Oh my do forgive me. I seemed to have misplaced this for a short while. It was very remiss of me. [Minnie offeres a smile though. No harm, no foul, right?]

Though, now that I have found this, I do have a something to ask. You see, back home we have an annual festival called The Million Dreams Festival. Its purpose is to help us realise just how much we all appreciate each other, and the person that we most appreciate each year receives a small token of our gratitude. Such a person is decided by vote, and you can vote for as many people as you like, though not yourself.

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in such a thing? And if so, might I borrow some of you to help plan the event? I would be most grateful to any volunteers.

Oh, what date should the festival be held, if we should have one that is? [Minnie does not want to step on any toes at all with this.]

[ It sounds like a normal evening in the household; there’s sounds of dinner cooking, that much is made obvious from the sounds coming through the SFC. It doesn’t take too long before the SFC picks up the sound of a conversation, however … ]

Huh … you know, you’d make someone a good wife.

... I think my brother said that to me once.

Really? It’s kinda true!

[dryly] Oh ha ha.

You could be our wife! [ She pauses for a moment, before her voice comes onto the SFC again, a little louder this time. ]

HEY! SHING! I FOUND US A WIFE!

Hmm? [ There’s a shuffling sound before Shing’s voice is heard again. ] ... well, I agree he does have the cooking skills for it!

[something clatters against the oven noisily] What?! Shut up! Both of you! I’ll kick both your asses, I ain’t nobody’s wife goddamnit!

Awwww, I’d love to see you try, honey, but then dinner will burn! [ She sounds like she’s taunting him, but she’s really just playing around. ]

So mean, Rin... is this why your previous husband left you? [ Oh, boy, and now that he’s picked up on the teasing he’s joining right in on that... ]

[Heeee might be growling a bit] I should just let you two brats starve!

[ Kohaku’s laughing a little. ] We love you, Rin! Really! You’re just so easy to tease ~

We only tease because we care, Rin! Don’t be so angry? Please? [There’s more shuffling, and then the sound of footsteps.]

Hng--! Let go--! ... damnit, fine! You win! Leggo so it doesn’t burn!

[ And with that and a bit of laughing, the SFC switches off. Now would be a good time for more teasing/trolling/letting them know that they were heard! ]


( ooc: purple is Kohaku, blue is Rin and red is Shing. )

[ With this feed, you are gonna be greeted with this small plush toy looking thing holding up the SFC. His cheeks are near squished to the screen as he pats it with his paws. ]

Vatheon! It really IS Vatheon! Mokona's back!

[ He doesn't seem at all fazed that he's been transported to a whole new world. After all, Yuuko does it all the time. As far as he's concerned, it's his turn for an adventure. Actually, he's kinda excited. So he's gonna settle himself against a tree and balance the SFC in front of him. ]

Hello everyone! Mokona has a few questions!

Has anyone met a boy named Red? Is Red still here? How about Gracia? Silver? And most important of all... is there finally somewhere Mokona can get good sake in this city?

Anyone? Hellooooooooooo~

[ And further prodding at the screen almost as that's going to elicit a faster response. ]

[There's a lot of fiddling with the starfish communicator, but eventually the audio feed opens with the unsure voice of a young girl coming through.]

Uhm... Hello? Is anyone hearing me?

[Hanako has never seen this kind of device before, but after spending some time pressing random buttons, its functions make it seem like how those quirky phones are made in her world.]

I have run into your... welcome committee, while walking around. So I... sort of know how things are working here. I didn't agree to this, but... I'm not the only one, it seems. I suppose I have no choice but stay here, and find a place to sleep in.

[A hint of bitterness, but she's not angry. She's confused, wary, frightened, but not angry at whoever pulled her into this.]

That said... I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Hanako Ikezawa, and I come from Japan.

[... She thinks that's enough information to give to strangers in a network.

A full minute of pause, and then she speaks again, with a shakier tune.]

Hisao, Lilly... Naomi-san, or Natsume-san... If you're also in this place, please contact me as soon as you can.


[Action from the plaza.]


[And for those who are having any business in the plaza, you will spot a half-soaked girl with purple hair, some of which covers half of her face, wearing a likewise damp school uniform and wandering around the place helplessly with a map in her hands. She could use some help.]

Warnings: I think the canon "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" is a warning in itself. Also spoilers for Mami's character arc.

( Do You Believe in Magic? )

Mami wakes up screaming, bolting up her bed, her breathing coming in short gasps. The commotion made Aurelio stir, mewling and snuggling into Mami more. After taking a deep breath to calm her, the girl picks the kitten up, cuddling it to her chest. He starts to purr, putting Mami more at ease.

"I'm sorry Aurelio. It was only a bad dream. Nothing more."

Unbeknownst to Mami, her newly acquired Dreamberry just recorded that "bad dream". And everyone in Vatheon just saw it.

[Here's a face that hasn't popped up in ages.

Okay, not agesssss, but definitely not in a long time. One coma after another, and Hilbert is looking quite irritated with this outcome. He feels like he has napped through the most fantastic events in his lifetime! So, he ruffles his hair, also ruffling away any hints of grumpiness.]

Hey guys. ... Does it look like I have a beard yet?
 

People of this disturbingly disturbing spinning ball of filth, listen!

I, who is ZIM, hereby declare this planet conquered by the Irken Empire! Prepare your pitiful lives to be destroyed! That is unless you can prove to be useful slaves to the Empire.

Now, obey or suffer the wrath of ZIM!!

Well, this certainly is quite the surprise.

[The sender seems rather amused by their sudden appearance here. Though, it has been quite a few days since she arrived, soaked and dripping in an alleyway not far from the plaza in this current form. It's been amusing as of late, too- arriving to chaos and outrage. It certainly reminded her of events not too long ago, especially for a being as old as her.]

I must say, you all have been rather busy lately, hm? What with that scare last week. An interesting choice for a "prank," as well. Though I wonder why those with such a finite amount of time would worry so much about what is inevitable for beings such as most of those who find themselves in both this city and their own realities...

This place is called Vatheon, isn't it?

Well, I do hope we enjoy our time together.

[Make what you will of the text, Vatheonites, for it ends there. However, for the select few...]

[ Encrypted to the Investigation Team ]

Live the way you seem fit. Though it would seem I am not the only "conductor" in our midst.

[Hope you enjoyed your vaguely peaceful nights sleep, children of man~]

[The video flickers on, but since Mickey is not looking directly into it, it can easily be assumed it was turned on by accident. He’s tossing the starfish communicator up and down, out of bored agitation. As with most newcomers, he's wet, and not happy about his situation. He's looking around as he talks, trying to find the man whom he assumes is responsible.]

Aw, c’mon, Yen Sid! I know ya gotta be around here somewhere! We were just talkin’, I need ta know about ta do about Sora and Riku! Ya can’t just drop me off somewhere without a clue! I know ya can hear me! Why, I oughtta –

[His eye then catches on to the fact that the video is on. it's not entirely unfamiliar technology, but that is a long pause he takes as he thinks about what's going on. He blinks, and then his eyes dart around before he grins sheepishly at being caught ranting.]

… Huh! Well. Whaddya know. [Then he’ll clear his throat, trying to be a grown-up. Emphasis on trying.] H-Hiya! Don’t suppose anyone out there knows a fella named Yen Sid? Tall, human, big beard, never smiles? I’ll even settle fer the name a’ this place… and what this thing is… and why I’m all wet… gosh, I could really use a lot of help fer this one. I don’t even know where ta start!

Hm… Minnie’s always goin’ on about the right introductions… guess that’s a better start than nothin’. My name’s Mickey Mouse! Who might you all be?