news feed; Saturday, September 8th 2012

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Saturday, September 8th 2012

Weather Sunny and Bright.High 24°C and a low of 15°C (75°F 59°F)

Current Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous

Morning sirens go off at 6:44am, and evening sirens are at 7:35pm.

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- Siren’s Port Library, Main Branch in Sector 3 is holding a book drive for World Literacy Day. Free donuts will be passed out in the front of the library this morning, along with bookmarks, recommended reading lists, tote bags and other freebies.

- SPPD officers have brought several suspects into custody, investigating the cause of the ‘Living Toy Mania’ which swept the island this week. Among those brought in for questioning was retired custom toymaker Wilson Rinslow, an 85 year old man known for his controversial powers that brought hand-carved wooden marionette creations to life, which he could imbue with an animated ‘soul’ as special companion gifts for children. Rinslow defended his craft during a highly publicized case back in the 70’s, and has declared to press that he had absolutely no involvement in the incident.
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[ News Notification Thread]

001 [Video]

[vamping_it_up]

[Layla's been careful to wait until the disorientation has worn off before making a post on her NV. The Greeter has explained some of the basics, and while it's all a little hard to swallow, she's aware that she's not being lied to.

When she turns on her NV, the network gets to see a teenage girl with red eyes, dark hair, and an odd skull hairpin that's matching her facial expressions, if one is watching closely enough. Another detail the more observant denizens might pick up on is her long incisor teeth, but only if they look carefully. She's not showing her fangs off.]

Hello, Siren's Port. My name is Layla Delacroix. I'm not from around here and I've got a few questions for you. First things first: have any of you seen my little sister, Nina? She's got green eyes, purple and black hair, she's tiny, friendly, and she loves chocolate. She'll probably be totally freaking out, so if you find her, give her some chocolate and let her know that Layla's going to come and find her, all right? Also, if anyone's seen people named Tiffany Winters, Diodore Renoir, or Kade Whiteclaw, let me know.

[Even with just the limited information she's managed to learn so far, Layla really doesn't like the idea of her innocent little sister running around here unattended.]

Second: I need blood. I'm ah...severely anemic. I also get very bad sunburns, so it would be better if we met after dark. Help a girl out? I can't exactly go and get a job if I'm too out of it to work.

[No one will figure out that she's a vampire, right? Of course not.]

Third: Cute clothes. Anyone know where I can find some in this city? As nice as my dress is, wearing it every single day is all kinds of tacky.

[She makes a face. Whether it's the idea of wearing the same thing every day or her next question that she finds distasteful is anyone's guess.]

Oh. And my fourth and last question - is anyone hiring for later shifts? I'm kind of a night person.

003

[whitefeathered]

[Aoko appears on the screen visibly tired. There are dark circles under her eyes, and her shoulders seem to droop -- though her mouth is set into a determined line.]

I'd like to learn how to fight. Does anyone do that kind of thing? I can pay a little bit.

[There's a pause -- a long one -- as she looks away from the screen.]

A couple months ago, if you were attacked by a Darkness monster that looked kind of like a bird . . . I want to know. Please.

26 [Video]

[integrity]

[Crowley is settled into his office, looking almost oddly serious as he reclines in his leather chair. The NV is floating just enough to give a nice few of the top of his mahogany desk, which is relatively neat and tidy, save for a rolled scroll of parchment that is draping off of his desk. The portion available to be seen through the NV is blank -- so no secrets of the contracts for you, Siren's Port. Just that Crowley is working on something and, for whatever reason, has not made much progress.

Even the King of Hell gets writer's block sometimes.]

I have a few matters of business to attend to, so I apologize for the dreary conversation pieces. I promise I'm usually much more entertaining.

[He rolls his eyes off-camera, glancing at something or other.]

I require able-bodied individuals to travel during the Darkness for a reasonable rate of pay. I don't care who you are or what you support -- but I prefer neutral allies to those contracted to SERO or AGI. In addition, I require a talented contractor that specializes in Darkness proofing. If you're interested and wish to know more about the services I require, contact me privately. I am also in the pursuit of ancient texts, imported. What they cost is meaningless -- I want them for my collection. I'm running out of reading material.

[And here, Crowley pauses, before he levels his focus at the NV again.]

And Raphael, darling, I know you're here. Let's stop wasting time and get down to business, shall we?

[He cuts the feed.]

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