[it's been nearly a month since she's been here & Snow doesn't look any less exhausted than she did when she first arrived. with everything that's been going on, it's hard to get a good night's sleep - hell, even a decent nap would suffice. she just hasn't been able to relax at all.

so turns the feed on, looking tired but she doesn't quite care anymore.]

It was to be understood that there are pubs or bars in this city, correct? I was told there were a bit scattered in some of the districts.

[a hand runs through her jet black hair followed by a heavy sigh.] Does anyone have any recommendations? I could really go for a nice glass [or three] of wine.

[ Regina Mills meets you today dressed in a royal blue jacket and tailored black pants and though she could really use a change of clothes, she isn't about to make this her point. No, instead she folds one leg over the other, every hair in place and lifts her chin. all in all, she appears to be, well, regal.

Who expects less from the Evil Queen? But for the moment, she is more Regina than Her Majesty. Her voice may be deep and commanding, a no-nonsense tone sitting there but the subject of why she addresses the whole city, well. ]

Asgard.

[ the only 'hello' and 'how do you do' that you'll get. ]

I won't ask you how do you do because honestly, it'll be more than a bit ridiculous of a question given everything. I arrived here nearly a month ago and to my understanding, we are expecting another influx of unsuspecting people who were minding their own business before being sent here.

My son is not in the city, I don't know if he'll ever be in the city. But just in case, I ask you to be aware. His name is Henry, he is twelve. There are not many little boys in this city but if you'll need a picture, I can provide one.

[ it feels wrong to be showing a picture of Henry and her to a crowd of unfamiliar faces. ]

I also know that there have been a number of - well, there is no other way of saying it but gruesome in this city a while ago.

[ Like you can talk, Regina, you rip people's hearts out. ]

Know this. Henry is my son. I will not see him harmed. Not for the world.

[ her eyes go darker, flare in anger and the threat. well. the threat is very present. Like a mama bear who just made it very clear that her young one will be protected at the cost of her own life. ]

[ This Disney princess thing seems to be going around because the camera jerks on as Mithian waves her hand about.] What---! [ There's a sort of squeak from Mithian and she seems to be batting something away from her face. Then she's lunging towards her wardrobe--] No, no! Get away from there. I said shoo-- [ Camera finally focuses on... well, birds. Little pretty birds who are trying to lift one of Mithian's heavy gowns up and bring it towards her. And failing. There are many of them but they can't seem to hold the thing up for very long before they start to lose their balance.] No, I... [ And again more sweeping gestures of her hands because there are more birds trying to mess with her hair, carrying flowers and ribbons.]

The animals have gone absolutely mad here. [ And in the background there's a chorus of birds and mice who seem to mimic what she says but in their mousey, birdy song, tweeting and squeaking.] They seem keen on dressing me.

What the hell?? You expect me to believe that load of crap?

[Cordelia's frowning, her hands coming to rest on her hips as she looks around. She's obviously not very happy, no not at all! Her head tips back and oh yes, there will be much yelling.]

Listen here you... You Powers That Be!! You take me back home right now! Is it really so much to want to actually relax and finish painting my nails - [she lifts her hands, showing off how the nails on one hand is actually painted.] - while I watch Sex And the City? Is it?

[She sighs, dropping her hands back down.]

I'm really not in the mood for this for now... Actually I don't think I'd ever be in the mood for this!

Hey! You can't ignore me! Hello?! Angel and Wes need me! I'm vision-girl, remember?...

Well, fine! [Her jaw sets stubbornly and she folds her arms under her chest.]

Fiiiiiiine. I'm not moving then. You want my help? You can freaking ask for it!

--hey, wait, come back here!

[Probably not the first thing you'd expect to hear from Merlin nowadays, but there you are. The viewers might get a glimpse of something small darting around the corner before Merlin directs the bracelet back to himself again. He looks frazzled, and not at all as withdrawn as he had been the last time he addressed the network. Perhaps it's because his sadness has been completely wiped out by his exasperation.

Merlin runs a hand through his hair, looking around the room--there's a trunk open on the floor behind him, and everything looks like it's been thrown around by a whirlwind.]

Right. Okay. Does anyone know how to deal with pokemon? I think that's what she called it. Kate's gone, and the green one she had found me somehow--I could swear she's been following me around the hospital all this time. [Feeling something watching him like that has been making him paranoid.] It's just...I finally caught her sneaking in here, and she's been doing this for the past couple of days.

[Here, Merlin plays some footage of the Snivy stalking him around the apartment.] Every time I try to touch her, she runs off. I know she's still around because she's been eating the food I leave out...and knocking my things over. I'd like a few pointers. Or a lot of them.

Anyway, I guess this is as good a time to discuss a few others things. I know a lot of you attended the last Teacher's Council meeting and I wanted to know what you all thought of the new set up. We're going to have another one soon so I'll need to know what to keep and what I should change.

And... [Merlin looks down for a moment.] Conan Edogawa's been sent home, too, if you didn't know. We were working on a guide of Yggdrasil together, and I guess its completion has fallen to me now. If anyone would like to help me put it together, I'd...appreciate it.

[ The video feed starts, showing the brunette backed by a portion of the city's greyness. She's only been here a short time, but there's a question nagging her mind. ]

Not that I don't understand a need for assistance when facing certain odds, but generally, it's better to ask before just... taking people away.

[ And now that she's first expressed her frustration... ]

What happens during the time we spend here? Back home, I mean. Time seems to pass the same between worlds. If that holds true for here, how do I -- how is our absence explained? That we're just gone and maybe never coming back? Oh well you'll just have to make up for lost time later?

[ The more she talks about it, the more irritated she seems. ]

I understand a need for help, but this was definitely not the best time.

[Castiel hates war. He hates watching it, hates being involved in it, and the only thing that ever makes it worthwhile is if it's for a cause that warrants it. He's not at all sure that's the case here, even now, and that this won't all come back to haunt them.

But he's trying to ignore all of that, because he's a medic team leader, and he has a job to be doing. Several of them, actually, and right now it's using his actual experience to try to keep people from dying, at least, if not defeating the enemy.]

All of those who are intending to act as medical support should meet at the Arena; it is being used as a central location for those involved in the battle. Even if you lack a healing ability and desire to help, you will be of use. We need as many people as can be gathered.

[He frowns for just a moment, considering his next words, but then lifts his chin slightly and continues.]

Those who can both fight and heal are also needed for positions in the field. This would be inherently dangerous, and small groups should be formed rather than individuals going alone. At least one member of this group should be capable of defending themselves and the others if necessary, but not all need be fighters.

[He'll be the one fulfilling that role for his own group, after all, and he doesn't expect many of those here with healing abilities or skills to also be used to fighting.]

This is also a general announcement that anyone injured can seek healing at the Arena, or find one of the healers in the field. If you are in the field and have an emergency, contact my or John Watson's bracelet, and we will direct someone to your location.

[And a small pause, as he looks like he thinks he should say something else--good luck, a reassurance, something--but he doesn't, and instead gives just a small determined nod before shutting off the connection.]

Hi!

[Lyra is sitting in her room, judging by the neat bed just barely visible in the corner of the shot. Once she speaks, she straightens a bit more, conscious of now being recorded. Those who know Lyra may notice her more serious demeanor; she's smiling, she's cheerful, but her usual exuberance is reined in.]

I'm Lyra. I'm a Pokémon trainer, I live in Sigyn district, and the gods chose me to be in charge of making sure the it's protected. And I'll definitely do my best! But I can't do it all by myself--we're going to need a lot of people to help out to keep it all safe, especially since we've got the hospital in our district and that'll be really important, I think.

[Lyra shifts a little in her chair; she's never been one for sitting still for too long. Still, she continues.]

I'll take anyone who wants to help, even if you don't live in the district--as long as you can get here to watch over it, that's fine with me! Once we get some people together, we could all meet up and get to know each other so we can work together and sort out how we're going to do everything. If you don't want to use the bracelets to talk to me, I'll be outside of Sigyn house today. I hope I get to talk to a lot of you!

Oh--and the healers and people who work at the hospital, even if you guys don't want to work right in the watch, I'd like to talk to you guys to work something out with you to keep you all protected. If things get--really serious, you guys will be really important. Thank you!



[Lyra can also be found outside of Sigyn house as promised, if you would like to approach her in person. Aside from being recognizable from the video, she is also accompanied by her Lugia, which will certainly help her stand out in a crowd.]

[ ＦＩＬＴＥＲＥＤ ＦＲＯＭ ＳＮＯＷ ＷＨＩＴＥ: ]

[ James looks tired. As if great burdens have caught up with him and stolen away some of his strength. He is somewhere in the Sigyn district holding something that looks like a baby blanket. White wool with purple silk ribbons; on it the name 'Emma' is evident, knitted in purple.

He looks somewhat heartbroken. ]

The Gods seem to fetch people from different times, I was told; and sometimes the past is preferable to the future. Yet it seems as if the future is catching up with us, even here.

[ he glances at the blanket and lets out a sigh. ]

I will hear your advice. If there are - unfavorable news of the future that you cannot keep from those you love -

Is it fair to wish to keep them a secret regardless? Is it compassionate?

I already know the opinion of our gracious hosts.

[ ＰＲＩＶＡＴＥ ＴＯ ＳＮＯＷ ＷＨＩＴＥ: ]

There is something I must tell you.

[ good afternoon, Asgard! in a change of pace from Hilda's pattern of posts where bad things happen to her, she's actually sporting a large smile to the network. in fact, the girl looks like she couldn't be happier. why?

well, sitting down next to her is one (1) very large, blue otter-type thing. it gives a few sniffs to the screen, getting close to the camera before falling through the hologram. Hilda laughs and gives the creature a pat on the head as it sits back up, since it's shy smile makes it look like it lost just a bit of pride. ]

Guys, I want you to meet Samurott! He's a Water-type, and my starter Pokémon back in Unova. That means we've been partners since I started out as a rookie trainer - isn't that right?

[ Samurott nods, giving a low grunt of confirmation. ] He showed up in my room inside his Poké Ball the other day... do you think that means the Gods are gonna start letting us have more stuff from home? It'd be so amazing to have the rest of my team here with me! 

[ she wraps her arms around Samurott's neck, and it gives her a little nuzzle before she clicks off the feed. ]


( PRIVATE TO ALL POKÉMON TRAINERS; )

How 'bout you guys? Did any of your Pokémon show up, too?


[ACTION]

[ if you're hanging out by the lake in Gefion Park, you'll see Hilda and Samurott out on the water. she's riding his back quite contently, but he looks like he's enjoying the swim as well.  call out if you're curious! ]

[Castiel is using audio rather than video simply because he doesn't want the questions about how bad he looks after the last curse, which thankfully wore off this morning. He has a great deal of sleeping to catch up on, but there are important things to address first, the main one being a little awkward.]

A few days ago I was afflicted with a curse, and I may have... Injured someone, or potentially more than one person. I'm not certain who or how badly due to the nature of the curse, but whoever might have been, or anyone, I apologize. I hope whatever damage done was not too great.

[He really hadn't meant to hurt anyone; he isn't even sure he did. Everything was so mixed up and still is, and he's quiet several seconds before continuing with the rest of what he was supposed to address.]

I am attempting to compile a detailed listing of powers and what is possible at each level of strength. Those who are willing to provide descriptions of your abilities and how they have changed as your power increased would be appreciated.

[There's something else he's supposed to mention, but he's not sure about doing it at the moment with everything else going on. That and he's not entirely sure it's possible to filter away from the gods, which would be useful, and he needs to look into that first.

So instead he just ends the feed there.]

[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!

[Instead of the normal happy go lucky Finnick, the device activates to a more somber one. He is fiddling with a piece of cloth that looks so wrinkled he must have used it for knot tying practice. His eyes have a far away look before he shakes his head, forcing himself to come out of what he was trying to say. He gives a slight uneasy smile. There is a reason that this is filtered from Katniss and Annie particularly.]

So. I have a really good question for you all today.

Let me start off by saying that there are several really hard headed girls from my world here. I need some advice on how to deal with a problem where talking doesn't seem to work with either of them.

[He sits back and pinches the bridge of his nose.]

One girl is too eager to fight, and the other wants me to stay out of the fighting. But, I can't, and I can't communicate that to her. I'm going to do what I can to stay safe, but it's not something that we can see eye to eye on.

How do you deal with that? This is one of the hardest situations I think I've faced. Ever.

[And that's saying something since he's from such a messed up world.]

( action - locked to Karu )

[Video]

[The older teenager looks very serious when she appears on the feed - she also has thin black hair pulled back into a high ponytail, dark and downtilted eyes, and a slightly round face. Familiar? Maybe. She's wearing a mens' shirt that's too big for her and a sarong that appears to have been sewn from a bedsheet, and if you thought you recognised her from her face, her body just might throw you off. Still, she's here to clarify.]

This is Mako Nakarai, or as most of you know me, Nakama. I appear to have been aged up at least three or four years, maybe more. But that's not what I'm here to talk about right now.

I've reviewed the videos from when I was gone to Utgard, and - [Her face goes pale, but she continues talking in a strong, determined voice.] - if there's still anything left to do, anything, I'd like to know. I'm so, so sorry I wasn't here to help all of you when such a terrible thing happened, but I hope I can make it up to you now. Like I said, any job that's left over is one that I'm willing to take, whether it's disinfecting hospital beds or helping healers with any lingering symptoms. Just tell me where I need to go.

[She bows deeply, her expression more troubled when she stands up straight.] Again, I'm sorry. Had I known... I never would've left.

[With that said, she filters away the rest of her post to the females of Asgard. Yes, she made a filter just for this. It's important.]

Um, that said, I am going to need some help... last time this happened, I was like this for a week, and I'm not really - equipped. [She blushes scarlet.] Can someone help me?

((ooc: forward-dated because I'll be at the dentist on thursday, and I don't know if I'll be up to posting. Sorry for any timeline troubles!))

Uh, hi. [ Yes, it's her again, and she's still not any better at using this thing (or rather talking about it) ]

I know that this is probably way over talked about or something, but humour a girl. [ She's new, and is asking nicely? There was a please in her tone ]

So there are seven [ It's a guess, which the number sounds like ] houses? And apparently there are more powers here than I thought. [ Whudda thunk it? ] So if you could just give me a shout with your house and power, I'd really appreciate it. [ Really really

And just when it sounds like she's going to leave it there, she quickly tacks on: ] I'm Paige, by the way. Sigyn house and healing. [ Just to set an example ]

[the picture turns on and at first it doesn't seem to focus on anything, but eventually it finds Snow's face. She's learning]

From what I understand, this is the best way to speak with everyone at large. I don't know what these gods want with me but I'm grateful that I'm here with my husband.

Yes, Conan, I did find him. Thank you for your help.

I'm curious to see what else this place has in store.

Right. Magic communications system activate.

[The feed flicks on to show a young girl in a red dress. She's young, early twenties at the latest, and she has a big smile on her face. As though this entire situation is highly entertaining.]

Oh, there it goes. So easy it's almost boring. I suppose I can't modify it either.

[She shakes her head, amused.]

So. Gods. Gods and magic in a dying world. Normally I'm a skeptic but there's little room for disbelief here. Though, I must say they're a little desperate for Gods if they're picking up dead girls to do their bidding. Is everyone here dead or is that just a personal problem? Also human again, that's nice. Sure did miss doing my hair.

[A cough.]

Anyway, suppose this is where I drop an introduction to my new world saving friends, isn't it? Oswin Oswald. Girl genius, rather sexy, now part of Odin's house. Also Junior Entertainment Manager on the luxury starliner The Alaska. Well former. Ship crash ended that job. There! Introduced.

[She moves to turn off the feed before pausing.]

Oh yes. And if you've seen a man with floppy hair, terrible fashion, and an impressive chin and his pal with the nose. Tell him I'm here and waiting.