sirenspull | May 24th, 2012

May 24th, 2012

[The NV chirrs, signaling its awake state of mind (?) as it records. Its view focuses on Xemnas, who looks...completely healthy in comparison to most who have been affected by the recent plague. In fact, he turns to face the camera, a ghost of a smirk appearing and vanishing all within the second prior to speaking.]

So it continues.

[You all know what he speaks of. It's merely a fact that needs to be stated.]

Most of the city's population has been affected, and the numbers steadily climb. [Arms sweep out to either side of him with an air of aloofness.] But as you can see, I am among those who remain untouched. Perhaps it can even be considered...a "blessing." As various as the effects of this sickness are, I would have expected some of you to have a better chance of immunity.

[He pauses, in profile, letting his gestures become more fluid and grandiose.]

The heart...is a fickle and foolish thing.

How simple, how easy it is for one to be controlled by such feelings – dwelling upon these...emotions...only drive you further into your disease.

...But I suppose some people like to take the masochistic route.

[As soon as he says that, a hand goes up to yield any angered remarks that will come his way. He knows the gesture will do nothing to stop people from saying anything, but he expects it. And he welcomes it.]

Before there are any real words of protest, I'm certain there are a good number of you who are doing well enough. Guiltless...free of this plague. I could not have imagined the complaints and opinions given publicly upon the Network.

[The faintest hint of smugness is seen crossing his features.]

Come now. I cannot be the only one.

[[OOC: I'm going to be missing all weekend due to convention times, so...yeah. I'm good with backtagging if you are.;;]]

thepull_mods

Thursday, May 24th 2012

Weather A mix of clear and cloudy skies. A few showers likely, mainly in the morning. High 13°C and a low of 6°C (55deg;F/43°F)

Current Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent

Morning sirens go off at 5:21am, and evening sirens are at 8:57pm.

News & Advertisements

- Cinnegrad Cemetery Closes its Gates, Refusing Burials of Anyone Infected. Better Afterlife Mortuary Recommends the Burning of All Bodies
[A somber photo, taken yesterday at sunrise, shows two silhouetted figures scattering ashes to the wind on the sea cliffsides of Sector 5. Scattering ashes at sea is the most popular form of Cremation rites on the island, as popular Port lore holds that the ashes of pure souls may stand a chance at besting the Pull. Ashes are typically scattered by morning, to give plenty of time for them to fly away far before Darkness falls.]

- Crowds Flood Cathedral of Jonova as ‘Miracle Healings’ Continue, Revival Called “The Greatest Spiritual Outcry Since Englewood’s Revelation as Prophet”
[A dramatic newsfeed photoset shows a large swarm of people, collection baskets passed, and hands raised in prayer towards the altar.]

- Mothers Against Newcomers Protest in Surgical Masks at The Tower Apartment Lot
[ A middle aged green-haired woman with a megaphone weilds a Sharpie-scrawled sign on poster board near the chain link fence of the baseball diamond. Her toddler, also masked and in a stroller, is sobbing with his face scrunched, tomato red.
‘1348: BLACK DEATH CARRIED INTO EUROPE BY RATS’
‘2012: PLAGUE CARRIED INTO SIREN’S PORT BY NEWCOMERS ]

-Derek Hopper Declares Himself “Fit as a Fiddle, Thanks to Foboxitin!”
SERO pharmacies refuse to carry the drug until it has been approved by the city’s health department, still researching their own cure.
[An image of a smiling and waving video blogger plasters every AGI news source this morning, alongside pictures of long lines and empty shelves at drugstores citywide]

[Foboxitin has hit the shelves at only three unaffiliated small pharmacies. One is in Sector 3, one in Sector 4, and one in Sector 5. Anyone out to get their hands on the drug may be caught in the middle of a riot, as demand cannot meet supply, or a SERO-supported street gang out to close up shop at drugstores which are not running under their ‘protection.’]

( OOC: Outbreak Plot info detailed HERE)
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[ News Notification Thread]

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[The feed is pointed down at a plain blanket before it's swung up to show white walls, and finally a certain redhead who certainly looks like she's seen better days. The viewer can probably discern she's in a hospital, judging by the gown and the IV stand sitting by the edge of the bed. She looks positively exhausted and slightly pained, as well as dazed, but wears a smile nonetheless. Her voice, when she speaks, is raspy and somewhat winded, but still attempts to remain cheerful despite the circumstances.]

Hi everyone! Um, I just wanted to make sure everyone knew - [A pause, to cough heavily, that trails on a few seconds longer than it ought to. Fevered thinking is great.]

Knew, um... Oh, where I was! And that I was okay. Or at least, I should be okay really soon, I guess! And-

[She swings the NV, showing the other inhabitant of the room.]

[Roxas is in the other bed, staring vacantly into space before startling slightly when he realizes the camera is on him now. Right, right, they were going to talk to their friends.]

Hi. [He lifts the arm that doesn't have an IV in it and waves more or less in the direction of the camera. He doesn't look much better than Ahiru, although his friends might notice he's improved since arriving at the hospital. His face is blotchy and his spiky hair is a lot flatter than normal, but a tentative smile is on his face.]

It's been really crowded here, but it's not so bad if you know your roommate. [He coughs.]

[She reaches for his hand, and the feed tips slightly as she tries to regain her balance - she's leaned a little too far from the bed. She laughs, slightly awkward, but it dissolves into coughing after a moment or two.]

It's probably not bad at all! At least, it's better than the people who are all alone in their hospital rooms.

[Pause. Blink.]

Or with really mean strangers. I guess that'd be just as bad.

Yeah... [He drifts off for a moment, then shakes his head, sneezes twice, and squeezes her fingers lightly. The effort of reaching out to connect seems to have taken up a lot of their energy for the moment.]

I know we don't look so good. [He smiles feebly and a little sadly.] But we're getting better, really. We'll come home soon, I promise.

[She looks towards him, tilting her head slightly as she thinks. And scrunches her face up for a moment before sneezing rather loudly as well.]

We probably don't look that bad for being in the hospital, though, right? I mean, I haven't really known a whole bunch of people who've been in the hospital, I guess. But I think that's probably a good thing... [She trails off and looks away from him, staring out the window for a moment before she blinks and looks back towards the NV.]

But, um, he's right about us getting better!

[He nods.] And it's nice to have company. Not as boring. Ahiru told me a good joke today.

[She stares for a moment, her brow wrinkling.]

I did? Oh, oh, I did! That was before I fell asleep the last time, right?

Right. [He frowns.] What was it again?

It was, um... [There's a long pause; probably longer than it should be for remembering something so simple.]

Oh! Why did the, um, why did the chicken - cross the road?

Why? [He sounds like he genuinely wants to know.]

Because it... [And then she pauses for a while again. After a minute, she brings her finger to the side of her head, staring at the ceiling. Which somehow seems fascinating now.]

I never noticed that there aren't tiles up there the way there are on the floor...

Oh, yeah... [He stares up with her for a minute before seeming to remember the NV's camera, which has tilted slightly.]

Anyway...we really will be okay. [His expression slips into something sadder.] We're not going anywhere.

[She squeezes his hand, the smile fading for a minute as she looks towards him.]

And we'd really like to hear how everyone else is doing, too!

[ooc: Expect replies from both of them! Action is fine, though if you'd prefer an action thread with only one of them, here they are in the hospital log.]