[Tohru's by the Gate of Fog, eager, but holding herself back, even if just barely, shown by how close she is and how tightly she's balling up her hands in determination.]

They said we could leave if we wanted and return home. [And yes, of course, she fully believes that.]

Does anyone want to go together?

...bel. Asbel?

[ A young girl around the age of fourteen with purple hair tied up into pigtails appears on the video feed, peering worriedly into the screen. She got the part about the ring that it was some kind of communication device, but how to actually use it was another story. What is this, some kind of Amarcian technology? She managed to at least bring up the holographic screen with a few pokes and record herself. She hasn't a clue that it's recording properly. ]

Where... are you...? Can you hear me?

[ She brings up the letter and map that the maid handed to her when she arrived. She struggles to read it: ]

You have been... cho... to...

[ She trails off into silence, then starts struggling to read it again. Asbel only taught her how to read simple words. ]

You... be...

...

I can't... I can't read it...

*Like many, Aoto is kind of just walking around the colorful town as he flicks his bracelet on.*

You know, I kind of got the impression from just watching some of you guys and gals go on over the-- ... whatever we call this. Braceletvision? Bracemo? Ah, whatever.

Anyway... It's kind of sad, but...

Most of you don't trust easily, do you?

[It's beautiful outside, and Ranka is taking advantage of the new colors as she explores once more. Sitting down on a park bench she smiles as she addresses the camera.]

With the colors back, this place looks very different. I guess I'm not the only one thinking that, right? Ah, anyway I was just wondering if there were people here that wished the color hadn't come back so quickly?

Mm. Not that it's bad we can go home, but I guess it makes me wonder if there is anyone else that feels nervous about returning home for any reason?

[She looks away from the camera and up to the sky, shutting her eyes for a moment. After a second she looks back at the screen and smiles.]

Sorry, you don't have to answer that since it's kind of personal and I don't want to bother anyone with a question like that.

[imagine for a second that you are a pony. You have hooves, isn't that interesting? If you were hypothetically in front of a keyboard, you wouldn't use those to type, right? You would use your nose! Well, even though Apple Bloom has had fingers for a while now, this is still her first instinct. So... she begins typing the following in a painfully slow manner... typing with your nose is hard, after all]

hey did everypony [backspace, backspace backspace] everyperson see all the colors? they sure are ni

[this typing is taking far too long, and Apple Bloom has had enough. Letting out a little huffy noise, she stops tying, and switches her bracelet to video mode]

Geez that takes way too long! I dunno how folks have the patience to type anythin' at all! Maybe there's a trick to it, but I think I'll just use the video device thingy.

So! Like I was sayin' all the colors came back! I guess that means we did our job huh? 'Bout time, I guess this means we can all go home now! [there's a pause as she thinks about that, and then after a moment of thought she actually looks disappointed] But we'll all be able to see each other again, right? Like, maybe the Gods can let us keep our bracelets and we can all talk to each other when we're back home? That'll work, right?

[hm...] Unless any other pony's got an idea for when we all go home?

[Hello, Asgard. You all must have noticed the fog cleared, right?

Well, now you can hear this familiar quiet voice, more shaky than normal, but for completely different reasons that aren't half negative- but not that positive either. Hanako still can't believe her eyes when she's looked out the window this morning.]

The colors... the c-colors returned...

D-does that mean that we... we can go back home now? Or...

[There's hesitation, and then an abrupt click as she puts the feed off.]

Tutturu! ~♪

Hello!!

Mayushii's stuck in a castle.  I'm sorry Mr.Castle, but I'm already Okarin's hostage.

If I stay here then Okarin won't have his favorite hostage anymore and Mayushii will be sad. Sometimes Okarin talks about things and Mayushii doesn’t understand difficult things. She understands Okarin though! Okarin is Okarin.

Hmm....[She thinks to herself for a moment.]

You know taking people away from their lab is tyranny. Tyranny is bad and bad things are bad.

I think the lady said something and something. She said I was in the fried drawer house.

[By fried drawer she means Freyr.]

What's a fried drawer? 

[It's a misunderstanding]

[ Truth be told, Regina's been a little out-of-sorts for a few days now. She was worried about the stabbings, but put it out of her head and got on with things quite easily. But after witnessing someone...pass away right in front of her, she had decided to mainly stay in Freya Hall. So, when the fog rolled in, she wasn't as upset as she normally would be with being barred from going outside.

Today, anyone who passes through the Welcome Hall will see a couple of unusual things.

One, the entrance will be full of paper dolls hanging from the ceilings. Regina was disappointed she couldn't find a slightly brighter colour paper like electric green or shocking magenta, but this would have to do.

Two, the girl herself is hard at work in the kitchen, which has turned into a dreadful mess and smells equally bad. ]

Hmm, what did Moe say? Stew needs salt! Just a pinch...but better take that with a grain of - oopsie! [ There goes the whole bottle. ]

[ For those lucky enough not to be in Freya, later, Regina has discovered a new way to inadvertently annoy people. ]

[ TEXT ]

hello asgard its so nice to talk to you!! look what i found out look look look! ITS SPARKLY!!!!

can ya see it yet???

HUH? CAN YA?

( Action, feels, and tl;dr. )

Enough about me... you seem on edge today. [ He looks and sounds perfectly sympathetic, too. ]

[...He can’t tell, can he? No, it’s just a coincidence, right? Yeah, he’s just talking about Minako! Unfortunately, naming the effect causes it to come into being, and she does indeed sound on edge now.]

I-It’s only enough about you if you’re okay... And, I’m definitely fine myself... Other than her, I mean.

I am. I'm okay. [ Minato squints at Yukari, frowning slightly with curiosity. ] You're upset, too?

[And that scrutiny makes her feel more self-conscious still.] W-Well, I mean, she was close to you and me... Of course I am. But, I mean, it’s not as bad for me, ya know, so...!

[She shrugs a bit, putting her arm around his shoulders to distract herself a little.]

[ Uh. That's a little strange. She's acting a little strange right now... is she hurt? Minato's Damage Drain skill allows him to take on others' pains, so if it's just a case of having a migraine or something, he'd be happy to relieve her of that. There's little hesitation - Minato wraps his own arm around Yukari's waist, draws in a deep breath, and performs a quick, precautionary Damage Drain.

...

Then he promptly falls to his knees, holding his stomach. ] ....what the?

[It takes her more than a second to register what just happened.

Then her jaw drops and all thoughts of sadness and Minako and oh-he’s-my-boyfriend-I-love-him vanish, to be replaced by an expression usually saved for Junpei, something that would strike fear into an average Junpei’s heart, and then very quickly again by extreme embarrassment.]

Oh my God, you idiot! How can you -- w-what were -- Nothing was -- It’s … Didn’t I tell you not to...

[...Staring at him clutching his stomach, her eyes dart around everywhere, and suddenly happen to fall on his bracelet...

Wait a second...]

Are you recording this!?

N-No... [ But wait, the light is on. He never turned that on, though. He'd remember doing that, even through this indescribable pain that seems to be originating deep in his gut. It spreads to his back, his hips, even his thighs down to his knees. He's wincing.... a headache is one thing, but this is pure torture. What had been wrong with Yukari...? ] I thought you said you were fine. This is... [ Not fine, that's for sure! ]

[Pure, unadulterated horror is on her face now.]

I-I was! Oh my God, this is the most embarrassing...

[But before anything else can be said, she (miraculously limber and free of pain!) scrambles down, not to be solicitous of him, but to nearly smash his bracelet (and maybe wrist) to turn the damn thing off.]


((ooc note: the stuff outside the cut is broadcast to the whoooole of asgard! yay how embarrassing! also, yukari and minato.))

[ One cutie right outside the Freya Welcome Hall appears on the feed. It's usually her who does all the helping around, but... ]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone knows how to fix a scooter? I'm having a little trouble here with mine, you know.

[ She shifts her bracelet to show her pink scooter covered in Hello Kitty and San-X stickers for a couple of seconds before it returns to her. The motor scooter's got gas, all right, but it will just not work at all no matter how much your character tries to fix it. There's nothing wrong with it in the first place! The gods are mean and won't let her scooter function properly, that's all. ]

I already put in gas and checked everything, but I can't get it to start. Hmm... hey, I know! The person who gets it fixed first gets something nice! That's a promise, okay? [ She winks. Now to watch the help to pour in. n_n



BUT WAIT!!! ]

Oh yeah! I almost forgot. If anyone needs any job done, I can do it, you know! Cooking, dancing, singing, acting, manual labor, delivery jobs, saving kitties stuck in trees, tending gardens, walking puppies, remembering lyrics - Ah, but I can't do my best unless I get paid, you know. That's all!

[ The feed may be full of lots of.. carnage, at the moment, but Miki? She's happily sleeping in her room, as per usual. Yes, if you ever need to find Miki, chances are she's happily snoozing in her room.

Today is no different, except for the fact that she fell asleep on her bracelet. And hit the video button. So, have a close up view of Miki's cleavage as well as the bottom part of her face. She's smiling, because sleep is wonderful. ]

Afuu.. Onigiri, onigiri.. where are you, onigiri..

[ What's this? It seems Miki is.. sleep talking? In fact, she's not only sleep talking; she's actually moving, grabbing the bracelet and pulling it closer to her mouth, until.. she actually bites it. Almost immediately, she pulls it back, and lies it where it was. It now is facing the ceiling. ]

Ew! That was a horrible onigiri.. Miki wants good onigiri.. Miki wants..

♪Your innocent eyes draw me in
deep enough for me to to mistake dreams and reality,
yes, your eyes do so.. oniiiigiiiiiriiiii♫

[ Yes, Miki is singing in her sleep, and quite well! A beautiful, heart wrenching song about her love affair with her beloved onigiri. And after that, she rolls over on top of the bracelet. You now have a nice close up of Miki's nose. The cold metal of the bracelet, however, causes Miki to stir. She blinks her eyes open, sits up, and rubs them. ]

Haaa.. How long was Miki asleep? [ She looks around for her bracelet, and then finds it sitting behind her. She takes it, and notices it was on. ] Eh? Did the network get to see Miki sleeping? Um, hi! [ She blushes a bit, and playfully bonks herself on the top of her head. ] Miki hopes she didn't do anything embarrassing!

[Hello, Asgard. Today, someone's bracelet's turned on to video. From its angle, it seems to be sitting on top of a desk inside of somebody's room. Who's? Well, wonder no longer as soon enough the owner of said bracelet steps into view, dressed in a cute pink outfit that looks more like a costume than a casual dress.]

Yoohoo! It's Risette, at your service! [Rise exclaims after giving a small twirl and wink to the camera. The skirt and ribbons sway and bunch around her legs like it was made for her.] At least that's what I would've said in the past. Hehe.

[She smiles and puts on her bracelet now, changing the point of view.]

I just got this outfit the other day. It really surprised me to see it again. You know what it is? It's my old idol outfit from before my hiatus. [Rise softens her expression, looking somewhat nostalgic.] I never thought I'd be wearing it again. It sure brings back memories, you know?

So, I was thinking. We really need to bring the color back to this city, right? What better way than some kind of concert or performance that'll reach lots of people at once! I know there's a ton of performers and other talented people out here in Asgard, so it can't hurt to try. Right?

Then maybe things like the other day won't have to happen again.

Hey there, everyone... it's been a rough couple of days, huh? [immediately after saying that, she winces and grimaces a little. curse not thinking before speaking...!] ... Thaaat's probably a huge understatement. My bad. It seems like things just keep happening one right after the other. But, hey, no use moping about what I can't do, right? That's not gonna help me or anyone else. I just hope everyone who got caught up in all that gets better soon. I don't have any healing powers or anything, but if there's anything I can do for anyone, just let me know—I'll do the best that I can.

In less morbid news... I know someone else on the network asked this recently, but is there some kind of pet shop around here? I'm one of the lucky ones who got something from home, and I think I'm gonna be needing some supplies soon—say hi, Muku! [right on cue, a large dog appears on the screen, barking enthusiastically as it tries to bat at the bracelet. Chie laughs as she pats the dog's head, trying to get it to calm down.] Hey, cut it out, you big lug!

Anyway, yeah, I've noticed a lot of other people have gotten pets, too, so maybe we could, I dunno, organize some kind of petowner club or something? You know, to share tips and... hang out and stuff, so we can help 'em get used to their new home—for the time being, that is. I know that something like that's not really high-priority for most people—not to mention it sounds kinda lame, and even I get that—but it gives people something to do, right? Plus, it'd be fun! I get the feeling we need something like that to help lighten things up every now and then.

So... yeah! Guess that wraps that up. Man, I never know how to end these things.

[Homura seems slightly distracted when the feed begins, and the black cat that climbs onto her shoulder might have to do something with that.]

Ah, Amy, don't do that...

[A meow. You can't tell her what to do, Homura.]

Um, I was wondering... does anyone have any advice for caring for a cat...? S-She's not really mine; she's a stray from back home. [That she and Madoka visited. That Madoka made a wish to save.] I've never actually owned a cat myself, s-so...

Any advice would be appreciated.

I can't believe it!

[Hello Asgard, we now interrupt your regular program of STABBING PEOPLE IS HEARTBREAKING: THE SERIES and bring you one (1) overly excitable clockwork angel who is beaming at the camera like a little kid who has woken up on Christmas Day.]

I just came back to my room and all, and I found something that I thought I would never see again. It was such a surprise! Here, here, let me show you all! It's something very dear to me- a memento of sorts!

[He turns into his room, and one can see something like a clear jar with a golden top and bottom standing on the dresser near the bed.]

[Wait a second.]

( ooc cut for pictures and EYES )

...I saw other people getting things that are close to them, recently, too.

I wonder if the gods are thanking us, in some way? Though, if other people are getting stabbed...that isn't good at all. That isn't a sign of thanks.

[A concerned look.] What is going on?

[Nakama's just entering her room when she turns the video feed on, looking pretty well neutral. She's got her cloak on, so she was just outside, and her work bag is slung over one shoulder.]

Hello, everyone. I just wanted to ask -

[And then her voice gets caught in her throat as her gaze lands on the desk in front of her. It's impossible to see what's caught her eye with the current angle of the video, but her eyes quickly widen and well up with tears, and her voice is a hoarse whisper when she speaks again.]

...mom...

[She drops her bag and runs over to the desk, grabbing an ornate silver picture frame too quickly for viewers to see the picture inside and clutching it to her chest, her knees giving out under her. She periodically holds it away to look at it, then clings to it again, as though terrified it might disappear just as it appeared. Then she turns her bleary, tearstained face back up to the camera, wearing a watery smile.]

I - I don't know who did this, or how, but - thank you.

[ The video turns on, and a delighted-looking young girl in a flamboyant show outfit appears on the screen. She appears to be somewhere in Freya district, lions prowling in the background. ]

This bracelet is soooo prettyyyy! [ She jangles it back and forth, apparently jumping in place, shaking the screen. After a while, she composes herself. ] Asgard, right? I hadn't heard of an 'Asgard' before. It's kinda grey...could do with some razzle-dazzle!

But the lions are so adorable. I saw some people running away from them; are they always here? Silly-billies, you just need to know how to handle them. I'm Regina, by the way! If you need a lion-tamer, just call me and I'll be really, really happy to help! [ A giggle. ]

And if anyone's seen a circus in town, let me know. They'll be waiting for me. Moe's making stew for dinner, and you know what they say...it's stew-pendous.

[ She wanders around a bit more, looking more than a little lost and cooing at the lions, before the video flickers out of life. ]

[ It seems Kyoko's found the free food, as she's munching on a bag of chips when the video comes on. She speaks with her mouth full. ]

Hey, hey. I haven't been here long, but it seems like everyone's a little soft on these kidnappers. Has anyone figured out where to find 'em? Or how to beat 'em? Don't tell me you're all doin' as they say.

"The fate of all existence"--why should I care about that? Don't go raisin' the dead if you want someone who cares about the world, "gods". There's gotta be more people who agree with me.

[ She's about to turn off the video when she looks up. ] Those birds are getting really annoying. Anyone know how they taste when fried?

Yo Midgard, haven't you heard?

The bird is the word.

So hey, everybody tell me about the bird.