[The feed clicks on and Fai appears to be sitting at a table.  The device is on the table and a little cake with a single candle is in front of him. The vampire seems a little more somber then normal.]

It has officially been one year since I came to the bubble.  I thought I should perhaps throw myself a little anniversary party.  But then I wasn't sure if people really celebrate the fact that they have been here any significant amount of time.

A year is actually the longest I've stayed in one place in quite some time. [It also makes him feel a little lonely, knowing it has been that long since he's seen his traveling companions.]

So do people usually celebrate this? Or do they prefer not to because they'd rather forget that it's been that long?

[Fai leans over a little then and blows out the candle.]

Happy Anniversary~

[The feed clicks on to see Link in his island clothes. He looks quite happy.]

Hoy everyone. To those I haven't met, My name's Link. It's nice to meet you all! So what's this place like? Do you all like it here?

(OOC: It's my birthday today!)

[ooc: backdated to monday afternoon!] 

[Zelos looks rather calm once he flicks on the SFC. In fact, you might say he looks... content. He flicks his hair over his shoulder before he speaks, revealing a strangely empty clavicle.]

So this is a "curse", huh? It's not so bad, really. Not bad at all!

Since I'm in such a good mood today, why don't we have a chat, my little people of Vatheon? That's right, even the guys out there can have a talk with the great Zelos! Now don't leave me hanging!

[Once he wraps up his speech, Zelos' brow furrows. His confused expression is brief; he turns off the SFC before the network can see too much of his bemusement. Yeah, he heard it too - his usual charm seems to be missing from his tone! In fact, he sounded a little... creepy. Not what he was expecting. Seeing as he's spent most of the morning sleeping in, he hasn't had the opportunity to interact with anyone yet. For good reason, apparently. But it's too late-- the message is out and on the network.]

[ooc: for all who tag, Zelos has lost his charisma! so while he's still in a stage of denial, any passes he may make at women will seem really out of place and awkward. at least his body is human again!]

[ Zidane is looking very distressed when he turns his SFC on.  Just like completely and totally not happy and energetic.  He's quite obviously still huddled up under a blanket on a very messy bed.  Totally the opposite of his usual sunshiny temperament. ]

I've... I've been robbed...! Has anyone else found themselves missing something important? Because my tail... it's GONE!

[ He... he almost sobs. ]

Granted I'm like a foot and a half taller right now... and I've been thinking lately that it'd be neat to be taller like most of the other people around here... but not at this cost...!

[THE FOLLOWING IS FILTERED FROM ALL GIRLS BECAUSE OMG SO EMBARRASSING.]

And uh.. if anyone out there has some pants they can maybe let me borrow that would be really great.  Because none of my stuff fits at the moment and even I'm not gonna go out butt naked.

[The feed clicks on to show a rather ordinary looking young man. He bows slights before speaking.]

Good day Vatheon. I am a vassal of the Silver King, Isana Yashiro - Yatogami Kuroh. [The introduction seems slightly hesitant, as if it's a line he has said many times before, but in reference to someone else.]
I have been living in the city for some time now, although I have not had occasion to properly introduce myself. However, I believe that it's time I sought out some form of employment. I have some measure of skill in the culinary arts, and would be happy to provide my services to any establishment in need of a cook.

Thank you for your time.

[He bows again, and the feed ends.]

[When the SFC turns on, Angelo can be seen dressed in a well tailored suit. This is the first time he's done something important, so he wants to make a good impression. Taking a brief moment to clear his throat, he's smiling at the camera. Or at the very least, he's faking that smile. For whose familiar with the accent as well, it will be one of the British/English variety.]

Good day citizens of Vatheon, I have two announcements. The first is an important announcement on behalf of our Golden Victory Host Club. As many of you are aware, our former president Zelos departed and recently returned to the fair city. However despite this situation and prior to Zelos' return to the city, we still made the decision to go forward and change management. The new heads of the host club are the former vice president Peony and I, the great Angelo, am its new vice president. In regards to the rest of the club, no changes will be made and we are in fact looking for more people to stop by. So if you're interested in either stopping by or becoming a member of the club, do feel free to come by or let us know. Furthermore, with the changing of management, any questions about our club can be directed to myself or Peony either by SFC voicemail or in person.

[He keeps up that smile while making the second announcement, even if deep down, this is hurting way more than it should.]

The second announcement is more of a personal one. For those who knew my adopted daughter Ib, I'm afraid to say she's been taken away from the city back to her home. I personally believe she'll be much safer there than here, so I'm glad she was able to make it home. Though I'm sure she will be deeply missed by those who knew her, so please remember her for the time she was here.

[ The video feed accidentally clicks on as Sora was looking at his calender on the phone. He's scrolling over it not really paying attention until the date actually catches his attention. His eyes go wide for a moment in surprise and then a soft smile settles on his face. He really should pay more attention to these sort of things, but it's easy to lose track of time in the bubble. ]

Wow, I've been here a year already.

[ Sora laughs lightly. ]

Man, I can't believe I missed my birthday too. That's so lame.

[ Despite the realization Sora doesn't seem too bummed out about it. The past few weeks had been well...interesting to say the least. ]

[Hi, Vatheon. Sheena's been ignoring most of the world for a while, getting out only during that curse to run around a little bit (though that was more because she was not going to go parading around in something that showed off that much skin with that little support!) for... not a lot of time, and grab the usual groceries. But she tries to look at least a bit indifferent with her curiosity, not willing to let her mood--"glum" being an understatement--seep through.]

Is it... totally and completely certain that if we go home, we don't remember anything that happened here unless we come back to Vatheon?

[Gives the SFC a gentle flick, giving the camera a wry smile. Seems like he's managed to get rid of all signs of his wet arrival, minus his damp clothes. He's trying very hard to forget the whole incident for your benefit.]

So what, all I get for gracing you all with my presence is this booklet and this horrendous tunic? No welcome party, no parades, no nothing? Geez. Not to mention there's water in places you don't deserve to even know about.

[He pouts his pretty boy pout, looking very hurt indeed.]

Ah, well, I'll forgive you this time. I'm sure that there should be plenty of hunnies out there to cheer me up, yeah? We can have a party of our own now that the great Zelos is here! 

Oh, and Lloyd and friends? That includes my dear, voluptuous hunny, my darling angel, my cool beauty, and my precious little one-- If you're here, you're invited, too. Don't leave a man hanging, hmm?

[With a wink and a grin, he turns off the feed.]

==Action==

[ Liz spends a few moments floating on her back in the fountain, staring up at the top of the bubble. It's lovely, really, but... strange. What is this place? ]

Am I dead? Did I die back there...?

[ It's only when she absently bumps into the side of the fountain with her head--which hurts--that she finally sits up, slightly panicked. ]

No I'm-- where are they?

[ She pushes herself up and out of the water, dripping as she starts calling around as loud as she can. ]

Patti! Kid! Come out, you guys, this isn't funny!

[ She eventually collapses onto the ground again, staring at her hands. ]

Am I... alone?

[ It's shortly after she finally notices the items with her name on them, piled on top of a towel, and she looks them over as she starts to dry herself off. ]



==Video==

[ The video flickers on to reveal the clearly stressed blonde, her lips pressed into a line. ]

Um-- wow, is this thing even working-- okay so. If anyone around here has seen a younger girl who's kind of dressed like I am [ and there's a brief pause as she pans the camera down her body to show the outfit ] by the name of Patti, or maybe a kind of neurotic guy with stripes in his hair who goes by Kid, could you maybe point me in their direction? That'd be great.

Actually, anyone from home would be good, but I'd like to seem them first!

...I think that's it. How do I turn this thi--

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