sirenspull | May 16th, 2012

May 16th, 2012

[Well, here's someone who hasn't been on the network too much lately. Ven is sitting with his arms folded on his desk, his chin resting on his wrists as he watches a goldfish swim idly around in its bowl. Besides the multi-colored rocks decorating the bottom, there's nothing else in the fishbowl.

Ven glances at his NV, and then poses a very 'important' question...]

What kinds of things do fish like to do? I mean, Admiral Bubbles looks happy enough, but don't you think it'd get boring inside a plain little bowl like this after a while?

I'd ask him what he likes if I could, but I don't think I'm going to get an answer. [He laughs at that. Nope, no talking fish in this world.] So if anyone has any suggestions on what I could do to make his home a little more entertaining, I'd appreciate it.

This is the first time I've owned a fish.

thepull_mods

Wednesday, May 16th 2012

Weather Sunny with cloudy periods. High 22°C and a low of 10°C (72deg;F/50°F)

Current Moon Phase: Waning Crescent

Morning sirens go off at 5:30am, and evening sirens are at 8:47pm.

News & Advertisements

- New Creature in the Darkness?

A mysterious, winged creature was seen around the city the last couple of nights. People report looking out their windows and seeing it as a glowing red streak lighting up the night sky. Up close, it is said to have red scales and a horned face but it seldom stands still long enough for anyone to get a good look at it.

The creature was supposedly first seen in the baseball diamond but authorities are quick to point out that this does not necessarily mean it is a Newcomer.

"Sightings of the beast end after the morning sirens," says Officer Duval. "So far, we haven't seen any trace of the damn thing in the daylight."

If the creature is a new breed of Darkness, there is very little known about it. Duval advises anyone who goes out at night to stay vigilant.

- AGI Publishing is enjoying the success of its newest release, Drowning in Shallow Water, breaking into the top ebook sales for the week. The ease of downloading the electronic book to NV and the low price-point are reasons the more business-minded give for its success. Fans tell a different story, with online reviews labeling it "totally hawt" and "./////.". One Newcomer was even mobbed by rabid fans yesterday because of his striking similarity to the book's protagonist, Le'Yazs. When asked about future plans for the sensual scientist, author Trep A. Dora (speaking through a representative) promised to "keep them coming."

( OOC: Outbreak Spread! - More citizens of Sector 4 are steadily falling ill, with noticeable job and school absences. Some mallgoers seem to have come down with the sniffles, or seem flushed and feverish, and perhaps you’ll have to skip over a pile of vomit from someone who really shouldn’t Outbreak Plot info detailed HERE)
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[ News Notification Thread]

overshadow

[OH BOY, HI GUYS. Is there a small child's face pressed against the screen of an NV? It sure is.]

So that's really how it works, huh? [almost reverential:] So cool... It took a while to figure it all out--thanks, Mrs. Vance!--but I think I get it now!

[He would have pretended to just be arriving, but gosh, that one nosy hero girl sure put a damper on that! Also, the fact that he has no idea who has access to this network and who doesn't, but whatever whatever. He draws back a little, more of his face coming into view.]

Anyway, hi, everybody, whoever you are... I was kind of scared at first, but everyone seems really friendly! Plus there's those towers to stay in for a while, so there's no reason to be worried. And all the stuff here is so amazing! I'd never seen buildings this tall before, not even in Central. Um, but there was one thing... when I first got here I heard someone say that everyone who shows up gets powers, or something like that, and that can't be true. I don't feel any different than before, and if you have powers you should be [THERE'S A MARKED INCREASE IN ENTHUSIASM HERE] shooting spikes out of your arms or breathing fire or something, right? I bet that would hurt. Anyway, shouldn't you be able to tell? They can't be really cool if nobody even notices they have them.

[He pauses. Contemplating the nature of latent superpowers and the vastness of the universe? Maybe! But before he can be quiet for very long, his eyes light up again with curiosity! Or more curiosity than normal. Oh god he's opening his mouth he's going to talk some more--]

Hey, what's this button f--

[AND HE'S GONE]

socius

Weird sort of plague going around. [Yeah, she's feeling a bit queasy herself, but nothing too bad. Maybe a fever, maybe a few dizzy spells, but nothing that could incapacitate her.]

( Private to: Crowley )

vw_coyote

[Mercy is working on a car. Her backend is hanging out of the hood as she mutters at a sparkplug. However, there was a reason she turned the feed on.

The garage doors are open, to let in a breeze because shops get stuffy and the weather's nice.]

So, a new batch of newcomers.

[And not a single wolf in the bunch. She's really getting tired of that.]

My name is Mercy. If anyone needs a mechanic job, my boss has an opening.

[She pulls out of the hood and pitches the sparkplug at a barrel. It clangs into the pile.]

It's only part-time for now, but might pick -

[She stops, because a rock catches her in the head and knocks her to the ground. There are shouts from outside about newcomers stealing the jobs of rightful citizens.

The feed shuts off when a bloody hand scrambles for the phone.]

doeswhathewants

[The feed is unsteady, almost bobbing, as it opens with Loki smiling down into his NV, a sly smile, far too many teeth showing. The NV is aimed up, giving a clear view of Loki's face and above his head, the night sky full of stars in a strange constellation and crystalline orbs arranged almost like the nine words... in fact, the shaft he's holding looks almost like the very thin trunk of a tree and if you stare long enough, the whole thing starts to take the shape- and then as the feed jars and one can see it is clearly light outside, one realizes it isn't the night sky, only an umbrella with a very good enchantment to the underside, hiding the spokes and the ripstop material.]

Unusual weather we're having today.

[He says this with the most shit eating grin possible.]

Anyone care to hazard a guess as to what it is?

zapswithmagic

[Billy's taken some time to get his bearings again here. When he was here the last time, he was sent home and time had passed, he'd come back to only find a few days had passed. Coming back now and finding that it's been nine months is a bit of a shock. He's used a few locating spells to try and find his friends but so far nothing's come up. Tommy, Kate, Teddy, even Erik, it seems, are all gone. Not very surprising considering how long it's been but still, after everything that happened with Doom, he feels more lonely now than ever. He's praying that maybe something is going on and he just can't pick up on them, that they're still around.]

... Hey. Uhm. This is Billy Kaplan. I was here for about half a year until August. Looks like I was gone for awhile. A really long while. Just... wondering if there's anyone still around who remembers me. Or if there's anyone who knows about the Avengers or Young Avengers. If you could talk to me, that'd be great.

There was also someone here named Michael Xavier when I was around. He's... important to me and it looks like he's not in the city anymore. If someone could tell me what happened to him, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

integra_hellsing

[ When the feed on the NVs pop up, Integra immediately appears on screen, looking rather... under the weather. She's got dark circles under her eyes, she's pale... and she just doesn't look like herself.

When she speaks, her voice is hoarse. ]

To everyone I am giving fencing lessons to, I regret to inform you that I must cancel for the next few days. I am not feeling well at all, and as such I need a few days to recover. I will contact you when I am up to par. Thank you-- [ She turns her head away from the NV, coughing as politely as one can into the crook of her arm, before continuing. ] --in advance.

in_a_dark_wood

[The video shows a young man with silver hair. He's holding the NV in one hand and his chin is resting in the other. He is sitting at a table in a cafe somewhere, and his handsome features are marred with the sort of exhaustion that comes with running a circuit race all night instead of sleeping.]

So...

[He drums his fingers against his cheek and a hand reaches into view to refill the coffee cup in front of him. He sits back to give the waiter room, then resumes slouching when the hand retreats.]

So, I guess I got a party invitation I couldn't turn down, eh? I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a nice city you guys got here. I really dig how people throw rocks at me, you know? Really helps a guy feel at home. Oh, yeah, and the monsters coming out at night.

[He drops his hand away from his chin to the table and he smiles a bitter smile.]

I don't know who'd want to drag me all the way out here. Whoever you are, you'd better explain yourself, you kindapping fuck, or I'll-

[The waiter's arm appears again, lowering a personal pizza down in front of the young man who looks at it and blinks as his train of thought derails]

-...Hey! I said no olives!

[The waiter mutters something then walks away and the young man sneezes]

....Dammit...

[And the feed ends]

((OOC: Dante's Permissions Post))

cracked_container

( Cut for long video of slimey proportions! )

integrity

[Crowley has a lot to feel guilty over.

He betrayed practically every demon who had ever promoted him, which... well, quite frankly, he couldn't give a damn about that. He had risen to power ruthlessly, capturing the loyalists and executing them should they try to kill him instead of listening to reason. He manipulated Castiel into assisting him to open Purgatory and unwittingly created a monster that destroyed a great many lives in the process. And instead of working to talk down the idiot, he assisted in binding Death to get him killed. The Leviathan walked the Earth because of him and while Crowley was working toward a solution, there wasn't one in his grasp. And when he did locate the solution, what then? How many lives would be lost in the process, and how broken will the world be in the wake of the disaster?

He tries not to think about it. Nor has Crowley figured out that this is the reason why he is so grievously ill. But the demon is currently in a chair, in his locked room, staring at the ceiling, wondering why he can't breathe normally and why his chest feels like it is collapsing in on itself.

And why he's even sick in the first place.

He soon sends a text. Talking is too difficult and he doesn't want anyone to know he's this ill, anyway.]

Should anyone need me, I am going to be in my basement, reverse-synthesizing n-methylamphetamine into Sudafed, as the drug store is apparently out of stock.

ooc; Housemates can offline him, if you wish. 8)

returnsmagic

[ The last post Aurican made was when he was losing control of his rage at that awful woman and her memory-destroying ways.

He intends to make a better impression after that. So here he is, a golden dragon, but he is not in his usual haunts like the docks or the beach when in dragon form. No, he is somewhere that has more vegetation, the bright greet of leaves that tells the coming summer and the arrival of spring. The camera tips this way and that, massive golden claws sometimes in view, as Aurican manages to work to straighten his NV out.

In the confusion, it shows a newly slain deer. Aurican likes fine dinning as any other civilized being, but sometimes there's nothing like a newly slain deer to fill a dragon's appetite. But fortunately to Siren's Port's wildlife, such hunting is rare on Aurican's behalf. He's just giving himself a well deserved treat.

The NV adjusts it self and it starts to slowly moves upward toward Aurican's face, thanks to Aurican casting a spell of levitation to free his claws. ]

Greetings to all. I have noticed that once again, more arrivals have graced us with their company. I extend my welcome as well, and I will gladly assist those who need to travel by night for any reason. The Darkness is not something to be fought alone, after all, and you can call me on my NV if that is your wish. I would also advise that drinking a copious amount of alcohol and going outside in the Dark is possibly the foolish thing - and the last - you can ever attempt in this City. It is a waste of both lives and alcohol.

[ He smiles at the last part - it is Aurican's meager attempt at humor. But he's getting better, as he started off with no sense of humor at all. ]

I have also notice a certain plague that is starting to take root of this city. I am not affected, but dragons of my kind have never been succumbed to sickness, so I do not believe I am in danger of such a thing here.

As of yet, anyway. This is a very strange land after all.