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[This is the first time that Steve is making a video like this to everyone, but he has used this feature when talking to others on this network at least. So, he doesn't look too awkward as he talks into it.]

Know that this is a bit late, but wanted to thank the people who gave me these items for Christmas. [He shows a rather famous red, white and blue circular shield and a Captain America costume that was used during the USO tours.]

It's real thoughtful of you. [He smiles a little, completely honest in his words.] However, the outfit is a bit too uh- big for me. Couldn't get it on without drowning in it, to be honest. So I'm wondering if anyone wants it, don't have much of a use for it myself and I wouldn't want it to go to waste.

[He looks down at the shield for a moment, feeling somewhat attached to it despite himself.] I'm keepin' the shield though, never know when something like this could come in handy...

[ooc: Feel free to fourth wall him or point out that those are Captain America stuff. Tony has already spilled the beans about it.]

heretic_hamlet

[Surprisingly, his first appearance on the screen comes compliments of a streetside public terminal... but if the presence of those two man-sized, flightless birds beside him- one yellow-feathered, the other red- was any indication, then maybe an indoor terminal wasn't the best option.]

I... know not how many of you are familiar with Chocobos, but this past Christmas Saeng Seong had decided to make a gift of my old companions from my homeland. Try as I might, I could not find such space in my room as to shelter them...

[As he speaks, the red one takes it upon itself to preen his cowlick down against his scalp. ...It springs back into its usual position seconds later, to the bird's irritation.]

...and ordinarily they would be content to make themselves scarce, but I fear they've a need for a bit more help than I can provide.

[The yellow one nudges something closer below the frame, and Ramza breaks the red one's further efforts to smooth his hair as he stoops over to pick it up... when he returns to frame, his arms are full with a single enormous egg, which he'd already swaddled in a blanket.]

...Persephone was gravid when she'd arrived, and the winter's chill leaves little hope for nesting. But nor can I hope to house-- [All three of them peer offscreen in tandem.] --four eggs on my own. To rear one is no small task to take and no small favor to ask, I know, but if any of you could offer to adopt them, we would be indebted to you.

((OOC: Here it is! Check out the announcement or info post for more details! And if you don't want to be entered into the drawing, that's fine too; I'm sure these birds could use help in any number of ways... ))

rekindlenpcs

Hello, guests of our fair city!

[A young woman appears on the screen, dressed in white robes with a very ornate pattern on the hood and sleeves inlaid with gold thread. She stretches her arms out in welcome, a warm smile crossing her lips.]

My name is Rhea, and I am the one who presides over our ancient traditions - including those kept within our temple that was only recently reclaimed by the plight that has infected our homes.

[She bows her head in thought, and despite herself, tones down her youthfulness into a more serious tone.]

My fellow priestesses, the monks, and I hope you had a festive winter holiday season despite those creatures who seemed taken with us all. Let me ease your fears and say that those slain shortly before your Earthen holiday of Christmas were the last, and our... partners in the science department are s-

[And just like that, the video cuts as a laugh echoes through the now-staticky feed as though they weren't being broadcasted by something that had been linked directly to the network like the initial feed. Judging by the tone, it is decidedly male.]

Shown yourself to give them a sense of safety, have you my dearest Rhea? And I thought the priestess you succeeded had taught you better than to lie to your guests.

[There is a clearing of a throat and further pause before the video cuts back to Rhea, looking quite at a loss for words.]

...A-As I was saying, the science department as collected a few of the rocks for study. Though I doubt they'll find much on an object that has lost it's magic, if what history reads.

Iif you have any questions, I would be glad to answer them.

[As the feed cuts, she mouths "What was that?" to someone off-screen.]

substandard

[Draco feels somewhat foolish, standing in front of this—stupid... thing. this muggle techy thing, his nose and cheeks bright pink from the bite of the chilled air, hands stuffed stubbornly in his pockets. he activates the video feed, but doesn't quite know what to say for the first second it's rolling—he licks his chapped lips and then knits his eyebrows together crossly, pensively addressing the screen.]

Have you ever surprised yourself with how much you really didn't hate someone you were perfectly sure you hated quite a lot?

[Draco looks down, his forehead wrinkling somewhat with the intensity that his eyebrows are furrowed. he's not totally sure what he's doing, but it's hard not to chase this impulse.]

Bloody remarkable.

littlewhitelies

"So, how is everyone?"

[The voice starts up a second before the video feed turns on, revealing a green skinned girl smiling at the screen.]

"I've been doing well, I think? I have a real Christmas tree in my apartment now! I'm just trying to figure out how to get the decorations onto it, and maybe a star on the top. I'm not sure if heavy duty tape is going to be enough."

[She doesn't seem to realize how odd that statement is, as she continues and trades out that smile on her face for a more nervous, tight lipped one.]

"But um…There is something else I've been meaning to ask about. I…Sort of am taking care of a girl right now. At least, I found myself helping her out. She doesn't really have any place to go, and she doesn't seem comfortable being alone-"

[M'gann almost rubs at the back of her neck as she says that, before something stops her hand with a slight mewling noise.]

"And, um…If she happened to enter your room a few nights ago, sorry about that. It's…Kind of a learning process for both of us right now? And to be honest, I could use some advice. I don't really know a lot about how to help in a situation like this. And-"

[And right then, a kitten pokes a small, black head out from underneath and her curtain of hair before chewing on a few strands.]

"…And I'm kind of stuck at the moment. If someone could help at some point, that would be appreciated? But on the plus side, I can at least respond to people quickly, as long as I'm here!"

[Silver lining!]

rekindlenpcs

[Here’s someone we haven’t seen in awhile – it’s Hwan, the young scientist who showed up on the network a few months ago. He’s looking a little worse for wear, though, like the cold and a lack of sleep are getting to him. He hasn’t had time to take care of his hair either, or he at least hasn’t had time to dye it again.

He seems calm, composed…or, at least, like he’s very much trying to be despite his natural nervousness.]

Hello again, visitors. I…well, um, for those who don’t remember me, my name is Hwan. I’m one of the employees in Saeng Seong’s science and technology research facilities. Yesterday, word about stray cats that have started, um, wandering around the city got back to our offices, a-and some people reported that their appearances had some strange effects, so we suspected that…that our equipment might have had something to do with it.

And, well, we conducted an investigation, and it looks like there has been a…surprisingly large colony of strays established in one of our warehouses that hold energy regulation equipment. I’m not sure how, since no one who has inspected it has ever reported any animals living there, but, well…

Of course, we can’t offer a full report on details, but currently we suspect that exposure to the energy flowing through the processing equipment in that particular warehouse make the cats have a…a strange effect on the people who produce that energy, compelling them to make more of it. So, if one crosses your path, you may be frozen in place until you’ve had some kind of physical contact. There were also a few reports stating that some people who ran across them were…er, for lack of a better word, magnetized to the nearest person, though thankfully they weren’t forced to move so quickly that they were injured. S-still, please try to be careful!

Most importantly, we want to collect as many of the cats as possible to treat them for the exposure, in case there are potentially any other, less apparent physical effects on them, such as health problems. If any of you see one of the black cats and manage to catch them, please bring them to the Welcome Center as soon as possible so that they can be taken care of. I and several other people [Though mostly just him, in all honesty] will also be out trying to find as many as possible.

O…oh, also! Once we’re certain that they’re all healthy, they’ll be placed up for adoption. We can’t let them stay in that warehouse anymore, after all.

[He seems…really excited about that last part, actually.]

Thank you all in advance for the help, and we’re sorry about the inconvenience until this issue is cleared up.

stillshinigami

Aaaw, man.

[Mewing is heard off camera, several distinct kitten noises.]

I think they imprinted on me or something.

[He sighs and picks up two tiny four week old kittens, one was calico, the other a grey tabby. The calico had two different colored eyes. They mewed and cried, wanting something, but Duo couldn't quite figure out what yet.

Cats were sort of a blind spot for him, as he was more of a dog person. What are you supposed to do?]

I have no idea how to take care of these things. Think I could get a hand? They look really young. [Since they probably need to be bottle fed or something.]

There's six of em.

reassigned

Okay, wow- hi everyone!

[In the middle of a flurry of lace and fabric, Cupid pulls a safety pin from a pincushion and onto a dress form. She's had her mirror tablet hooked into the network and it's obviously settled on a bedside table from what's visible behind her. She waves cheerily before momentarily disappearing beneath some fabric to correct some draping before pinning it in place, then reappears with a thin ribbon coiling into her hair to settle her chin on her hand against her bed, smiling.]

So hey, I was in the middle of working up a holiday outfit and I realized- I hadn't seen hide or hair of any planning for a holiday party! And okay, granted I get that this place doesn't exactly seem very festivity-intensive at the moment, but hey! We can't expect them to accommodate every holiday, right?

So I was thinking...

[Her smile turns slightly impish- and hopeful.]

Would anyone want to go in on throwing a bash with me? We can even plan a Secret Santa and everything! What do you say?

butterflop

[Oh, a new face on the Network. But this one's sporting a frown and a black eye. Despite that and the black eye looking relatively fresh, he seems to be all too cool with circumstances.]

Good evening. I don't normally lean on such public network choices- I prefer something more face-to-face- but I felt it was prudent that I offer my apologies for my actions during that unusual rainstorm that occurred just a few days ago. But WHY the rain made us all sing, I can't even fathom...

But alongside such apologies I want to offer my gratitude to the individuals I encountered during my in-hindsight foolish choice in swimming venue and beforehand, and in turn offer an invitation: Yamagishi-san, Natsuki-san, Iori-san and Cupid-san... thank you. [With that, he dipped into as much of a bow as he can manage at the terminal.]

I had considered having a Hot Pot in the midst of the frigid weather, but it's common knowledge that such things taste far better when eaten with friends. As such, I would like for you to join me. I will provide the ingredients.

[For a moment he looks proud, beaming.] And worry not! The Ryugazaki family, you'll find, has a superb recipe for the best Hot Pot broth that I think you'll all appreciate. It is, however, a secret I keep locked tightly away in memory, so you'll have no luck getting it out of me!

[But he brings a hand to his mouth, clears his throat, and looks away.] But until the night in question...

[The other hand sheepishly lifts a very broken pair of red-framed glasses into view. No wonder he was squinting a little.]

...Where might I have these repaired?

ofwesternwinds

[So. It's raining.

Nevermind the odd and frankly bizarre side effect the rain seems to cause, but nevertheless during this time of the month? It's also freezing. Both are a unique combination this kid is not used to, being from what practically amounts as a desert planet. Naturally a cold was bound to happen sooner or later, and it doesn't help that he hasn't exactly met his physical contact quota recently; although, he hasn't quite taken that part into account yet.

So, when he makes a post, he sticks with text for now. Trying to speak - let alone sing - with a cold was already enough as it is.]

Does anyone know good ways for dealing with a cold? Specifically any home remedies that've worked for you in the past?

[He's about to type more when suddenly a sneeze abruptly cuts off that train of thought. ... It's a good thing he went with text here!]

Anything you have to offer would be appreciated.

wallcrawler

[Pete had been a bit of a recluse since the whole "ghost" thing, but considering what time of year it was, he thought it was about time to change that. And with the string of departures that just hit the city, and how some people were taking them, he thought it might be best if he shared a little bit of celebrations from home.]

So...I don't know how many of you from Earth, or even my version of it, but I've been keeping track of the date, and there'd be a holiday coming up. We call it Thanksgiving, and it's basically a time to spend with your friends and family, and basically be grateful for what you have. Company included.

So, if anyone feels up for it, I figure we might as well celebrate it here, too. For everyone. Even if we've never met before, we're all in this together, right? We're all a long way from home, and definitely missing some people that matter to us. There's probably no better time to be thankful for what we do have, and just try to help each other out.

I figure we could use one of the common rooms for the apartment buildings for Thanksgiving dinner, with a little work. Not much, just moving everything around, and making sure there's enough room for everybody. It's not like it's a big celebration or anything, it's more about spending time with people than...well, partying, I guess. Not that any of us would turn down the good cheer. I mean, Christmas is next on the list, so killing the spirit a little early would probably be a bit mean.

Anyway. I could use some help preparing, mostly with the food, but I just wanted to say the offer's open to everyone. Humans, aliens...and, well, all the other kinds of non-humans alike. It's for everybody, and I mean that.

[And he knew there were plenty of varieties of non-human present, he just didn't know what name they'd prefer. There was at least one mer-person (?) that he'd met here, a few aliens, and even a potential goddess. He was still gonna default to giving Cupid the benefit of the doubt on that one, if only because he was convinced that sort of perkiness wasn't humanly possible.]

If you want to show up, just let me know. You don't have to bring anything, and you won't owe anybody any favors. Consider it an invitation to be part of the family. I mean, we're all here together, right? In a way, we kind of are like one big family.

[A really, really extended one.]

I just want to make sure we can make room for you when you get here. Nobody deserves to be left out.

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