ǣfenglōm (main comm)

Name: Near
Date: 5/29
Format: text

I understand this has been an interesting month for some.

I'm curious as to what new permanent changes there might be among the populace.

Name: Leanne
Date: 09/02
Format: Audio


Greetings, I have come to ask an important question. At least one that is important to one as myself. If it is of no burden, I would like to ask of you whom became monsters...

[She goes to take a deep breath and then slowly lets it out.]

How did you know what type you were changing into? How soon were you able to figure it out? And for the undesirable instincts.... How did you fight against them?

I still do not know what type I am and I cannot seem to stop the spread of the scales or the pain in my legs, no matter what I do.

Thank you for indulging one as myself.

Name: L/Near (Eli Dagwood)
Date: 8/20
Format: Text

This is Eli Dagwood.

I find myself facing unusual circumstances and would like to request a temporary bond as soon as possible.

[There is nothing else.]

[Having just been canon updated, Near has ten years of history to jostle in his head while getting back in touch with his life here - and the fact that he's been bondless for some time.]

Name: Alayne
Date: 22/7
Format: video

[ there's a moment - a few, really - of fumbling, arranging; signs to a canny eye that Alayne is very much unfamiliar with such a device, or at least using it in this way. soon the mirror is set and angled to show her seated, neat and prim and just a little chagrined as she huffs, speaking softly at first: ]

I half feel I'm speaking to myself, how strange...

[ but there is so much strangeness going on, at least as far as she's concerned, and if she can take the rest in stride she can manage this, too. so she tells herself, anyway.

she fixes her gaze upon the mirror, raising her voice. ]

I thought it may be prudent to introduce myself, if these devices are widely used. [ her trepidation at the oddness of this does not show. courtesy is courtesy and this, at least, she knows well, and her smile is amiable. ] My name is Alayne Stone, and I am newly arrived, though - I have memories of being here before, briefly. If there are any who remember me or who, perhaps, have experienced the same, I would be happy to hear from them.

[ she hopes, desperately -- but there's no sense in thinking too long on that, and she curtails the beginnings of said hope shining on her face swiftly. ]

I was hoping, also, to speak to some... better experienced witches, or those who - who perhaps know more of Bonding. [ her mouth opens, about to ask more, but she seems to think better for it. ] I promise, though I have amassed quite the pile of questions I will try to keep my onslaught to a minimum.

[ briefly, her head dips, fleetingly shy before she nods to herself and looks to the mirror again. ]

And I have little notion of how necessary such a service may be, but I thought I might offer my talents with a needle and thread to those in need. [ Alayne smiles again. ] Perhaps not the most exciting of abilities, but I am capable enough should you need things mended or embroidered. [ though the idea of working for money is near as strange to her as anything else, really, but she could use both the coin and the distraction.

that said, that hesitant, unsure look passes across her face again, because she's really not certain as to the etiquette involved in ending a message like this. in the end, she settles for dipping her head in an approximation of a curtsey, and leaves it at that. ]

((ooc: for plotting, or if we had a fourth wall thread going, feel free to hit me up via pm or ikanas!))

Name: Mogget
Date: 07/12
Format: Video

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As a Witch, I find myself requiring a 'Bond'.

[Mogget has no desire to experiment with pushing the boundaries of his ability to contain magic in this place, and feels it would be far more sensible to secure an immediate outlet. Working these communication devices with paws is an effort in itself, but he's managed to set it mostly upright and facing him.

Addressing the other Mirrorbound is a small white cat with green eyes.]

If you believe you would have something to offer in that regard, I invite you to put it forward.

Name: Sasuke Uchiha
Date: 07/09
Format: Text/Video

[ The video opens with a perfectly still, immaculately framed sepia shot of a storefront. The glass of the windows is smudged with dirt and dust that’s far less noticeable at the center but which appears borderline opaque around the outside edges, and with a flecked paint job on the wood siding it’s clear that this particular store isn’t wearing its age well.

Nevertheless the signage above the store appears newly updated, stark and clean in sharp contrast to the rest. ]

This is an advertisement for Daemonologie. [ There’s a pause as if even he doesn’t know how to quite handle the appearance of the business he somehow has to make appealing, at least managing to hold in a sigh. ] I’m fixing it.

Check the attached text in accordance with this video. [ Which is how the clip itself abruptly ends, though not before Sasuke turns the camera to the left and then to the right to make the shop’s location in the southwestern Shopping District more apparent to any who might be on the lookout. ]

The following is a statement prepared by my employer:

Daemonologie is an all-ages magical menagerie and emporium servicing both witches and monsters. Are you tired of sourcing your mystical beasts from the Wildes? Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to find the right breeder for your ideal familiar? Do you need the feather of an enchanted sparrow for your latest potion but don’t feel like buying the whole bird?

Then Daemonologie is the place for you. We not only provide quality companionship in the form of magical creatures aplenty but we also offer a variety of animal byproducts for any of your witching needs. Quills? Not a problem. Unfertilized and fertilized eggs? We have them. Scales both decorative and deadly? You know the answer! Stop on by today!

(Note: Vampires welcome! Ask about our animal blood specials (guaranteed to be high in magic)! Also don’t miss our weekly sale items: enchanted brushes for even the thickest fur, pewter cauldrons, and a humidifying enchantment to offer comfort and relief from a dry molt.)

As a bonus we’re offering a special promotion. Comment here if you would like to take a short quiz that will pair you with the familiar best suited to your personality type. You will then receive a 5% discount on the animal that you receive as your result. What a deal!

For the first question: what is your ideal vacation spot?

A. The city
B. The beach
C. Somewhere woodsy
D. The mountains
E. The desert

[ He did not expect for his second day on the job to require him to market his workplace to other Mirrorbound, but here he is. ]

Name: Emil Västerström
Date: 03/17
Format: text

Hi everyone. I'm looking for some information or whatever. I guess it's mostly directed at witches, but I know some monsters were mages back home too and I'm not going to turn away any input.

Anyway, how do you do magic? Like, using runes or chanting spells or waving your hands around or anything else. The focus or whatever, the thing you do to make the magic happen. What is it? And how did you pick it?

I've tried about a billion different things and nothing is clicking, I need some ideas.

Name: un: hector
Date: 2/15
Format: Text with an attached picture

[Hector means to only send this message to the people he's met here so far, but it's posted publicly.]

is anyone not going on the expedition that could keep an eye on Cezar for me?

[Attached is a picture of black pug, with heavy scarring over the right eye. His tongue is lolled out of his mouth happily, and the old wound doesn't seem like it bothers him.]

Name: un: dagwood
Date: February 12th
Format: Text

Good afternoon. I'm looking for a couple individuals for a future employment opportunity.

My name is Eli Dagwood and I am a toymaker, recently graduated from an apprentice position. To better situate myself in this new environment I would like to start a business, but I don't have the personality for running the front of the store. For that I'll need help. This is a paying position and you will be compensated a reasonable salary for your time.

Anyone I hire must:

1) Be willing to work customer service.
2) Be able to handle children at their worst.
3) Not have any issues with snakes or snake-like creatures.

No exceptions. If at least one applicant is capable of heavy lifting that would be optimal.

Please respond with any questions or interest.