sirenspull | October 14th, 2012

October 14th, 2012

Sunday, October 14th 2012

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Missing Hillsdale Student's Body Found

Describes as "outgoing and friendly" by her partners in the cheerleading squad, "talented and dedicated" by her teachers, Lorie Michaels was not short of friends during her time at Hillsdale. However, several days before Thanksgiving, Miss Michaels disappeared on her way home. Miss Smith, a close friend, reported seeing her last speaking with a dark haired older man. "That was just like Lorie," she explained. "She always pulled the weirdos."

Around Thanksgiving, Lorie was officially reported as missing, and Siren's Port police have been looking for her ever since, albeit secondarily to a number of other recent concerns. Her body was found last night after a Sector 4 resident complained of a strange smell in the downstairs flat, reporting it because she believed the Darkness had polluted it, and terrified that he home's value might go down as a result. The police's gruesome discovery has perhaps assured that devaluation.

The girl's body, a police informant described, was pinned to the wall with bits of broken wood "like pushpins through a butterfly". Miss Michaels had clearly suffered before her eventual death, which was almost absolutely as a result of her being "lobotomised--you know, while still alive. I've never seen anything like it in my life."

Grieving friends, teachers and relatives have already begun collecting flowers and prayers at a shrine set up for Lorie at Hillsdale. Following further examination, her funeral should be no later than next Friday.
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canfindrope

[Red looks... a little uncomfortable, when she appears on the screen today. It's been close to a month since she arrived, though, and it's made her realize something.]

I... think I need work? I can track; and hunt, if I have a bow.

destinysembrace

[The feed opens up to Kairi's room. The redhead is sitting on her desk, looking contemplative as she taps her lips with a pen. She's quiet as if thinking about why she opened up this feed in the first place, before speaking.]

I've been here for a year now.

Well, the actual date was about two weeks ago, but I only realized it today. I just find it odd. A year ago, I wanted nothing else than all of us to be together and to be finally able to go home again.

[She smiles and tucks the pen behind her ear, resting her chin on her hands.]

But this place counts as much as home now. We're all together and I met various people and learned so much, watched friends come and go. So far I haven't been sent back home-home yet. But I guess at this point it doesn't really matter where I am. Home's where I got the people important to me, right?

[She laughs and lounges back, stretching her arms above her head.]

I'm not sure why I posted this I guess... I just wanted to say thanks to everyone.

[She pauses, looking pleased to finally get that out, before leaning to look at something that's probably next to the camera.]

Hm, my hair's getting long-- oops, oh right, I better get those out of the oven.

[The feed shuts off. Later on, there's text.]

By the way, Halloween's coming up again, huh?

[Private to Friends]

I made cupcakes. If anyone wants some, just drop by!

seclusion

He— ...Hello? [This most hesitant of greetings comes from a young boy, from the sound of things. There's a sizeable pause before he says anything else, but no outside noises come through in the interim.]

I'm sorry - I hope this is working... I was told how to use this, but I can't see it to check for sure. I guess we'll see if I'm doing this right... Or, at least, you will. [Beat for comedic timing.

He continues on like he didn't just make a really awful joke, but his voice sounds a little more lighthearted, now, soft-spoken though he is.] Um, this place isn't anything like I'm used to. I was a little confused, because right when I came here, I could tell it was crowded, and I didn't expect that at all. But I talked to a Greeter! He was really nice, and he helped explain things to me. I don't think I've ever heard of Canada, let alone Siren's Port, but it's really something... isn't it?

Anyway... my name is Emil. The Greeter was kind enough to lead me to the building I'll be staying in, so I was able to settle in already. [That was a bit of an ordeal.] Even so, it's going to take a lot of getting used to. Normally, my butler helps me out... [With things like cooking, cleaning, and... getting dressed, because... eyes.] I - I guess I've got a lot of catching up to do. It's weird how you never fully realize how much you rely on someone until you have to start thinking how to get along without them, don't you think? Oh, but...! [That's the sound of someone recognizing they've gotten sidetracked and remembering to get back to the task at hand.] The Greeter explained a little bit of how things work, here, too. I'm going to need to earn money for food and clothing and other important things, aren't I? He said it might be best to ask, um, 'my fellow Newcomers.'

[A deep breath.]

So, I wanted to ask about - jobs, I guess. And what kinds of jobs people do, and offer, and what you need to be able to do them... I've never had a job. [He does sound a little sheepish.] Sebastian always takes care of everything, and if I'm not in my home, I don't get around very easily unless I'm with a friend. So I haven't developed very many skills... I mean, I can play piano, and I can, um... turn things into stone... [For the first time, his voice is a little bit distressed.] I don't think you can do those things for money, though.

Sorry, this is kind of troubling. Some guys offered me a money loan, but I was reluctant to take it since I was in a hurry to get inside. [Sensory overload. Going from recluse to smack dab in the middle of a city was pretty startling.] If there's anything I can do, I'll be glad to try it... I don't think Sebastian anticipated me being without him or my friends, or he'd have prepared me for this kind of thing. Just - if you have any suggestions, I'd be really grateful. Really, really grateful.

—Thank you very much. I really hope that thing was on this whole time.

brat_from_hell

[Phibrizzo looks highly amused by the three animatronic trolls Tony Stark built and had delivered to the front door of the Uzushio. He's currently perched on the head of one of the three of them with a little grin on his face. He still doesn't know who the anonymous texter was, but he's impressed enough by the end results.]

Best trolling ever.

[He even applauds. That took a fair amount of dedication to follow through with it.]

Thank you, mystery person! They've been a great conversation piece. Getting them inside and setting up a Halloween display in the main lobby took some work, but I like them.

proxysproxy

[The room is fairly dark, though one can still see the outlines of piles upon piles of battered books. And there is Ergo Proxy, holding a claw to his mask, as if to take it off... But he doesn't.]

For those of you who knew him, Proxy One is no longer in Siren's Port.

[The mask, and the even tone of his rumbling voice make it hard to tell what, if anything, the proxy thinks about this.]

I wonder. We Newcomers are torn from our own lives and our own duties and transplanted into this city. While we're here our lives are on hold and our purposes go unfulfilled. No time might be passing back home, but time still passes for us.

What do you do when you cannot fulfill your purpose?

surgicalshot

[It's Doctor Tenma! Big smiles all around for everyone.]

It's been a long time since I've been on the network! I'm sorry everyone, I've been working a lot, lately... I'm sure everyone remembers when some people changed into different genders! Well, we had a lot of people come to SP General, to, you know... [He makes a gesture that probably doesn't explain anything.]

But we're getting a lot of new people here, again. I haven't had a chance to say hello, so, I'm saying hello now. [Smiles.] I'm Doctor Kenzo Tenma, I work at SP General Hospital, and I'm also one of the doctors at the Newcomer Clinic. [There's a small hesitation for the next part.] I'm also a doctor for AGI. So, if you decide to work for them, they'll probably send you to me for a physical. Just... call up my NV any time, and we can set up an appointment!

[Always awkward the first time, but whatever.] I'm looking for some new, regular patients. I know, doctors don't usually advertise that they want more patients, but a lot of my regulars have... gone home, I guess you could say, and I know some Newcomers are happier to have someone like them take care of them. [He grins.] And maybe SP General needs to have an edge over Skye Medical, and Doctor Yumeno keeps poaching patients...

[That was a joke.] But I'd also... I'm trying to start doing things. In my free time. Instead of just working all the time... if anyone has any suggestions? On hobbies, or things to do, places to meet new people... besides cooking! I'm a really, really terrible cook. [A pause.] And singing, too. I can't sing or cook. Not that... anyone needed to know that...um.

That's-- ah, well, that's it! Thank you!