1st gadget ▶ jan 24 2014

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[Winry has been watching the network for a while now. Since their arrival in Death City it had been something she and her brother have been able to access, but she insisted they just survey it before jumping in. The old info posts have been read, they've been keeping on top of new posts, they've tried the paper trick and as much as she hates to admit it this looks like the real deal.

Knowing her brother, he is going to want to be involved so she supposed she would be too. It didn't look like they had much of a choice in any case.]

Been watching this thing, reading posts, and skimming through some of the old ones. I know the basics and the consensus of what people believe is going on here. It is still a pretty hard to swallow but I've tried the tricks and after reading, hearing, and seeing things on this network it'd be pretty blind to deny.

Right now I guess what I would like to request is your experience and thoughts on all this. Maybe just see it through an individual's eyes would make me understand some things better, and let me know what [The text cuts off there when Winry hears her brother being dramatic in the other room. She listens for a moment suspiciously before checking out the network to see the following post:]

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[It's late, and this post seems to be from a webcam. the room it shows is dark, and the person watching is cloaked in shadows, lit by the blue of the computer screen. In fact, it kinda looks like he's tilting his head in just a way to shadow his eyes on purpose.]

A group of bloodied heroes, battling an unknown and deadly foe. Their hopes strained in the face of brutal odds. But suddenly, hark! A new ally emerges from the darkness!

[He lifts his head dramatically... and knocks the camera over when sweeping his hand- also dramatically.]

Ah shit! No no no come back here!

[The view tilts dangerously, and re-centers right on his face. The overblown dramatics are replaced with a goofy grin]

Haa... sorry about that! Kinda ruined the moment. ANYWAYS so hi? Er, yeah... so hows that crazy supernatural numbers group thing going?

[In the background a door can be seen opening and some feet with fuzzy slippers make their way towards him.]

What are you doing?

((ooc; please note these are meant to be two separate entries posted around the same time. we just put em together so as not to spam and keep everything neat.))

Comments

video ; to Owen's

[youngestone]

...what.

[No seriously, what?]

video;

[mysteltinn]

[Softly, to try and avoid his sister hearing]

...you know I kinda didn't really expect anyone to answer...

video;

[youngestone]

That's the fun part about the network. Crazy shit gets noticed.

[Video | To Owen]

[destinedforrock]

Well I can't say we've all been bloodied. [Flicks her head sideways.] Or all that heroic - necessarily, but. Nice to see some enthusiasm among the newcomers here...!

Aaand welcome to the Numbers Club, dear. I'm Cinderella.

[video]

[mysteltinn]

[.... talking horse. No, talking unicorn. Owen starts practically vibrating with excitement]

The Last Unicorn...!

[video]

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[Ok now even Winry can resist this, though she tries and keep her cool]

The Numbers Club is what we all go by? Well, good to have a name at least. [Honestly she couldn't come up with anything better so she has no place to judge]

[video]

[destinedforrock]

[The excitement is most detectable. Ears up, eyelids lower, looks up a little for style - ]

"Last", not really seeing as apparently there aren't any unicorns in the first place, but, I am the - [Cruising up high.] - sole unicorn around here as far as I know!

video;

[metalbent]

[ ...The voices sound a little familiar, so she'll just flick on her webcam for the sake of whoever's on the other end, a little frown on her face as she tries to figure out if she's hearing things or not. ]

About the same as usual, as far as crazy supernatural numbers group things go.

[ /deadpan. ]

video;

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[Wow! She's so surprised to see her neighbor she can't even stop herself:]

Sophie?

video;

[metalbent]

[ YEP. Not hearing things. Sophie's not sure if this deserves a smile or a frown - hey! people she knows! or oh, crap, people she knows! - so she compensates by looking a tad thrown. ]

Uh, hey. Fancy meeting you two here.

[ ..........

LOOK, NORMALLY SHE DOESN'T KNOW THE NEWBIES... ]

[Handwritten; to Winry]

[originaloddcouple]

Let you know what?

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[A moment later after she has checked to make sure Owen is okay:]

Sorry about that. I'm hoping it would let me know what to expect. I am still having a bit of trouble taking this all in.

[originaloddcouple]

Oh, okay! Any questions in particular I can help you with?

video; to owain

[ursoreckless]

[and there is a rather pouty person on this side of the camera, his nose all scrunched up because it sounds like this english has gotten a little crazy here. said pouty japanese person is wearing a kimono and has his hair pulled back in a loose topknot and looks like he is sitting somewhere surrounded by candlelight.]

...What?

video; to owain

[mysteltinn]

Huh?

[Just looking curious and fascinated WHY DRESSED UP ARE YOU A SAMURAI?!]

[video|Owen]

[stavros]

*Have a mall goth in an oversized shirt with roses surrounding a skull. She gives a solemn nod.*

You have recently awakened, correct?

[video|Owen]

[mysteltinn]

Yea- er, Indeed! Bit on the counsel of my beloved sister I have abstained from contact until now.

[handwritten, to Winry's]

[moarnomsplz]

I didn't know what to think at first but it's kind of hard to deny weird stuff's going on when you get physical changes like I have. Some people try to say we shouldn't get involved but like we're already involved whether we want to be or not. I can't really see doing anything but trying to help. And

Hey wait is that the guy from that one gaming channel?

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[Changes? Winry sorta wants to ask about those. She's a little wary about him knowing about Owen but the cat is out of the bag now]

That would be him. Do you watch us?

Owen - Audio

[dragon_blossom]

Are you a real human being or some kind of mythological idiot?

Owen - Audio

[mysteltinn]

[Huff! He crosses his arms and pouts]

I just talked to a unicorn so it could be either!

closed

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[After chatting and prodding around for a while Winry turns off her phone and flops at her brother's side]

They really don't seem that dangerous after all.

[mysteltinn]

Could be a trick... But I don't think it is.

video; to owen

[ladyofluminosity]

[Oh woooow. Luci's cracking up over this, because what even man. It takes her a moment before she's able to respond.]

We're not nearly as cool and dramatic as you just made us out to be, but you know what, I'll take it.

[She's still giggling a bit.]

You're new, aren't you? I don't think I've seen you around.

[mysteltinn]

I'm 'new', yeah. But hey, even if you're not actually cool, if you hype yourself up enough you WILL be!