sirenspull | April 25th, 2012

April 25th, 2012

[Iroh does not look pleased, his brow is furrowed and he is not his usual happy and calm self. Today he is angry, and though not one to allow his anger to get the better of it, he cannot simply put it aside. His life has been greatly impacted, and this is the second time he has been affected by a bombing. He clears his throat, and speaks very clearly]

Brooke's has been blown up and destroyed. For those of you who work there, I am afraid there is still much damage to survey to give a realistic timeframe when and if a return to work can happen, I apologize to any hardship this may cause you.

[He takes a breath]

This is the second bombing I have been involved in, the first happened with the Newcomer apartments. This was an entirely unprovoked and hateful attack upon a place of business. It seems as though the restaurant was considered an insult or a threat to certain parties. We arrive in an unfamiliar area, follow new rules, and conduct business according to the traditions of our forced new settlement, and this is how it is rewarded, disgusting.

[He has a genuine look of disgust on his face]

I refuse to be intimidated by these actions, they are the marks of a cowardly group. This sort of violence is the action of those desperate and deranged. I will dedicate all resources and time I can, to help ensuring that those responsible will be brought to justice. Honour demands no less.

[He seems about to shut his NV off before he pauses for a moment]

A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle.

[Then the video clicks off]

thepull_mods

Wednesday, April 25th 2012

Weather Mostly cloudy with frequent showers. High 13°C and a low of 7°C (55deg;F/45°F)

Current Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent

Morning sirens go off at 6:03am, and evening sirens are at 8:17pm.

News and Advertisements

Seven Dead in Explosion of Local Newcomer Business
Brooke’s Casual Dining Restaurant in sector 3, a well known establishment suffered heavy damage this morning, as a gas explosion took out more than half of the two story complex. The business was managed, owned and run by Nami, no last name, a long time Newcomer in the city with a mind for business management. The woman owned three businesses in the city, collected and maintained from other members of the "Strawhat Pirates", a group of supposed pirates claiming to have come from the same world. Brooke's belonged to another member of the crew before her, and she appears to be the last of the group in the city.

When SPFD arrived at the scene the building had lost structural integrity and half collapsed in on itself. They managed to put the fires out before it spread to other businesses around the restaurant. Brooke’s Musical Emporium, an offshoot of the restaurant itself, was left relatively untouched, but will remain closed for the time being.

The the charred remains of seven bodies were found within the building, many of which have, as of yet, gone unidentified, but are assumed to be the early morning shift. Most were supposed to be preparing for the bakery at the time of the explosion, and it seems as though all of them were killed in the initial blast. Found on what was left of the upper floor were the bodies of the Owner, Nami and what was believed to be Cloud Strife, her close friend and bodyguard. Both sets of remains were 'barely distinguishable' according to sources, but they were positively identified by friends.

”Strife was always hanging around. Delivery boy or bodyguard or something. Not sure but I’m pretty sure they were close. He’d been helping keep the site safe for some time now. Looks like he was distracted.” stated the head chief of Brooke’s LeDon Ramaldo, who was late for work that morning. “It’s a shame, really. She paid very well.” Ramaldo was offered a job at AGI’s five star restaurant Ever After, a new fairytale themed high class eatery, in the wake of the tragedy due to high recommendations.

“It’s so sad! She gave me my first job. I’m really going to miss this place. I hope she comes back soon. I’ll help them rebuild! But, I’m telling you, AGI has something to do with it! They’ve been poking around for months! They’ve been nothing but trouble to this establishment for a year now.” Jensen, a dishwasher for Brooke’s cried as he spoke with reporters, alluding to the theory that AGI might have had a hand in the attack. He was quickly subdued by the authorities before he could be properly spoken to, however, and the man was believed to be in shock.

Inspectors have been quick to point out that they believe there was no foul play, and that a faulty gas main is what caused the explosion, ruling negligence and improper upkeep as the reasons.

Another instance of injustice brought upon the newcomers through the big bad companies? Or simply a faulty gas main? If either of the Newcomers return with memories intact, we’ll be sure to find out.

- At the Hillsdale University of a Newcomer meet-and-greet, there was a commotion involving a strange tall woman and one of the power consolers. No one knows exactly what went down as it happen way too fast, but one witness noticed the tall woman wearing long, dramatic black robes using her staff and yelled out several proclamations, such as "The fifth day on the seventh month this year, a swarm of pestilence will feast out their hunger in everything but the flesh."

The woman later claims her powers is catching glimpses of the future, but a few witnesses reported it to be more of a threat than anything else.

-GIANT Used Bike Sale! Looking to go green, get excercise and save on gas? Take to the city streets on a fixed up bicycle! at GREAT reduced prices! Refurbished from donations, proceeds from all 200 kid and adult-sized bikes are for sale will go to North Sector 4 Physical Fitness and Sports Education programs. Wednesday-Friday from 3-5pm, at the Penelton Elementary School Playground in Sector 4.
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mentors

[Angeal is stricken, which is honestly not surprising. He's managed to keep it together though the night after getting the call. A man of war, you often just forgo feelings when it is convenient to in order to push though, a strategy almost recommended if one wants to survive.

He's letting himself have that moment of letting all those emotions escape now, back in the safety of his home. It's a half hour or so before noon, and when he reaches for his NV to make a call. Which mean,s unfortunately, you don't have a very good view in this post, except for one moment where he pulls the NV to him, and two of the exact same sword can be seen over his shoulder. One charred, plastic melted onto it, and the other in pristine condition.

He doesn't feel like he can carry either of them.]

I need to plan a funeral.

[A long pause, and his voice is clearly restrained.] And I think we need to investigate.

[No, he doesn't know that his NV is on for everyone to see. Feel free to tell him.]

recidivus

The Doctor's gone home.

madeinoblivion

[Joe is wearing a Portside Aces baseball cap, NV propped up on another greasy table in the Underground Mall's food court. There's the crinkle of fast food paper, the slurping noise of an oversized fountain drink, and milling-about sounds of a busy afternoon. The boy sighs glumly, unsure where to start. There's a lot of restless anger brewing in the piercing cyan of his eyes, but it's tempered down since his raging fits of last week. He seems tired, like he hasn't been getting the best sleep.]

One week we have a newcomer business convention, the next week newcomer businesses are burning down, and it feels like more and more people keep disappearing.

I really hate it, when it feel like everything's changing for the worst. Maybe they think they can keep us all down and playing by their rules when there's less of us. [A lower sigh of resolve, then-]

But I won't stop fighting.

It's really not fair these mall businesses always seem to be safe. (I mean, besides the big darkness breach that happened around this time last year, but-) Why are only some places left alone when they're not taking sides between AGI or SERO? Can somebody tell me that? The Underground Mall Clubs Association... how do you get in on something like that? Do you have to be a native with lots of munny?

[Joe reaches and tilts his NV so that it shows newest addition to the foodcourt behind him, a bustling counter service with a long line, thick hand-cut fries, and a round serving station filled with several dozen condiment pumps and bowls of relish. Sitting on his tray in front of him are five plastic cups of very different dipping sauces, ]

...and can somebody tell me why 'pomme frites' are so much more special than french fries that they're charging nine bucks for a paper cone?

[He sticks a fingertip in one of the cups in front of him, sampling a dollop with a casual shrug] The sauces are pretty delicious to try, at least.

Poutine.... [he points at the gravy on his far right, then goes right down the line of red hot, yellow, green, speckled white-] "War Sauce", Sweet Mango Chutney, Wasabi-Lime Mayo, Parmesan Peppercorn. So much for plain ketchup! (And this is just 5 of 42 they've got. It reminds me of ice cream flavors.)

[He shakes his head, giving a dry smile and a roll of his eyes.]

Everything's gotta be a good gimmick to be original, huh.

not_the_dreck

[Asch suddenly pops up on the video, and obviously from the look on his face, he didn't mean to do that. Just as he's about to turn it off, he's interrupted, and instead just sort of... blindly fumbles with it, missing the "off" button entirely. He doesn't bother to even check to make sure it's off as he turns around.]

How are you feeling?

[Asch shrugged slightly.]

Fine; I'm getting my things and going home.

[The person he's talking to comes closer, and Angeal can just barely be seen on the edge of the screen.]

Now?

[Asch made a face.]

Yes, why?

You don't think you should see a doctor?

[Someone's being extra motherly, and it's obviously not settling well with Asch.]

Why? I'm better, I'm going home.

[Angeal let's out a sigh.]

At least stay a few more days, Asch. I don't like the thought of you going back alone to that terrorist's bunker.

[Asch bristled at that.]

There's nothing 'terroristic' about my--

[He cuts himself off, realizing that he's still being recorded. Asch let out an irritable noise, before stabbing off the NV before he says anything more.]

[[ooc: Blue is Angeal, red is Asch. Feel free to use this post to contact one or the other.]]