[Zelda doesn't have a smile for the network today. She looks stern, with more than a little worry just underneath the surface.]

Hello, Vatheon. I will keep this brief. As I'm sure you have all noticed by now, the coral's condition is continuing to decline. The barrier has begun to show the effects of this. The village up on the island has been fully restored, and I would recommend that you all evacuate as soon as possible. At the very least, please keep your tunics nearby.

In a few days measures will be taken to attempt to strengthen the coral again, but they are experimental. I would greatly prefer it if everyone had moved safely to the island by then. Thank you for your time.

Gnomeday, Gnome Redecan 02, ND 2018

( Action for the Ordo apartment )

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[It's only after he' had a good share of time to talk to Zelda and get his bearings that Guy finally picks up his SFC, opting to keep himself anonymous this time around. There was too much that had happened while he was gone. It would just be nice to get a general sense of the city, if anything else.]

Breaking the ice around strangers is pretty hard, isn't it? I know we all have to do it all the time around here, with everyone coming and going. But it doesn't make it any easier.

Some people take to it easier than others, though. And I'm sure some of you have learned ways to interact with a new person just by being in this crazy place.

So tell me, Vatheon. How would you treat a stranger?

[ This is actually Izumo's SFC, but the face that appears in the video is most definitely not Izumo. ]

I need a healer.

[ And she is just the most unhelpful little girl ever, isn't she?

Because that's all she says- ]


(OOC: Her castmates are likely to threadjack by taking the SFC from her so HAVE FUN-

[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.]

[It's not until dinnertime that Zelda notices there's a peculiar, empty feeling to the house. Usually people at least try to be home on time when she's said she'll be making dinner! Huffing a bit, she goes to check up on the wayward diners, but they're nowhere to be found. She's starting to get a bit ticked, so she picks up her SFC to just call them and demand that they come home... but it doesn't connect.

Zelos and Link are gone.

The first emotion that hits her is panic, and she calls up the Head Nurse immediately to beg for their return. Halfway through her plea she comes to a realization, and by the time she hangs up, she's left with nothing but cold fury quickly hardening into a steely determination. She won't let all this be in vain. She just won't.

She has a small smile on her face when she addresses the network. It just wouldn't do to worry everyone, no matter how bad the news is.]

Hello, Vatheon. It is with deep regret that I must inform you that Zelos and the Link of my era have now left the city. If you believe either of them had anything of yours, please contact me. I will be looking through everything in their rooms, so if I find something that looks as if it belongs to someone else, I will be certain to find the proper owner.

[Have a wave, Vatheon.]

Hey guys. So, a couple things. One, I just realized it's been a little over a year now since I arrived here. I can't believe it. So much has happened, and I've met so many people. Lost a few, but I've gained a lot, too. And I'm really glad for it.

[A small smile, thinking back on what's passed before she continues.]

Secondly, my birthday is on Sunday, the 3rd. I guess I'll be 19. Weird, huh? I was 17 when I came here. Anyway, I was just thinking of maybe hanging out with some of my friends that day? If anyone's free.

[ Have a very concerned, very uncomfortable Link. Here he stands, outside of his house holding what looks like many envelopes and folded papers (some shaped like airplanes). ]

So, um...

[ A sheepish smile forms on his face as he holds an armful of papers. It's clear that he has been quite busy writing on them and... Tossing them in the open window above. ]

She got on me all the time for being so lazy, but it seems the shoe's on the other foot this time. This is, what, twice now?

[ He tosses an envelope through the window. ]

I've written twenty letters hoping they would at least make noise-- Worked... For me all the time, hah.

[ He sighs, a concerned moan following. ]

I'm not sure how else to wake her... I can't just sneak in her room...

[Lloyd's hand is already rubbing the back of his neck in a gesture of awkward embarrassment when he turns the SFC on. His brown eyes only briefly make contact before he looks away again.]

Hey, um... I know this is a little late, but... if anyone remembers helping out a little kid in a red shirt last month, I just... just wanted to say, um, thanks. And, uh, whoever's pies I took, sorry about the mess.

[Hi Vatheon! Resident sexy redhead here with an announcement.]

Good morning, bubble! I've got some exciting news! I know some of you have been looking forward to Valentines Day~ For those of you that aren't familiar with the holiday, it's to celebrate love in all its incarnations, but especially romantic love~ To that end, I've organized the perfect event down at Golden Victory for this month.

Here's how it works; there's a sign up sheet right when you enter the club, on the notice board. You can sign anyone up for a blind date. Yourself, your brother, your friend. Anyone is valid! They don't even have to know you're doing it. Just get them to Golden Victory on February 14th and we'll take care of the rest!

Everyone attending will get a mask and be seated at a table with their blind date, then watch the sparks fly~ You could meet your true love or just spend a night of great conversation! After dinner, we'll shove all the tables aside and crank up the music to round out the night with a party, all dancing, revelry, and an open bar for those of you old enough to drink.

Wondering what to do if you've already got a date? You're in luck! The party portion of the night is open to everyone, so come on down with your dancing shoes and cut a rug with your hunny♥

If you've got any questions, feel free to direct them here or leave a note for the staff and we'll get back to you!

[With a wink, Zelos waves at the bubble and signs off.]

((ooc: For actual sign ups and/or questions on how the event is going to work, please see the sign up post and the mod post in the ooc comm. There will be a twist to the event, so make sure you read the ooc details!))