[Video]

[de-faulty-hero.livejournal.com]

[The picture focuses on a garden of thriving flowers and the hot breezes makes the leaves rustle. There are several hand tools settled nearby, untouched but obviously cared for. There is a shadow cast over some of the plants as the wielder of the camera shifts to view the other carefully tended flower beds]

Aerith has gone back. [A male voice struggles to keep out emotion from his voice] She's... returned to Gaea, to the Forgotten Capital.

[There's a long pause and just the flowers moving in the breeze.] She's gone back to die. I'm... powerless against it again.

[The camera suddenly tilts before obviously falling and clattering to the ground. The feed abruptly ends]

♠ → [ ninth ] || [video]

[antiakuma.livejournal.com]

[It is very early in the morning when the feed clicks on to show a familiar face, though one that has been rather scarce on the network for a few weeks. Allen has a rather serious expression on his face and a desert cloak wrapped around his neck and shoulders. Despite the time being just before dawn Allen looks very awake and alert and it wouldn't take a genius to come up with the conclusion that he has recently returned from the desert.]

Good morning. It feels like it has been a very long time since I've made use of the network, so I'd like to offer my apologies for my long spell of silence and not maintaining contact with some of you as efficiently as I should over these last few weeks. However I have been somewhat preoccupied. [He offers an apologetic bow of his head before swiftly continuing.] Especially the last few days.

It's my understanding a rescue group has been formed to search for the people who have been taken from the city recently. If I'm correct then the information I have to share today will be vital to you.

Professor Sid and I scouted out the area to the North East of Death City to see if we could find any kinds of leads to the recent kidnappings. [He pauses for a moment, his eyes momentarily flickering down before returning his eyes firmly to the camera.] We located several small camps where some of the abducted Death City residents were being temporarily held. [He straightens his back every so slightly, his eyes narrow a fraction, and his jaw tenses, clearly displeased about what he has to say next.] Unfortunately, Professor Sid and I were vastly outnumbered in each camp and were unable to rescue anyone on our own.

If my understanding is correct and there is a rescue party going out then the trail toward the North East is still warm and that should be the direction you head in. If you have any questions relating the route we followed we will answer as well as we can.

[He sighs, then smiles weakly.] I'm aware that I have already greeted some of you just under a week ago when BREW brought another batch of new arrivals to this world. For those I haven't been able to introduce myself, my name is Allen Walker and I am a Meister with the ability Soul Perception; If anyone finds themselves in a position where they need someone with this ability please don't hesitate to let me know, I'd be happy to help.

[Video]

[killswithkisses.livejournal.com]

 [Its a bit later in the evening when the video clicks on and Yoko appears on screen. Her hair is a little tangled and her clothing looks torn in some places and wrinkled, covered in bits of sand and dirt.]

...There is sand everywhere.  Ugh, I'm afraid of what else will show up now. First exploding frogs now sand creatures that can morph together and bite you....what else is next?  Biker Mice from Mars? Radioactive spiders?
Does anyone know if the hot springs is still open after all this mess? It sounds rather appealing to soak and relax right now after this long day.

Though...it is a good thing about this is no one was kidnapped this time.

[She smiles a little now.]

Good job everyone.  Um..and Miles, thank you again for helping me out. I'm really grateful for your help today.

[007] The one time I wish for the perfect icon... [video/action]

[specialillusion.livejournal.com]

[ The feed flickers on, with the camera just far enough away for all of Fran to be seen. He's currently sitting in a director's chair, his sand laden coat over one arms of the chair, with a beret, a megaphone, and a pair of very snazzy sunglasses. Even with all this sand, one can be fashionable. ]

Hello, Death City. It has come to my attention that I, as a Weapon, am quite unusable for certain people. I can't entirely see why. She just needs to hone her skill as a Meister, apparently.

I, obviously being the only person suitable and trustworthy enough for this job, am holding auditions for Rei-san's combat-oriented Weapon.
You get second chair, of course. First chair still belongs to me, of course.

They are going to be held outside of the Casulty Communal, starting...

[ One sec, looking at his watch. ]

.... Oh. Five minutes ago.

You can't be a useless Weapon. You have to turn into something like a gun, or a sword. Or maybe a tank. If there are any tanks out there, it's mandatory for you to audition.

Anything such as clothing or wands need not apply. [ A nod. ]

[Filtered to Minato!]

Also, I think I need the hat back.
I just realized how much shade it provided.

September 25, 2009 - Saturday

[voyeur_moon]

[The sand constructs are gone, and the city-wide attack seems to have been aborted. Congratulations! Through the combined efforts of Shibusen, the Watch, and all the guests who fought back, no more victims were taken yesterday.

But now the city is messy with sand. Streets and gutters and even inside buildings - a bit of rain would be appreciated now, don't you think?

Did anyone notice the direction the escaping sand constructs went? Maybe you can still follow them...]

[Today's temperatures are 97/70F (36/21C).]

010; video

[blindingrevenge.livejournal.com]

[Sasuke's image clicks on and he doesn't look very worse for wear. Serious, yes, and with a scratch on cheek but that wasn't from fighting sand people. The customary, annoyed crease is wedged in the corner of his mouth. Even if the attack slowed them down, he's obviously still determined to see this through.]

If anyone is still in shape to go out into the desert, let me know.

We'll regroup as soon as I know who's still willing to come along.

[edit not much longer after the post was originally put up:]

Everyone, we're leaving in a half hour. Anyone not in the park by the time we're ready to go is being left behind.

[and that's that.]

[Voice] [03]

[terra-inflexus.livejournal.com]

[Amused]

I don't see why everyone's complaining about the sand being everywhere. We're in a desert. Besides, my apartment needed a healthy layer of earth.

Anyway, anyone I know get kidnapped by those freaky sand monster things?

[video] BECAUSE CLEARLY FRAN CAN'T BE TRUSTED TO GET FACTS OUT

[cursed-tattoo.livejournal.com]

[On the bright side, the bruises on Rei's jaw and neck have lightened up some and don't look so nasty! On the other hand, Rei is obviously sitting in a wheelchair.

Rei also does not look very happy]

There has been a misunderstanding. If Fran has worried any of you, please don't pay him any mind if he talks about my condition. I'm perfectly fine and fully functioning.

[And in a wheelchair]

...Fran strapped me to the wheelchair and I can't get out. It's tied around the bottom of the seat and I can't reach it. He's being... [Crazy? Possessive?] Over-Protective.

{A pause, and then, grumbling]

I have to use the bathroom and I can't find him...

I just wanted to let you all know that, aside from this mishap, that I'm perfectly fine. I'm more worried about all of you. Is everyone alright after that attack?