ǣfenglōm (main comm)

Name: Mettaton
Date: 02/20
Format: video
Warnings: mention of death (he's better now!), talk of the recent event (Cwyld, kidnappings)

[Propped up against a plain pillow in the Coven's infirmary is Mettaton. His manner is languid, slow, and his rabbit ears are in such poor shape that they no longer stand anymore, sore-ridden and flopped over. Cradled against his shoulder and chest is a man's head, dark haired with a shock of white at his bangs, fast asleep.

Ears aside, his hair... is perfect. He flashes a photogenic smile otherwise interrupted by rabbit-like teeth.]

Hey there, beauties! It's Mettaton again, coming to you live from the... infirmary. [Not very glamorous, suggests his flat tone.] My sincerest apologies to those of you who've encountered me over the past few weeks. I haven't been in my right mind!! And not only that, but I was infected with the Cwyld. It was horrible. Terrible! Disturbing! To clear things up: I don't actually endorse contracting the Cwyld. In fact... Oh my. I died, thanks in part to it.

In the end, I was offed by one of you lovely darlings, before I... Before it got too bad. I was told it was a duo! [Mettaton tilts his head.] If that encounter sounds familiar, get in touch, gorgeous! I want to thank you personally. I promise I don't bite much... Haha.

[The idol pauses heavily, stuck with a smile. This is the more taxing part of his broadcast, and there's a flash of remorse in his gaze. Mettaton is a practiced face, however, so he's able to pull himself together with startling ease despite the overall tone.]

I'm sure many of you know Mikasa Ackerman. It seems... she's departed all too recently. I looked for her. Everywhere. Trust me. [Mettaton sighs; it's clear he's trying to remain composed enough for conversation, but he allows a measure of genuine sorrow to soften his expression.] She's... one of my best friends. She's a remarkable human who never fails to entrance me, no matter how quiet and stoic. She's powerful, protective, and fierce, and you'd know what I meant if you've met her. She's amazing enough to dazzle yours truly!!

...I tried to tell Eren about Mikasa, but I couldn't reach him, either. If anyone knows where... if he's still here, would you be a dear and let me know? He still owes me money!!

[Mettaton smirks playfully, but it fades as he continues.]

Well. Ahem. As some of you may have known, Mikasa and Eren live in a perilous world. It didn't sound... [Mettaton glances aside, disturbed.] I can't help but wonder if she... If they'll be all right.

[A surprisingly thoughtful silence follows, but Mettaton's quick to shake off his reverie with a quiet sigh and a hard blink. He puts his best face forward and continues, addressing more the rest of the Mirrorbound.]

Speaking of perilous... After a week of disappearances, sickness, and kidnapping alike, how are you all doing? Talk to me, darlings. You aren't going this alone!

Name: Bailey
Date: 2/8
Format: Text

So, I'm well aware these posts keep happening because everyone here is afraid of being Known, but... Well. I'm pretty sure if I don't get a permanent bond soon my roommate is going to strangle me, and I'd like to avoid that?

[Saori has very powerful mom energies and Bailey doesn't want to see her angry.]

Anyways, a brief introduction: I'm Bailey, I've been here for a while, I'm a faun... I'm not really sure what I can bring to a bond because things like "oh I can cook and play the piano" don't really seem like much of an offering.

(I can do those things, though.)

I guess I can help keep a witch from exploding, which might be good enough. Anyways, sorry for being another person looking for a bond on the watches. Just... Feel free to offer or ask questions or ruthlessly mock me for waiting this long.

Name: Atsuko Kagari
Date: 12/26
Format: text

soooo i know this place technically already celebrated its new year or whatever
but this time of year's more when we would celebrate it where i'm from ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
so it got me wondering what everyone else does for a new year ((⇀‸↼))
like when do you celebrate it and what do you celebrate with???
back home where i'm from, we usually send postcards
i try really hard to do them all by hand
but honestly it can get a little tiring (๑ᵕ⌓ᵕ̤)
so i end up using stamps for some of them
one of these years though, i really will do all of them by hand! !(•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑

Name: Gon Freecss | un: kingkon55
Date: 9/10
Format: voice (Gon finally figured it out! or probably, Killua showed him)

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[good evening. here is a whiny Yell:]

Uuuuugggghhh, I can't take it anymooore!!!

I feel so crazy!! I was bedridden for a about a week because of my Faun changes, and was weakening before that too... and I'm finally done changing I think, and now I just—! Everything makes me feel—[um]—on edge! [yeah. not untrue!] And I realized, since coming here... and even back home, a little bit... It's been a long time since I've done something to burn off that kind of energy...

So!! Someone fight me!! I prefer martial or melee or whatever you call it, but I'll do anything! I need to do it soon before I just attack someone I regret attacking! And I need to get used to my new cow legs... so maybe another Faun male!! [FOR MYSTERIOUS REASONS, THAT SOUNDS THE MOST APPEALING. of course, Fauns optional; Gon is desperate. and reckless. sorry, Killua.]

And yes, I have a Bond, but he's already been helping me so much! Even though he could fight me best, he needs a break.

—Oh. This is Gon!!! Anyway! Fight me! Please! Thanks!

Name: Howl (un: galdorleod)
Date: Septeril 9
Format: Video

[ The young man in the video has smooth skin, softly flushed cheeks, marble-like blue eyes and soft-looking hair. He sits in a plush armchair with his hands tucked inside his coat, speaking pleasantly and calmly in a Welsh accent. ]

Good afternoon, fellow Mirrorbound. For many of you, this message is likely your first and only acquaintance with me, so please, allow me to introduce myself.

I am Howl, a renowned wizard in my homeland of Ingary, the sole apprentice to the Royal Sorceress Madame Suliman, owner of three shopfronts across His Majesty's Kingdom, and a rather cranky prat when I first got here, I must admit. [ His vague calm smile widens into something more overt. ] But, I have been in Aefenglom for over two months now, and I like to think I'm making excellent progress in regaining my trade.

With that out of the way -

[ Howl pulls his right hand from his coat, holding an off-white envelope between his fingers. ]

I'd like to open a discussion on these letters - invitations to a celebration marking the Dorchacht rebellion, beginning on the nineteenth.

I was not even here at the time, so I'm puzzled as to why my presence is wanted. And while I know some general information about the conflict and what prompted it, I do not yet know enough to be comfortable celebrating it.

I wonder if anyone else received an invitation, as I assume I cannot possibly be the only one. And I ask, respectfully, if any Mirrorbound reading this were here one year ago when this rebellion took place, who may be able to enlighten me on the details. Do we know of any reason for all Mirrorbound to have been invited, even those who have arrived more recently?

Name: Prompto Argentum + Omi Fushimi
Date: 09/03
Format: Video

[First it’s just some still shots taken with the watch. Omi is in a few poses in a very, very flattering vest and shirt combo (and pants, this isn’t that kinda advertisement) with the caption:]

WANTED: A BOND

[And then, a video focused on Omi again, though it’s Prompto who speaks. (If you know him, this sounds a little forced-happy, though he’s genuinely enthusiastic. Omi doesn’t look too well either, for reasons that are about to be obvious.]

So. Someone whose name starts with an “Omi” and ends with “Fushimi” has apparently been here five months! Without a Witch bond! This amazing, talented, built-as-hell turnskin has no Witch! None! For five months! We need one around three.

Ah, hello… I'm Omi. This wasn't exactly my idea…

It wasn’t my first idea either, buuuuuuut we’re desperate and this way there’s no, y’know. Awkward speed dates or anything. It’s a personal ad! Because Aefenglom doesn’t have a dating website.

[Someone’s gonna take that idea and run with it, whoops.]

Anyway! Omi’s seriously a great guy. Hard-worker, he cooks…

Right… [He sits up a little straighter, looking to Prompto as if unsure just how far he should go with this. Maybe it's fine if he just talks about himself?] I work as a photographer here and I'm an actor as well. I'd say they're both my passions. In my spare time, I like to do small crafts, cook--especially sweets--and do physical activities like sports and training.

[In a stage whisper:] Seriously, though? His food is uh-mazing.[Back to normal] Also those wolf ears? Honestly, dude, I am amazed you are still bondless.

Well, to be honest I wasn't sure about Bonding in the first place. It seemed kind of strange to make someone else deal with all of this with me. I'm not exactly pleasant on the full moons. At least now I realize part of that is because I don't have a Bond, as Prompto has kindly informed me… several times.

Multiple times. In the same month, even. [And here Prompto turns the camera on himself and--yeah that is a man who isn’t sleeping much] Seriously, from a guy who’s been here over a year? Bond. It’s weird, but just. Get a friend! Do the thing! Witches can have familiars too, if that’s more your thing. [But back to Omi] Enough about that, back to Omi. Anything else you wanna say?

No, not really. Just...it doesn't have to be a permanent thing, if someone just wants to try it out. I'm probably a handful, or something...

You are not a handful. He is not a handful, ignore that last bit!

[Omi. Omi plz.]

If you say so. [Omi manages a little laugh, and it's quite the handsome laugh, by the way, if one is into that kinda thing. Honestly, he's a bit swoon-worthy even if his self image is a little off.] I'm sorry to ask anyone this way, but I'd rather help someone out, if I can. That's all. So.. Thanks for your consideration, at least. [He gives a polite half bow.]

And that’s a wrap!

[End feed.]

Name: Louis
Date: Late 8/1, Early 8/2.
Format: video.

[ Hello there, network! It's a face that many of you haven't seen for awhile, he thinks. This time, there's no chaos attached to this post. ]

Hard to believe it's been a year here. Is this the sort of anniversary someone celebrates? It's my 'Abducted to a strange planet' anniversary. Maybe I'll get someone [ ahem ] to make a cake or something. Castella is my favorite, by the way.

[ He's not going to push his luck. ]

So those who have been here for awhile, what have you learned since arriving? If you're ... newer, what do you hope to learn?

Personally, I learned that despite monsters being a big thing: deer with fingers are still a novelty. Oh, and pet ownership is still weird to me. I don't think it'll ever not be weird.

[ There's a small quirk of the corner of his mouth, and the slightest, small smile when he makes the offer. It's reminiscent of what he posted almost a year ago. Just way more -- polite. ]

That being said - I am going to give the same opportunity that I gave when I first arrived:

I am not a Monster. I am a deer who happens to be a witch. I never saw a human before getting here. And I have ten fingers and five toes.

And, if you have any questions, it's okay to ask, I promise. I don't bite. No question is too weird at this point, I think.

Name: Marie Antoinette
Date: 8/1
Format: text

Greetings, citizens of Aefenglom! It has been too long!

If you could bring one person from home to keep you company here on the condition that you have to Bond with them upon arrival, who would you choose and why?

[She has no real reason besides curiosity to ask this. She just wants to talk about Bonds, as she always does]

Name: Bishop
Date: 7/31
Format: Text

I'll keep this brief, I need sparring partners. Martial arts, swords, spears, fire arms, fucking silverware, I don't care. I'm starting to feel rusty and I need to shake it off, preferably now. This isn't a quest but I'm willing to compensate you for your time. Anyone will do my only condition is don't hold back.

Have a nice day.

Name: Gon Freecss
Date: 7/14
Format: text
Is this wo rking??

ah

These things are hard to use... can anyone see this?? is this in the right place

Anyway hi Im new and Im a monster mirrorbound! Im kind of learning about some stuff but i dunno how i feel about them. I'm also curious so I guess I have some questions too...

1) Has anyone here ever regretted making a bond? I heard that people can feel each others feelings and stuff... it sounds way more intimate than a normal relationship and it made me wonder if people sometimes make mistakes with choosing their bonds especially cuz its kind of a survival/health thing, right??

2) To othr monsters whove felt it before, what's being feral feel like?

3) again other monsters, what was your most painful physical change?

Thank you very much!

[that took so long to write and Gon knows it is RIDDLED with mistakes but what is important is that IT'S DONE so he just goes ahead and sends it. hopefully it ends up where it's supposed to...]