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[ A message goes up in the aftermath of March. ]

The Sano Dojo is open if you need a place to stay. You can find it at the edge of Aldrip.

I'll be leaving the front door unlocked, so you can stop by whenever.

[ In light of the residential district's destruction, Minato's opened up the giant dojo as a temporary home for those in need. ]

opheliac

so whose breathing? show of hands? win a prize if u show 2.

doesnt have to be ur own. ur hand and any hand u find in the gutter somewhere gets a pass.

and if u kicked the bucket? then sorry pal, but im booked out. ure gonna have to find another head to crash in.

nilhilistic

I am curious now, considering what this world is for and what it attempts to do.

Is there a crime you would consider unforgivable? What would it be?

And if that isn't the case, what is your idea of repatriation?

Please, share your thoughts.

baldrshand

ATTENTION ARZTENRITTER You can see the emergency. Seek out people who have been physically injured first. IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN OF YOUR ABILITY TO RIDE then move ON FOOT because falling from a spooked horse can break bones. Chocobos too I expect. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE BEEN AFFLICTED BY THE CORRUPTION please tell me NOW so that we can try and do something about it. I don't know how good I am at granting wishes but I can try and talk some sense into you.

nightwild

I'll try to keep this short- The other guy said a lot about the big monster, but it sounds like there's other monsters now...

[There's a long pause as Fauna tries to organize her words. It's hard to post all this, especially when she's doing it from a hospital bed, but... It's important to get it all out there.]

People are turning into monsters, it sounds like. The "Black Beast" beat me in a fight and took my Seeds- items from my world. So... I'd bet people changing is related to that.

These monsters are called Wishes. They're... Well, they're what they sound like. When someone makes a wish, they're given incredible power and the ability to grant that wish. But someone flooded with power while thinking about their wish just makes people go crazy. They won't stop until that wish is granted, and even then, the wish might just keep growing, and they'll never stop. They're out of control, from their own wish and the power they've been given.

You can't beat them with fighting- None of you have the tools to do that. The only way to stop it is to stop the wishes they made in the first place. Either make them not want it anymore, or grant the wish so they don't need to wish for it anymore, or strengthen their heart so they can resist the temptation of the power and the wish. Those are how you can get it under control, and stop the monsters...

Their powers come from the wish they made, though. So be careful. You can't beat them with fighting, but they sure can beat you.

[There's another pause. Was that everything? She does want to keep it short and to the point. No need to ramble nonstop.]

So... figure out their wish. Help them with it, or help them overcome it. Weaken the wish so it doesn't have a hold over them, and let them come to their senses.

... That's all. I'm in the infirmary if you guys have any questions about it.

rebellions

M'kay, let's get this over with.

[ Despite the utter chaos that's engulfed Aldrip once again, Ragna's tone is closer to "Ah shit, here we go again" than genuine distress. ]

Those giant monster heads poking out around Aldrip? That thing's from my world. They call it "the Black Beast". Don't even think about mindlessly throwing yourself at it, unless you wanna end up as a snack. If you can't fight it, run. And even if you can, make sure you don't stay around it for too long. Trust me, seithr poisoning ain't pretty.

[ Surely they can't mess that up. The way it is now, the monstrosity is basically untouchable, so that should dissuade anyone from throwing themselves at it without a plan. Speaking of which─ ]

... I know a way to stop it... or, at the very least, slow it down. It's a bit different this time, so I dunno how much time I can give you. A week maybe? Either way, don't make me wait too long.

[ What does he mean by that, exactly? No time to elaborate! Instead, he swiftly moves on to the more important topic. ]

Any of you who can use magic? Now's your time to shine. That's gonna be super effective against it, so go all out. Don't think there's any causality weapons lying around here, but things with any kind of magical enhancement should do the trick, too. Forget your run-of-the-mill swords and guns unless you're completely outta options, those things ain't gonna leave a scratch on it; at best, maybe they can keep it occupied for a moment or two.

[ He makes a pause to let that sink in. He may not sound overly stressed, but it's clear he's serious about this and wants to get his point across. ]

... It seems stationary for now, but I'm not sure it'll stay that way, so chop chop. It's a small miracle it hasn't leveled the city yet, so let's take advantage of that.

[ That should about cover the most pressing things, right? Unfortunately, he has no way of knowing if things will work exactly the same way as they did back home, so the most he can give them is these general pointers and hope for the best. And make no mistake, he hates the idea of relying on others, but... that's the only way this time. Ragna lets out a small sigh, signing off as he starts preparing to head out. ]

If you've got any questions, ask them now or forever hold your peace.

grappler

[alright. so now she's feeling the effects of her Sentencing. she can barely lift her gauntlets now, and... you know what? with the way things are looking right now, she's not about to let all this get in the way of her protecting herself or the people she cares about.]

alright, who has a grudge that they need to work through? could be anyone from here, or at home.

or i guess, how do you forgive people who've fucked with you? would that even work in this case?

whatever. i'm just doing this to get my Sentencing over with. let me know so jerry sees it and i can move on with my life or however the hell this shit goes away.

[send help lmfao-]

giraffic

So was anyone gonna tell me about the motherfucking dinosaur-shaped food here? Seriously!

[ Ellie sits criss-cross in front of the camera on the floor of her room, a plate of said chicken nuggets in her lap. There's a book about dinosaurs next to her, and her gun sitting on top of it.

As a child of the post-apocalypse, this is the greatest thing she's ever stumbled on. The world must know. ]

This is a...[ she holds up a t-rex. ] Tyrannosaurus rex. And this is a triceratops. [ she holds the next one up before biting its head off. ] Amazing.

Anyway, I'm bored as fuck. So say something and I will give you a fact about the most badass prehistoric dina-mos to ever exist or something.

laserguy

[Scott's been feeling all kinds of ways since returning to Aldrip. A little off his feet? Not upset exactly, not when he remembers everyone important to him, but it's still a lot. Kind of weird that he's actually older here than back home, and that's not mentioning suddenly getting almost two years of memories shoved inside his head that he completely forgot about until now. But he's trying. A part of him wants to just lie on the bed with Kotone and just take more time to himself, but he figures that he should say something to his friends.

Maybe focusing on them will help. Better than thinking about Alex or how Apocalypse sort of ruined everything back home.

He breathes in, fiddling with his tablet. Something in him wants to change his username from 'shades' to 'cyclops,' but maybe not right now.]

hey, i'm back now. sorry if i worried anyone. a lot happened, like, back home. yeah i went home and came back. i'm okay though.

[None of that sounded super awkward, right.]

if you wanna meet up, i'll be at the diner. you're paying though.

[ooc: Scott's back from his canon update and just Dealing with Stuff. Totally open to threading Scott meeting others in person! Also, he'll be back in regular clothes for the time being, but he will be wearing his visor for now.]

beastundermoonlight

I had a strange dream last night I was standing on trial for trying to kidnap someone. My reasons for doing so was because I deemed that someone dangerous to a person close to me. Am I really in the wrong for attempting to do such an action? I need some consultation here.

((ooc: this is for atsushi's sentencing !))

goldwraith

I want to start with a brief apology for this being an anonymous post. But there are several factors that are, in a way, forcing my hand.

~~[she's looking at you Viktor]~~

Despite that, I will answer anything you inquire with sincerity and knowledge I am privy to. Answering this anonymously in return is acceptable.

My question is, perhaps for many people here, quite simple: What is magic to you?

The follow-up questions that you can answer, but don't have to, are: How do you control it? Do you have a trigger for it, like heightened emotions and danger-sense? Or does it come from understanding and logic? Did you learn it? Or were you born into it?

I appreciate any and all insights you can provide me with.
-m

babilun

(( ooc: this is for Gilgamesh's Sentencing. What do they mean by modest, anyway!! ))

Mongrels, I woke up to a dream I cannot recall or care about. However, I know for one, I am unsure what to wear for today.

FUAHAHA! Be grateful, mongrels! For I provide you with the grace of my wardrobe.

How am I going to show off my closet? That's simple. I already have pictures provided and ready!

( Choose your AUO modesty )

depressionnap

to whoever it is relevant to
sephiroth appears to be gone

let me know if you do see him

variantcover

[ The video opens to a shot of Gwen walking through the snowy streets of Aldrip. She's got a black beanie on, and a pink hoodie which matches the pink tips of her blonde hair, over which she has put a denim jacket. The jacket has some homemade pride flag patches sewn into it. She walks casually through the street, filming herself selfie-style with her earbuds tucked into her ears. ]

So, the city's really gearing up for this Day of Devotion stuff, huh? Not to mention Valentine's gotta be coming up, if I've got the calendar right...

[ She mutters something under her breath, barely able to be caught up by the microphone. Something about sliding timelines? ]

Anyway, with all this love in the air, I thought maybe there should be an opportunity for those of us who aren't into that whole dating'n'love scene to hang out and have some singles solidarity! And I don't mean in a "woe is me, no one will date me so I'm sad and alone!" type solidarity. I mean "solo and loving it, don't come around here for kisses" type stuff.

So, yeah. If anyone is interested, hit up your friendly neighborhood aroace icon Gwen! I'm pretty sure I'm the only Gwen left in town, so if you were friends with Gwen Stacy, uh... Sorry I'm your sloppy seconds?

Also, if you know of a good location for this Totally Platonic Palentine's Day hangout sesh, let me know that, too, because right now the only plan is fitting everyone into my inn room, and depending on how many people want to show up, that might be a bit uncomfortable.

baldrshand

[The following photo appears on the network:]

Hello, everyone! Welcome to anyone who's new here. My name is Ethlyn. I run the Willow Clinic here in town--if you're sick or injured, or if you want a check-up, or if you just want to drop by and ask some questions about what it's like to be here, do drop in! And if you're wondering what to do with yourself, we're always happy to take on new people. Even if you only have the most basic knowledge of first aid, you can always learn. I certainly have! It's strange to think that I'm beginning my second year here. So much has happened, so many people have come and gone in that time. I've been thinking a lot about it lately. So I have a question for anyone who'd like to answer: How long have you been here? And... how do you feel about that?

erschlagen

[Rosen was originally intending to avoid discussing his experiences visiting other people's dreams. That was until he began to reflect on some of the dreams he experienced and their underlying meaning. This explains why, for the first time in quite some time. Rosen is back on the big screen, appearing a little less cheerful and aggressive than before.

That's why he appears on video within the hustle and bustle of some fancy cafe. He's dressed in a seemingly tailored dark blue suit, minus the shirt, with his long white hair combed back and out of his eyes.]

Dreams are fickle, aren't they? Whether good or bad, the dreams we have are significantly more essential than we know. They reveal the truth about ourselves, frequently admonishing our fears while celebrating our victories.

Each dream you have is significant, whether you recognize it or not.

So...

[He pauses for a brief moment, clearly struggling to find the right words to say.]

I suppose what I'm trying to say is that you should think hard about your dreams and try to figure out what you fear or love about yourself. Dreams have a lot of importance, and some of you should sit down and consider what they mean to you.

mysophobic

[ The dreams have made him ponder so many things these last few days. He's barely able to sleep most nights so he simply reads or wanders throughout the city with no destination in mind. But today he'll make a post because he can't sleep and he's not sure who to talk to besides the void that is this network. ]

Have you ever thought about...a choice you've made back home and wanted to change it? Something you did for yourself or something you did for someone else? How things might be different or just happen another way because of it.

Maybe a different choice could have made all the difference. Or maybe it wouldn't have mattered at all. [ A pause before another message comes. ]

Then I think that maybe changing something about myself would give me the answers that I wanted. Maybe if I wasn't who I was back then and hadn't reacted the way that I did, chosen differently in the way I went about things, it could have ended differently. [ But, ah, reading all of this now. This is depressing, huh? Sorry Aldrip. ]

Sorry! I type things without realizing it sometimes, it's a habit. Feel free to ignore this!

I was actually going to ask for recipes from people's worlds. I love to cook so...if anyone has a favorite dish they'd recommend please let me know! [ Hjhds he's so sorry about this. But Shigeru is going through it. ]

abandonware

[The voice that filters through has the gruff, raspy edge of someone who hasn't spoken in a while.]

I need intel on the monsters on the outskirts. I'll kill them in exchange.

[After a moment:] There's something else that I need. A cloak. It needs to - [an irritated sigh, and in a mutter:] how do I explain this - to be able to offset high temperatures. A heat sink. It'll increase my functionality.

I can do something in return. That's all.

endcaller

[A lilting voice chirps over the network.]

Hello, lovelies!

I trust you all had a nice nap? Now that you are refreshed, 'tis time to once again turn our attention to this simulation of ours. To which end, 'tis my honor to welcome you to my laboratorium.

On the outskirts of Aldrip you shall find the Aetherochemical Research Facility. Parts of it have existed on this star for a few moons now but I have just recently been granted the Facility in its majestic entirety.

My desire is to put it to use studying the nature of our new reality and our AI keeper.

[There is a rustling sound as he leans forward.]

Any science-minded soul is welcome to come by. I am certain my dear assistant will greet you with the utmost enthusiasm. The Facility is yours to use. For the most part.

I've a few rooms set aside for my mmm...private endeavors.

Isn't that so, Hyperetes?

[A loud beeping answers his voice, followed by a crash.]

HYPERETES! YOU USELESS LITTLE TANGLE OF WIRES. WHEN I--

[The feed ends.]

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