071 | Mustang | Video | February 8, mid-morning

[thewarisover]

[Here's Roy again, over at his desk at the DOGS office. He's smiling in the usual way, and does not look particularly tired. There are also piles upon piles of papers, envelopes and folders laid out in front of him.]

Good morning. I hope that things have gotten better for everyone, now that the weather's cleared up. [Among other things.] I'll need to trouble the lot of you with three announcements.

First: Death City's Office for General Security is currently looking for guests who, in their respective worlds, were researchers, scientists, or generally involved in the process of knowledge production. Anyone who's interested can contact me now. I'll answer any questions you might have.

Second: the Watch has suffered from a few losses, BREW-related and otherwise. Any able-bodied guest with fighting experience who's looking to do something for this city and the other guests is welcome to apply.

[And now there's a bit of a pause. When he does speak again, though, his tone remains carefully neutral.]

...Third. Given how things went down here, I don't think a lot of you are aware of this, but Ryotaro Dojima, my former Weapon, was killed during one of the recent attacks on the city. He has been buried already, but Jules and I will be at the cemetery on the 10th just to say goodbye properly. Anyone who knew Dojima is welcome to drop by and pay their respects.

That's it for now. [The smile's back now, small and wan.] Thanks for your time.


Filter: The Watch;

Finished reading through all of the reports. Does anyone else have anything for me? On another note, we'll need to be prepared, I think, for another influx of new arrivals soon. I checked the dates. Still picking a good day, as well, for all of us to meet. There's much that we all need to discuss.

Also: I'll be busy for half the day on the 10th. Of course, if it's important, you're more than welcome to contact me anyway.


Filter: Shibusen

One of the guests - Aion - is interested in viewing BREW. He was wondering when the device will be on display to the public again.


Filter: Mello;

I'd like to pick your brain sometime, on BREW-related theories. Recent events have got me thinking.


Filter: Cross Marian;

You might want to keep your eye on this post. Who knows? Maybe someone interesting will come along.


Filter: Genesis Rhapsodos & Miles Edgeworth;

Thought about things. Mind if we talk soon? When will you two available?

February 8 | Video

[hououji]

The past few days... they have been particularly hard ones, haven't they? [Fuu sighs, wearily. She's tired. It's hard not to be.]

I think now might be a good time to ask, if anything... what would you suggest to do to relax in the city? Back home, I'll admit I spent most of my time indoors, but reading and playing games tend to be solitary hobbies...

And I would like to meet more friends, and spend time with the ones I have.

020 ¤ February 8th, midday ¤ voice

[trageteas]

[A few days after the mission, Jules is doing much better, but there's still a certain weariness in his voice. It may not leave for a while.]

To everyone who lost friends in the recent conflict... I'm sorry. Colonel Mustang already announced our loss [meaning Dojima -- and huh, that makes them sound like an actual family] but I'd like to reiterate that his loved ones are welcome to join us in mourning. [He'll honestly feel bad if nobody else cares.]

That said, I'm glad the majority of you are at least alive. We're truly blessed to have had a minimal amount of casualties, especially among those of us who are not here by choice.

[And then, for the first time he's ever asked something like this...]

If we're acquainted and haven't spoken in a while... I'd like to speak with you. It's nothing important, just casually.

[When coping with death, it's hard not to worry about the people you do have.]

✗ 03, Video, February 8th ✗

[snatching]

[Kid's been pretty quiet since she got back from the Witches' cave. She wasn't herself back there, and she isn't herself now, just in a different way. The energy she needed to be her usual boisterous self just wasn't there. The energy to do much of anything isn't there, she's spent all this time moping around her apartment.

She was never good with any of this technostuff, if she were, the video option wouldn't have been her choice. Alas, here she is, laying in bed looking even more messy and unwashed than usual, with the paint on her face smudged and her hair long and loose, instead of in her usual ponytail.

She had thrown people into the Kishin Egg pit. Even worse, she stood guard over it, and watched those people get ripped to shreds. The girl had seen a lot of things, and her morals were a bit skewed, without a doubt. But that? She can still see it, and she's not sure it'll ever go away.

Talking to other people is the last thing Kid wants, but she has to.]

I need a weapon. I'll learn whatever the hell I gotta learn, but I'm gettin' back at those bitches no matter what.

[That's all she has to say, but she feels like she should say more. An apology, maybe? No, she wouldn't even know where to start. She'll leave it at that.]

( o8 / o2 ) Video, Midday

[realimperfect]

 I suppose now everyone is back in Death City that's coming back, so I want to say I hope you're all at least doing better than before any trips to the clinic. I saw quite a few while I was waiting to be stitched and set, though I didn't get a chance to stop by - I hope you're all doing well. 

[ She sets the communicator down next, and her bruised shoulders come in to view, blue, purple, green and black very much visible on anyone watching the feed, as well as her sling. It seems she's got something a bit more thoughtful to say, considering the expression on her face, and she takes a moment to readjust the way her arm sits, tucking her hair behind her ear. ] 

The process of rebuilding isn't something I'm a stranger to and I'd be a liar to say it was easy, however - 

It sometimes takes these sorts of experiences to build a sort of - [ She pauses for a moment, as if reaching for words. ] - cohesive community for people. Regardless of newcomers most likely coming soon once people begin healing the rebuilding process will hopefully bring a revitalization of sorts. Though, maybe I'm just waxing a little poetic on things in light of all of this. 


... As soon as this shoulder stops hurting like this I'll be helping with any efforts I can that don't involve lifting. This place looks like where I came from a little too much for my comfort at the moment. 


If anyone needs me for repairs, or anything, please let me know. I'm available all hours. 

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