sirenspull | February 8th, 2012

February 8th, 2012

[Anyone who knows and talks to Mary knows that she doesn't really like texting. So the fact that this is text- it's unusual.]

Dean Winchester is gone from Siren's Port. He disappeared earlier today.

If anybody wants to find me, I'll be at the Newcomer Memorial.

[Most likely drunk. Her marriage dissolved even more this week, talk about an awful month.]

[Private to Castiel | added several hours later]

Hi. Just wanted to drop you a line and ask how you're doing.

integrity

[Wherever Crowley is, it's outside, evident by the ever encroaching chaos that is the Darkness when the sirens fall. But this is important -- though you would never know by the tone of Crowley's voice, which is as annoyingly nonchalant and flippant as ever.]

They drop like flies.

[He almost continues before he stops himself -- a thoughtful pause before the NV feed suddenly ends at the sound of a large snarl and a gnashing of teeth.]

( [Offline for Castiel] )

thepull_mods

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Morning Weather Partly cloudy, chance of light showers. High 7°C and a low of -2°C (44deg;F/28°F)

Current Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous

Morning sirens go off at 7:36am, and evening sirens are at 5:17 pm.

News Updates

- Mothers Against Newcomers once again has a bone to pick with the Siren's Port Police Department for allowing newcomer police officers to stall the intersection at Fable Way and Winthers early in the morning of the 2nd. Instead of their usual picketing, MAN has been sending letters via the post office to SPPD headquarters, making their sentiments known. When the post office refused to send any more letters because “they were clogged up enough as it is”, MAN began sending some of its supporters with bins full of letters to drop them off to the police department. The SPPD has responded simply by placing a paper shredder on the information desk that reads, “Place all letters from MAN here.”

“How dare they treat us so flippantly,” Miss Bruckerhoff, a staunch supporter of MAN, angrily reported to press over a telephone interview. “They can't just let Newcomer scum get away with this! Officers of the law shouldn't be allowed to break the law, regardless of circumstance. And just because these men and women are newcomers most certainly does not excuse them, in fact, we were hardly expecting otherwise from them.” She also mentioned that psychiatric evaluations would not be enough, but that MAN advocates for strong fines or even demotions for those who were involved in the bizarre incidence on the 2nd.

SPPD officials do not seem to be worried, however, as they have refused to comment, and the infamous paper shredder can still be seen on the desk from yesterday morning.

- Independent bookstore Hollow Earth, known for housing the most comprehensive collection of conspiracy theory and anti-newcomer literature in Siren's Port, has recently announced it will no longer be carrying the publications of Tin Foil Hat Press, of which it is the largest distributor. "They were bought out by the man," said owner, Donald Garcia. "Tin Foil Hat Press used to be truly legit, but now they're just shills like everyone else. Something is going on and suddenly everyone's scared to write about it. Something big. Something with the newcomers, and the Core..."

A spokesperson for Tin Foil Hat Press provided this response: "Tin Foil Hat Press has always been and will continue to be the most trusted sources of controversial and supernatural news in the city. We are moving our publication in a new direction, focusing on online and direct-to-NV content."

-Stupefied Gold Dragon Sighted
A large gold dragon, the same one that appeared early January, have been spotted around the docks once more, this time on the ground and appear lethargic and unfocused. The few brave individuals that manage to overcome their fear to approach the dragon, to question its intention. The dragon's confusing replies varies from "Your calendar is very confusing. Is it Groundhog's Day again, or is it the sixth?" to "If you can be so kind as to tell Mister Gregory Young as to not throw flaming bottles at me again, I will be very grateful," to the most memorable: "I do not eat the flesh of sentient beings. Stop implying otherwise, it's quite rude."

When a van of SERO approaches, the dragon tries to walk away, but instead manages to block nearby traffic instead. When SERO officials try to approach the dragon, it merely snorted smoke at their direction, as a video uploaded the network showed. "Stop following me, you fools. At least when the Goodcare Pound followed me at the day of my arrival, they have honorable intentions."

The dragon manage to fly off instead toward the direction of the docks, only to dive underneath the water.
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ochitashinigami

[The video clicks on. As usual, Eric's expression is sour. He looks like he's slept badly, and has been for a while.]

I won't deny I've been complaining. Why would I?

[He runs his hand over his hair, an exasperated gesture.]

You'd have to be insane to say I don't have a reason to. First, I find myself here. Then, I move in with my coworkers. Which, by the way, listening to people have sex isn't in the least bit erotic. It's merely annoying, especially when you're trying to sleep on a couch.

We haven't had enough clients or made enough money for me to get my own place. So, I'm a greeter now. So, I get to wander around an empty baseball field like an idiot. We haven't had anyone new since the last wave.

Now, the apartments, the main reason I took this damn job, still aren't rebuilt. So, now I get to scope out the field and STILL put up with my coworkers.

I say this with full knowledge that nobody gives a crap, by the way. I just thought maybe saying would help.

It doesn't.

[Clicks off.]

Current Mood: grumpy

buttwombs

[It's quite clear from the video that Norio is inside... a closet. There are clothes and various other closet-dwelling items all around him. He seems a little nervous as the broadcast starts, but manages a polite smile.]

Um, hello! I'm Norio Tsuburaya! Ahiru told me I should call you, because you may be able to help me.

[Yup. He thinks he's just calling this 'Michael Xavier' person, but it's a Network broadcast instead. Even though he thinks it's a private message, he still looks a little shy over what he's about to say, pressing his fingers together nervously.]

You see I... uh, well. Kind of have this smell. It's not a bad smell! I don't stink or anything! It's a pheromone. It makes everyone want to... to uhm...

[He bites his bottom lip, looking like he's about to pretty much die from embarrassment. Or at the very least maybe cry a little. Eventually however, he does spit it out as quickly as possible.]

... matewithme. Back home, I had something that kept the smell hidden, but I lost it when I came here and now I can't even walk down the street in peace! I know it's not really a 'power' or anything, but maybe... maybe you know what to do.

Uh, thank you!

( ooc )

thepull_mods

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Morning Weather Cloudy with sunny breaks. A few showers likely. Periods of rain developing in the afternoon. High 3°C and a low of -3°C (37deg;F/27°F)

Current Moon Phase: Full Moon

Morning sirens go off at 7:35am, and evening sirens are at 5:18 pm.

News Updates
- AGI announces intent to forward the cost for full renovations to Tower 1 of the Newcomer Towers, offering help from several affiliated construction companies and pushing the building's completion date forward to mid-month. Thanks to the loyal affiliation of several Newcomer Owned AGI businesses, such as Club Fangtasia and Xeno E. Mao, AGI has decided to finance the future of our newest arrivals. SERO followed the offer several hours later with a matched donation agreement to outfit the building with darkness proofing, and complete other necessary repair work. With a project date ending in February 15th inspections, newcomers can soon expect to be moving back in. There is no word on any plans to rebuild the second tower.

- Fans of angel-winged self-help guru Neveah Knorr were disappointed when copies of her latest book, Core Truths: 7 Steps To A Better Life were suddenly pulled from shelves all over the city. Her hotly anticipated release-day signing at a downtown Brinks books was also cancelled. Knorr's publisher said a printing error was to blame for for the sudden recall, and that all of the books had been sent to stores with half the pages blank. Brinks Books and other various booksellers are offering full refunds for pre-orders or a guarantee on a signed copy when the book is released, resulting in millions of dollars in lost revenue. Knorr was not available for comment.

- Police are searching for Donald Garcia, owner of independent bookstore Hollow Earth, after his bookstore was burned to the ground after a vandal allegedly through a Molotov cocktail through the window around noon yesterday. Garcia's life partner, Krystle Clear Wynter, said she believed the fire to be an act of newcomer terrorism against the book store, and fears for Donald's life. "Those newcomers have icewater in their veins. They're trying to silence us, just like they silenced Tin Foil Hat Press!"

-Last night the Newcomer criminal named Roman Sionis (alias of "Black Mask") was found dead in his cell with his face twisted into the Joker's signature death grin.

"I just don't know how it happened," says Val Harper, who was on patrol at the time. "I didn't see anybody else come in. I just heard the guy start cackling and swearing. I ran back as fast as I could but by the time I got there he was already dead."

Joker and Sionis have a known history of hostility behind them, but so far police are baffled as to how the Joker got the poison into Sionis's system. Investigations are still under way.
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vw_coyote

[Mercy is working on a car. At least she appears to be. She's bent over the hood, her back pocket with a rag in it.]

A year.

[She sighs and turns around, looking at the camera. Her hands are being worked over by the rag and she's got her dark hair pulled back into a ratty pony tail. Her shirt is stained and she's wearing the sheep necklace, when normally she doesn't at work.

If you've got sharp eyes, there's a silver and green stick leaning against the workbench. It has barely left her side since February started and this whole time loop thing started screwing with her senses.]

It's been almost a year since I was killed. I know there's a lot of people who go out in the Darkness and have no trouble with the monsters.

However, there's a monster that isn't one. I understand he's still in the Port, and normally, I'd be cautious with warning people about another person, but not this time.

[Someone's still a bit bitter about being killed and him being free.]

As Valentine's approaches, there will be a killer in the Darkness. He chops out hearts, and leaves the bodies for the Darkness monsters to feast on.

[Anyone with sharp enough eyes can see the stick all but vibrating in place.]

The man killed me almost a year ago, and there's every reason to believe he'll do it again this year.

I'm just putting the warning out there. Keep your eyes open.

[With that, she cuts the feed.]

[OOC: Action for John Winchester if he wants it/is at the garage?]

skysplits

[ It's been a while since this one showed her face on the network. In between getting used to the fact that she's stuck in here and trying to think up things to do, she has been doing what she is doing now.

Here is one Quinn Fabray, her cheerleader outfit is replaced by a sweet white dress, her hair falls down her shoulders.

One more singing kid, she is. Her voice is high and soft, melodic even though she lacks an instrumental. ]

I pray you'll be our eyes and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know.
Let this be our prayer, when we lose our way,
Lead us to the place, guide us with your grace,
To a place where we'll be safe.

[ 'cause what else can you do here but pray, if there's no way out? She'll just take a deep breathe and then speak, as if nothing happened. ]

I need a job. I haven't finished high school since well, this place happened. I can sing, dance, I was head cheerleader. And I'm a straight A student, I can learn.

[ But then, she hasn't even introduced herself, so have a small smile. ]

I'm Quinn, hey.

thepull_mods

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Morning Weather Periods of rain tapering off to a chance of showers in the evening. Periods of rain redeveloping overnight. High 7°C and a low of 4°C (45deg;F/40°F)

Current Moon Phase: Full Moon

Morning sirens go off at 7:34am, and evening sirens are at 5:19 pm.

News Updates

( Celebrity Gossip )

- The body of Donald Garcia, owner of independent bookstore Hollow Earth, was found near the docks in the industrial sector. According to eyewitnesses, Garcia was behaving strangely, cooing and screeching like a bird. Flapping his arms, he threw himself in the river and where he drowned before he could be rescued. SPPD is ruling Garcia's death as an accident under the influence of drugs. Garcia is survived by his life partner, Krystle Clear Wynter, and their three children, Ever, Plumtree, and Donovan.

- In other news, a flatbed truck crashed into a tractor early this morning in the farming sector. The tractor was parked by the side of the road for the off-season as the flatbed truck came careening around the corner of the gravel road. Police have reported that no one was seriously harmed, that the tractor was unoccupied at the time of the crash, while the driver of the truck had only minor bruises and some whiplash. “Just have to be careful on roads like this, even if we're not out here, there are speed limits for a reason,” a police officer at the scene commented to reporters.
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swordandbells

[Sabriel's been finding herself a bit moody in the last week. Not only because of the effects of the Core disrupting her sense of time, but also because with Valentine's Day approaching, all the advertisements celebrating love and happy couples has begun to make her think of someone far away.]

There's something I felt I had to ask.

Is there anyone back in your world whom you miss? Someone special, I mean. Someone with whom you wish you'd had more time?

czes

[Oh, how cute is little 'Benjamin' in a little labcoat and a bow tie? He's looking very smiley with a clipboard that seems oversized in his hands.]

So, Valentine's Day is coming up. And I've noticed kind of a trend around holidays. I'm sure some of you have been in that situation - you go out on Valentine's Day, or around Christmas, or Canada Day or whatever, and suddenly you meet a total stranger and just think he's the cat's pajamas. Or worse, you find your honey pitching woo to the milkman! It's not your fault, right? There's always spells, and potions, and strange airborne substances manipulating your heart... and everything else. If you've lived very long in Siren's Port, chances are you might feel powerless to the effects of the occasional mischeivous love spell.

I've come up with a solution.

[He shows off a small glass vial.]

This is an elixir that will ward off all enchantments, airborne aphrodiacs, drugged-up free food samples, the projections of empaths and everything in between. One dose lasts about 30 hours and has no long-term side effects. If you'd like a vial to ingest in preperation of what will likely the toxic mindfield of Valentine's Day, I'll sell you one for a special Newcomer discount of $225. That's $25 off retail price.

I know that this whole thing might not seem credible, coming from a kid and all, but I'm a trained alchemist and I've been doing this kinda thing basically since I learned how to read. I've done extensive testing and I guarantee this elixir will work.

That being said - serious inquiries only, please. And if you've got a reputation as a psycho or a crook, I'm not giving you anything. So keep that in mind.

[pause]

While I've got your attention, who's in charge of the boarding house I used to live at? It used to belong to Minako, and then it moved to Rin... I'm not sure who's in charge of it now. [slight frown]

I wanted to know if I could have my old room back.

[OOC: So here's the deal! The anti-love potion will indeed do what's on the tin - it will protect you from any kind of love spells, mind or emotion altering effects of drugs or psychic abilities, and other such thing. The thing is that it does this by elimating emotion entirely for 30 hours. So yeah, you'll be guaranteed being protected from any unwanted feelings of love or lust... or anything else.

Keep an eye out, because there could be some problem when he releases this elixir to the general public!]

paysdelamour

( FRANCE'S FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY WOOOOOO. And he tl;dr's. )

(( ooc: Anyone who is at the HoA (including Helen, it's movie night remember? :P) is more than welcome to notice that Francis has not really been talking much all day, and has been even more somber than he's been showing on the video. ))