004 - [text; private]

[slghtlylessfake.livejournal.com]

( filtered to karkat AGAIN )

[002] {text}

[notimeforpi.livejournal.com]

[after having played around with the communicator (making sure NOT to press the SOS button), Asch seems to have found his way around the basics of the device. typing's still a bit slow, though, but that'll get better with time. as for now, there's a nice text post on the DEMISE network.]

There's a cruise tomorrow, isn't there?

[after giving that a thought, he remembered his particularly short conversation with one Ronald Knox.]

I guess I could go.

[he gives it another thought, before asking:]

Nill, are you going, too?

[going on a cruise and asking if a friend is coming along? shock and awe, Asch. shock and awe.]

((ooc; he's still a little apprehensive about it. please convince him to come along?))

The High Priestess|| Video || This is not even appropriate for underwear!

[fortunetelloli.livejournal.com]

[Mary seems to be in a swim suit shop. She's looking at all of the swim suits with quite a bit of shock.]

Does anyone know where the slips are? Should these be worn under the slip? They seem very colourful for underwear.

[What is this? She noticed people wore a lot less clothes around here, but this was insane. How could a lady ever go out in public wearing this little covering? She would be labelled as a harlot!]

2nd battle ✘ video

[fuckpacifism.livejournal.com]

[Hello, Death City. You are greeted with the image of a redhaired bombshell, lounging comfortably against a couch, her hair damp and a towel thrown carelessly over a shoulder. In the background, you can see a frame hanging lopsidedly on the wall, its glass shattered as if someone had thrown a vase at it, which just so happened to be true.

War-- more commonly known as Carmine Zuigiber around Death City-- smiles at the camera, but this is not the razor sharp smile she so often shows: this is an expression mastered throughout centuries, with the sole purpose of manipulating others into feeling sympathy or pity for her. Not that she had ever needed such things, but you could say that acting was a hobby of hers.]

I apologize for disappearing so abruptly and worrying some of you. [Her eyes flicker briefly to someone else who is quite obviously in the same room as her, although that person isn't shown on camera.] I guess it finally hit me that I'm not returning home any time soon. It's not an easy thing to accept, not when there are so many things I need to do back there...

[A quiet sigh and she leans over to the side, long red hair cascading over a shoulder as she reaches for a cigarette. She doesn't need to look too far for a lighter, however, because the unknown man offers to light the stick for her; his hands are the only part of his body that's visible on screen. War pulls back and takes a drag, the smoke escaping past her lips in almost hypnotic swirls.]

It seems Death City has kept everyone busy while I was away. [Her smile widens.] I do believe I've heard something about a cruise...?



( Private to Aziraphale | video )

((ooc: Like I said on my hiatus post, replies will be slow, but I'll try to tag you back asap! «3))

Second Storm | Voice

[toouterspace.livejournal.com]

I am looking for another Meister. I am in need to find out my Meister ability before I go into battle.

[Locked to Jean Havoc]

Prepare yourself as soon as possible; I have little patience to wait.

[End Lock]

[Video]

[isnotbeautiful.livejournal.com]

[Kino makes her first appearance on the DEMISE looking... not sad exactly, but a little morose. One knee is tucked up under her chin, the other leg crossed under her and making her look even smaller then normal.]

My third day in Death City is almost over. During this time I've learned a lot about this country, the people here, and the war you're fighting. You've all been very kind, and more then generous with the room and board.

But I can not fight in your war. I'm sorry.

Video [002]

[shendefeng.livejournal.com]

[He tries his best to look happy, really, he does, except that people can notice that he is... not, though only to a small degree.]

I think I would like going back up on a ship again, if I am at liberty to move about as I would like, instead of staying at the dragondeck like I had to before I came here.

It would be nice to go for a swim and hunt a tunny or two. Though the Danish ferals seemed to be hunting whale, and were relishing their catch despite the cold. Perhaps I can get a porpoise and see what it tastes like? They are much smaller than whale even in this world, are they not?

That aside, I think that I would like it because we are going somewhere new that I have not been to, and from what I have learned, it is below India, so it must be warm, and therefore, pleasant despite the time of the year.


( [Private to England] )

[Sometime afterward, he decides to add in another message to someone else.]

( [Private to Mr. China] )

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[ooc: He is quite sure Laurence would have liked this trip if only here were there, so that is the reason why he is not all that happy, though he is trying to keep a good face for those people he has met so as to not have them worry, for they all seem like nice people.]

[Video] [08]

[pickinurpockets.livejournal.com]

[Rikku's grinning, and then she hold up a (what else) yellow bikini]

Got my swimsuit! What else do you need for a cruise? I mean, I got my swimsuit, and something called 'flip flops' that the people in the store said were must-haves for a cruise...something called sunglasses that were too cute for me not to get...what else?

[Private to Dante]

[She knows something's wrong, so she's not as peppy]

You're going, right, Dante?

7th ♪ text/voice [filtered from Vriska]

[couragemantra.livejournal.com]

So I've been out of the clinic for about a day now. I'm mostly fine. Thanks to those who came to visit me, and apologies to those I may have scared with that SOS post. I didn't mean for the video to turn on, but I guess when you're choking to death on your own blood, stuff happens.

That said, though, it could have been worse. The combination of surgical healing and magical healing makes me pretty optimistic, all things considered. As long as I can still speak, I can learn to sing again too. It's going to suck, being so out of practice, though.

Also, I'll be going on the Maldives cruise. Who else is going? I direct this question mostly to my established friends and acquaintances - if I get a dozen people I don't even know going "Oh, I'm going!" don't expect more than a "That's nice" from me. Anyway, I've currently got my outfit and my SPF 100 chosen and ready to go! Don't anyone forget sunscreen. It may be October but the sun can still burn you - and that sun looks like it wants to.

( Private to Roy Mustang. )

( Private to Kurapika. )

( Private to Souji Seta. )

[ Towards the end of the post, there is a bit of shuffling as Kurt turns on the audio function and double-checks that his filter is set back to public, minus Vriska. After a few moments, you hear him say in a throaty but still discernible whisper: ] And by the way, I can sort of talk now. It's too bad I sound like I've got laryngitis, but hopefully I'll improve further with time. Thought I'd end this on the most positive note possible, so there you go. [ Can you hear the smile in his scratchy voice? I bet you can. ]

002 ♥ Video

[quarterlynx.livejournal.com]

[ When the video clicks on, Haru appears to be a slightly disoriented mess. His room is torn apart, and he sits on his unmade bed. He's even a little banged up -- though that really has nothing to do with the mess in his room. ]

Is anyone else not going on the trip? I decided not to. A pro has to keep his skin nice and healthy, and I've never been much of a fun-in-the-sun person. But if you are, take lots of pictures and videos, and I'll be sure to live it vicariously through you~

[ He taps his chin thoughtfully. ]

A souvenir would be nice too, but don't feel obligated. ♥ And maybe the rest of us here could play some fun games like spin the bottle~

( [Filtered to Shibusen Staff] )

004｡ VIDEO｡

[hello-goaway.livejournal.com]

[So Shaun's heard things about this cruise starting up tomorrow, and wants to make something evidently clear to everyone. So, he's sitting on the bed, arms crossed over his chest and that usual scowl on his face.]

Let me just say that I will not waste my time gallivanting on some cruise. I've got much better things to do than that, so nobody try to convince me to go or anything because no, I won't go with. That is all.

[Filtered to D]
( filter )

一 ❀ VIDEO

[makelovenotwars.livejournal.com]

[Click: the image switches on to the pleasant, inquisitive expression of a brown-haired man wearing extremely oriental things, a large amount of fur trim, and feathers in his long hair -- all in all, a bit of an arresting sight; but everything else about him is casual and relaxed.

Oh, and the image is completely crooked and keeps moving as though he's turning the device over and over in his hands (which is exactly what he's doing).]

Now that's a magical little button. So, people can definitely see me, right? [Have a little wave, DCers!]

From what I hear, I've ended up somewhere in the west? And not just any west, but way to the west, beyond the land of the setting sun! That's a hell of a journey not to remember making.

... Come to think of it, if I'm that far to the west, I've practically got a shot at catching the sun going down, don't I? You think that'd make me ruler of Hi-no-moto?

[A beat, and then he starts laughing -- hard.] Just kidding! Besides... [shielding his eyes as he looks up, still grinning widely] I'm not sure I want my fingers anywhere near this sun of yours.

[Pause; when he looks back, his expression is still light, but the mirth is gone from his voice.]

But even here... Well, at least it looks peaceful right now. So, tell me -- what do you guys think of the Witches?

[OOC: Takes place before Ye Olde Samurai Meetinge for the record. :p]

2nd Experiment [Video]

[maddogscientist.livejournal.com]

[The feed comes on to show Momo in the middle of a clothing store, looking somewhat puzzled.]

Um, I was wondering what sort of clothing would be appropriate to bring on the cruise? The clothing here is definitely different than what I'm used to in my own world. A swimsuit is obvious, of course, and I've found one that I think is acceptable.

[She shows a tankini with short bottoms to the camera, blue with decorative white striping on the sides. At least it wasn't as skimpy as the outfit the other girl posted about earlier, and not wearing too much fabric when you're in the water made sense.]

But I don't know what else to get. Help?

2 \\ [text]

[want_the_world]

I'm not bothering with the cruise either. Those of you who are also staying, you realize shit's probably going to hit the fan here, right?

And if anyone has tips for how to deal with a weapon who's an emotionally-stunted wanker, by all means, share.

018 | video and text | October 25, Monday afternoon

[ih8spiders]

[The feed starts with a view of Kurapika sitting on a table in front of what looks like a veritable wall of books - shelves that go up forever past what the communicator's camera is capable of catching on video. He pulls his hand back from the device and pauses, as if only now considering how to phrase what he wants to say. The expression on his face is a bit odd, almost disbelieving, with the faintest hint of disgust, like he'd swallowed something vile just minutes past.

After a moment, the uncertainty in his eyes changes to something more resigned but determined, and he reaches forward again, to select the option that would change the video to text. It should be clear by now that he's in the school library somewhere, surrounded by the hush of books and people reading or studying. The change to text is done purely to avoid making any noise.]

Has anyone ever encountered a "samurai-like space pirate" figure in your world's literature?

Someone challenged me to identify this character, and I'm having a bit of trouble...

[It's Katsura Kotarou's challenge, to be exact. And so far the only results he's managed to pull up lie in the suspiciously sparkly books piled on the table by his arm, which some of you might have noticed before he changed the video to text.]

Ah, I only need a hint! I still want to figure this out on my own, but I would like something to cross-reference my answer with. The one I have now isn't exact;sa87 [The sentence ends in an actual keysmash and the text option switching back to video, and the video feed pops up again to show why the camera got turned on again - someone's draped himself all over Kurapika, literally throwing his arms around Kurapika's shoulders from behind and over the chair, forcing the blond's hand to dash itself against the keyboard of the communicator and accidentally turning the camera back on. His chin is on Kurapika's head.]

Oh, why did you stop typing? [Kuroro peers at the communicator.]

[A pause, and a heavy, pregnant silence like thunderclouds forming - Kurapika's trying to suppress his reaction so as to avoid exploding and getting the both of them kicked out of the library. He's relatively successful, because he manages to remember to turn the communicator off, but not before it catches his hissed demand:] Get off--

[Bzzt. The feed finally turns off. Replies to answers will come after a few minutes.]


[Kuroro's speech is in blue, Kurapika's is in red. x3]