--So they're all gone.

[The feed starts up to see a female peeking curiously at one of the places where she had...stashed a bomb the last time she was here. She had a towel over her head, and she was obviously still wet from the re-entry.]

Damn. And I wasn't even here to see it.

[She rubs the towel through her hair, and then starts drying herself off. Finally, she looks at the SFC and grins.]

Did you miss me, Vatheon? I know some of you out there did.

[Not. But either way, she's just ending it there.]

[Before the feed starts, in the vicinity of the Lower District, you might hear a loud explosion. Okay, well, it's not terribly big, but in a relatively peaceful bubble-shaped underwater dome, it's rather noticeable. If you're really close by, you'll even see the roof of a tool shed go flying in the air before landing unceremoniously somewhere.

But like any explosion it all ends rather quickly. The silence holds for a beat before a panic-stricken Rinoa comes onto the SFC.]

Sorry! So sorry! Please don't panic if you heard, heard all of that! That was just me.

[Behind her, there are the remains of a now very charred and destroyed tool shed. Luckily Rinoa doesn't seem to be harmed; she's more embarrassed than anything.]

I'll, um, try to pay for damages and stuff. [Good thing she got that job.] Can't believe this happened. I wasn't even aiming at the shed...

((ooc: Rinoa is trying to get a hold on her powers. Needless to say, she's not off to a stellar start.))

[ 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. ]

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!!

[Hello Vatheon. There is now what appears to be a very young child looking down into the communicator with curiosity. After a few seconds of staring, despite being in damp clothing and likely confused like most newcomers would be, he does break out into a smile.]

Ohhh, I see how it works! It's like one of those really cool video phones that rich people have! So there must be people I could talk to through Starfish-kun here, right? [Yep, definitely not that perturbed about being in an unknown place without his parents as he continues to be all smiles as he waves a hand--or rather, a felt-puppet that he's wearing on his hand at the screen.] I'm Reisuke Houjou! I dunno what's going on exactly, but this place looks really cool!

[He does frown a little for a brief second, musing to himself a bit.]

Oh...but where did Onee-chan go? We were right in the middle of a really fun game too...

[...And then he's back to smiling again~]

...Well, that doesn't matter! At least there's people around here I could play with too!

[There's a completely intentional feed coming on the network now, and Minene's looking at the mug that's now in her hands.]

A mug, huh? After all this...you gave us a damn mug?

[Oh. Oops. She stands up, bringing her arm back and throwing it as hard as she could at the wall. The mug shattered to a million satisfying pieces, and she smirked at the SFC as if she was proud.]

Here's what I think about your mug, Vatheon! This is my thanks to you!

[She's laughing as she turns off the feed.]

[ brace yourselves, Vatheon, as there is a very panicky country fretting about in the Plaza. ]

AAAAAAHH!

[ there's a blur of blue and white as Italy drops the SFC ]

Whoever you are, don't hurt me! I surrender!

[ he waves his white flag frantically ]

Germany?! Japan?! HELP MEEEEE!

Huh—

[ Sup Vatheon? Having fun with all these new wet people? Well, you've now got one more person to cater to their confused desires.

Yukiteru arrived in the normal way- wet, confused. Yet aside from this initial first reaction, he seems a little worn out. With shoulders shrugged and visible shaking becoming more evident the closer one should squint.

But never fear, he's alive! Or at least... he hopes so. From what the boy could remember from being thrown off a ledge, he could have possibly been killed. But no, that couldn't happen, could it? So with a blink he'll finally get the motivation to sit up- a little awkwardly at first- before that familiar crease of a frown appears.

Welp, he doesn't recognize this place at all... ]

This has a camera? [ Guess who just found the communication device? His frown deepens as he peers into the screen; gently wiping some of the wet bangs away from curious eyes. Brb, casting a glance aside as if he is looking- checking something, in fact. The sound of a cellphone button is heard.

The boy's voice drops. ] H- hello? Can anyone tell me where I am? If... anyone can hear me.

[ Help the poor, distressed child? ]

[ The location isn't specified at the moment. He's kind of not aiming the camera at the room but his face. After a couple of week of trying to figure out what the hell is going on here, he finally managed to work this SFC somehow.

The best part was waking up to guts and sparkling wonder all over you. He has a rather flat look on his face as he stares at the screen. ]

Would anyone care to explain why I'm suddenly covered in filth?

[ Vampire King is not a happy king right now. He just gives a flat look at the mess that's on him. ]

Unless it's someone's idea of a twisted little joke.