. Now.

( [filtered to City Patrol] )

( [filtered to Investigation Team] )

[ Feferi is huddled underneath a blanket, with it pulled all the way over her horns so that only her face is visible. ]

Okay, but if there is going to be a Welcome Committee, you need to do something more than just parties. They are fun but they do not help very much once they're done.

[ You. Not us, even though she's still part of the group. She's still residually grouchy over the whole ordeal and the cold isn't helping very much. ]

You know, like clothes. Warm clothes. Extra blankets. Maybe toys for kids because I do not think they will hold back on whp they bring here. I know things are tight and no one really has a whole lot to give right now but if anyone has stuff they're not using, you should think about donating it. I think there is already enough to get by, but what kind of welcome is that?

If I could please speak with members of the emergency response team as soon as you are able to reply, that would be splendid. After speaking another member of the city patrol, Jane Crocker, on a few matters we have decided that will need as many willing members as possible.

[She is quick to move on to her next subject. This is more matter of fact.]

I would advise everyone who does not feel confident in their ability to defend themselves to stay inside until our situation at hand has been deciphered, though I know that is better said than done nor does it really beg to be repeated. If you decide to leave your welcome houses or your apartments, be safe and aware of your surroundings.

[One more thing-]

If anyone knows a good place to acquire a firearm, I would be appreciative. Better to be safe than sorry.

[In spite of the cold snap, Jane is seen out and about the Freyr District in this video. It's night, and she's wrapped up considerably against the snow, which has begun to slow for the time being. It floats in the light of the street lamp she's under, and she gives the feed a very serious look.]

I strongly advise anyone with no particular business to stay indoors tonight. Given the unusual shift in the weather, there's no telling what could happen next, so if it isn't an urgent matter or you're not part of the City Patrol, like myself, then you're much better off by the fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa.

[Her expression sours just a little bit. It'd be nice to heed her own advice, but, well. She signed up to patrol, and by gum she'll patrol.]

Um, that being said, I'd like to put a message out to the others in the City Patrol as well. I was wondering if, perhaps, we could get together and discuss some things, patrol routes and whatnot. I'd be happy to host it, if need be.

[A pause. Jane bites her lip; she wants to make this sound official and helpful and...is she even doing that? Aaaugh...]

Well, erm, have a good night! Stay warm, everyone!

So here's a question. How many of you've- No, I'm not going to start with that.

[ It's too depressing, and he'd rather try and stay as upbeat as he can. ]

What've you got waiting for you back home?

[ Oh, he knows sometimes there's no getting around the difficult things, and that's not his point. He doesn't believe in sugarcoating anything.

And now that he's said this, he's just realized he's been a bit one-note with his transmissions, since both of them have had to do with their homes. ]

It's just that I've been thinking, it puts this war we're supposed to be fighting into perspective. Thinking about the people and places I want to keep safe does that for me.

[ Alright, maybe he'll get laughed off the network for saying what's on his mind, and really, he's okay with that. He just had to put his thoughts somewhere, so he did. ]

So, uh, it seems like Principal Snape's gone? If anybody needs me to do anything- like, I could... make some calls? Tell me if he has any fr-... I mean, fuck.

[Several hours later, Fiona comes on the network again, this time sounding far more composed, comparatively.]

Hi! This is Fiona Gallagher, from the Albus Dumbledore Academy of Scho- Academy. [She clears her throat.] Yeah. We're undergoing a few, uh, management changes at the moment, and I wanna make sure our records are still consistent. If you're a teacher or a student, please check with me at the front lobby, or, uh, in this post here, so we can go over your records and resubmit anything that might've been lost in the shuffle, okay?

Aaand, we're always looking out for new students. Tuition is free, and open to all ages, so you can take any classes you want. If you're not big on math, but you like, uh, Egyptology, that's fine.

We're also hiring new teachers. Since the war and all, anybody with combat experience is welcome to teach classes on self defense and-... that kinda stuff. The more the merrier, right? [NERVOUS LAUGHTER.] But any teacher is, uh, welcome to apply.

And, y'know, anybody who's interested in donating to the school, uh... we can make... plaques? Yeah, sure, we'll make plaques. And we'll name a room after you.

[Someone's a bit frazzled. She sighs into the recording.] Okay, um, any questions, just ask! I'm here all day.

[ooc Please go here and fill out your info, even if you already had info filled out on the other post! If you're a student, feel free to leave your classes blank and edit them in later, as the class list fills out more. Also, we're looking for anyone interested in donations!]

[The feed clicks on, and the figure in the video is quiet for a moment. Her lips are pursed, and her eyes are elsewhere, as if she's reading something. The wall behind her is cluttered with taped-up notes. If anyone cared to look a little closer, they would see all sorts of mundane things on them; directions, time schedules, inane memories.

Suddenly, Jane looks at the bracelet.]

I know that we're all...out of sorts right now. Yes, that's a terribly kind way of putting things. I'm aware. But there is still part of me that thinks it is imperative that we try to stay calm.

[She lets the word sink in, less for any audience and more for herself.]

If we're all going though similar straights, then I'm not the only one with more holes in her memory than Swiss cheese. It's...it's not fun. It's frightening. I've been forgetting things from home now, too - I can't even remember if I had a single friend! [She smiles sheepishly. Sorry to friends who may be watching! If she had any!] But I was thinking that everyone is frightened, too. And, maybe, if they didn't know who to turn to or confide in, we could talk it out somewhere. Here perhaps? I would be more than happy to lend an ear.

[Jane pulls a sorry sort of face.] Oh. And, um. To whoever I've been working for here, if you can remember I'm an employee of yours, I'm sorry I haven't shown up. I swear I only know I have a job from the schedules I had pinned up, but I can't remember doing a lick of work and I would appreciate it if you didn't fire me. I think.

Thank you!

[And the feed clicks off.]

This is--something is wrong. I can't....I can't remember. And Anna, something is wrong with her too. She doesn't remember leaving Arendelle to bring me back. I don't remember why I left Arendelle in the first place. I know the trolls took her memory of my powers, but this....this is different.

[Sure. There are painful memories. But at the same time, Elsa doesn't mean to forget them. But use them as lessons. To learn from those mistakes. But how can she? When she can't recall making them, the reasons behind them? Losing her memory terrifies her. More worrying is Anna. That's what Elsa is more concerned about. Anna has already had her memories replaced before....

Taking a page from Joffrey's book and demanding, claiming authority where there is none doesn't seem to be the way to go. Elsa just wants to help her sister.]

I doubt this is just the two of us affected though. I don't suppose anyone else knows what is going on here, exactly? From what I can tell it's....our memories. I keep forgetting things. And then there are those....Well, I don't think they are ghosts? It seems they might be other travelers? Something to do with Hel and her power to bring us back being interfered with? I don't know. I am not sure if anyone could help Anna, but it worries me. I hope we can fix things. Soon.

( Text - Option A )

Naegi here. Sorry for disappearing... I lost my bracelet and I apparently greyed out... so I'm pretty behind on things. I'm still interested in setting up a flower and little produce shop! I just need to get around to it, now that I'm back... So if anyone still wants to run it with me, just let me know! :)

If anyone can also catch me up on what has happened since, well, two weeks ago, that'll be really nice.

( Video - Option B )

[ Some hours after sending out that text and being home... Naegi comes on video, in just an plain white undershirt, and not in his usually seen hoodie (gasp!). What could have happened to separate this poor boy from it?! Let's find out. ]

U-Um, I know it's weird to ask, but while I was gone, did it become normal for hoodies to disappear? Every single time I try to put one on, it just vanishes. I've kind of run out of tops to wear now, because of it.

I've even tried making hoodies with my powers, but those disappear too!

[ Pulling up a nice hoodie that he made out of leaves and vines (what a productive way of using his growing powers...), putting it on, and poof! It magically just disappears. Naegi has a pretty much defeated look on his face... ]

See? I lost my favourite one with this, and I really want to get it back, so does anyone know where they all go, or how to make this stop? I'm feeling kind of naked without any...

[ And with that defeated look, turning that off... ]

(( ooc; Naegi is struck with a curse where all of his hoodies will disappear for a day or two! Feel free to tag twice if you want to reply to both options! Tags will be slow, but will certainly backtag! ))