sirenspull | Entries tagged with c: youko nakajima

[ When the feed flickers on, it's obvious that its holder is just getting used to the style of Soma's new NV. There's a brief glimpse of the ground, then the sky, then the top half of a face before the image does a 180˚ turn and focuses on a different person. Or well, their torso. Which is dressed in colorful robes and gold jewelry. ]

Hold it up higher. They cannot see my face.

[ That must be the voice of the one being filmed. It's a young voice that has a rather heavy Indian accent. And as the order given is obeyed, the face paired with that voice comes into view. It's a teenage boy, with shoulder length, plum-colored hair and golden eyes. His posture is upright as he continues his post with an authoritative tone. ]

I am Prince Soma Asman Kadar of Bengal. I have been told that I am now in a city called Siren's Port, somewhere in Canada. I have never been here before and require a guide.

[ He points at the screen, other hand resting on his hip. ]

One of you, come and show me around. What I have already seen is quite beautiful and I am quite curious on what else this city has to offer.

Oh, and one more thing! I am looking for my servant. His name is Agni and he looks like this.

[ Soma holds up a crude drawing of the man he's looking for. The picture looks as though a child had drawn it, yet despite this, Soma apparently thinks it's good enough for people to recognize him by. ]

If anyone has seen him, please direct him to me.

That is it. Goodbye.

[ A dismissive wave of his hand, and the holder of the NV fusses a bit to cut the feed. ]

astralling

[Prue starts the video looking serious, hands folded in front of her.]

I have a confession to make.

This gender swap wasn't the Core, or some prankster looking for kicks. It was me. I didn't mean to, but I was experimenting with a shape-shifting spell that I thought had failed, but didn't- it turned out it affected a lot more people than I meant it to.

[She takes a calm breath and looks at her hands for a moment, then back at the camera.]

I want to apologize to everyone affected, especially everyone who thinks it's more traumatizing than fun. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before, and it won't again. I know exactly where I went wrong to make this happen.

I have tried everything I know how to reverse this. A simple reversal spell, different wording, different spell combinations, I even tried using more than one witch to double the power behind it- and nothing has worked.

[She points at the camera with her folded hands.]

Which is where you come in. I think the longer this spell is in effect, the stronger the magic needed to reverse it. There are all kinds of powers in this city- people with abilities and kinds of magic I've never even seen.

I think if a few of us work together, pool our resources and ideas, we can fix this.

I think I only need two people to help me cast the spell, since three is a powerful number. The stronger you are, the better our chances of making this happen.

If anyone has anything that might help with a ritual, I'd appreciate it. I want to go more outside the box than I have so far.

[Prue takes a deep breath and stops her rambling.]

And don't worry. This isn't gonna last much longer.

canavarum

[The video starts with a low chuckle, then Fenris' smiling - smiling - face. He's sitting in his chair. Being drunk.]

I wonder why I do not use this thing more often.

It has been some time. Is everyone well?

[Fenris, you are drunk.]

Besides the obvious, of course. I imagine being a woman when you are normally a man and a man when you are normally a woman is strange indeed.

[ooc | BACK FROM HIATUS.]

blondejokes

[ HER LIFE. She's blushing, topless and sitting cross legged on her bed. She has a pale pink pillow on her lap.

She is also.....a guy. ]

Everyone who got changed, let's all switch clothing, yeah? I have a bunch of clothes I can loan out if you need some.

And I'll need to borrow some, too.

comradely

[ Hello Network, you're treated to a close-up of a single charcoal eye before the person who it belongs to moves back, revealing a young boy with messy black hair that's kept in place with a headband. His left eye is covered with a bandage and he has a very puzzled, uncertain expression on his face. ]

Is this thing on? [ The screen goes blurry for a moment as he taps his NV before he seems to notice something and stops. ]

I was told this reaches some sort of network? [ If his expression is anything to go by, he doesn't... really get it, but he's pressing on regardless, suddenly a bit hopeful. ] And that maybe I could find someone I know on this. So I figured I should introduce myself so uh... Hey, I'm Obito Uchiha of the Uchiha clan from Konohagakure. [ Have an awkward wave and although he tries to keep a cool expression, he's failing because WOW this is uncomfortable and awkward. It's like talking to a mirror or something.

There's a long pause as he tries to figure out what next to say. ]

I've already been explained some things, so there's no need for that I guess. There's only one thing I'm wondering about though... [ He hesitates again for a moment. ] Does anyone remember dying before they came here?

[ And now it just got more awkward. Quickly: ] Uh, that's all! [ OBITO OUT. ]

inthejunk

[Yosuke isn't smiling. He isn't frowning, either. He's carefully neutral, while he makes his announcement.]

If you're kind of squeamish, you shouldn't watch this.

[And then he counts to five silently. That's long enough, right? It'll have to be.]

I need some help training. I...if I had been training all this time, I could have done more. I thought I could pretend that things around here weren't as screwed up as they are, but I can't. I'm not standing down anymore.

Anyway, I can't pay in cash, but I can offer you a trade.

( cut for eurgh dude )

cursedarrows

Is there anyone who knows the Darkness and the city well? I have some things to find and am in need of a guide.

( Message to Tim. )

For curiosity for anyone else . . . has your horoscope ever come true?

blondejokes

[ FINALLY THIS STUPID BODYSWITCH IS OVER. Ino is ecstatic. ]

The next time I become a vampire for a week will come way too soon. Or anyone else, for that matter.

I have no idea how this was fixed or why, but you don't question a good thing, right?

And don't forget to stop by the flower shop, guys!

chiblockthat

[The feed opens up sideways to the very excited-looking face of a young man with big green eyes and dark hair. He looks absolutely enthralled.]

Pabu look--look! There's a little flashing light on it! [A chirping sound can be heard somewhere offscreen, and then a creature resembling a red panda clambers up onto the young man's shoulders to sniff experimentally at the camera.] Oh--oh, I think that means it's recordi--shoot! Now I've blown my entrance.

[Suddenly he shifts in demeanor, swiping a hand back through his hair and giving the feed a suave, lidded look. Still sideways, by the way.]

Well hello there, Siren's Port! Allow me to introduce myself--my name is Bolin, I'm the vice captain of the championship pro-bending team the Fire Ferrets. Oh, yes you heard right, you've got yourself a bona-fide famous professional celebrity among you~ Don't worry, though--there's plenty of me to go around.

[His confident smile slips a little.] Before I set up any autograph sessions, though, I need a little help from you guys. You see, I kinda got separated from some people I know must have come here with me. [He rubs his chin with one hand.] I mean, if I'm here, they've got to be here, right? We were together only moments before I arrived, I'm sure of it...

An-anyway, ah... there's this pretty girl with long dark wavy hair and green eyes--her name's Asami. And then there's this guy [He holds one hand up a little above his own head... not that you can tell how tall he is from the feed considering it's really just his face.] about yay tall, dark hair, wearing a uniform, kind of looks like a big deal, his name's Iroh. He's a firebender. The guys who found me didn't even know what that was--can you believe that? [Nervous laughter.] I mean... what planet do you have to be from to not even know what a firebender is, am I right?

[More nervous laughter, and then he clears his throat. The feed is still sideways.] So yeah, if, uh... If anyone has seen anybody fitting those descriptions, would you let 'em know Bolin's looking for 'em?

By the way, while I've got your attention, which way back to Republic City? [More nervous laughter.] I was kind of in the middle of something important. The guys who found me didn't know where that was, either. Can... can you believe that? It's only like, the most important city in the whole world, right Pabu? [The red panda creature just tilts its head, and Bolin scratches its ears before turning his attention back to the (still sideways) feed.] Where is this place, anyway? I didn't really do too well in geography--Mako wasn't very good at teaching me that--but I'm pretty sure I don't remember any place called Kanada.

cursedarrows

[There is a pause. Silence as the channel runs, spinning faint static through emptiness. It's followed by a quiet, drawn breath –- as though the person on the other side of the connection steadies himself before speaking.]

Hello.

I'd like to know more about this place. Lady Unohana helped me greatly, but . . . just by looking at the walls near the diamond, reading through what is written here, I have the feeling this place is more complex than just a few words.

What do you think is most important to know about this place? Nothing in particular. Just . . . anything you have learned, from the large to the small.

[Faintly wry,] I take it that gold is not the currency in this land either.

blondejokes

There had better be a good reason why I'm fighting- [ A grunt is followed by the sound of flesh being punctured. ]- against these blood-thirsty... things and why I'm not in Konoha.

[ Ino is not very happy. Or informed, actually, because she left as soon as she came to. ]

cognidis

[ S'up, Siren's Port, it's been a while. Normally, Livio wouldn't make a post like this, but today, he's...concerned. ]

...has anybody heard from Jake Marshall today? I called him, but I couldn't get through...

[ He trails off, thinking. ]

NV's disappear when we do...don't they?

icy_heavens

[This is filtered away from all Espada, Grell, and Hattie. He’s not up to putting up with your crap today. It’s taken time for him to even be able to do this much, even though he’s still hiding behind text. Because since when does he ever want to show emotion? He doesn’t trust his face or voice right now.]

To those it concerns, Hinamori Momo has been returned home.

[Yep, that’s it. Short and to the point. Why draw things out? He’ll just sit here in his room and continue being depressed.]

Current Mood: morose

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.]

safeguarded

[When the feed comes on, it's pointed at two teenagers curled up together on a bed, fully clothed and wakeful. The boy looks at the other occupant of the bed with a warm smile before beginning to speak.]

I've been here almost a month now. It's still a little surprising. I definitely didn't expect to be welcome with the plague, but I guess that's just about my luck. [The small laugh is barely humorous, and he steals another glance at the girl.]

But for everyone who helped me when I first arrived, I'd like to thank you. The girl I was looking for is here now.

[ And the girl, not the prettiest in the world, seems rather content with where she is. She doesn't really smile, so much as her face is calm and no longer drawn and wrought with stress. Her head rests against the crook where his shoulder and chest meet, but she tilts it just so, to look at his face. She doesn't have too much to say, really. ] I want to thank you for helping him, too. [ While she wasn't here to protect him. ] And for making sure we could find each other.

( non-ic cut for length! )

[ooc:This is Katniss and this color's Peeta!]

icy_heavens

[When the feed comes on, it’s pretty clear it’s not on purpose. The screen is mostly looking up at the sky, though the corner of it seems to catch something made of ice. Just off screen, a pair of voices can be heard arguing.]

Get off me, stupid.

No. I like it here. You're comfy.

[An indignant huff.] Well, you're not. Move; I can't do anything like this.

You don't have to do anything. Just lay there and stay still. [Sounds of shuffling.] Is that better?

No. You know I hate that. I said get off, Bedwetter.

My bed's been dry for AGES!

Only because you've barely been in it the past two weeks. [A sound like there’s some sort of physical struggle going on.

[And then a thud.] Ow! Shirou-chan, you're being too rough!

[The feed cuts about here, perhaps fortunately.]

[[OOC: Forward-dated to early tomorrow morning because we are horrible people who can't wait. Friends and trolls everywhere come and embarrass them. Hinamori is purple, and Hitsugaya is green. Anyone who gets shown the ice scuplture will see this.]]

Current Mood: artistic

axetrid

_{[When the feed comes on the scene it shows would be normal, if it weren't for a couple of key elements being rather off. Astrid is at the forefront of it all, cleaning off a rather sharp bloody looking knife with a cloth. There are some ripped up cloth bandages, some of them bloody, strewn along the top of the kitchen table she's sitting at. Off to her side is a rather pale looking Hiccup, one of his arms bandaged up in the same cloth strips. It isn't very hard to make the connection.

That isn't the only strange thing though - on Hiccup's forehead there seems to be stuck a bright yellow post-it note, with some runes scribbled on it. He looks a little miserable and sick, but Astrid herself seems healthy as ever. She takes only a moment more before adjusting the angle of the feed before sitting back entirely, continuing to clean the blade as she speaks.]}

There really is a lot of sickness going around, isn't there? It's pretty unnerving. I figured either Hiccup or I would catch it, so I decided to be prepared. Good thing too, considering I was right and Hiccup did end up sick.

_{[Sliding the knife through the cloth one more time, she holds it up to her eyes closely for inspection before deeming it blood free, before tossing it onto the table with a little too much force, causing Hiccup to wince at the noise it makes.]}

Like my mom used to always teach me, the best way to be on the offense of an illness is to go on the defense. That's why I've been praying to Eir every day extra hard. I even caught a goose in the park and sacrificed it to her when Hiccup got sick, just for good measure. I told Hiccup to pray too, but I guess he didn't pray enough.

_{[At that Hiccup rolls his eyes, but shoots Astrid a grimace of a smile when she glances his way.]}

But it's alright. He'll get better and he already has started to feel better, haven't you Hiccup? _{[There's a nod, but...it isn't that enthusiastic.]} I've put the proper runes on him, bled him a little bit, fed him garlic and even made him medicine out of herbs. I think the elder of our village would be pretty proud of me right now.

Anyway, I've been carving a few charms out of wood since they're better than post-it notes and last longer, and was wondering if anyone who's sick would like one. I can also help bleed you if you'd like. I'm really good at holding people down, even if they struggle!

So, let me know, alright?

_{[ooc: Both Hiccup and Astrid will be replying to your comments! Don't pity Hiccup though. He feels sorry enough for himself already. 8|]}

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.

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?