sirenspull | June 4th, 2012

June 4th, 2012

Weather: Cloudy with few showers. High 13°C and a low of 10°C (55deg;F/49°F)

Current Moon Phase: Full Moon

Morning sirens go off at 5:15am, and evening sirens are at 9:17pm.

Tower Evictions
Rue
Your month of free lodging is up! A notice on your door will give you 3 days to get out or cough up monthly rent. However, there may be a second or even a third notice slid under your door in the meantime, suggesting you stay here as a greeter on the Corporate dime....

'Panicking about where to live? Free rent is only a quick phonecall and a new company ID number away! Sign on with AfterGlow Inc., and you can stay here! All you need to do is affiliate now, and reach a recruitment quota of 3 newly recommended affiliates within the month. Included in your Welcoming Package.'

’Nowhere to go? Don’t fret! You can receive free rent simply by signing up with SERO! Affiliate now, and recommend a mere 3 new affiliates per month, and you can stay here free of charge! Please check your Welcoming Package for further information.

Controversies Abound Over Death Toll of Culpa Flu

Reports have been inconsistent as to the overall death toll of the Culpa Flu, even as cases diminish all over the city due to SERO's cure. Some sources report as few as 200 while others postulate as many as a thousand, with entire households going unreported. As the dust clears from the chaos of the widespread illness, reporters demand clear numbers from the City Board of Health.

In the absence of answers, conspiracy theorists and alarmists have been going wild. In particular, AGI-sympathetic blogs and magazines point the finger at SERO, accusing them of stealing patients from hospitals as well as corpses to experiment on. SERO's refusal to acknowledge or comment on demands that they 'show the bodies' is taken to be proof.

AGI Launches New Ad Campaign

In what might seem like a blatant jab at SERO's current success and popularity, AGI has launched a new ad campaign for Sector 1, emphasizing its variety of shops, restaurants, video arcades, 'clean' clubs and companionship. The new ad campaigns feature commercials and posters feature a black-and-white lead in with a person sick in bed, surrounded by tissues and looking miserable. The narration or slogans state FIND A CURE. The final images are of happy, attractive and healthy-looking famillies eating pasta, donning shopping bads or playing lazer tag and read ...FOR HUNGER, ...FOR BOREDOM and ...FOR A RAINY DAY.

A more 'adult' version of these ads run on TV after sirens and show up in print on bathroom stalls. The 'before' imagery of these ad feature an unhappy person alone on a couch in their underwear, frowning. Like the other ads it reads FIND A CURE. The 'after' imagery of these ads feature happy, scantily adults dancing in clubs, and a more 'bondage' themed one with people in strappy leather garments, wearing chains and collars. These read ...FOR LONELINESS.

inamartiniglass

[Oh hullo. Having gotten a shot of the cure, Vesper is looking as bright as can be. Her make-up is back on with kohl around her eyes and red-painted lips parting to show a bright white smile.]

Now that that's all done..

My last day here in the free flats is June 12th. Now while I have no intention of staying in this hellhole-- [She made tea with dirty water the other night] --I have very little money to spare with my working at the community center.

So if anyone is looking for a flatmate, I... think it can work out.

thelittlestbub

[It's just before dawn and she came home from work and is just... emotionally wrung out. She's to the point of just... hiding for a little bit and not dealing.

She's wearing sweat pants and a tank top (It's Stark-chic!) with no make up. She looks ill. She's also got arm-warmers on that go up to her elbows. She takes a minute to sip her tea, before speaking.]

I regret to inform the Newcomers that Michael Xavier is still dead. He hasn't returned and I just don't have the emotional fortitude right now to hold a wake. If anyone else wants to, be my guest.

[Another sip of her tea. She just... doesn't care right now. She's too tired, too ill, and to hell with the rest of you.]

I also must announce that Ms Emma Frost has left the island. Her NV no longer connects, and she's been gone since Friday.

I will be deciding what happens to her jewelry business by Friday.

Happy Monday.

[Click. Action if the HoA wants it. Jubilee will be in her condo. Everyone in the HoA has permission to just walk in.]

deathknellgrell

LOST KITTY :(

Answers to the name of "Norio." Last seen in the Newcomer Towers. Got lost after Keigo let him out (BAD KEIGO BAD). V. friendly, likes to be petted. Ordinary humans will think he's just a v. attractive boy; but anyone with spiritual vision will recognise him as a sweet little CAT.

Pls return. I MISS MY KITTY!

:( :( :(

littlest_lord

Finnian, my servant, is gone.

_{[Those are the first few words out of Ciel's mouth when the feed turns on, showing him to be sitting at his desk in his office. There's a fancy cup and saucer set out before him, along with a small cherry tart. For someone who's spent a whole lot of time in the hospital sick, he's looking far better than he has in weeks.]}

I know not of those he had relations with, but for those who knew him he is gone.

_{[There's a little sigh then, as Ciel takes a sip of his tea, setting it down on the saucer politely.]}

That said, I've a few things I'd like to address. Firstly, I'm looking to hire help at my manor: cleaning, cooking or even gardening. If you're fond of animals there is also work to be done. You will be compensated well with decent pay and if you wish it, are welcome to room and board in the manor, accommodations at no cost to yourself. Despite how capable Gilbert and Claude are, there is a lot of work to be done in this household and the more hands helping the better.

On a similar note, Funtom Toys & Sweets is hiring. If you are a capable baker, looking to be an apprentice or have a love for toys and are looking for a job, please speak to myself or Gilbert Nightray. Funtom will also be having a stall at the Block Party. Feel free to visit us there to indulge in treats and tea, along with entering in the raffle we'll be holding to have a chance to win prizes.

_{[One last sip of tea is taken before Ciel picks up three photographs from his desk, holding them up to the NV. Each one is of a different cat. One, Two and Three.]}

Lastly, I have three cats which I wish to give away to homes that will care for them. Two females and a male. There are far too many animals in this household, so it's only fair that they can all be given the attention they deserve.

_{[Bullshit though. Ciel just doesn't like them because he's allergic. He'd get rid of them all but the other three cats belong to Oz. So, that's not going to happen.]}

They have all their shots and are neutered and spayed. As long as you can prove to be a responsible owner, you may take them home. If you're interested, please let me know.

showbizpanache

[Here's Kurt, looking much healthier than before, though still a bit scrawny and pale from the illness. His attitude is bright and cheery, though, and he offers a big smile.]

Hello everyone! I hope you're all feeling better. This is my obligatory 'checking-in' entry-- Please let me know how you're all doing, if you can spare a moment. Things really have been insane lately, and not even in the interesting reality t.v. way. [Clears his throat.]

Which brings me to my second point. As Mr. Creed previously announced, the NPP Block Party is taking place this coming weekend. So many people are stepping in to help, and I want to thank each and every one of you. It's not to late to sign up, though, if anyone else wishes to promote their business or offer a hand.

[He clasps his hands together and looks hopeful.] I sort of see this festival as an opportunity for the Newcomer community to come together and kind of...prove our worth here in the Port, if that makes sense. Maybe it'll help resolve some of the tension between us and the other citizens, if we can mingle and celebrate together--and even if it doesn't, it'll still be fun.

Feel free to approach me or Mr. Creed with any questions you may have. I hope to see you all there!