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[Genesis is at the morning training grounds, broadcasting this from where he stood with the array of practice weapons from the Weapons Handling training area behind him. People can feel free to talk to him in person after the transmission.]

Good day, Death City.

I am Genesis Rhapsodos, one of the Zone Leaders of the Watch and liaison between the Watch and the Kuzunoha Detective Agency. And today, I'd like to speak on behalf of the Watch.

First and foremost, to those new to the city and to those who I hadn't had the pleasure of greeting since a month ago, welcome. The Watch is a part of Death City's Office of General Security, reinforces the local police forces, and helps defend the city in case of any attack. If you have any interest in helping us whether as a patrolman or even as a clerk or medic, please feel free to contact Neji.

On the other hand, if you think of yourself as more for investigations, you might be interested in the Kuzunoha Detective Agency. For that, you can contact their leaders: Edgeworth or Near. ((ooc: More information on Agency jobs is here.))

For the rest of you who have lived here in the city for a while, you might have noticed that during the last call for volunteers from Shibusen for another rescue mission, there had been no action from the Erinyes. That's because before the rescuers were dispatched, we managed to raid them at one of their meetings. Currently, we are holding some members for interrogation at the city jail. And they will also be tried at court for what they had done to the city. Justice will be done for what they had done to both guests and fellow locals alike.

But, don't let your guard down. There may be some still out here in the city and they may still regroup. And let's not forget that witches may try to invade the city at any time. This is still a time of war, no matter how idyllic the time is between the battles.

reindere

[Chopper's voice comes through in a very miserable whine, which you would sound like too if you were a reindeer stuck in a city in the middle of the desert. He's not built for these temperatures.]

Is it always this hot here? I feel like I'm gonna meeelt! I'd rather be back home but they told me I can't go back, because of some cube? That's not fair. After I just had a really cool adventure, I don't wanna be stuck in some city like this. S-some, Death City... that's a terrible name! Who names a city like that?! Everything here has weird names! [Another groaning whine.] Aah, just let me go back to the ship!

But I guess I can't do anything about it. I don't really understand this place, except that everyone really likes creepy dead things and there's a war? I'd really rather deal with that underwater volcano again. So even though I don't wanna be here, I'll try to help? Um, I heard there's a hospital here, so if anyone can give me directions there I'd really appreciate it, sine I'm a doct--

[Suddenly there's the sound of a thump, and Chopper yelps.] Wah! Oh no, did I break it? This thing is really hard to use...

[Having dropped his mirror, it just so happens to switch over to the video function and for a brief moment before Chopper turns off the mirror, you can probably catch a hint of a large hat with antlers sticking out of it, as well as what look like tiny hands reaching for the communicator.

Except those don't really look like hands. They look more like hooves.]

ritsu_kouyou

HACHI

That is the name of the witch ultimately responsible for turning many of us into monsters recently.

( Filtered to Cloud (not anonymous) )

anpan_tan

I am sorry if I just woke you up, but

if you know anything of my Master

called Sai but also uses the name X, please contact me immediately

and tell me he's right. If he isn't

right...I'd like to know about it, of

course.

Another question. I'd like to know

your favorite food, all of you. And

your opinion of cacti as church

decoration. Thank you.

gonext

[After settling into her room, Karina decides to try talking through the communicator. She's still stuck in the Blue Rose costume, but at least get blond hair is dry now and she got the blue contacts out of her eyes. Those who've met her at the tour of Death City might be surprised that 1. her eyes aren't blue, 2. she isn't wearing Stein's lab coat, 3. the very tacky Kaburagi Liquors towel isn't on her head. But anyway, despite being in such a horribly showy outfit, her confidence shines through her smile and gaze.]

Ah... I hope this is working. Hi, I'm Karina Lyle!

[She takes a breath.]

Well, I know this might be a bit of a bother, but is there anyone I can borrow clothes from? I was hoping to go to the mall and ask for basics, but it's kind of embarrassing in this costume.

Ah... and, although I heard that us guests don't really need to take up jobs, I'd really like to continue working. So, if you know any place in need of a singer, musician, or dancer, I'd like to apply.

I guess... that's all for now. Thank you for your time! [And she cuts off the feed.]

sentiments

[When the mirror lightens up, it's to a dark image of Barnaby, wearing an expression of forced-calmness. He is just very, very displeased. And confused, honestly.]

I apologize if I maybe disrupting anyone, but I am in need of a few answers, if anyone is willing to help.

First, I would like to know where exactly I... am. This isn't the city from where I've lived, and I'm honestly not quite sure how I arrived. If anyone can point me towards lodging for the night or offer any information regarding transportation to neighboring cities, that would be very appreciated. I don't plan on staying long.

Second... [For a moment, he has to look away and take a deep breath. This one's a bit of a doozy.]

And this one may seem a bit odd, but it's also quite important. There's a wanted criminal on the loose in this city, by the name of Kotetsu Kaburagi. He has dark hair and a rather signature beard, and was last seen wearing a green button-up, a white vest, black pants, and a black and white newsboy cap. He's wanted in Sternbild for the murder of an elderly woman to whom I was acquainted, and while he may seem harmless here, please do not be fooled by this disguise. He's dangerous and possibly armed.

[His look darkens at this.]

If you've seen him, please let me know. Thank you.

next_to_legendary

The events regarding the populous of the city being aggravated by the in-activity of the war effort seems to be getting out of hand. I've recently heard that the Agency was a victim of an attack, and I hope there were no injuries. If anyone requires help with the clean up, please feel free to let me know.

[He sounds grieved by the idea of such violence when there is nothing they can do about it. He's also silently hopeful he gets news of a certain someone who works at the Agency.]

Is there no way to curb the rising aggression and violence? It seems illogical to attack the people who had no choice coming here in the first place.

( [Private to Barnaby Brooks Jr. & Kotetsu] )

motherofthesun

I'm sitting at the mission board and I wouldn't mind taking one of these investigation missions, but I need to go with a Weapon. Anyone interested? Of course, I'm open to something unconventional, but have a little difficulty with these 'firearms'.

This always seems to be a problem. Perhaps someone has a suggestion on how to go about getting a permanent Weapon too? And no, nothing like stop being fluffy. That's a little difficult at the moment. But maybe the lack of hands is something to turn people away. Of all the times to not have thumbs.

(OOC: First come first serve mission...)

second_star

[ The feed opens up first to the face of a white kitten, it's eyes slowly blinking, sniffing the screen curiously. It opens it's mouth slightly, tongue beginning to emerge for a lick, before the kitten is pulled back, revealing a young man holding it on his lap. He looks slightly...perplexed. Unsure of what to do. Though it wouldn't be a stretch to imagine it has something to do with the recent happenings around the city...he was an outsider, after all.

He finally sighs, determined in his speech, addressing the communicator. ]

Does anyone know how to get rid of cat hair? It's kinda...getting on a lot of our stuff.

[ So much for a serious topic...Yuri looked back to the kitten in his hands, holding it's arms in each palm, moving them up and down, left and right, as if he was making the kitten dance. The kitten itself seemed mostly unfazed by this, simply yawning and sniffing the man's hands. ]

Never really had indoor pets before, I didn't think they shed this much. We'll have one of those fuzzy couches at this rate. [ An obvious exaggeration, but he was just trying to make a point. He continued to make the kitten dance. ]

So yeah, any suggestions or anything? I'm all out of ide--

Yuri! I told you to stop playing with him while he's tired, didn't I? [ A girl's voice cut him off midsentence, causing Yuri to sigh (though a smirk was obvious on his face), letting go of the kitten with one hand. ]

Yeah, yeah, I know, I know. [ And with his free hand, he shut off the feed. ]

nofarplaneyet

*With things more settled in the city, Auron belatedly realized he hadn't had a class in while. Better fix that quick!*

To all the newcomers, welcome to the city. My name's Auron and I'm a Zone Leader of the Watch in the Shopping District. I'm a Meister *he can finally say that name properly* with the ability of Soul Armor and I'm looking for a Weapon. Preferably a sword type but I could attempt anything that aren't machina based firearms.

I also run a survival skills class. Haven't had one in a while so I'm going to fix that. If you want to learn more about basic first aid and surviving in different locations, come on over. You don't need to have any prior experience. I think I'll have the class in the next few days. Maybe April 24 or April 25 depending. We'll meet at the bottom of the Shibusen stairs.

So all of you who are my students *That means you, Kanji and Takuto* I expect you to show up if you're not on a mission.

((OOC: Like the man says, anyone is welcome to show up. Or if you just feel like giving Auron a hard time, you can respond to this message too. XD))

traust

[Even with all the destruction afoot, Kaede still tried to make use of the morning training routines every day. It helped that she came out of the mess really well, not being close to the epicenter of it all. Still something strange has happened that she cannot figure out what the cause is.]

Kaede is settled into her bed right now with some stuffed animals in the corner. She appears fairly fine, just a little worried.]

Um hello? I need some help with my meister ability, please!

Me and Barnaby were training at the park yesterday and we figured out how to use my meister ability. But today, it's gone! Ugh, I dunno what's going on. Nothing seems to work at all...

I really want to help out with all this stuff going on, but I'm not that strong yet and my power's missing. Sorry...

[Private | Text | Tenten]

why did you tell him that i had a sword?

straight_and_true

[So, Death City, tired of seeing unfamiliar faces yet? Sorry, but here's another one! Phoenix is looking pretty sharp in that cheap blue suit, except not because when does Phoenix ever look sharp in his cheap blue suit? Well, whatever, he still looks pretty sharp with that hair of his, so I guess it counts.]

Hm... I guess it's working. Uh, hello there. My name is Phoenix Wright, defense attorney. I just...arrived earlier today. I'm going to wager a guess and say that nobody will be surprised to hear I have a stack of questions about this place and what's going on.

[Phoenix tries to smile, though it looks more like a wince than anything else.]

I mean, Mr...Ms.? Shirogane was kind enough to answer most of them in a good amount of detail, but all of this seems entirely too unreal to be true. I guess I'm looking more for verification than anything else. Something like this-- it just seems better to confirm what I've heard already.

[And yes, Phoenix actually has a notebook full of questions and summaries of what Naoto told him at his elbow. You can't see it, but he turns to it to check his stack before starting to ask.]

To start-- how did we get here, and what's BREW? And what's all this about meisters, weapons, and Witches? And thanks for your time, folks. I deeply appreciate it.

wildest

[For anyone that happens to know Kotetsu, you might be a little surprised at the serious, almost stern features on his face. He almost looks as if he has something dire and important to say, and in fact, he does. He opens his mouth-- and then closes it, his eyes going wide slightly, and he stares down at his feet as if trying to recall what he was going to say.

Damn it, public speaking wasn't ever his strong point, but Barnaby had taken care of the first message relating to this subject so it was only fair that he'd handle it this time around. Finally, with an assured nod, he lifts his head up.]

Okay, I'd like to have everyone's attention please! I know a lot of people probably know more than enough about those killings going around, and if you haven't, get outta that rock and read yourself a newspaper. It's good for you. I'm not sure how many of you remember the message someone named Barnaby gave about this "serial killer" in the area, but it's related to that.

[Kotetsu takes a deep breath and removes his hat, his expression going serious again.]

They're calling the guy that everyone is looking for "The Crim Cutter". But that's not his name. His name is Lunatic. He's from my world, and from the looks of it, he's now in Death City. Back home, he was famous for going after criminals and giving them his own brand of justice, and that was by killing them. No one knows what he really looks like because he wears a mask and an outfit, and no one knows how to catch him. Not yet at least. He's never gone after regular, innocent people though, so there isn't too much to worry about. Still, he's dangerous, and he shouldn't be here. We can't let him stay loose for long.

...some people might think that he's not that bad of a problem because he goes after criminals, people who you think deserves this sort of thing, but that's not true. It's a lie. No matter who he goes after and why, he's killing people, and no matter what, that sort of thing can't be forgiven. You don't get any kind of justice with murder. It's not right!

[He doesn't realize the tightened hold he has on his mirror or the raised tone in his voice until he hears it slightly echo in the room he's in, and Kotetsu jolts slightly, surprised at his own outburst. Calming down, he rubs at the back of his neck and continues.]

Ah, so, if anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask me or my partner. --oh, my name's Kotetsu. My partner's Barnaby. We've dealt with this guy a lot longer than Death City has now so hopefully, we can help out in catching Lunatic and getting this all to stop as soon as possible, because trust me, he's not gonna stop for anything.

makapapa

[Contrary to expectations, maybe, it isn't Kid who's addressing everyone after the last mission this time. Spirit's decided that Kid needs a bit of time to rest, and is taking it upon himself to do what he can. He's really pretty disappointed he couldn't really go on the mission with everyone else, but well, now he can pick up the pace in Kid's place. That'll have to be enough.]

[So he greets the network with a smile.]

Hello everyone! Welcome back to those who went on the mission. I hear it was really tough, but good news! It was a success. The Emitter was successfully destroyed, and the witch guarding it was killed. As a result, we're already seeing a drop in Madness levels around the area. We're currently looking into the location of the next Emitter, but in the meantime, make sure you all get some rest. You've certainly earned it.

[He's looking at you, Kid. And everybody else he knows works too hard.]

traust

[The feed turns on with a sharp click. It seems Kaede was still getting used to the new communicator.] Oh there it goes.

Umm.. does anybody know where I can buy some clothes? Something cute in my size. All the clothes we have are so dull or they don't fit me. They- BREW didn't let me bring my suitcase over here.

[She sighs. Living with two dudes that had no fashion sense didn't help at all with her problem.]

Oh and some stuffed animals would be nice for my new room... [She mutters the last part and turns off the audio.]

Filtered | Text | Naoto Shirogane

thanks for helping me out back there

Filtered | Text | Rei Kurosawa

is it okay if i come over to your house sometime?

[Poor Kaede hadn't realized that she is now MIA.]

sentiments

Hello, citizens of Death City. [And up pops Barnaby. He looks very serious, like he's making some sort of depressing press conference.] Four days ago, there was alert of a man who witnessed a murderer dressed in a blue costume fleeing the scene. From the earlier reports, the victims seem to have been either convicted or suspected of crimes themselves. In that case, this does seem to fit the modus operandi of a vigilante taking justice a bit too far. [Barnaby's frown deepens at this.]

Please, students, teachers and citizens alike, I must stress the importance of seeking the proper authorities in cases like this. Please don't go out of your way to seek out or involve yourselves in cases already being handled by the Watch or the Police department.

I'd also like to request that anyone with information please come forth to the local authorities. If not to the police, then at least to the Watch, so we're able to put an end to these merciless acts.

That being said, please be twice as cautious when traveling alone or late at night. Because we have little to go off when it comes to the suspect, it's best to remain safe at all times. If you're in need of assistance or an escort at any late hour, I am volunteering myself, Barnaby Brooks Jr., to come to your aid. As long as I am not on a mission, I am available for anyone in Death City who may need my assistance.

Thank you.

[And with a small smile, he clicks the screen off.]

( [PRIVATE; Yuri Petrov] )
( [PRIVATE; Kotetsu T. Kaburagi] )

cheery_thief

[The screen initially shows only a blue sky.]

...okay, I pressed power...video...OH!

[Matthew realizes he accomplished turning the video recorder on. He faces it toward himself and he flashes a grin.]

Good day to all citizens of the Death City of the kingdom of Nevada! ( First log )

cursemarked

[Rei looks incredibly sheepish when she turns the video on, running a hand through her hair. In her other hand is a little kitten that some might recognize from Duo's post before It seems to find nibbling on her fingers an agreeable past time, and Rei doesn't seem to mind]

I think I might need Cats Anonymous. I can't seem to resist anything cute and helpless... I'm going to become one of those women soon. [You know, crazy cat ladies or something. No one to talk to but her cats and the dog that looks like a loaf of bread]

This makes three cats and a dog so far. I might need to be stopped.

Ah, and I hope everyone who joined my photography class got their cameras and are practicing already. I'll be starting classes officially on Monday. It's not too late to sign up, either!

[Private to Kotetsu and Barnaby]

[Speaking of cute and helpless]

I don't suppose I could convince either of you to take one of my cats, could I?

[And on a more serious note as she lowers the kitten onto her lap] I'm sure you're already aware that someone else from your world arrived and was in the hospital. [...And now that she thinks about it, she never did get his name. Damn.] I just wanted to make sure he's okay. It was alright that I told him you were here, wasn't it?

[As nice as he'd seemed there was always the risk of him being an enemy, after all]

((OOC: I didn't put up any official sign-up sheet for Rei's photography classes. Assume that if your character would be interested, have seen the sign-up sheet by Rei's art gallery, and signed up-- OR if they talked to Rei and expressed an interest, that they've received a new camera from Rei! Nothing overly fancy, but it's a camera and it's theirs!))

blossomgale

Hi, everyone. It was feeling kind of lonely before Pascal showed up... but, I brought some company to my apartment awhile back.

[ Then she holds up a scruffy-looking brown hamster for all to see. Cute, huh? Most of the money she earned from her job went to this hamster and potted flowers to pretty up her room. Some company meaning a hamster, as well as all the flowers. The plants are family too! ]

His name is Tiger Festival... he's a hamster and my new baby. Hee hee. We're family now.

[ She smiles proudly before setting the fluffy critter back down on her lap. ]

When the war here is over and things calm down back home, I'll have a family there too. I'm going to have a father and I'll get to call him "dad"!

I was born without parents, so I never had someone to call "dad" before. It's... happy to have someone to call "dad." Do any of you have fathers... or mothers, too? I was wondering... what kinds of things do families do together?

ghostofaqueen

[Video starts with a view of a small DOGS office before rearranged to focus on the user. She carries a relatively neutral look on her face, though her lips are slightly down-turned, and her eyes are staring towards the camera rather than into it.]

Roy Mustang, leader of the Watch, has been returned by BREW. Along the same vein, Riza Hawkeye and Flynn Scifo have also been returned to their appropriate worlds. As of now, the Watch has lost the three heads of the organization.

As such, it seems appropriate for Zone Leaders to be the heads of their appropriate areas until which time that the Watch can gather its members to discuss the future. I will also be contacting Shibusen for their input, given they originally gave Mustang the salute to form the Watch.

[Somehow, she keeps all emotion out of her voice. It's entirely business-like.]

At this time, I would like to suspend recruitment for the organization until we have figured out the logistics. Those people in Death City who had been interested in joining, please give us time to reorganize and then I would like to re-open a recruitment program if we remain the same.

( [Filtered to Shibusen] )

( [Filtered to Zone Leaders] )

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