2. Voice | Computer

[moreweaponsthanyou]

I've got a quick question.

So my past self apparently did some rather stupid shit. Enough that I'm feeling embarrassed just remembering it. Does this count as second-hand embarrassment or no?

[Private to Doctor Percell - Voice]
I've finished the sketches. Is there a good time for me to drop them off?

[Private to Thorir and Killian - Video]
Guess what I found underneath my bed. Or rather, what the dogs found. [He hold up a pair of swords.]

Maybe we should all check underneath our beds? Or maybe the closets too?

handwritten; semi-open action; March 17th

[hotshots]

So, some of you might be wondering what the hell happened to all those giant robots, and just what the government is doing. Luckily, we were not just tossed into a cell with the key thrown away, but I guess let me get my introduction out of the way. Again.

Obviously, my name's not Lockon Stratos. I'd feel sorry for any kid who had to write that on their tests growing up. My actual name's Neil Dylandy. Honestly, coming on here, you all looked sort of crazy so I had good reason to try and cover myself until I figured out what was what. I kind of see that better now.

It's because I saw what a lot of you were made of that I'm trying to put in whatever good words I can. None of us asked for this crap. But I'm hoping they'll listen to at least some of what I've got to say - it might not mean a lot nowadays, but I used to be Army. It's something, right? So the Feds know things now. Understand that. Maybe there's bastards like Sherman in their ranks too, but there's a chance that has to be taken there.

I'm coming clean with you all because we're all going to have to do that a lot more of that if we're going to get anywhere. There's probably a hell of a lot more work to do. We need to make sure we've got the ability to meet it. Fighting the US Government on top of aliens isn't going to help us, obviously.

We're fine. We're not being held captive. The robots are fine. We can check in on them.

I'm not saying to not be careful around these guys, because I am - why do you think I'm writing this long-assed letter by hand? - but we've gotta find things to trust, hard as it is. I want to trust you guys, but we've gotta make sure the world trusts us too.

[And he leaves it there, because his hand is starting to cramp. Technology has made us all lazy.

Some people might not be happy with him there, but that's fine. It was things that needed to be said - painting the picture that the FBI was actually cooperating with him, which they were, seems like a necessary step. He waits for any responses that might come through, but after that will end up spending most of his day where the aforementioned giant robots are being held.]

[ooc - Anyone who's present around either the mecha pilots hotel or the Mechanical Engineering Department where the aforementioned giant robots are being held can feel free to knock him over at any point in time for this day~]

Audio

[not_good_not_wicked]

Two orders of business today.

First the serious one: I'm interested in anyone who knows healing magic. Not for me. After the snake shitstorm there have got to be hundreds of people who need it more than me. I'd just like to learn about magic for restoring life in general.

Second order of business: We just fought off an alien monster AND a giant doom snake. We saved the freakin' city! I don't know if that means that we're all done with all of this or if things are only going to get more crazy now, but either way this feels like a major accomplishment.

So we should celebrate! I'd offer to throw some kind of party myself, but I don't think I have any space big enough for the Network to fit without getting mud in people's shoes, which totally kills the mood. I'll help with planning and such if someone else offers a space, though.

text; computer

[detectivetroll]

A lot of you are probably aware of this, but right now, the local police are under some pretty heavy investigation by the FBI. The ones who are close with Sherman in particular, obviously, and all of those arrests. All that means for the network is that the cops aren't monitoring or looking for anyone right now. They're keeping their heads down.

As far as the police are concerned, the alien being destroyed isn't the end of it. There are more of them coming, now that the snake was taken out.

Sherman isn't worried at all, I'm pretty sure he really believes the aliens are going to take care of everything, since we destroyed the snake for them. Chief Edwards is... really worrying. About the FBI, about the aliens, everything.

There hasn't been any communication, or any sign of activity from the aliens that are supposed to be coming. Honestly, I have no idea what that actually means.

[He pauses for a moment, then just ends it there. Nick doesn't bother using a proxy like he has before, because he's not sure how much longer it's going to matter. By now, there's enough cops on the network that he doesn't feel the need to explain himself, unless he's asked.]


[Private to Karl and Melissa]
Do you guys have any idea what the hell you're going to say?


[Private to Anthony and Alex K.]
Either of you have any interest in going on an overnight camping trip? I apparently pulsed back a pretty awesome camping trailer, and I could use a vacation.

[closed] Our mistakes make us who we are.

[stillshrill]

Who: Anders and Isabela
What: Got some catching up to do
Where: chez Isabela
When: just after this
Warnings: She likes big boats and she cannot lie. Sexy banter expected. Otherwise TBA, will update if needed.

( That was almost profound. )

[text/video] backdated to march 14th

[gogoghostpowers]

So first off, I guess I should say I'm okay. Sorry for not saying so earlier, I was kinda dealing with some stuff. My parents are going nuts with everything that's happened, I've been trying to keep up so I could figure out what's been going on with their theories. Here's what Unlocke The Truth has been saying lately:
( i tried to make them as short as i could, i really did )

Also, I didn't check in earlier because I wasn't really sure I was 'okay' for a few days. I don't really know how to explain this...

[He switches to video.]

Okay, remember how I found out I'm dead a few months ago? Well, uhhh...surprise? Turns out, I'm actually something else. [He backs up a bit so that there's a wider view of him in all his white-haired, spandexed glory. Not for long, though, because a couple of flashing lights and sparkles later, Danny is looking as normal as he ever did before the network. His hair is black, his eyes are blue, he isn't glowing, and the spandex is nowhere to be seen.]

Apparently, I'm only half-ghost, whatever that means.

[closed] it is a truth universally acknowledged

[labrador]

Who: Karl Aurion, Keith Goodman
What: Something of a chance meeting
When: March 17th
Where: Outside the police station
Warnings: None!

( that Keith Goodman must be in the company of a labrador at all times )

32nd Howl [Action | OPEN]

[professorwolf]

Who: Randall Lyall, various versions, and OPEN
When: All week
Where: The high school, his house, and around the city
What: Catch-all log for the week

With school back in session and the full moon for the month behind him-- and four transformations, to go with it, to his dismay and annoyance-- Lyall is trying to get something of a routine going again. Difficult, what with everything still a mess downtown and rumors still flying, but he's trying. At least he has school again, and his students, even if half of them are sure he has something to do with everything that went down, and the other half are busy laughing at the half who do.

Also difficult, when he's tempted to experiment with wolf shape, now that he can. Midway through the week, he gives in, but at least he does is responsibly: he calls some of his usual guards for the full moon to invite them to keep an eye on him. Just in case he loses it. And then wolfishly begs them to let him out of the house, once it actually works and he's himself again, inside the wolf body.

Wandering the city as a wolf, for half the night, is probably not a great way to keep those students from thinking something's up, when he comes in the next morning yawning... but it was still exciting. And this time, he can be sure he didn't bite anyone!


((feel free to run into him at school or around the city, visit his house, or meet the wolf :3 only problem with the latter is, he doesn't know how to change back yet ;) so it'll be animal pantomime time!))

[Not On the Network] Catch-All Media Outlet Post

[theearth]

[This is a post for ICly writing or sharing/specifying any information that characters might be spreading or handing out throughout the month of March off-network.

It can be on any pressing subject - would they be making an effort to inform the public on what the Numbers Club is and are? Speaking out on goings-on with the Locke City police or other organizations?

Meanwhile, it can also be through any medium - get creative and imagine what your character might be up to! It's not limited to explanation that they'd be stepping up to the press for interviews - independent activity like Youtube uploads and small-time propaganda they might whip up or blog posts and articles are perfectly fair game!

You're free to play around with it and comment to each other with responses or notes, and NPC tags along the same lines aren't an impossibility.

When commenting to the catch-all media outlet post, please specify a date and media platform in your subject line (e.x. 3/19 [Website Article]) - and to be sure that nothing goes overlooked, please comment here with the gist of anything your character might be saying or up to!]

text / open log

[pheromonecoffee]

So we all need a break and some fun right? Anthony and I are going to try to eat an entire cake, and there's a really nice bakery cafe thing on Pine so everyone is also invited to try. I, personally, will take any bets from someone who can finish an entire cake. Any takers?

Also I will be drinking hot sauce and coffee since somebody won't leave me alone about it :|;;;; Who wants to miss that? No one wants to miss that. I'm sure I'll laugh about it in thirty years.

3PM, that one on Pine and 4th.

[Action

No he seriously is waiting there at the cafe for anyone to join him. Because what is stupid adventures without friends?

But the more people come the better it is for the bakery owners, right? Totally. So grab a chair, get some coffee and let us all eat until we are sick. Just be prepared for commentary from the kid.]