[ Click. An audio broadcast was being made in full session. However, there was no sound being heard as the audio cast is being made. For those who have almost perfect hearing will notice a faint sound being heard in the background. What was it? It would seem to be the sound of a low murmur reading while another familiar noise is being made. A more whisking sound? But don’t worry, Asgard, a voice will suddenly be heard after the first few seconds of audio. ]

Ririchiyo-sama? [ A female voice will be heard saying a very familiar name in a familiar way. Well, for those who know Ririchiyo and all. ] What are you working on?

[ Unfortunately for the other, no response will be given - or, at the very least, an instantaneous one. It would seem as though Ririchiyo was currently engrossed in reading the book that was laid out in front of her. “How to make pancakes” the header says, instructions being given in detail on how to go about creating such a thing. As she reads further on, she mutters the instructions to herself as she measures everything with precise precision, making no room for failure. ]

“Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl with a sieve held high above the bowl so the flour gets a airing” … [ More instructions seem to be muttered when finally -- ] “2 tablespoons of the batter mixture” …

( cut for one-sided dirty talk )

[ And now would be the part where a loud and piercing scream makes itself heard. If this was any indication, it would seem as though Ririchiyo wasn’t quite as amused as Miketsukami. ] AAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!! I WANT TO DIE—!!

[ As per usual, Ririchiyo is purple whereas Soushi is silver. In short, Soushi has been placed under a curse where he believes that he is, and always has been, female. Replies will be coming from onlyacurse  from Soushi's end. ]

[It's a device that hasn't been on in a while. Tohru's face shows, cheerful as ever since the screen is on.]

First I lost my bracelet, then I went home for a time. I didn't even get to thank the person that found it for me, but thank you, unknown person, for returning my bracelet.

I hope I wasn't gone too long? Is everyone well?

But why did they send me home? Was it because I was careless and lost my bracelet? Could it be, maybe, I wasn't being helpful enough? [She looks a little panicked for a moment.] I'm sure there are plenty of things I could've done that I wasn't doing. If there's anything anyone needs help with, let me know. I would gladly like to do more this time around and take on my fair share of the work here. I, Honda Tohru, will do my best this time around!

[Its been a long, hard time for Kyo as of late. Kyo has been sulking even more in the past few weeks, not reaching out to people. After awhile, something's gotta give right? And to put it bluntly, one Kyo Sohma had grown tired of this place and the combination of everything and nothing made him lose his cool. So when everything is said and done and the events are over, Kyo will snap literally]

[so some of you lovely people from Asgard may notice the video feed coming on as the bracelet is being chucked across the room as there is objects literally everywhere. The place looks like either a.) someone literally flipped this room upside down b.) a thief ransacked the room c.) someone just didn't care about anything in his way or d.) all of the above.  Things are scattered everywhere, sheets torn, wood chucked, objects torn in too, there's even an occasional whole spotted in the walls.  Looks like someone is having some anger management issues.  And then suddenly there's yelling off screen and something that just won't budge]

DAMMIT WHY THE HELL WON'T THIS DOOR-[and then there's a splinter and a crack almost as if some hinge was torn off.  Oops guess who just broke his front door]


SHIT, I broke it again. DAMMIT! [There's a sharp and loud crack, boom and a woosh, wood goes flying as half of the table flies past the screen] [the table falls slightly to the left of the feed and a figure shows up looking down at the bracelet. The face crumpled up in both anger and disappointment]

Why is this the only damn thing I can't break.

[then he shuts off the feed]

[ Thor looks comfortable, reclined as he is and picking his teeth with what looks suspiciously like a thin, pointed bone. ]

So, some of you have been here for quite a while, haven't you?

[ He leans forward, smile lopsided and lazily smug. ]

There should be a tournament - a real knock-down, drag-out brawl, I think. Those Olympics left me a little wanting. [ He flashes his eyebrows at the camera. ] There weren't nearly enough punches thrown, How about we get to fixing that?

[it's Chie's first time really checking out the network since the darkness happened. the past week or so has been... a little tough on her, and it shows; she's smiling, yes, but there's a sort of tiredness in her expression as she addresses the feed.]

Hey there, everyone! I hope everyone's been doing okay—especially the new arrivals! Usually I'd say something like "Welcome to Asgard!" but I'm sure you're all a little tired of hearing the welcome wagon by now, so I'll spare you that much.

Anyway... I've been thinking about something for a while, and I can't really stop thinking, so I kinda wanna hear other people's answers. What exactly is it that makes someone strong? Physical strength, emotional strength, any other kind of power or fortitude like that... what does it mean to you? It's okay if you don't have any solid answers—I don't, either. It's a kinda tough thing to pin down.

So... yeah! Thanks in advance to anyone who answers! Maybe if I hear what other people have to say, I'll be able to get my mind on other things.

[ Yunoha's a bit shaken by the past events. She'd managed to stay safe, but still - the fact that something so dangerous had happened so soon was quite a wake-up call. Before that, she'd only really heard of silly things happening.

At least she's brave enough to use audio this time. Her small, querulous voice peeps over the system, sounding nervous - and a little depressed. ]

... I didn't realize that this place was so dangerous... People told me, but seeing it for myself is different. Um... I hope everyone is okay.

[ a pause while she gathers her bearings. ] Also... The maid told me when I got here that I had healing powers. At first I didn't believe her, but... Now I think it's probably true. But I still don't know how to use them... Is there a place I can go to learn? Or someone I can ask? If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to be able to help people at least a little...

[ because it seemed like a lot of people were not doing so great, and if she couldn't pilot Aquarion, she might as well do whatever she could to help. As little as it matches her appearance, she's used to taking out threats with heavy weaponry, not staying on the sidelines and healing - but it doesn't sound like a bad thing to her. ]

Um... I have one last request... If anyone has heard from Mikono Suzushiro or Zessica Wong, please tell me. They're my friends, but I haven't seen them lately.

[Hinata seems less than entertained as he looks into the feed, visibly a little ragged.]

This again? I don't even remember getting hurt this time.

[He strains to remember if he was doing anything reckless or death-inducing before being transported to Asgard, failing to recall anything notable, he pouts a little, looking off to the side.]

...Does this mean I can die? Like... permanently?

[He briefly considers asking a mean-looking girl to kick him off a roof to test the theory, but if he's been reincarnated or something, he probably shouldn't risk it. Actual death isn't any fun. Well... neither is immortal death, it still hurts, but at least you wake up!]

Well... if anybody recognizes this... [He shows off the patch on the shoulder of his uniform jacket.]

( Cut for image )

...I want to talk to you! ...unless your name is Noda... or Yui... or...

[He trails off.]

Have... have I been obliterated!? [Suddenly PANIC. Then the feed goes dark.]

It’s already this late... I’ve really let my guard down and what’s worse is that I seem to have a huge gap in my memory somewhere. [ A pause before she lets out a defeatist sigh. ] How troublesome.

[ As she’s mainly talking to herself, it’s safe to presume that Ririchiyo doesn’t know that her bracelet is on currently. Not long prior to making this broadcast to the public of Asgard, she had found herself in an unfamiliar place with no recollection on how she got there exactly. By the time she’d came around, she realised that she’d been asleep somewhere in the town where many grey natives hovered around aimlessly. However, the weirdest part of all of that had happened was that she, for a short while, was almost certain that she was back in her world for a short while. Currently she was having a hard time fitting the pieces together to form some kind of recollection of the events that had happened.

Then it dawned on her, quick as a flash of sonic sound. That’s right, a year and a half had passed which must’ve meant that she was absent from here for a long time. She couldn’t do the maths exactly but she did remember that the amount of days that had passed the last time she was here was 87^1/2 days and 3^1/2 months. Just as she was about to make sure that everyone else was okay, she remembered something else.

Soushi’s other secret he’d been keeping from her. His house arrest.]

( private to soushi ✉ most likely quite hackable )

( for people interested in knowing about soushi's reaction to the mustache event )

Now, what was the best way to keep him from thinking too much about it? Clearly, it was to ask all of the citizens of Asgard an important question.]

Good afternon. I have an interesting matter to ask or discuss with everyone over the network. I apologize for my lack of timing. I am aware that many of you have other worries to attend to. Nevertheless, I do not believe I would be able to hold myself from asking for much longer from. I truly am curious to know. [That and he desperately needed something to keep his mind off the extra hair on his face that will not go away!]

Is there a specific place anyone enjoys to visit? It can be anywhere in Asgard. For any reason. As long as you enjoy to spend some time there to relax or simply enjoy the site. If so, would you use the area as a potential dating spot?

[Okay. Even he admits that his request sounds too obvious as he continues to read over his message, but he was curious to know. Dating spot or not. But just in case anyone gets any bright ideas.]

( Filtered to all of Ririchiyo's CR )

Thank you for your time.

[ooc: I promise to get to all tags first thing in the morning...or evening!]

Ah, it seems our little family has grown significantly smaller. Our youngest, little Kisa has left as well...but maybe it's for the best. This world isn't all fun of games, is it?

[He smiles but he's significantly more subdued than usual as he combs his fingers through his silver hair.]

Tell me. What makes you happy in this place?  Do you miss anyone?

[He misses Hatori and Shigure but most importantly he misses her. He might be selfish again but he can't help but wish she's here. Amber eyes take a far away look as he stares at at a small maid dress on a mannequin close by.]

Would it be selfish to wish that she was here?

[The words are murmured softly and for a moment, he just stares at the clothing until he seems to snap out of it. He shouldn't have forgotten that he had an audience. HOW RUDE AND CARELESS OF HIM. He shouldn't be acting like this when others are watching.]

Oh yes! My darlings, Ayames is having a sale. So drop by and I promise I'll transform you into a king or queen! We're also going to branch out and explore some sexier forms of creativity.

[Standing up, he offers a bright smile and beware there's a glint in those amber eyes! Yes, he's forcing himself to go back to his out self. So much that guess what ladies and gents, he's now holding what looks like some kind of RED LACE UNDERWEAR.]

We're designing lingerie too!!

[He shouldn't look this excited.]

Everyone should be sporting the best under their clothes. Goodies will look perkier and more attractive if they're wrapped in the right package.

[He laughs!]

Just think of underwear like wrapping paper. Presentation is everything~ Oh and believe me this is an innocent piece. We can definitely make you something more risque!

Of course gentlemen, don't be intimidated. Lace will look on good you too!! Don't worry, I know what I'm talking about.

[He probably shouldn't have said this.]

So yes drop by my store in the district of Freya. This clothing cupid will be glad to remedy your atrocious lack of style. If you're single now, I promise that as soon as you wear my creations you won't be anymore!

Trust me, I'm a guru!

[Kyou has three words for you Asgard, but he doesn't know if he has the time or the energy to say it, but he'll say it. ]

Ya know there's something I gotta say and that's

AND THAT'S-[and then he sags as if all the energy is completely]

This....place it sucks and ya know what, THIS PLACE  I REALLY [he breathes in and out, like he's about to pass out at any moment]


hate it. 
[and then he sags his shoulders and just quits while he's ahead.  God damn this place.]


Stupid rain. Is it ever gonna stop?


[for those of you who don't know.  Kyou has a thing against water and he acts like crap whenever it rains a lot.  Also sorry for the late I've been on hiatus, but I'm back now ;A;]

[It's been a while since this particular face has been on the network in a video of her own, and she's much more cheerful than she was a couple months ago.

Rue starts the video off with a laugh and a wave at the camera. Behind her are racks of clothing--maybe she's in a store?]

Hi, Asgard, hi! [Now what could possibly make this shy girl so excited? The answer becomes obvious enough when she moves the screen to show another familiar Traveler. Well, familiar if you can see past the really..."eye-catching" outfit he's wearing right now. ]

Peeta asked me about clothing, and I helped him pick something out! [Look, she's so proud of it. Can't you tell?] Isn't it colorful? All the nice flowers got washed away by the water this week. [Here she actually frowns, crossing her arms over chest unhappily.] So maybe we should make the city brighter again by wearing brighter clothes! Wouldn't that be nice?

[This logic totally makes sense, okay, don't question her.

After she finishes talking, Rue quickly loses interest in the video she's sending in favor of better things. The viewers might hear her exclaim "Peeta, let's go look at the shoes!" right before she remembers to turn the bracelet off.]


(ooc: Replies will come from both Peeta and Rue!)

[Currently exploring the land of Asgard, one young woman has found herself in the Arena in the Thor district. A bit of careless wandering has landed her sort of lost within the training rooms, though she doesn't seem to mind for the moment. In fact, she appears rather curious, examining different rooms from a safe distance and keeping more of her focus on their occupants rather than the equipment. Something can be said for the way she watches them move, but her expression doesn't give much.

This lasts for a bit, and she eventually goes to the network, curiosity winning out.]

The training areas... are they free to use, or do they cost something? I'm brand new. But I don't want to get rusty. Maybe someone can help me?

[Not that she would, but for now, she can't let people see what she's capable of.]

[There's something odd about this post: for one it's on purpose and two, it's a voice one. Something seem off? Could be by the tone of her voice.]

I have a question for you, Asgard: is it wrong to wish others from home were with you here?

[It's just that line before she cuts it. Yeah, she's feeling a bit lonely.]

[its been sometime since he talked on the network.  To be frank, Kyo's mostly keeping to himself and trying to get how everything goes on.  And what he's got is this place is pretty messed up, and he's seen a lot of messed up things]

So I dunno if anyone can answer me this, but since they gave use the okay, was anybody successful in going home?

Not that I care I'm not in any rush to get home.  I just wanna know if its possible.

[a pause, its like he's about to end the feed, but he changes his mind.  He clears his throat]

Oh and is there anything to do around here other than explore?  There's not a dojo here or anything.  I really need some practice and fighting out in the woods is getting kind of old.

[Tohru's by the Gate of Fog, eager, but holding herself back, even if just barely, shown by how close she is and how tightly she's balling up her hands in determination.]

They said we could leave if we wanted and return home. [And yes, of course, she fully believes that.]

Does anyone want to go together?

[ hey there asgard! so today it is audio over video, and you will certainly recognize both of these voices. the first voice to speak is one you are probably starting to adjust to; of course, it’s none other than soushi miketsukami. and with him tonight is the girl who went missing after being stabbed due to the ides of march and hadn’t been seen nor heard from since, ririchiyo shirakiin! ]

Ririchiyo-sama, are you certain about this? [ his voice will be heard more as a plea than a suggestion. ] Please, allow me to be the one to look after your body's well-being. I do not wish for your body to exert itself too hastily if your fingers continue to fumble around...

You don’t need to!! [ clearly ririchiyo isn’t budging. because of where her wound was, it was easily considered indecent. or, at the very least, rude. even if her breasts were close to non-existent, she still wouldn’t allow a man--a fully grown man, no less-- to take a peek. ] Something like this is nothing but childs play. I can do it myself.

[ soushi will remain silent after his master's response. he knew the true reason behind her stubbornness over taking care of it on her own, but he could not allow it. after all, it was a very delicate matter, something only he could do because, as far as he knew, ririchiyo was still inexperienced in these sort of practices. ] Do you truly have vast knowledge in taking care of it? Have you ever taken care of something as delicate as this on your own in the past?

[ there is silence. it’s not particularly long, but not exactly short either. however, when she speaks again she sounds a little flustered, embarrassed even. ] O-Of course I have! What do you take me for, a fool? It’s easy, and it even has a rhythm to it. You put it in, then pull it out.

Ririchiyo-sama. [ he'll stop her from further explaining because it was clear she truly was inexperienced with taking care of something as complex as this. anyone with basic knowledge will know this is a job for two instead of one. ] There is a difference between learning these sort of practices from a book than first-hand experience. Very different, and a lot more complex. I am not challenging your knowledge and skill, I have faith you will do a fine job at it. However, this job is a lot larger for a mere person; you'll need someone to assist you, and keep from making too much of a potential mess. We can’t be rude to our kind housemates by leaving them to clean up after us. So please, allow me to be of assistance. I only wish to make your body feel satisfied, without any pain. [ there will be another pause, neither long nor short. ] Please trust me. I have enough experience to assist you.

I told you that such a thing won’t be necessary, aren’t you listening to m—!? [ before she can finish her sentence she is cut off as she comes in contact with the mattress, her mind momentarily boggled by how it came to be. hovering over her was soushi, and even though none of the people could see any of this, he wasn’t only hovering over her but he was standing over her, almost as though he were taking matters into his own hands. obviously ririchiyo being well, ririchiyo, her initial reaction was one word really: doom. but then she’s back. ] Is your hearing malfunctioning? Haven’t I already said that I don’t need— hey, wait a minute! What are you doing!?

I am very sorry for acting like this, Ririchiyo-sama. It is not my intention to hurt you in anyway, but I feel this matter is too delicate to argue any further. It is a matter that cannot be delayed like this.There is little time, and I feel we will get nowhere at this rate. [ his voice sounded urgent, filled with concern, and maybe a tad bit rushed. ] I will never harm you. I can never harm my wonderful master, the one who has saved me before. Please believe me when I say -- I will not look nor touch more than necessary. I only wish to...help you. Do you not trust me as your faithful dog?

[ he was good. really good. those black sparkles were coming in to play, and in that moment she really couldn’t figure out if she’d made some kind of pledge or something. ] Trust is completely out of the ques— wait, what do you mean by you won’t touch more than necessary? W-W-Wait just a minute!

[ and with a loud AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! at the end from the female, the voices are gone. ]

( Grey is Soushi, purple is Ririchiyo. Both will be replying to threads, although Soushi may troll the living daylights of those who misunderstood what is going on while Ririchiyo flips tables. Replies may be a tad bit slow, especially from Soushi-mun. )

A-ahhh.... Hello? Good day, this is Tohru Honda. [She sounds highly nervous and uncertain of what she's doing, talking to this machine like it's a phone. It's just a screen. So advanced! And DVDs had surprised her; this was even beyond that! All the same, she smiles brightly.] This is almost like being a secret agent with a secret device I'm speaking into. Like contacting headquarters!

[But, sadly, the reality isn't as glamorous, and she gets right back to the matter at hand.]

I was told by the kind woman that I could get more information this way. It would be very appreciated if someone has the time.... If not, that's alright! I can probably read around and listen for what others say.

The letter she gave me said I was - [she's still stunned by this!] brought here to restore color. To help. To flourish.

I'm uncertain how much help I can be with that, but I will try my best, if you will have me. And if you will, I am more than happy to give my all here. I am very honored.

[She tries to, and thinks that she did, shut the feed off. The screen is still there, no longer floating but fixed in place, however - she's looking through the names listed - it's just switched to voice as Tohru didn't quite push the right button in her nervousness. This sort of technology is very new to her.]

I left without being able to tell anyone. And Uo-chan and Hana-chan. What will they think when I turn up missing? I can't turn away if this place needs help. I wish I had been able to tell them....

And Kyo-kun. [She trails off there, any further thoughts being so personal she won't even mutter them out loud.]

I should go look for where I need to stay.
[Feed shuts off.]

[Just to turn on again five minutes later. Tohru is looking up at the sky - with owls everywhere - in awe.] Look at all the birds! [No, it doesn't occur to her they shouldn't be out during the day.] So pretty.... I'm not used to seeing so many at once!

[Yes, she just had to tell you that. Now it's off. For good this time, really.]

[Kyo’s not happy, not happy at all. In fact he’s really irritated. He didn’t sign up for this NOPE, NOT AT ALL. But he’s not about to start breaking shit. Not yet anyways.]

So we’re all stuck here, huh? Great, JUST GREAT. What a drag...Can’t say as I really wanna be at the beck and call of some gods? But what can I do, right?

Its just like the cycle continues, same thing over and over again. [he can’t accept his fate of being trapped afterall.  To him its just a new master, same deal.  This time he can't be his own man for once.  But maybe, just maybe if he could get away from the Sohma's he could change that]

Hey, if we're brought here, does that mean that other people are here? People we know? [oh hell.]

If any of you know somebody by the name of Sohma, just [what does he even begin to say] just tell them I’m not here. Alright? The last thing I need is to deal with anybody from the main house. [or the zodiac, or worse!]

Oh ,and if anybody sees a punk with white and black hair....do me a favor, would ya?

Don’t piss him off.

He get’s to be such a little shit if he get’s angry and I’d rather not have to deal with that mess. Thanks [the thank you is sarcastic, if you couldn’t tell]