Yo, Asgard! Been awhile, huh? I got a simple two for ya today.

*With that, he holds up a single finger into view.*

First! What do you consider your ideal form of entertainment here?

*And finger number two comes up.* Second! What have you spent the runes you've been earning here on?

These are Serious Questions that could very well shape your entire future here, folks! It's best to be honest! Just because I'm from Loki doesn't mean I'm up to something, so go ahead, pour out your honest replies!

[The video feed opens up to panning between two rooms in Baldr house - 201 and 203 specifically.  They're refurnished to fit his preference, aka pretty classy, rich guy stuff, as he would put it himself.  Don't ask how he got it.  Just.  Don't.]

Hey, so I'm cleaning up these rooms, trying to make 'em into one big one for myself.  Anyone wanna help me tear down this wall?  Uh, someone who can make keys would be pretty good too.  Have to pick the lock every time I want to get in.  It's not like anybody's using them, so it's fine if I do, right?

Maybe I should be advertising my sweet bachelor pad for the lonely women of Asgard, heheh. [He grins. It's only half-joking...] Haven't had a dry spell since I was about fifteen, geez...

Anyway, hey, Ange, you get bored of staying with those freaks in your house, come hang out with your old man!  Nobody ever visits me, it's not like I'm in a home.

[ he may as well use this damn network for research. ]

If you were to take loyalties to a king, what kind of king would you want them to be? Would you think better if they were harsh or if they were wise? What sort of person would you lend your allegiances too?

[ It's a general topic. he's curious to hear the opinions of people around him. he seems less rigid than when he first arrived. the break from all the battles has done well on him. he's not uneasy and robb speaks with a warm confidence. ]

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[It's been a while since he's shown himself on the network. Shu's been dwelling on things way too much lately and he needs to talk things out with someone. Anyone really. Being taken off the battle front gave him some time for self reflecting. Back home he wasn't fortunate enough to have this sort of free time so he may as well take advantage of it.]

What do you think about when the people you care for leave one after another?

You can't go back to the things were before. It's impossible.

There's only one option for you left. To move forward.

How do you cope with that? How do you move on? It's different for everyone, I guess.


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[1.If you're awake at 3 am you can find Shu laying in a patch of grass near the Gefion Park in the Baldr district. Bumming around late at night stargazing.

He couldn't sleep at all and going outside didn't seem like a bad idea. Given everything that happened to him back at home, he wasn't really at fault for being so uneasy. The amount of stress he gained within a few weeks was too much for him to handle. Serious issues piled up and he was forced to sort them all out as a leader. For once it was nice to finally be able to sit down and relax.

There were some headphones in his ear and he was listening to the band Egoist. The vocalist was Inori Yuzuriha and he happened to be a big fan of her voice.

With that being said attempts at calling out to him using your voice might end up in failure. Music's too loud. Try shaking or bothering him.

2. Alternatively if anyone caught Shu while he was leaving his room/home at Odin you're free to catch him around wandering too. ]

To those who wield fire:

I would like to know the extent of your control over fire as well as whether or not your abilities have increased significantly since you arrived in Asgard. And, if your abilities have increased, was it due to practice or did it happen naturally?

I suppose those inquiries could apply to any power, but I would like to compare notes with another fire user if at all possible.

Thank you.

[Filtered to Draco Malfoy.]

[Hermione switches to video, looking thoughtful.]

Have you made use of your power? How high can you fly?

[Other than that, because he's not horrible to talk to...]

Would you like to meet in person sometime? I don't know about you, but being around someone familiar might be a welcome change. [And she is going to leave it at that.]

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The night sky sure is lovely. [She tilts her bracelet so that everyone can see the heavens.] Would it be silly to make a wish if I see a shooting star?

[on the network today is a video of Hope! he still looks... a little disheveled, yes, but considering what he must have looked like upon his return from the camping trip? he's doing pretty good. he'd sort of gone missing after coming back to Asgard, though, and he kind of looks a little guilty as he speaks.]

Hey, everyone. I just... wanted to let people know that I'm okay, if anyone was wondering where I was. I was on the camping thing from a couple of days ago, and I've just been trying to recuperate. I didn't want anyone to worry about me, but... I guess that just did the opposite, huh? Sorry about that. [a short pause as he shifts gears, his expression hardening.] There are groups for people who want to learn how to better use their powers, right? If I learned anything during that, it's that I need to get stronger. We never know what this place has in store for us, so the better prepared we are, the more ready we'll be when something like that happens again. I'm sure that won't be the last time we're caught off-guard.

[he's about to finish his transmission with that, but then he remembers one last point. does his expression fall just a little more as he opens his mouth for this addendum? it must be a trick of the light.]

Oh, and if anyone knew Lightning or Vanille... they're both gone. I just thought I'd let people know about that, too.

[...there's a couple of moments of silence as he tries to think of something else to say. he can't come up with anything, though, so he chooses to finally end it there.]

[This is Inori, sitting in the living room of the house she shares with Shu and Gai in Odin district. At the moment, she has a basket sitting beside her, one full of clothes that she is folding. Funnell is currently sitting beside and folding away as well, until a white kitten with a black spot on its back comes rolling by, tangled in something.

It appears to be one of Inori's rather lacy, pink bras. And the kitten is chewing on one of the straps while sitting in the left cup. Both folders stop to watch it with completely deadpan looks before Inori reaches out to take back her undergarment.]

Onigiri.... give that back. [She reaches for her bra, but the kitten continues to hang onto it. Inori glances at her bracelet, completely unfazed that this is on display.]

Why would a cat want to play with this? [She dangles the pink bra in full view for everyone to see.]

[...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 )

[The time-stamp on the video feed reads 6:32 am. Conan's wearing his practice clothes, a backpack over his shoulder. He was en-route to the Citadel, but there was a change of plans.]

Ah -- anyone awake right now, if I could ask a favour? Me and Seth-niichan, we've been putting together emergency kits for everyone's use here! One of the things we stock them with is candles -- and as you can see, there's a lot of candles in Asgard right now!

[Conan tilts the screen so that the viewers get a view of the main road in Hel, looking ... far more cheerful than the main road of Hel has ever looked before. Those sure are some bright candles.]

If you don't mind helping us out, please put them out and store them somewhere dry! You can put them with the emergency kit already in your Welcome Hall, or let me or Seth-niichan know to come and collect them to put in the new kits when we make them! You'd be helping us out a lot! Thank you!

[/end video]

[Text - Filtered to the Forensics Unit.]

Volunteers to look into this? If Beckett needs you, she gets priority.

[IC Edit: Video.] (after this thread and this good advice!)

Ah -- So, I didn't realise this was art! Sorry! If you do want to take candles, take them from different places so that people waking up later can see them, and don't take any from Odin district! Thank you!

[Things have been really, really awkward for Riku the past few days. Traveling to a new world was always his dream for sure, but not quite like this. Not quite being alone and without Sora and having an apparent flood. Not to mention all the coincidences so many people keep mentioning. The mysterious other 'Riku' that looks like him...

Since the water's receded by now, not that Riku had any trouble dealing or adapting to it, he's returned to Gefion Park to sit by the lake. It's a little bit nostalgic, and strangely enough, it makes him homesick for the islands. Something he never would have guessed would happen.

Flipping on the bracelet, he starts up the video feed, but the kid just sits there and stares at the bracelet, nestled in between the big roots of some tree. It's kinda cozy looking for a kid his size, but he looks a bit unsure with what he wants to say.]

...People ask questions on this thing, right? Even people without a name? [Anonymous people, Riku.

He pauses again, as if trying to muster up the bravery, but turns sharply away. It's been days since he saw Sora, and he doesn't like that.]

So people come here together? Like your friends. Or did you meet them here, or... are they still not here?

[...Another, longer pause this time.]

Talking on a bracelet is still dumb...


((OOC: A little forward dated to the late day 99 after all the water is gone. Riku's still under the effects of a kid curse, and all his replies will be coming from predarken . Responses will be done in the morning))

[the video starts up and shows Touya here who looks a bit exhausted. he seems to be somewhere outside since he looks to be leaning close to his black dragon.]

So I was wondering, I know some of us are given powers here.. but I wanted to know, did anyone have any abilities before arriving here? Back in your own world? As a Trainer I'm use to Pokemon having abilities, but I myself never had any.

[sorta scratching his arm not very subtly, since his jacket is still on it could just be some itch right? right]

As it goes for the abilities here, if you keep practicing no doubt the experience will make it grow stronger yeah? Has anyone managed that? I have the Growth ability and so far I can only do simple things.

..Healing wouldn't be able to heal poison, would it? Provide an antidote? [ten points if you can connect his asking with why he's scratching his arm still, YEP... touya you are so dumb can't you tell plants apart]

Either you all like singing in public or the gods have an excellent sense of humor.

[If it isn't Jacob, looking ever so amused at all the things he had heard on the network. Really, some of you even have wonderful voices, he's impressed.]

But either way, all of what I've seen has made me curious. Music certainly has a giant influence on most of our lives...but what does it mean to you? Is it something you listen to casually, or has anything spoken to you? Some songs can do everything from making people burst out in tears or dwell on things they thought were over and gone with.

What role does it play in your life, residents of Asgard?

[When Freyjadour turns on the video function the background is obvious to those who would know it- Seats, a stage... It was the Theater. He had asked Eyes for permission after realizing the small amount of actual actors and full time employees they had. If Eyes was not going to do so and had no issue with anyone else doing it….. It was up to him, he supposed. His smile is polite and cheerful as he begins to speak.]

Good afternoon. I just wanted to announce that the Theater in Freyr district, The Draupnir, is hiring- we are especially looking for more actors and musicians. There are also practice rooms, and renting out time there is also possible if desired.

Feel free to contact Eyes or I if interested… or come to the theater, I suppose. [Though really, Freyjadour was only a stagehand….]

[After that announcement, he goes back to work fixing some stage props up.... Humming a song from home quietly as he does so, unable to get it out of his head for some reason. After a while though he’s forced to take a break as a small fluffy kitten comes stumbling towards him, mewling plaintively. It seemed that Charles had wandered off from Eyes, and so he's doting quietly on the little one as he tries to seek out food for the tiny creature he's tucked securely in his arms as well as her owner.]


[OOC: Eyes (bloodypocket) might be threadjacking into some things… Just a heads up!]

[As the feed loads up, you'll be able to hear a few bars of this song. It sounds... well, just as it does in the link THE POWER OF YOUR CHARACTER'S VOICE ACTRESS BEING A PROFESSIONAL SINGER TOO, but just who is singing it? Depending on how well you know her, you might just be surprised to find out that it's Shiki!

She doesn't notice that the video is up and running for a bit, and when she does she immediately stops singing. Ah... welp. She looks a tad bit embarrassed, but nothing super noticeable.]

Alright, alright, I get that we've all turned into a bunch of singers now, but how does that explain singing a song you've never even heard of? It just came out of nowhere.

[With that said though, Shiki can be found for the rest of the day outside, just taking a walk and absentmindedly singing a bit of this every now and then. Like before, she sounds quite good. Too bad the sight of some random girl singing in the night is... kind of weird...]

[There’s a soft curse or two as the feed clicks on, as the user is trying to figure out how to use the communication device he’d been given by the maid.]

Damn it, how do I use this thing?! Frontier’s tech is better than this piece of junk.

[He’s never even seen something like this before; a bracelet? He touches the jewel and lets out a startled gasp. A bracelet that projects a hologram screen? Sure, he’d seen holograms, they were common on Frontier.]

I guess it’s working…

Okay, where the hell am I? This isn’t Frontier, and this isn’t the Vajra’s home planet either. I want an explanation.

Why is it so grey here? And what the hell is with the lack of planes? Am I on another planet?

Sheryl? Ranka?

Damn it!

[And the feed clicks off.]

This might sound sudden and I'm not really sure how many of you would take this, but...

[He needs to ask due to urgency.]

I would appreciate it if any of you could donate a spare pair of pants to Odin 102.

It's not me who needs it...it's just..

[Certain people should wear pants when they're being asked to.]

There's someone....[Not someone, it's Gai but he's too embarrassed to say.] Someone out there who doesn't know how to dress up properly and-

[Now this is just dragging on.]

They won't listen to me when I ask them to wear pants. I thought I might have the wrong size here and they aren't being cooperative.

In fact this person is..Inori's brother.

[That's a lie too.]

He's new here and if you could lend him a pair of pants it would help, so please.

[All of these lies.]

 So uh ...

[ The video feed clicks on as Kotetsu scratches his beard, looking like he's got something important on his mind and he needs an answer, stat. ]

Is there anybody with the healing power who could help point me in the direction of someone who could help train me on how to use it ... ?

Or, yah know, give me some tips at least?

I've been given this power, after all, so I wanna put it to good use instead of sittin' around when I've got nothin' else to do. My daughter'd call me uncool for that...

[ Chuckles quietly and scratches his beard again, offering a little smile. ]

If anyone's got any answers for me, feel free to reply! It would be much appreciated.

Tiger out!

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