[ early afternoon, itsuki carefully seems to be setting clear resin into a little mold. After that, though, in goes a light blue flower and over that goes more resin. she works fairly quickly and with gloves, waiting for a brief moment before covering her new creation. she waits a good moment before smiling, feeling distinctly proud of herself, and then looking to the camera. ]

Good afternoon, Asgard.

I'm not a very good cook, so I'm trying to keep myself out of everyone's way... I've kept myself occupied with looking at some crafts I can do here. At home, a good friend of mine made flowers that would never wither away. [ she smiles brightly, and holds up a flat resin pendent that has a pretty white daisy in the center, made into a necklace with a white leather cord. ] It's actually quite fun! I'm not sure what else you can put in resin, though.

Does anyone have any-- [ ideas would be her next word, if she could get it out. in a flash of yellow light, though, itsuki changes drastically; there's an idle "ah, that felt weird" before she looks down and sharply yells in surprise. ]

What--?!

[ in a flustered hurry, she turns off the video feed. ]

[ ooc: itsuki's curse will last until sometime during the utgard event (likely the 25th), and until then, she'll be stuck in her precure form. ]

...Hi everyone. [Norman greets the video with a rather sad smile before pausing to think of what to say.]

Conan's gone back to his world.

His room's empty now and I can't find his name on the list anymore, so...that's the only thing I can think of. I wanted to let everyone know since he knew a lot of people and has a lot of friends here.

[He's able to look pretty calm even though he just lost a good friend and he's only just a kid. But that's Norman for you. That doesn't mean he's not affected though.]

He probably left stuff for people, but you'd have to pick it up at the bank, right? I don't know a lot about what happens when someone goes home, but...yeah...

[Another pause, and his shoulders slump a little more.] ...Sorry for the bad news. It's better that he's home, though.

[Riku's been rather quiet lately. After the nightmares and Sora's disappearance, he's been a little sullen. Sure, he's gotten used to people vanishing, but so soon after those nightmares had his back up.

Today, today this is important. A certain someone else has disappeared, though he's sure the cute little Komory Bat just flew out the window out of curiousity..]

Hey, uh...

If anyone sees a little multi-coloured bat flying around the city, let me know? He's-- [Well, 'pet' would probably be the easiest way to describe their relationship here, but that's not what it feels like for Riku. They've fought together enough for him to not be just a pet.] ...I'm just taking care of him.


Action;

[Said little lost Komory Bat is having an absolute ball outside. He's been cooped up in Riku's room for over a week with the window shut and locked tight, and finally has a chance for some glorious freedom!

And he is everywhere. Flying around the Dark Carnival and enjoying the ghosts that roam around. Watching people train and compete at the Arena in Thor's district. Sleeping on the wall near the Gate of Fire, and perching and enjoying the sunset on the bank in Heimdall. In fact, he's almost everywhere but the park, which is probably aggravating for Riku.]

[ when the feed flickers on, it is in a clear, open training room in the arena. it was difficult to find a training outfit, despite all the help the natives had given itsuki--it's nothing like what is usually worn to practice in the manor. instead, just opting for a simple yellow tunic and comfortable navy blue slacks with medium-length hair tied into a low ponytail, training begins. dummies are strewn about the room, and with each dummy, a move is practiced. a certain type of powerful kick, or bruising takedown, or open-palmed hit.

when itsuki is finished, hazel eyes turn to the feed and a respective bow shows the end of the training session. ]

Hello, I am Itsuki Myoudouin.

I'm looking for a hand-to-hand combat training and sparring partner.

If there's anyone here that would be able to meet regularly, to hone their skills, please, contact me.

[ a nod. ]

Thank you.

[ itsuki hesitates, looking a bit uncertain and a little green, before moving. the feed is cut off. ]

[Okay, so the sight of Rapunzel with Pascal is not a strange one, they were already pretty much inseparable, and yes it was true she did often love to paint and cook, and it did take hours to brush her hair. But now, she seems unable to leave her paintbrush for some reason. Almost like she feels scared and vulnerable without it. When she wasn't actually trying to practice her power or just painting for fun, she had her paintbrush behind her ear or clutched in her hand. Around her are more paintings (on paper this time), as she has been going through some art books from the library and trying to copy some of the pictures in them.]

I know back home I...kind of painted a lot. I guess it helped me feel like I was painting over the walls, making them disappear...I don't know, that probably sounds a little silly. But yeah, I just can't seem to just leave my paintbrush in my room for some reason. Even Pascal has noticed it. Which is kind of strange.

[And she knows it, looking a little sheepish as she holds to her frying pan with a weak smile, looking down briefly before glancing back to the bracelet.]

More importantly, I'd been wanting to organize an art group or something? I gather quite a few in my house could probably help with that, in Freyr. And also, if anyone hasn't been to the library yet, it's amazing and has so many books!

[Which. Is kind of a big deal for her, since she had all of three books back in the tower at home.]

Feeling a bit needy today, are we, Asgard?

[ And this god in particular is petulantly smug. How's the curse going, folks? ]

Whom do you live for, what do you live for?

[ in other words ] Why do you live?



[ and for those who don't wish to answer philosophical questions, Kaworu has another one ]

I have another question. I am currently taking care of a male adult cat, however, it seems he is rather untamed. [ actually, the cat is really mean and bites everyone for the heck of it. ] Because I never interacted with animals before arriving here, I'm not sure what to do in this situation, especially because of the way the animal acts towards the others that live inside the house.

Would anyone help me?

I think I'm finally homesick. [ Jade doesn't seem particularly torn up or melancholy about this - thoughtful, more than anything. ] What do you guys usually do about it?


[ Then, filtered to: Dirk, Sophie, Davesprite, Dave, Connor, ???, Riku, Aradia, Loki, and Kaworu:

TEXT ]

hey ._.;;

"Greetings, once more, Asgard. I wish it were Under better circUmstance, bUt some Urgent matters have come to my attention and mUst be rectified."

[And just like that, Calliope switches on the video feed. No scarf, no makeup, no shadows to conceal herself with; she is out in broad daylight, fully exposing her face and she is nervous as hell. She had not wanted to do this, but now her hand has been forced and things will only get worse if she doesn't get some edgeway in, on her own terms. The cherub's eyes refuse to open fully, for fear of how the network will react. Her typically chipper demeanor sounds half-forced, against her gritted teeth.]

"TrUthfUlly I have been here for qUite some time, bUt given certain rUles I adhere to, I have not felt comfortable revealing my face. If yoU see another who looks as I do, I implore yoU, do not engage him. He is more dangeroUs than yoU know.

I am sUre some of yoU mUst have.. qUestions. I will attempt to answer them as well as I am able."

[Attempted Private Text to Hisao, Ritsu]

"I may not be able to come into work for a while. My apologies; I will do my best to get yoU a makeUp shipment when I have every thing in order."