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[alilyinthemoonslight]

[Lily gives a thin smile to the camera, and it would appear she is... in yet another, different place, for about the third time in as many months.] Hello, everyone. I'm sure there's a lot of you still worn out from everything recently, but I wanted to touch base with everyone I could after all of that... and all of this that's now cropping up here.

Here, being Germany. Thanks to Miss Bonbright, we all seem to be pretty set for anyone who's going to stay over here for the immediate future, at least. Winter and I checked in today without any problems, although we're going to be bouncing back and forth a lot to help out wherever we can. At the very least, it's a step up from the shared villas at the Marriott, or having to pay to stay elsewhere for weeks because we were all so paranoid. [Or the fear of returning to her own home and getting gunned down in the middle of the night.] There's a lot to do everywhere, but I think it'll be easier to operate from here for the time being.

At the very least, the general atmosphere feels a little less... oppressive. I only realize it now, but the worse the media has gotten in the States for us, the more it feels like I've been holding my breath every time I turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper. They actually want us to help, according to Julien, so... I say we do whatever we can to fulfill that.

I know people are already talking about hunting down whatever creature may be buried under here, and I agree - we should track it down, but... It feels like there's a piece we're missing, doesn't it? If we incite another fight, we're just going to wind up with this place trashed just like Locke and Vegas. We also need to avoid that. Plus... the last one awakened soon after that mountain rose up, and it looks like we've already got something similar to that with this giant tower. That worries me more than a little. If things happened so much quicker in Vegas than back home, how quickly is it going go here?

Regardless... I should say that I can be very, ah... [A pause.] mobile, after that last fight. If anyone needs anything, anywhere, we can be there. For the time being, I expect we'll be popping into Vegas just as much as helping look into things here, so... if anyone needs any help, or needs to meet up with us, just give the word.

[open] Welcome to the home of tradition and progress!

[theearth]

Who: EVERYONE! including Mrs Kaufmann and Rose Bonbright
When: October 11th, starting 6 p.m.
Where: The museum that is attached to the town-hall of Füssen, specifically the Kaisersaal.
What: Mingle and happy welcome!

Through the usual channels, the mayor of Füssen has invited any and all numbered - no matter if they are only visiting for the evening/weekend and actually reside in Locke or Vegas or if they are staying for longer - to attend a little reception at the Kaisersaal in the town museum which is attached to the townhall.

Aka this snazzy room just with the chairs grouped around tables and no stage, though four musicians play quartets on a low podium at the side of the room. It's a very distinguished affair don't screw it up, you can do it, numbered! No, we don't know who believes that, either.

Mingle and eat and have fun!

And a note: Drinks are free! But the youngsters will get carded, and alcohol like beer will only be served to 16+ people, while spirits and other higher percentage booze will only be served to 18+ people.

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[charcoalfeather]

[Rakka looked down at the screen glumly, she was likely using her phone for this. Over her shoulder, a sign for the café she was evidently sitting outside of hung on a metal railing. On that metal railing was a crow, the black, feathery beast keeping an eye on the winged girl below.

Rakka herself looked exhausted, likely a side effect of both the time zone change and the booze the group of teens she was with had been going through. Right now though, she was musing over a cup of coffee.]

...It was my birthday, yesterday. [She mused sadly.] After everything that happened, I forgot about it.

[She tried to shrug it off, to smile and be there for others. But after having seen her friend get shot up, and subsequently leaving without a word to Germany, Rakka's spirits were low.

She took a slow sip from her coffee.] Everyone here is nice though. [Another sip and a frown.] ...I miss when it was like this in Locke City.

[OPEN]

[drama8om8]

Who: Any teenagerly types enticed by Octavia's post
What: Searching for clues/giant pink birds during the day, camping out and being idiot teenagers at night. Also truth or dare and consumption of german beer. Oh em gee.
When: October 10th
Where: Around Füssen
Warnings: Alcohol? Will update if necessary!

[ If there's any better way of dealing with hard times than escapist shenaniganry, Octavia certainly doesn't know about it. Let's be real - the real motivation for this trip is the partying. And the lack of responsibility. And the drinks and snacks.

Still - finding the mystery bird monster ahead of time would be rad. In pursuit of this, anyone who meets up with octavia at the start of the day will be given an Awesome Adventurer's Kit (tm) - a small package consisting of a shitty two dollar compass, a notepad, a pen and a poorly-made swiss army knife.

Those things could be useful, okay. God. ]