[ Hello, Vatheon. This is a video broadcast of Ciel Phantomhive swallowing his pride.

If you know him, it may be slightly painful to watch due to second-hand embarrassment.

...or slightly gratifying, depending on your opinion of him. ]

I have a request.

[ It's sort of obvious that he's having to force himself to speak. His teeth are practically clenched. Ouch, his dignity. ]

Would anyone be so kind as to teach me how to cook, or to bake? I've found myself interested in cultivating some culinary skill.

[ In other words, he's gotten tired of restaurant food. So. Tired.

He hates you, Sebastian Michaelis. He hates you a lot. ]

If you are so inclined, please contact me as soon as possible.

[As the SFC turns on, Angelo is seen sitting on the couch in his and Lloyd's apartment with a serious yet somber expression on his face. Of course he'd be the one to bring this news to the network, as he had done before. Lloyd was his roommate after all and he always finds out before everyone else.]

Lloyd has been put into a sleep coma by the Coral. During this time, I'm not moving him from his room and keeping watch over him until he wakes up... Whenever that will be. It's the least I can do as his...friend.

[His friend huh? Was he truly Lloyd's friend? Is that what one would call a friend? Someone who lies and acts on fake emotions? Never being completely truthful even after all the months two people live together? He doesn't deserve to have Lloyd call him his friend, but...it was the only term that comes to his lips. Yet, he tries to act as if he's not bothered by what has happened.]

But people recover from these comas or at least from I know from experience, so there isn't much to worry about. Instead I'm going to live my life normally and take care of my friend, I see no reason to be sad when I know he'll wake up from this being his usual Lloyd self again. Others are free to think or feel whatever they wish, however I still stand by what I've said and don't plan on changing that.

[The feed then turns off soon after that.]

[Lelouch has made himself very comfortable during the time no one has seen him. He's settled into his new apartment quite nicely, relishing in peace and quiet. Though it hasn't been the same for other residents from what he's seen.

A curse? This place is more than just a prison, isn't it.

But when it shows him on the screen, his hands are neatly folded and he's smiling serenely (as though he's actually happy to be here when in truth he really isn't). There must be a little something even he can do.]

Hello. Since I haven't been able to be acquainted with many of you due to recent conditions... I felt a proper introduction was in order. I am Lelouch Lamperouge.

I'm a bit concerned in light of the events that I seemed to arrive in the middle of... would anyone mind explaining curses to me more thoroughly?

[Who's glad that the curse is over with? This guy right here. It's much easier to do damage control on something intangible like fear after the fact than to try and defend people from it and, honestly, it made him feel totally useless.]

Yo, Vatheon's been pullin' some nasty tricks. First yours truly here slept through a friend's birthday, then this whole...shit [that's about all he can say to describe it] with the...fairies? Had to happen too. Now I'm just noticin' a good chunk of pals from my world are gone! I'm sick of this, man, who wants to go hit up the arcade? Or get some comics? Maybe hit a few balls in the park, seriously, somethin' needs to happen besides all this doom and gloom over here.

[There's a pause as he looks for a way to filter the broadcast before becoming too impatient to do so and sighs.]

Hey, Yukari, happy birthday. Left you somethin' in your room, didn't wrap it though, sorry.

[And it's kind of weird, too. Hey, giving girls bunnies is Akihiko's thing in another universe.

Either way he switches off the feed.]

[ considering there are no apparent unwanted side-effects on the residents in particular during this curse, it is decidedly safe enough to utilize the network—! ]

Good evening, Vatheon. As many of you may have noticed, the structure of the communication devices ordinarily used has significantly changed.

[ it is almost like he is using a working cellphone again. ]

I would like to confirm the scope of these changes. To the unseeing eye, it would appear to be something akin to a modernized technological upgrade— a GPS, translator, and games are all available now among other functions. Curiously enough, there is an included add-on for a weather forecast that is entirely ineffectual. [ this is odd because there is usually weather— albeit not within the barrier. ] If anyone could also confirm the current status of the island for me I would be very grateful.

[ and returning to the run-down— ]

In actuality, this is not an upgrade, but a transformation; that much should already be evident by the change in shape alone. The construction is different— unlike SFCs, these can be taken apart with no damage if you're careful enough. There is also a card slot within the device that serves an unknown purpose.

The most interesting change would be within the formatting options. Note that there is now a "dream" function available... one that I am somehow unable to utilize. If anyone has any further information, it would be appreciated.

Lastly, if anyone is feeling a bit daring, I have a favor to ask.

Thank you.

[ ooc: somarium's dreamberry guide should anyone need it. ]

Hello again, Vatheon. Could any of you tell me if the pattern of new arrivals has ever changed before now? There have been a startling amount in the past few days, and I'm quite certain it's not time just yet. Any theories as to what this might mean?

Take care of yourselves, everyone.

_{[When the video starts you can see a lot of books lying on a desk. Most of them is thick and some are left open. A moment later Ruca can be seen, holding one more book. He seems to be deep in thoughts and his gaze is fixed on some random point in the distance.]}

Do you think it's selfish to hope that... someone from your world would be brought here?

<sub>[Ever since Ange left, Ruca has been feeling lonely and homesick. Sure, Chitose is still here, but... it isn't the same. He knows she will help him if anything happens, he knows he can talk to her and at the same time he doesn't really know how to talk to her. They were enemies in his world and if Mathias ever got here... they would probably become enemies again.

But he doesn't want that. He really was happy when Chitose told him she was his friend. He really wants to be her friend. But all of that is so complicated!

He sighs a little, shaking his head.]</sub>

I'm sorry... I'm always asking weird questing, aren't I?

[There's some awkward fumbling with the camera-- loud error beeps, the view swinging around wildly... until finally he figures it out and it more or less settles on Zuko.]

What's going on here? Do you know how serious the consequences are for kidnapping the Fire Lord? You're endangering the peace of the entire world by doing this!

[Although he's definitely acting imperial enough to be royalty, at the moment Zuko is only dressed in more casual clothes, suitable for fighting. Bright red, distinctly Asian fabrics trimmed in cloth of gold, and twin swords slung over his back that matched his fierce scowl. His arms are folded, and he's standing rooted, as if implacable.

And oddly enough... he and his clothes are completely dry, if somewhat crumpled.]

I expect answers, and I expect them now.

[Suddenly his features twist into a frustrated cringe, and his voice rises.] Starting with why am I underwater?!