[ hello Asgard! the feed will click on to Mike, who is semi-nonchalantly leaning on a certain motorbike that he received during the Milkening. while this isn't quite Mutt and it can't run (he's tried), keeping the hog in his room as a decorative piece for now is the way to go. it also makes him look cool, but I digress.

Mike himself has his usual friendly smile, but something about it does look a little worrysome. and when Mike Chilton is worried, something serious is going down. ]

Hey everyone. I dunno if the word is spreading around yet, but apparently some of us were chosen to keep a lead eye out for our districts while all of this fighting is going to happen. They chose me for Freya, so I sort of thought it'd be good for people to know who I am and all that. I can promise that you guys are in good hands.[ his smile brightens just a little; gotta keep a positive attitude about this, after all. ]  Still, I wouldn't mind having some people help me out with making sure the district is safe, either. If you think you're okay with patrolling and stuff like that, I'd love to have you on my team.

But listen; I know that we've got a pretty hefty army protecting us, but I know that some people might not be totally comfortable with self-defense, too. I promise it won't come to that, but I'd be happy to help anyone with training for some peace of mind. I'm good with hand-to-hand and staff combat, so just shout out if you want to do some sparring or get some lessons!


[ PRIVATE TO THE BURNERS ] 

This might not be Motorcity... but I think as far as we're concerned, this is our turf now. Are you guys in?

[the video starts up and, hello you may recognize this fidgety tall lanky teen here! he might stand out awkwardly around Odin district but also often visits freya district a lot.]

Soo...

[looks like he's got something in his hands, something that resembles a dark green cloak as he turns it in hand thoughtfully.]

I was wondering.. Does anyone know what larping is? Live Action Role-playing? I, uh.. use to do it a lot back home. Figured it could be fun here too. I mean hey, even if you don't know what it is, you could still try it out and see for yourself- it's really fun!

[and he's looking a bit excited at the idea. till, he shrinks back a little, rubbing at his neck sheepishly.] If you want to know more about it, go ahead and ask. I could also try and show a demonstration? 

If any of you do have an idea what it is though that would be cool. Maybe.. we can plan something?

[HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE GUYS.. LARPING.. yeah okay just, gonna end it here. maybe he should think what kind of demonstration.....]

[It's been a while since Xavier last addressed the network, and the time away seems to have done him some good. He's less pale, less frail, etc. So! What is a rebellious teenager to do when his life starts taking a healthy turn?]

Anyone wanna go get blitzed?

Good morning, Asgard. To the new entries of this period, my name is Hanako Ikezawa and I'm from Sigyn.

[ Hanako doesn't sound too cheerful, but she feels way better than the wreck she used to be a few days ago. Even so, it's still gratingly different than her previous post in which she even used the video feature, a rare occurence, courtesy of her great mood.

There's the light patting noise of rain hitting the window of her room. ]

After the happenings of over a week ago, I was thinking of replanting some trees and flowers in Gefion park. I could do it by myself with my powers, but if you'd like to contribute, please don't hesitate coming over. I'll be there tomorrow for the whole afternoon.

[ Pausing for a moment. ] To Euri-san, and everyone else who was interested... As for the Nightlight club's first meeting... I was thinking to set it the day after tomorrow, in the Tea Room at the Library, 3 PM at the earliest. I'm sorry for the stunning delay, but the recent happenings heavily influenced it. I hope the meeting will be culturally fruitful.

Thank you for your time.

[ After that... last piece of booksmart wording, she shuts the feed off. ]

[ Obon had already passed by the looks of the seasons, but that doesn't stop some people from celebrating it and doing something remotely related to the summer season. Normals always told their friends ghost stories around this time of the year, so some practice will do her good. It isn't often that this particular deep, spooky voice crops up on the network, but the time she chose was a particularly quiet one in the evening. Those who know her will be able to discern its owner - Yozora. This gloomy tone is the one she usually speaks with, but it sets the mood perfectly. ]

The end of summer, the start of fall. It is during these two seasons that the world pays its respects to the spirits of the afterlife. I wouldn't say that those of this ethereal plane are above us, figuratively speaking. Yet for many generations, haven't humans always been most afraid of what they don't know? Strange occurrences that cannot be explained, - it's almost laughable how these mysteries hold so much power over us.

[ She cackles, and she didn't even need to practice two hours to perfect it. There is nothing but silence that follows. ]

What if I told you they were true? Just because we cannot comprehend these happenings doesn't allow us to simply dismiss them. Although belief is waning, tradition remains strong. There must be a reason behind it all, don't you agree?

Well then, shall we revive that tradition tonight?

I heard this from a local in the Baldr district. It happened long before the disease spread, when the city still had its color...

( cut for asgardian horror story )

Who wants to go next?

(ooc: People are welcome to post their own stories as well, be it in video, text or voice. Others are free to reply to the stories with their character's reactions and comments. In other words, treat this post like a mingle log!)

[The feed opens up to what might be a familiar face to some. Minako's been in this world for a few days now, and while she's been taking everything in rather well, there's still some things that are concerning her.

Namely, one that she'll address right away...]

Ah, hey there. I'm one of the new arrivals here, Minako Arisato. But, I have been told that I've been here before, even if I don't remember it. So if there's anyone thast I met before, I'm really sorry for leaving on you.

[Its a little direct, but seeing as she doesn't know who knew her before, this was the best way she could broach the subject.]

What I'm really interested in right now, is killing some time. [its true. Without clubs and events and social links, she's finding she has a lot of time on her hands, and that simply won't do.]

So maybe someone could help me. I want to cook and bake some new things, and we're all from different places, right? What's some of your favourite foods and recipes from your home?

[For anyone lurking around Freya's kitchen, they'll find one Minako, still in her school uniform, rifling through the cookbook section with immense concentration.

There's gotta be a cool new recipe in here somewhere.]

[The feed opens up to a pair of teenagers talking. The bracelet isn’t on either one of them, having been left on a table. Seems like one of the Gods is up to some sort of trickery or tomfoolery.

Rion is in view of the camera, holding a conversation with Yukari. Well, sort of - she’s talking, he’s responding with something written down in such a way that the viewer can’t see what he’s responding with.]

...I guess I’m just not sure... Why her? I mean, other people you know must’ve disappeared too.

[Whatever he responds with is unheard and unseen.]

[She mulls it over for a second.] I know that feeling... But, other people will understand you too, right? I mean, I guess I do, to start with. At least kind of. [Though she is having to ask questions that show she might not, on the other hand.]

[He shakes his head. Something long is written, and he gives Yukari time to reply -- and then he stops again, then writes one more thing.]

[That’s a lot to get from someone in a short time. But Yukari isn’t 100% in a position to criticize that, either. So she nods.] I know. It makes sense. They were--they are really special, huh?

[He doesn’t reply, instead just looking at her. There’s something he needs to explain to her, but he can’t find the words... thankfully, the gods will take care of this for him. He opens his mouth, and the boy who as far as she (or anyone else) knows doesn’t ever speak speaks. No, not speaks - sings, in a high tenor that seems to fit him; it’s what one may have imagined him to have a voice like.]

( To dream the impossible dream... )

[When the song ends, he still hasn’t noticed that the device is on; his eyes are wide in absolute shock. He hadn’t seen that coming either, any more than Yukari has. There’s a long pause, and then Yukari speaks.]

….Um, Rion-kun...

What the hell?

(OOC note: Green is Rion, and pink is Yukari!)

[This is the voice of someone trying very hard not to show how upset he is. The face? Not hidden so much. He always sort of expected this to happen. He just really hoped it wouldn't.]

The Doctor--the Eleventh one. The one with the bowtie. He's taken off. Just...thought everyone might like to know seeing as a lot of you knew him.

Looks like we're down to just the one.

[And then added some time later:]

...The Ninth is gone too, actually.

[He shakes his head, rakes his hands through his hair--no hiding that upset now.]

Brilliant. Just--just brilliant.

[It's a sort of chain reaction: she goes to contact Nanako about the library visit, and her name is no longer on the list; then she immediately searches for Souji, and he's not there; then, in a black funk, she searches for Minato because he was so good at drawing out the poison of her depressive moods. Guess what?

There are more searches - Tsuna, for one - and before long, she's completely ceased to think rationally and is posting to the network.]

Do you think the Gods ever send peoples' friends home to punish them? Big groups of them, I mean. I know it doesn't make sense, but they can bring in new people whenever they want... what's a few people to get someone back in line?

I'm glad they got to go home. I am. But...

[But Minato's dead now. And that reminds her of a private call she should make, because someone's bound to be hurting much worse than she is.]

[Private - to Yukari Takeba]

Yukari? Are... are you okay?

Hey there, everyone... it's been a rough couple of days, huh? [immediately after saying that, she winces and grimaces a little. curse not thinking before speaking...!] ... Thaaat's probably a huge understatement. My bad. It seems like things just keep happening one right after the other. But, hey, no use moping about what I can't do, right? That's not gonna help me or anyone else. I just hope everyone who got caught up in all that gets better soon. I don't have any healing powers or anything, but if there's anything I can do for anyone, just let me know—I'll do the best that I can.

In less morbid news... I know someone else on the network asked this recently, but is there some kind of pet shop around here? I'm one of the lucky ones who got something from home, and I think I'm gonna be needing some supplies soon—say hi, Muku! [right on cue, a large dog appears on the screen, barking enthusiastically as it tries to bat at the bracelet. Chie laughs as she pats the dog's head, trying to get it to calm down.] Hey, cut it out, you big lug!

Anyway, yeah, I've noticed a lot of other people have gotten pets, too, so maybe we could, I dunno, organize some kind of petowner club or something? You know, to share tips and... hang out and stuff, so we can help 'em get used to their new home—for the time being, that is. I know that something like that's not really high-priority for most people—not to mention it sounds kinda lame, and even I get that—but it gives people something to do, right? Plus, it'd be fun! I get the feeling we need something like that to help lighten things up every now and then.

So... yeah! Guess that wraps that up. Man, I never know how to end these things.

... Luka-onee, Luka-onee. I pushed the button, but we didn't decide what to sing...

[ Oh dear .. This isn't much of a surprise to her, but at the same time it is rather endearing of Miku to do every now and then. As the elder sister to the younger Vocaloid, she'd have to do a little damage control. ] Oh my, let's see .. We should sing something upbeat. [ She thinks, at least. ] Why not .. "World's End Dancehall"? Do you remember that one?

I do! Hmm, it's a little sad, but it's a hopeful song, so it's appropriate... Okay, I'm ready, I'm all pumped up now♪! [ And then, with no music, they begin to sing. Of course, being robots, there is a certain tinny quality to their voices, but the song is quite lovely, even so: At the boundary lines mixed with jokes, a little farther ahead of the stairs, there is nothing good there at all, huh? Shall I try to guide you instead? They dance in tune with the song, despite the lack of a (physical, at least) audience -- and though you can't see it over the broadcast, anyone in Freyr is welcome to come and see their performance!

Finally, their song ends, and Miku clasps her hands together. ]

Did you feel it? I bet you felt it! All of our thoughts are with you, so please remember that Luka and Miku are here for everyone. No matter what, I'm sure you'll find each other... even if it's at the World's End Dancehall.

[ And here -- the feed turns from voice to text. ]

Hey, you know... Since we're all here, we should help each other out. What do you think? If we join together, I'm sure we can find a way to make this place lots of fun and maybe even go home! With that in mind, if you could look at the recent posts, you'll see lots of people are looking for loved ones! Sons, daughters, friends, all really important people.. So, let's all look out for these people, and help them find their loved ones! It would be super, super helpful!! It's scary to be alone, so let's help each other, okay! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

[ ooc notes: Blue is Miku, and pink is Luka! They will both be tagging back! Luka and Miku are in Freyr house, so anyone in Freyr house is welcome to stumble upon them performing. Here are the translated lyrics for the song they sing and the dance in the linked video is the one they perform. ]

Yo Midgard, haven't you heard?

The bird is the word.

So hey, everybody tell me about the bird.

[...for everything that's been going on here - how happy he is with the people he's met, the job he has now, all that - Rion looks surprisingly melancholy when his face pops up on everyone's communicators again.

The boy comes bearing a question.]

So... a few people said time stops when we get here, at home.

When we go back, will we... remember any of this? Will we have gotten older, or will this all not matter, even if we do... save everything and fix everything?



...



[After a while...]

[Filtered to the Goddess Freya]

What happens to us after everything's... saved?

[The video pops on to a pretty chill looking guy. He's all settled in his room, not seeming particularly freaked out considering this is his first time on the network.]

Yo, everybody.

I guess I'm convinced this isn't some weird drug trip, so I was thinking I oughta settle in a little more, y'know? What is it you guys do around here? I could really use some booze and a quick lay, so if anybody's bored...

Oh, yeah. name's Madoka. Let's all get along, huh?