raisetheearth

[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 )

jasminebloominginshadow

[Jasmine's face appears on the network, with a serious expression. She frowns, and crosses her arms.]

So, I saw a message I couldn't reply to. It didn't have any answers, so I'm guessing the same is true of everyone else. And part of me wonders if certain people can't see it.

They mentioned that a device was moved to New Los Angeles, and it was warped and hard to read. Which makes me wonder if it's like that one message we got from that informant. But he was supposed to be dead.

Hn.

I kind of feel led around by the nose, but with those freaks on the news, I want to investigate. I'll probably get the Snackies on the job too, if I can figure out how to get them through the teleporter. I know everyone's still reeling from things but... I can't ignore something like this, especially if that thing that can potentially find us is involved.

... Yeah. That's all I guess.

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!

actingstorm

[Anyone who pays any sort of attention to American football is going to recognize the guy who's showing up on the network tonight. He's Ronnie "the Rocket" Stein, star quarterback for the Gateway City Guardians. Judging by the size and angle of the picture, he's accessing the network from a mobile phone.]

So...this is the Numbered network thing, huh? I've looked around a little, can't say I've actually posted to this thing before. It's a little too weird for me, you know? But if it's going to keep getting weirder, if I'm reading this thing right.

[Because he's gone back and looked at things. You people are all strange.]

Not like I've found any answers to my particular brand of weirdness, I gotta say.

[He leans back a little bit.]

Can anyone tell me if it's normal to be getting the same...things...as someone else?

sparklingscarlet

[Blaise isn't... entirely sure what to say. He feels a little nervous, which keeps him from showing his face. He takes a breath and puts his best foot forward.]

If anyone doesn't know already, my... relationship with Ryuzaki ended a little more than a week ago. For everyone that was worried about me, you guys who tried to talk me out of it... I'm sorry. You were right, and I wouldn't listen.

[His voice trembles a little as he struggles not to cry.]

I don't know what to say, or do, right now. If you're mad, I... I get it. [His voice goes more quiet for an instant.]...I kind of hope you won't be, but... [He speaks up again.] I... I don't know.... I feel really bad for not listening when I should have. Especially to Caesar and Misa. I messed up. I'm sorry.

sparklingscarlet

[A]

Who: Ryuzaki and Blaise; Blaise and OPEN!
What: The breakup and after the breakup
Where: Gateway City, some seedy motel, ending with aimless wandering.
When: October 14, 2016, early evening.
Status: First prompt [A] Closed! Second prompt [B] Open!

( Read more... )
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[B]

( Read more... )

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]

darkhourdear

Who: Phillip, Toushirou, and an open prompt for ANYONE!
What: Phillip's best method of getting CR: dog walking
Where: Gateway, in the park or just around where it might be a good place for dogs.
When: September 30th

( open )

( closed to toushirou )

callmeryuzaki

( and the Thunder rolls )

[He appears onscreen wearing a paramedic's uniform, identical to the one Lazarus got back from his memory echo. His surroundings are significantly less seedy than the motel he's reported from in the past; they actually look like they might be luxurious.]

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, it's fall, and that means it's a season for change. With so many people getting job offers and new and exciting opportunities, I've decided to access my generosity again and help you all out with your resumes. I'm just that nice.

Sometimes you just need a little help to figure out what your best and worst qualities are. So, let me help you out~

lovesickkiller

[How to start this? Her mission is essentially to turn a naive boy against his crush; that wouldn't be easy even if she wasn't a complete stranger. But she did promise to try, and a sweet smile seems like a good place to start.]

Blaise? Hi, my name is Misa, you might have seen me around here. Sorry I didn't get to this sooner but I wanted to welcome you to being one of the Numbered! Do you have a minute to talk?

sparklingscarlet

Who: Blaise and Ryuzaki
Where: Gateway City Park
What: Blaise's Birthday Date
When: September 21
Warnings: Ryuzaki. 'Nuff said.
Status: Closed

Blaise scurries through the streets as he's on his way to the park, the biggest smile he can manage plastered on his face. He's wearing jeans, a navy blue, tank top with an open-chested, white, button up shirt over it, and has a small backpack with him. He's practically dancing on his way to the park; a day to spend with his beloved Ryuzaki!

He shows up at the park, trying to find the best vantage point to wait and watch for Ryuzaki. He decides on the fountain, and stands as high as he can on the bench as his tip toes and balance will allow.

He wonders how Ryuzaki will greet him, now that he's eighteen, and let's a few fantasies play in his head, each with a more joyful look than the last. He ~~probably will~~ might look weird to passerby, but it's the furthest thing from his mind. He's waited nearly a month for this day, and is beyond excited to see what it will bring.

As Ryuzaki approaches, he might find Blaise fighting to keep his balance on the backing of the bench as he tries to get a better look.

speedpariah

[The video begins, showing Dr. Weller sitting in front of his computer, smiling. He clasps his hands in front of himself before speaking]

Hello, everyone. I hope you're all well. I wanted to speak about the matter of-

[Before Weller can really say anything else, his expression changes. On the viewer's end, one would see Weller sitting there wide eyed, looking around nervously, as if he suddenly didn't know where he was. But on Weller' end, it's as if he's been taken to another time, another place.]

( cut for anyone who doesn't want to be spoiled for a specific scene from the first season of CW's Flash series. )

[ooc - If you wanted to hear the words Weller was saying, please reference this video clip. No one outside of Weller's own head would be able to hear the words of other characters, even those of his attacker.]

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 )
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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 )

sparklingscarlet

As Blaise walks down the street to his favourite soda shop, he playfully hums to himself. 'What flavour soda should I get today?' he wonders happily. He's so caught up in his own thoughts that he doesn't see the slime ball in front of him until he steps in it and falls backwards from the slippery goo.

"O...owww..." Blaise groans as he rubs the lower part of his back, still wincing. "That sucked..."

He looks back at the slime ball to find something else in it's place - a small, triangle shaped ball of rice with a piece of seaweed wrapped around it. He blinks curiously at it, forgetting for a moment the fact that he had fallen at all. He picks up the rice ball and examines it closely. It looked like food, had the texture of food. He looks around to see if there were any more. Finding it was the only one, he got himself up and dusted off, before walking off with the rice ball in hand. After observing it for a little while, he decides it should be okay to eat. Right? Right.

As he bites into it, he chews for a second, before making a rather repulsed face. He looks in the middle of the remaining rice ball to see if there's anything there, but nothing exists that would indicate the flavour he was tasting. He quickly gulps the piece down and cringes.

"What on earth is this thing? You'd think it would taste better!" He pockets the rest, not sure what else to do with it. He shakes his head a little, feeling dizzy for a second, then continues on his way. "I can't wait to drink that soda, now. Wash that taste out of my mouth."

peacefulwinter

[A | action: open ocean off America's west coast | closed: Lily, Jasmine, Rakka, Marina, doppels to taste | 7/25, morning (NZST)]
( You never appreciate what you have until it's gone. )

[B | network: video | open | 7/25, late morning (NZST)]
[At the conclusion of the mission, Winter returns to Shepherd's Haven, thoroughly annoyed, but also concerned. She absently slams the door shut as she pops her laptop open and kicks the network on. She looks a little disheveled, but not particularly worse for wear, if hastily dressed in a T-shirt and a pair of jeans. Although... there's a worried look in her eyes.]

What's going on? There's... something's happened. This... weird green stuff... it's almost sticky. And it changes. [She holds up a pink plushie, kind of like Raquel, except with a heart motif, and looking mildly like a bunny.] This shouldn't exist. Not in this world, not without a certain person that isn't here. I-

[She looks lost for a moment, staring into the plushie's eyes, torn. After a second, she looks back up at the camera, a helpless expression on her face.] I don't know what to do. This hasn't happened before.

[C | action: Gateway City | open | 7/24, early evening (local)]
( I... need to take a walk. )

raisednpcs

A little over a year has passed since the invasion that rocked the planet. A year since conflict tore a country in two. A year since extraordinary people convinced a being far beyond them of their right to exist. In that year, the world has made every effort to rebuild.

Communities have risen anew, while others have made efforts to heal. Others lie in ruins. Life goes on. And in this time, it seems that extraordinary things have left the Earth alone.

Or maybe they've just been lying in wait.

It begins with slime. As the dawn breaks in New Zealand on the 25th, while it's still the afternoon of the 24th in Gateway City, news reports all over the world remark upon the sudden appearance of spheres green, gelatinous slime. This is all over the world. They do not fall from the sky, they do not appear with a sudden burst of light. They suddenly begin to be, congealing in plain sight like algae in a pond, or moss upon the trunk of a tree.

The balls of slime are not poisonous. They are sticky, and gooey, but all they do is seem to sit there. They may grow bigger over time, but they don't do anything to suck people in. But when a Numbered comes in contact with them... well, that just might make things more interesting.

If one takes a closer look at the slime, the scientific method would yield interesting results: They're composed of the same newly discovered single-celled life form that appeared in the wake of the invasion. But all they do is divide, and multiply. Grow, and coalesce.

A year ago, the world changed in fire and understanding. Today, it all begins again. With slime.

[ooc - Let the games begin! For details on this slimy new event, check out the "Happening Now" section at the new plot post. Feel free to tag here, or use it as a spring board for your own posts! This event runs until August 5th!]

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Open Network Video + Closed Action;

Video

Action + Video

[Video]

Network, Voice

We've gone to the end of the dream...

Factor Industries Charity Event: October 18th, 2016

(no subject)

[Video]

Private video to Blaise, backdated to 9/10/2016

Happy Birthday, Blaise!

VIDEO - [morning, September 17th, Central Time]

[Projects 2 and 3] Open and Closed!

Aw, gross! [Action]

039 ♦ mostly open

Let it begin anew

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