raisetheearth

[The network has been rather silent for a while, but it looks like Rakka is going to change that, as a new post comes up, out of the blue.]

Hey network! It's Rakka with a general question for all of you!
When was the last time you got an echo?
You don't have to tell me what it is or what it was about!! I just want to know how soon it was.

peacefulwinter

( The hardest part of Christmas, when you and your partner can teleport at will, is finding interesting gifts. )

That's what convinces her to make a short post to the network, right at the end of the month, and after they've had some time to explore New LA. It's nothing special, shot from a hotel not far from where one or two other people she knows are Numbered are staying. "Hi, everyone," she starts, calm and collected and a little cheery. "I know things have been kind of rough, and Christmas is soon, so... I thought it would be a good time to do a little shopping in a kind of special place, and it'll be a fun chance to hang out and let loose for a little bit, too. So, um!"

She pauses a second, clapping her hands in front of her while she gets her thoughts in line. She's digging into her memories a little bit; a couple other things happening around that time dulled a couple of the less-critical things. "I don't know if anyone remembers, back when our investigation turned to Neuschwanstein Castle and its surrounding area, but in the middle of everything, we took a little side trip, outside the boundary. Ms. Bonbright, an ally after some previous events, chartered a bus for us to go to the Christmas Market, in Nuremberg. It was a fun trip, and it was a really nice place... and I think it might be high time for us to go back. The time's right, and it shouldn't be too crowded yet - or too cold." She laughs softly. "Since certain people I know aren't fans of anything a sensible person might want a sweatshirt for.

"Anyway, I'd like to go back. And since there's no teleporter, and we can't exactly take a bus from any of our usual haunts, I think I'll just force the issue. We'll open up a portal, with the Heartcatch Mirage. And that'll be how we get there. If anyone wants to come, let me know - we can meet up, or I can swing by and get you before we go. Without the barriers, it'll be a little bit more of an interesting trip, and less disorienting, so..." Winter smiles softly. "I say we make some memories, since there isn't anything that can take them away from us. And I can get my last-minute gift shopping done, too. Being able to just drop small loads off at home freely is a big help. It'll just be a day trip, not that teleportation is bound by mundane things like time or traffic. Anyone that wants to come is welcome, though I know I'd like some company myself, so... I hope to hear from you soon!" She waves lightly as she cuts the feed.

( It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Toys all over the streets, covering the square... )

dragon_blossom

Who: Marina, a dragon, and you.
What: Just chatting
Where: A beach not too far from Shepherd's Haven
When: December 13

( and frolicked in the shallow coast off a land called New Zealand )

alilyinthemoonslight

[A - Network Video : Open]

[Lily appears on the Network, brushing her hair back as she nods to the camera.]

Alright, this is a bit overdue, but here goes.

Last month, a number of monsters appeared in places. At a time when all sorts of other things were appearing, but a number of them were related directly to... ah. Us. I figure it's our due diligence to give people a rundown of what was what, in the event something like this happens again.

First at the beginning of the month, there was a ... [Her mouth quirks and she frowns.] Monster in the form of a letter. This was called a "Desertrian." They were the kinds of creatures my past life's team, Heartcatch Precure, battled. It ran all across Locke City and induced some circumstantial collateral damage.

Shortly after, there was a giant. Well. Carrot. It appeared near our house in Locke City. It's called a "Jikochuu" or "Selfish." It was battled by Winter's past life with the Dokidoki Precure. Luckily it didn't get far, so it was unable to cause much destruction.

Likewise, a group of minions the Heartcatch Precure battled also appeared. They're called Snackies, and... well. Jasmine's past life, Dark Precure, would have commanded them. As such, she seems to have them in line. [Her head tilts to one side and she sighs.] More or less.

Beyond that, is where things get murky.

One night, Jasmine caught wind of something causing a ruckus in the Phoenix District of Locke City. It was a girl in black who had attacked randomly during the dinosaur incident, with a creature formed of what appeared to be one of the pink snakes. She called it a "Nakewameke." The thing is, I am... fairly certain that these too are monsters meant to be fought by a Precure. They can be cleansed just as the others are, even if... I know nothing about this girl or her monsters.

[Another sigh. She pushes her glasses up the bridge of her nose.]

More complicated, she was attacking a facility owned by Thunder Corporation. What came to its defense was a group of armored soldiers like I haven't... seen before. They seemed to come from inside the warehouse but I'm not sure beyond that.

[A shake of her head.]

Lastly, is where things get really complicated. There were a number of... well, "locks" that seemed to be cropping up everywhere, capable of locking people's dreams, using them as a battery for... well. They all shouted "Zetsuborg" all the time so I have to guess that's what they are.

The only thing I'm certain of with that is...

[Her posture seems to straighten up a little, her expression growing a lot more tense.]

Cure Twinkle. You and I need to talk.

Find the spot where you first met Winter - my wife and Cure Diamond. I will be there tonight after 8PM Central.

[She relaxes a slight bit, but only a little.]

That's about it for now. Winter and I are going to take a look at the incidents in New L.A. Since that seems to be a whole other problem, now. If you have any other questions, I'll do what I can to answer them. As well, if you end up seeing any creatures like this in the future? Please, contact us. Precure are basically made to handle these things.

( B - Action : Closed to Kirara )

brotimaeus

If anyone feels like visiting an invalid in Christchurch hospital I could use the company.
They finally took most of the machines off me.
Looks like I'm okay plus a few gnarly scars.
Lucky me.

gone_streaking

( Start with the action option. )

Or A Network Option If You're Not Into Pizza
[The video comes up on a road in the middle of the unending wastelands of the Western USA. Off in the distance is a military vehicle, probably a checkpoint. The video holds on this image for a little while before somebody speaks from offscreen.]

Okay, see that? I just passed by there and found one of General Miller's Finest sleeping on the job so I'm gonna do my civic duty and wake him the hell up. Watch this.

[The device recording is set down and fiddled with, leaning against something, a rock or whatever, and then the grass around it is ruffled by a gust of wind breaking the still air. Several seconds tick by, holding on the parked vehicle.... and then suddenly a bolt of yellow lightning tears by it at an incredible speed and the car is visibly jostled by the force of its passing. The driver's side door opens up and a soldier immediately stumbles out, tripping all over himself and coughing in the dust cloud.

There's now a yellow lightning bolt spraypainted on the side of his truck.]

Holy crap! [The voice is back, almost at the same time as anybody watching can register that the camera's been picked up and is moving... just stupidly fast if the blur of the background is any indication. The young man holding it looks back over his shoulder before turning to the screen laughing.] Oh, man, that guy looks pissed!

devils_shadow

Who: Damon the doppelganger and OPEN TO ANY IN SHEPHERD'S HAVEN
What: Devil has an announcement to make in the form of arson and violence. Aforementioned player plot shenanigans.
Where: Shepherd's Haven
When: Forward dated to the night of October 30th, and probably into the morning of the 31st. Devil's night, in other words.
Status: Open with some closed-ish subthreads!
Warnings: Arson and violence?

( My new favorite holiday. )

[[OOC: Leaving this fairly open for anyone to react to and have their own threads/etc. of what's happening. Separate threads will go up for some more planned stages of the event, but if anyone wants to be unfortunate enough to run across Damon while he pursues his arsonist rampage through SH go ahead and put up a toplevel and just toss in the comment header that you want me.

Have fun dealing with those fires and rampaging demon, guys!]]

charcoalfeather

[There's a new post up on the network; it's small and there isn't much said, but it's what said in it that should be hard be ignored.

There's a cellphone picture of... what appears to be a thrift store in Woodend, seated somewhat out of the way by the looks of it. Everything looks fine.... until one sees the text at the bottom.]

there's a new thrift shop in Woodend.
I know this shop
it's the shop the other Rakka went to in her world.
and the guy inside there knows who I am
what do I do?

ceofactor

Even for Benjamin Factor, arranging this charity event had been something of a challenge. Just as he held great influence in Gateway City, Thunder Corp's influence in Locke was great as well. But with time and money, all things were indeed possible in this case, and the Memorial Dance Hall was playing host to the night's events. It was a glamorous affair: politicians, captains of business, dignitaries, and celebrities had been invited. For whatever controversy that existed, the world legitimately wanted to heal the wounds left by the invasion, and that meant there were a lot of people who wanted to use events like this to either advance that cause, or to make themselves look good.

But they weren't the only sorts of individuals who had recieved an invitation.

Benjamin Factor had also made it so the Numbered would be invited to his little party. Arrivals through the teleporter would be greeted by drivers at the community center, and the same courtesy was extended to anyone who might live in Locke. The only stipulation? Was that anyone who came make an effort to make themselves presentable. If that was a problem, or anyone arrived without knowing, they had clothes on hand for people to change into.

Indeed, it seemed that the Numbered would be well provided for tonight. That being said, their presence would get people to talk, given the presence of news crews making live coverage. Nevertheless... "getting people to talk" seemed to be exactly what Benjamin Factor wanted to happen.

[Event Links: Event Speakers | NPC Interaction | General Mingle]

twinkletwinklesuperstar

Who: Anybody
What: Zetsuborgs! Zetsuborgs everywhere!
Where: Anywhere. Teleporters exist and I'm flexible.
When: Basically any over the week.
Why: Because zetsubou

Somewhere, at any place in the world really, a bizarre event is happening. Par for the course really, but as characters make their way around today they might come across one or more strange little creatures. The tiny things are essentially a sort of lock with tiny hands and feet connected to their body by lengths of chain. And probably dismiss them as curiosities since they seem rather harmless on their own.

But however dangerous they may or may not be is irrelevant. All that matters to them is their mission. Their mission to hunt down strong and hopeful dreams and lock them away forever.....

[OOC: So, here's the post for Kirara's Incursion event. Details are here. Open to anybody who wants to get transformed, see or get involved with an NPC getting cause or fighting monsters. Whatever. It's all good.]

oncedevil

( Though this be madness, yet there is method in't )

Text:

That's it. I want off this ride. I don't give a damn about saving the world or whatever. I've had enough. Shit's gone stupid. I didn't sign up for fucking bullshit mothmen or whatever the fuck all of that was, I'm out. Canceling my subscription. Someone take these goddamned numbers I've had enough.

charcoalfeather

[The recent "request" from Thundercorp still echoed in Rakka's ears. And as ridiculous as it sounded... it was hard to refuse - more manipulation, sure, but what could she do about it? Not go? As much as Locke City showed scorn to the Numbered now, it used to be Rakka's home for the hardest year of her life. In the end, it wasn't a difficult decision to make.

She was going to fight some snakes... whether or not that meant agreeing to Thundercorp's offer. It's the hero thing to do, like in anime!

Which eventually lead to her jumping onto the Network with her phone, sometime later in the day. The screen was small, but at arms length it easily captured Cure Feather's face, filled with determination. Some of the buildings of the business district sat behind her, along with the remains of a newly destroyed snake.]

Hey, it's Rakka, back in Locke again. [She brushes some static-y hair back.] I've been fighting snakes all morning and I'm pretty sure the snakes here are just like the old ones. They look like the old ones did, and I think they fight the same, too.

[She smiled, giving a little laugh.] This is a lot easier then using a stick, though. Hehe....

( Read more... )

[And before anyone can ask, she's rushes off to tackle some unfortunate person to the ground. Her phone is dropped without a second thought, and fortunately ends the feed there.]

evowhisperer

Who: Blaise, Cesar, and you!

Where: Marty's Gourmet Soda shop, Gateway City

When: Soda shop: Within a few days of the 16th, give or take.

What: Cesar and Blaise meet in person for the first time!

Warnings: Talk about Ryu (and all sex-discussion related warnings)

Status: Open! Blaise and Cesar's thread is closed.

( I've been looking at the sky, 'cause it's gettin' me high )
-----------------------------------------------

Who: Tony, Cesar, and you!

Where: Cesar's apartment, Gateway City

When: A few days after their text conversation.

What: Cesar and Tony meet for a suspense-ridden intercourse of science.

Warnings: Needles, what is essentially a low-key version of unregulated human testing. Also, underaged drinking and drunk shennanigans.

Status: Closed

( So look at me now , I'm just makin' my play )

evowhisperer

*This network post is a picture of a flyer. A prominent picture at the top features a homeless man sitting on a padded table in a doctor's office. He and the doctor are both smiling. The text below reads in large text,*

DOCTOR'S CHARITY RELIEF FUND

Do You Need Help? Are you or your family in urgent need of medical healthcare? Have you or your family suffered a recent loss?

The tragedy of May's Calamnity affected us all. You're not alone: the Doctor's Charity Relief Fund is here to help displaced families ind healthcare quickly. Contact your local clinic to see if you qualify.

Further details at www.doctorsrelieffund.com

*Squeezed into a corner is a tiny logo of a vial tipping to pour out a single drop of an unknown liquid. 'PANACEA Pharmaceutical Technologies' is almost illegible beneath it.*

*Someone has scrawled in permanent marker over the flyer's bottom margins,*

For Gateway residents.

*That's it. No signature, no further background information. The link and flyer are all anyone's interested in, right?*

witnessme

Who: Luca "Nux" Dantonio and YOU!
Where: Around Shepherd's Haven to start, then maybe to Woodend or Christchurch!
When: Backdated to September 1
What: Nux got a car back as an echo in August. He's been working on it. Now it's finally ready for a proper drive!
Warnings: Language? Updated as and if needed!
Status: Open!

( Faster than you were going to allow )

billkiller

Who: Arlene Machiavelli and OPEN
Where: Buddy's 24-hour diner
When: Backdated to August 20
What: Arlene's shift. If you're in Gateway City, come talk to her! She knows she's Numbered now and has a lot of questions.
Warnings: Language?
Status: Open!

( living on my last paycheck )

meteormercenary

Shortly before 10:00 a.m. in Shepherd's Haven, Jacob ties his apron behind his waist and unlocks the doors to officially open shop for the day. Jacob owns a flower shop and sells bouquets for fair, if not cheap, prices.

If any one studies the man behind the counter, they'll be greeted with a friendly smile by a man in his early twenties, silvered hair, and an eye patch.

He's friendly to all and will help you get the perfect bouquet to make that date perfect; show that someone special just how much you care, or even for home accessory reasons. All you have to do is walk in.

"Hey, come on in. Welcome to Dewdrops N' Clovers. How can I help you today?" he says with a warm smile as you come through the door.

numberedshepherd

Who: Lazarus, Nathan, Misa, OPEN to anyone in Shepherd's Haven or who might drop by
Where: Town Hall
When: August 24, Monday
What: Just because Tony stalked off doesn't mean that they aren't still going to be celebrating Nathan's 20th birthday. Look at the kid. You'd have to be a dick to even imply that he was born at an inconvenient time.
Warnings: Probably the most depressing birthday party ever.
Status: Ongoing/Open. Set your own threads here! Have fun! Or try to.

( I hope this horror show will never end )

callmeryuzaki

[Here's a familiar face, to those who have been Numbered for awhile and perhaps even those who haven't.]

Why hello. I've missed your lovely faces.

A lot of you know me already, but I'm Lazarus Lawliet. The real one. That's me.

I'm looking to compile a useful database of relevant information on all of us, something that we can share freely and without outmoded hangups or hesitation. Let's be progressive about it.

If you send me your name, a photograph or other still image from the front and the side, your age, your profession, and your credit card information, I'll repay you by writing you a personalized piece of short fiction, starring you, in the wildly popular theme of dinosaur erotica. You pick the dinosaur, and I'll make the magic happen without shame or fear.

Your dark desires are very interesting to me. Especially yours, C.S. You know who you are.

billkiller

[Arlene's never been comfortable with internet forums. She's not actually very computer literate, and the Network reminds her of those faceless posts anonymously sharing and judging opinions. But the draw was impossible to resist; once she knew about her Number, just knowing what she does about this group of special, interesting and unique people was enough to make her contact them.

Cameras seem to follow them, after all, and she's spent the last 15 odd years being practically invisible.]

Hello! Um, hi. Can you see me? Hear me? I'm Arlene Machiavelli, maybe you've heard of me.

[She grins, brightly at first, but it fades quickly. It's unlikely that she'll be recognized, and she knows it.]

Or maybe not. I, uh... did some modeling back in the day, though. People ask that all the time, if I did, so it must be kind of obvious.

[She laughs again. Her smile's broken. She knows damn well that as soon as a person is talking herself up more than others are, she's in trouble, coming off as big-headed rather than accomplished.]

I wanted to say thank you to the people who helped me out during that... whatever that was, with the dinosaurs in the zoo. I got really lucky, and you guys were so nice. So... now that I'm a part of this secret society too, do I have to pay membership or booking fees or anything? I want to do it right but I also want to make sure it's not some kind of scam. Only idiots fall for those.

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third dream [Text from phone]

043 ♦ video + action

Celes the Magic Dragon Lives in the Sea - Open

Open Network Video + Closed Action;

text; | open to action; [Christchurch Hospital]

Action + Video

Shepherd's Haven Event: Devil's Night

second dream [text] | backdated to the 14th

Factor Industries Charity Event: October 18th, 2016

Echo Incursion - Despair Attack!

Action - Locke City | Text much later OTA

[Action/Video] First dream

[Projects 2 and 3] Open and Closed!

[Project 01 | Open]

Would it be wrong to clamp down on your racing heart? [Shepherd's Haven][Open]

I'm feeling like a nervous wreck [Gateway City] [Open]

How can I help you today?

Happy Birthday My Olde Friend [August 24] [Shepherd's Haven] [Open]

[Video]

2- [Video] [Gateway City]

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