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[not_good_not_wicked]

Hey check it out!

[She backs up, then tosses aside the crutches she's been hobbling about on for ages and walks across the room. Still a limp, but her leg can support her weight now.]

It's finally getting better enough to walk on. There were times when I thought it would never get better!

[Private to Bakura]
I feel liking doing something fun to celebrate, whaddaya say?

[Later, still private]
Ryou?

[About an hour and a half after the initial video, after some investigation. public again.]


Well. We lost Bakura.

Audio

[part_time_overlord]

Yveyr ih ouh, I kepepzekex htij feikx lanvuave. Xoej htij jounx wapiliak ho ancone?

[[The language of Ente Isla, Satan's homeworld. If anyone has a supernatural skill with languages, they can recognize this as "Check it out, I remembered this weird language. Does this sound familiar to anyone?"]]

Not a very useful echo, really, but it's kind of cool. I can sound all ominous and magical now!

[He gestures dramatically, if futilely as he's not broadcasting video right now.]

Loor umon pc fokrj ce pivthc, anx xejmaik!

[["Look upon my works ye mighty, and despair!"]]

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[moodkiller]

[She'd been lurking the network on and off for a few weeks. Now, she knew a fair amount of what had been happening, but her schoolwork - regrettably - came first. As tantalizing a lead as this network was to the truth, it would be there regardless. But now, she finally had some time between studying and her scattered extracurriculars. Marvelous.

A voice comes across on the network, and it sounds like a teenage girl speaking softly.]

Let's get right to it. My name is Natalie Sherman.

... I have to say, for all I'd heard, I didn't expect to be a part of this. I've done a bit of reading, and this certainly explains a few things - my uncle's arrest, for a start. He was guilty, to put it mildly, so today's verdict is what he deserved. And as for the source of those sex scandal allegations... [her tone changes on that last point, she clearly isn't pleased or comfortable.] I'd like to have a few words with whoever thought that blog was a remotely good idea...

However, I do have a few other questions? Relating to one thing, primarily. I'm going to attach a pair of photos to this post. If anyone recognizes this card, I'd appreciate anything you might be able to tell me.

attached: IMG0145.jpg, IMG0146.jpg

( ooc cut for images )

[two cell phone photos, two sides of a card. it's a little fuzzy, and surrounded by a blue glow. those paying close attention will see what looks like some kind of workbench behind the camera in these shots.]

I know that it's a tarot card - the Wheel of Fortune. But that's all that I know, and it only raises further questions.

Another thing... [she's not even going to bother making this private. she just needs to get his attention, and if she can open a line to anyone else who might know something by calling him out? so much the better.] Matt, I know you're here. You're a little hard to miss. Contact me.

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[squicksilver]

Look at this:

[ Linked is a story in the Las Vegas Sun about the grisly murder last night. ]

You're morons, all you people in Vegas flaunting your "powers." Go home. You're attracting the wrong sort of attention. Leave entertaining to the professionals.

And don't say anything about me, if anyone asks.

Entry #A-7: "Artisan" [Text, Action]

[dead_black_eyes]

[There is a lot going on right now. Murders in Vegas, police trials staggering to shameful conclusions, and L's own latest case- which he's technically no longer supposed to be investigating, but is- are all very distracting.

It's not like he needs sleep or anything, though; the coffee shop's construction is right on schedule. It just finished, in fact. As promised, he's taking a break from perusing Greek newspapers to make an announcement... and to remind the people who said they'd help a couple weeks ago about their commitment.]

Construction's done on the coffee shop and these are the open temporary positions I need filled immediately.

Movers: Basically just move objects from point A to point B. Some of them are heavy.
Painters: Solid colors and also a mural.
Promoters: Hang out at Urban Outfitters and craft bars to hand out posters and spread the word.

These are the permanent positions I'm taking interviews for starting this evening. Experience is a plus, but not necessary unless otherwise noted.

Manager: Experience required. Job entails scheduling workers and running the shop.
Assistant Managers: Hiring two. Need to be equally comfortable behind the counter and dealing with paperwork.
Baristas: Hiring up to 8 for now. Duties include making coffee and food, running the cash register, and keeping the bathroom really clean.
Bartenders: Hiring up to three. Must be over 21; we have a full bar that opens at 2:00 each day.
Vendors: Sell your handcrafted items and help us support our boarded employees.
A fantastic accountant: Lots of experience mandatory
A fantastic lawyer: See above.

Numbered individuals get priority, obviously. As I mentioned before, if your living situation is complicated, there is an apartment upstairs with six cots, two showers, and lockers for personal belongings. Just mention it during your interview and we can put you up as soon as the cots are upstairs.

Respond here or drop by in person. I'll be at the shop all day today, and... honestly for the next week I'll be there almost constantly.

[And, in fact, he will. He's been neglecting his sleep, though, so when you stop by the newly constructed Espresso Yourself, you're likely to find him dozing on the lone sofa in the empty expanse of the shop, practically buried in paperwork.]

❧ 010 ❧ Video, laptop webcam

[dominateartimus]

[Normally Xander doesn't do video posts for the network, with the exception of showing off his shadow mimicry. This time around, the camera isn't pointed at himself but a kitchen counter filled with several sweet and savory baked goods made of kneaded dough. These weren't any left overs from the party that Kotetsu hosted since he didn't attend.]

I made a lot more than I intended. [The image tilts slightly to the side, as if it was knocked off balanced for some reason. A sigh and a meow is heard before the visual is back to it's original position.] There's a chance I won't be able to eat all of this in the next few days. So... I'm offering to -- [A brief pause, he's torn if he should charge a small sum for it or not.] -- share.

Limited to those who live in Locke, sorry.

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[pheromonecoffee]

Matt's Super Important Survey of Avoiding Studying for the Looming Physics Exam

Name/Alias:
Current Age: a range is good like are you a kid or a teen or a young adult or an adult adult or an old adult?
Occupation: or general like are you in medicine or a student or education or what?
How Long Have You Been Numbered?:
Favorite Food:
Favorite Genre of Music: viral youtube videos count
How Many Seasons of College Have You Seen?: if you are not caught up shame on you
Do You Prefer the [Harry Potter Stand In] Books or Movies?:
Do You Sunburn Easily?: very important
Were Your Parents Honest About Dropping You as a Child?: (all babies get dropped at one point or another)

Echo stuff

Do you remember using magic in your echoes?: or somebody else using it?
What age was the other you?: general range is okay
What was your occupation?:
Do you remember how they died?: seriously i can't be the only person who remembers dying i need some validation here.

<b>Name/Alias:</b> <b>Current Age:</b> a range is good like are you a kid or a teen or a young adult or an adult adult or an old adult? <b>Occupation:</b> or general like are you in medicine or a student or education or what? <b>How Long Have You Been Numbered?:</b> <b>Favorite Food:</b> <b>Favorite Genre of Music:</b> viral youtube videos count <b>How Many Seasons of <i>College</i> Have You Seen?:</b> if you are not caught up shame on you <b>Do You Prefer the [Harry Potter Stand In] Books or Movies?:</b> <b>Do You Sunburn Easily?:</b> very important <b>Were Your Parents Honest About Dropping You as a Child?:</b> (all babies get dropped at one point or another) <b>Echo stuff</b> <b>Do you remember using magic in your echoes?</b>: or somebody else using it? <b>What age was the other you?:</b> general range is okay <b>What was your occupation?:</b> <b>Do you remember how they died?:</b> seriously i can't be the only person who remembers dying i need some validation here.

This is a very important study into why the hell we're all dealing with this. Your answers are vital and will be recorded and my lab assistants and I will sort through this and report our findings asap.

... speaking of, lab assistants, are you free on Saturday because my aunt and uncle are out and I have a coupon for pizza. I am not letting buy one pizza get a pizza free go to waste.

back when it was a c, not an e

[knights_king]

Who: Arthur York, George Wolfe
When: May 1st, Evening
Where: Arthur's apartment building rooftop.
What: An epic tale begins as two young men put on magic armor, get really hammered and wail on each other with pipe wrenches and folding chairs.
Warnings: S for Stupid as Hell.

( Who trusted these idiots with brains? )