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[It's taken Uendo and the others a long time to come to a decision, and just as long to finally put that decision into action.

A part of him is still hesitant. He's considered the option of only picking out a small handful of people to let in on the secret. But the thought of having the same conversation over and over for every individual, trying to gauge who he should trust and who he shouldn't... It's too stressful, too exhausting. A video post is the simplest way to just get it over and done with.

Even so, he's scared to go through with it. It's probably just paranoia talking, but still, what if...?

'It's going to be okay!' Patches assures him. 'We have Okuyasu and Sasami-chan on our side! If they're cool with us, why not everyone else, right?'

Kisegawa has nothing to add. She's made her feelings known many times in the past. Uendo takes a deep breath, puts on his calm and collected face, and turns on the iMog slate.]

Good evening! How's everybody doing? It's nice to have some peace and quiet every once in a while, isn't it?

Um, that aside... I had an actual reason for making this post. There's a... personal matter I'd like to get off my chest, and I thought it'd be easier to do it like this instead of contacting people one at a time.

[Despite all his mental preparation, it still takes some effort to get the words out.]

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righthandstand

real talk guys

does it count as dating someone if you go back in time and it neer happens

can you go on two first dats

or does the first one only count

neverbeamemory

[OOC: This post appears following several loops concerning this, specifically at the start of the proceeding loop.]

I'm in need of assistance from anyone who was present at the first meeting with the Empress before I arrived, or otherwise has any intelligence regarding either of her two known associates.

In particular, one of which may be conflicted as to her intentions.

You'll have to trust that it's relevant.

~Sephiroth

--

Private; Finn

I may have found the way.

Thought you might like to know

~Sephiroth

bladeofconquest

[Corrin looks tired. She gets what sleep she can where she can, but these loops are playing merry hell with her internal clock and all the traveling and working and planning are taking their toll, even with recovering at the start of every loop; physically at least. Still, she has a wan smile on her face and her expression is hopeful.]

Okay, so I'm just going to get started; I don't know how many of you saw this, but yesterday I made a televised speech to the people of Myste Aura to answer some questions about the Calamity I know people were having. My hope was that airing the address to the people before the queen and king gave their speech might cause it to succeed, especially with Uendo and others working the crowd afterward. In previous loops, it hasn't done much to improve morale or the situation in Myste Aura.

It was...somewhat successful. But not enough to change the situation. By myself I couldn't convince enough people that I was telling the truth or that I could be trusted. A sizable portion of the people who saw my address even thought I was crazy,

Fortunately, I think this has provided a solution; next loop I want to try giving the address again, but I need more of you with me to help address the people of Myste Aura as well. I think if there were more of us, a diverse group of Heroes all answering what questions we can about the Calamity and ensuring everyone that we will save them and stop Bahamut, with Uendo and the others working the crowd afterwards, we can make the following royal address a success and keep the people of Myste Aura from losing hope.

I especially would like the assistance of some of the native Heroes among us; having actual Vaikunthans amongst us when we give our address would go a long way to helping convince the people and help put them at ease. It will show unity, and the bonds we're forging with this planet and its people. I've worked with Serge and Dante before, and there's also...Sylvarie, I think? I apologize if there are any others I've missed I am...[Corrin stifles a yawn.] ...Sorry. My brain is kind of mush right now. I think I'm going to try and have a nap.

Anyway, if we can get the speech to go off, then I can get the king and queen to stand down from sending ships and men to fight Bahamut. I was thinking instead we could send those ships to Arito. The riots are taking longer to break out now, but they still happen and I think with Myste Aura's help we could stop them completely. Then I can approach the general in Safer Osu and with his assistance and Myste Aura's withdrawal get the rest of the Safer Osu military to stand down as well, so we can send them elsewhere too; I was thinking perhaps Port Dia-ugh, no sorry, mind slipped, I meant Nohr Port; that shark monster's attack is still proving troublesome, right? With the Safer Osu airships they could spot it approaching more quickly and provide air support to take it down once it attacks. We might be able to solve...[Corrin's brow furrows and she mutters the next part under her breath] let's see, the speech, Arito, Safer Osu, yeah, and Nohr... four ongoing problems in one go if we can pull this off.

If you would like to assist, please reply to this message so I'll know how large of a group to expect, and then meet up in Myste Aura as soon as you can at the start of the next loop. Uendo, if you and the other entertainers in the group could also be there to help keep spirits up I think that would also help tremendously as well. We can work on the address I used to ensure that everyone who appears has something to say to the people. I will turn away no one who wants to help.

I know sometimes it can seem like we're not making much progress, but we are, I can feel it. Together, our voices will reach the people.

I'll have to check back on this in a few hours, I...[Another yawn] I need a nap.

hashtagdaddy

[Gladio isn't sure how many people this will reach, but he has to try.

The video opens to him seated on a bench in a garden, looking worn but determined in simple black training clothes. His Moogle, Noodle, is dressed in a camouflaged-patterned dress with a black sequin headband, which contrasted ... interestingly with her pink fur and lacy pink pom-bow. She flits about nervously with a serious look on her face as Gladio talks.]

M'not sure who'll see this, but we figure it's worth a shot. I'm sure people have heard about the cult starting up in Nakagawa, and I'm sure a lot of us have seen their messages on the MogNet. So I'm reaching out to everyone, every Hero of Light and every Moogle.

We want to stop their messages. And we need help to do that. So if you're not ready to give up yet, and if you think the MogNet shouldn't be used for cult initiations, help us. For anyone who helps, I'll owe you any favor you want and, for any Moogles that help, I can try to convince my boyfriend to make you some specialty Kupo Nuts. Or we can figure out what you want for payment. But this place is worth saving, especially from a cult.

[Noodle takes over at this point, trying to help as best as she can.]

We need everyone, kupo, to stop the bad people! I don't know how to stop the messages, kupo... but someone out there has to! And if you help, you can join the club, kupo. [While Gladio facepalms in the background, Noodle gets closer to the slate and stage whispers.]

I don't know what that really means, kupo, but if it's a club we can get jackets! Right, kupo?! [A fresh wave of excitement at a special jacket takes over and Noodle whirls around, darting towards Gladio and knocking the iMog over.

The video ends with an upside-down view of part of a koi pond, green bamboo shoots, and the sky above as Gladio tells Noodle he never said anything about jackets but maybe he'll make a patch or something.]

tiredcharmer

Invitation to linkshell "troll groundhog day." Accept? Y/N

( >Y )

mech_and_mutt

To heck with it. As long as we're doing this, anyone wanna try our luck against some hamsters?

boomchucka

[Any attempts that Selphie made to send a video or voice message out to her fellow heroes were met with error messages. Given the current state of affairs throughout the Curti Centre and what's she's gathering to be other places, she's not really surprised.

However, as one of the resident rays of sunshine, she has to try and say something. She's not really leader material but maybe, just maybe she can rally the troops a bit?]

Hey everyone!

It looks like things are coming down to the wire, aren't they? I bet that a lot of people are angry with the heroes and we can't really blame them for that, can we? It's gonna be hard as heck to not respond in kind, but we all need to set an example and take the higher road.

This is going to be difficult, but if we all come and work together there's nothing that we can't do. I'm sure that a lot of people have faced down something equal or worse than this and you're still here after all of it. Take that as proof that you're a survivor and that you can get through anything.

I know that the feelings of doom and gloom are super thick right now, but we have to rise above this. Let's all come together as a united force of good and show Vaikuntha what we can do. I'm not giving up and neither should you!

It won't be easy, but we have to believe in ourselves and show those who are losing hope that this fight is far from over.

Don't give up.

alborada

Some of you may have heard, or this is otherwise very last minute, but tomorrow there is a local festival celebrating the contributions and cultures of Otherworlders. It takes place in Min'To, the scholars truly dedicate themselves in the efforts to learn and preserve as much as they can about the Otherworlders. Though it might not seem that way at times, we've always greatly appreciated them throughout our history.

[And with how things were shaping up, maybe this was where they needed to focus their efforts to address the oncoming Calamity. ]

The celebration doesn't have to be limited to Min'To, I don't know if we were successful in distributing enough pamphlets about regional holidays this month in time. If you're comfortable sharing what you love about your cultures and worlds, I'd be honoured to listen and perhaps pass it on to the scholars. Or we can meet in person another time, it isn't something that should be limited to one day.

There is something else I want to ask, however. [ More like several things, in all honesty, but this would already be pushing boundaries. Breathe, Sylvarie. ]

Has anyone else felt they are searching for something... else, here in Vaikuntha? Something more? Something that has been lost.

You don't have to answer, I know it sounds strange. You can ignore this altogether if you wish. Thank you for listening.

boomchucka

[A good night's sleep seemed to have helped Selphie settle herself. Learning that so many people she'd come to know had disappeared was a shock that she needed to process but was something that she couldn't really do a lot about it. What she did know was that it was possible for those who disappeared to return now.

Her presence on Vaikuntha was proof enough of that.

With a refresher from her Moogle on using the iMog, Selphie eventually made a short video post.]

Hey everyone! [She greeted everyone who watched the video with a sunny smile and a cheery wave.]

It's Selphie and it looks like I've missed a few things since I... disappeared.

[That word isn't one that she was entirely comfortable saying. She could only imagine how some of the others would feel and she tried not to show that through her expression. It was still a nagging thought at the back of her mind regardless.

A nagging thought that she'd worry about later.]

Is anyone willing to fill me in?

topgun_textiles

[Setting: Kitchen. The arrangement of kitchen tools, handmade homey art and a surprising number of hung-up aprons and oven mitts dot and decorate the room. This had to be some kind of studio for a cooking show, right? A guy that looks like this can't possibly have a cute kitchen, right?

Yet adorned in his black, skull-printed apron, brandishing a pair of whisks like weapons, none can know what's truly real anymore... but he slammed the handles down and gave the camera an intense stare.]

A'right, punks, listen up!

Y'got a little over a week before Valentine's Day, and a lotta you might not have any ideas on what to give people, and people are counting on you, damn it! It ain't just dragon gods and shit-talking green cloud bastards out there, y'know!

[He set his jaw and smirked.]

I'm here to help you guys out in gettin' better at talkin' to each other! Friday, this Friday, I got space set aside in the Curti Center to teach anybody n' everybody - that includes you guys who just got picked up from the Dream Width earlier today - how to make chocolates! White truffles, milk truffles, dark truffles... hell, we'll make some cookies, too.

Don't worry about materials or things to box or bag 'em in. I got you covered in all that. Just bring yourselves to the cafeteria, 'bout 2 after lunch gets out.

[He balled a fist.] Now let's make some cute shit and make some friends, damn it!

saint_sami

Um, excuse me? I have a question I'm hoping someone can answer. When I first came here, I picked up this "Gourmand" job because, well... I like cooking. Cooking is one the things I can do really well and it works to my strengths!

But, well, I found out that it can do something else - I can copy monsters' abilities with them. After I eat them. Blegh...

Um, anyone know any decent monsters I could do this with?

Also, um...

[There's a long silence before she speaks quietly]

...how do I get rid of this Calamity Knight thing?

einspine

[The feed clicks on to show a familiar (or not so familiar) skeletal face. He greets the camera with a smile and a wave, along with a big, toothy grin.]

GREETINGS, EVERYONE! I HOPE THE HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES HAVE BEEN TREATING YOU WELL. WE'VE CERTAINLY HAD OUR HANDS FULL OF LATE, BUT I SUPPOSE A LITTLE DOWNTIME EVERY NOW AND THEN ISN'T SO BAD.

REGARDLESS, I HAVE SOME VERY IMPORTANT NEWS TO SHARE! YOU SEE, DURING THE EXPLORATION AT THE CRYSTAL TEMPLE, WE UNCOVERED A CRITICAL HINT TOWARD THE OTHER GREAT EIDOLONS...

[He pauses in order to attach an image provided by Regis- namely, a map that reveals some juicy details.

To the west, the Crystal Temple, marked as the Temple of Bahamut. Where the Great McGard Library stands, the Temple of Alexander. Mad'ni Shrine, as they discovered before, holds the Temple of Phoenix, while the I.B Tower's location holds the Temple of Asura. Perhaps most intriguing is an island out in the sea, directly below where Cloud City now floats. The island itself is not upon any modern Vaikunthan maps.

He lets the image linger before returning into view.]

AS YOU CAN SEE, WE HAVE LOCATIONS FOR THE REMAINING TEMPLES! I'VE ALREADY REACHED OUT TO THE TRIUMVIRAT TO SEE IF THEY HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE I.B TOWER, BUT PERHAPS WE COULD ALL BAND TOGETHER TO INVESTIGATE THESE SPOTS AS WELL AS THE EVER ELUSIVE SUMMONER.

I'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS! IN FACT, LET'S USE THIS POST TO DISCUSS AND PLAN OUR NEXT MOVE. AFTER ALL, WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

[Shortly after the message goes up, Papyrus adds a text addendum:]

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! I'VE JUST GOTTEN PERMISSION FROM THE TRIUMVIRAT TO EXPLORE THE AREA BENEATH THE MAGITEK TOWER!

THEY GAVE VERY STRICT CONDITIONS, HOWEVER: NAMELY, THAT WE NOT STEAL THEIR RESEARCH OR VENTURE INTO RESTRICTED ZONES. SO THAT'S A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY THAT I THINK WE SHOULD CONSIDER!!!

[ooc: Feel free to threadjack and talk amongst yourselves, too! Papyrus will gladly respond, but this seems like the kinda thing to merit an open discussion as well.]

mythmaker

Everyone...! I did it!

[When Azusa addresses the network, she looks equal parts breathless and excited. It looks like she's been doing hard work, but really it's all been phone calls. So many phone calls!]

Goodness...I didn't think it was possible, but I found the perfect place for it...isn't that wonderful?

[Offscreen, her Moogle, Wendy, informs her that they have no idea what she's talking about. Azusa blinks and refocuses.]

My, my...I'm getting ahead of myself. Everyone, I found a wonderful place for a holiday party. It was tricky to get permission to use it, but we managed in the end. It's in Tark Varentain so it's a little far away, but when you see it you'll understand.

[She chuckles to herself.]

There's so much I'll need to do. Decorating, drinks, food...it looks like I'm going to be a little more fast-paced than usual this month, doesn't it? Ah, Wendy, maybe we should have a gift exchange, too?

["You're getting ahead of yourself again, kupo! Stay focused!" comes exasperatedly from off-camera. Azusa nods and centers herself, staring right at the camera.]

What I'm trying to say is...if it's not too much to ask...will you all spend New Year's Eve with me? Let's all take a break together~.

mythmaker

[It’s a sunny, cheerful morning when Azusa greets the network with a smile.]

Ufufu~. Some work was suddenly called off, so surprisingly I’m free for an entire week. There’s no ghosts, no exploration, and no kidnappings for me to deal with.

[She pauses, blinks.]

My, when was the last time I was able to do so much? I’m not even sure what to do with my break...and to think, I was so happy to get time off that I just started talking to everyone without a clear direction in mind.

[Ara, ara.]

Ah, I know~. I still should earn some money this week, right? I’m well-respected in the Astrologian’s guild these days, and they’ve been teaching me all sorts of ways to tell accurate fortunes. Would anyone be interested in that? I can tell you all about how lucky you’ll be in love, or your future in romance, or what the stars say about your crush...or other things. Or you can just stop by to have tea and cake with me in between clients. How does that sound?

[She places her hand to her cheek.]

Please tell me you’ll come visit me~.

[ooc; Because of all the player plots, this takes place sometime after the second and sometime before the third and fourth one, but the laws of time and space might be bent a little. It's okay, we'll be flexible.]

whirluendo_of_puns

[The video opens with Uendo in his house, smiling at the camera.]

Hello there! For those of you who don't know me, I'm Uendo Toneido, a rakugo storyteller. I'm not here to tell a story this time, though -- in fact, you could say I'm looking to uncover one.

So, how many of you are familiar with the Mad'ni Shrine? It's a sacred site near the southwest coast of the Myste Aura Kingdom. Not as popular as it used to be, but some devoted still perform purification rites there.

Why am I bringing this up? Well, it's said this shrine was built on top of the ruins of a long-forgotten, ancient temple. Now, I can't guarantee this has anything to do with the shrines of the Legendary Eidolons, but I think it might be worth checking out. And if it turns out there's some monster-infested ruin down there, I'd rather not go by myself. That would simply be Mad'niss.

[Look, he had to sneak that pun in there somewhere, okay.]

The Curti Center has already promised to provide transportation. We're heading out this weekend. I apologize for the short notice, but with all the ruckus we had this past month it's been a nightmare trying to organize anything! If anyone's interested in coming along, please let me know.

That's all for now. Thank you for your time.

[He gives a brief bow towards the camera before turning the feed off.]

[OOC info and sign-ups are here!]

wildlinks

[Working at the library has its good sides and downsides. The good sides: lots of books, meeting people and discussing said books.

The downside is... well... sometimes it's slow. And Souji ends up flipping through books, typing down random questions that pop into his head.

Only now- instead of *saving* it, as Futaba taught him, he accidentally posted the entire list of questions he gathered.]

➡️ What happens when you're scared "half to death" twice?
➡️ If you write a book about failure and it doesn't sell- is that a success?
➡️ Why aren't blueberries blue?
➡️ Why aren't there ads for advertising companies?
➡️ If I -save time- where do I get it back?
➡️ If space is a vacuum, who changes bags?
➡️ Why do "wise guy" and "wise man" mean two entirely different things?
➡️ Can you cry underwater?

[...he seriously needs to learn how to use new technology. Fast.]

acceptedlife

[Early in the morning, almost as if it were timed, every single Native OC who was at the dinner last month and every Outworlder receives a similar physical packet. In it is, written in neat handwriting, a letter placed atop two different manila folders.]

Hey.

Most of you have never heard from me, but of those who have seen Futaba's notes on what we know so far, you may recognize my name. I am Takeshi Nakagawa, an Outworlder like most of you who receive this. Previously, I was a Hero of Light.

By now you've likely heard of the tale of Crystallis and how the journey ended for four of us. I was not one of them, but I witnessed their sacrifice along with countless others. It is because of their deeds that we are all here this day, for if they did not, all worlds and all universes would have been wiped out by a threat that posed to consume and assimilate them unto themselves and into an existence that doesn't know life or death.

I do not share this with the intention of scaring anyone, but to inform you all of what has been hinted at and danced around. What we may face in the coming months may well hinge on what we know.

As a promise for the future: I intend to keep sharing these words gathered here to every person who shows up in the Dream Width. 'Cuz those who turn their backs on the past risk history repeating itself.

I will post something on the network shortly after everyone should be receiving this. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me there or mail them to me physically. For those who arrive in the coming waves, you can always reach me via the contacts list if my name has not been grayed out.

We need to be prepared, and face whatever comes our way head-on.

Also, as some of this concerns a certain problem, do not share this with anyone outside our number until the world leaders agree to go public about it.

- Takeshi Nakagawa

[Said manila folders of information are labeled Crystallis' Status Report (outdated, obviously) and Addendum: the World of Ruins and the Aftermath. About three hours after the characters receive this, a post on the linkshell shows up. The voice is tired, likely from having worked on assisting with custom jobs all day. Yet his voice remains crystal clear:]

Hey. If you're not completely distracted by working on these custom jobs, you've likely seen the letters I've sent most of you by now. Ran out of paper while working on one for the Center employees. If not, take the time to read them before responding to this. For those who have: I expect you all have questions after the letter I sent. If I can, I'll try to answer them.

For those who don't know me, I'm Takeshi.

promiselisting

[ Huh. Here is an unusual thing. Futaba is not usually one to use voice (or anything besides text) on the network. Maybe she wants to reassure other people with her voice and to hear theirs? Maybe it has something to do with the fact that her voice is still a bit muzzy with sleep. Maybe text requires more coordination than she has right now.

Either way, she's got an important post from her sort-of-brother to follow up on. ]

So.

[ There's a long, pregnant pause. ]

How many other memes are you all familiar with? Scientific curiosity.

[ She's been getting reputations up until now. The girl who gathers information. That one who really really mistrusts the Curti Center and is not afraid to be vocally critical of it. But it's past time she showed the world here who she truly is-

a shitposter. ]

saint_sami

[There's a bit of grumbling as viewers can see Sasami tussling with her iMog Slate before she quickly shakes her head before speaking.]

I know it seems weird for me to talk about this, but I was looking at the storybook Kupoto gave us pictures of and, well... I wanted to put my own thoughts to it.

First of all, I found the entire thing... well... silly. Maybe it's because it's for someone younger than I am, but it was such an odd story. It was way too simplistic for me. I think we should really try to find that grown up version he told us about.

Another is that I read through it and I saw nothing of both Leviathan or that Ultros thing. I have to guess that they were both listed in those inked up pages, but we won't know until we can get the other book or a clean copy of this book.

And those Legendaries... I could make out a bird and... what looks like a dragon, but that's about it. I don't recognize them at all, sadly.

[Sasami let out a sigh.]

I know this seems like something everyone else should know about, but... heh, I guess I wanted to talk about it somehow. Y'know, to help and all...

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