ǣfenglōm (main comm)

Name: Myr Shivana | un: mshivana
Date: 9/15
Format: Voice

Evening, Mirrorbound. My name's Myr Shivana, for those who don't know my voice.

I've need of someone with experience mediating disputes--a village elder, a judge, even a senior ench--senior academic, if you've had particularly bad students. [There's a note of faint amusement in his voice, there.]

You'd be helping settle a matter that's caused no end of pain and distress to those involved. The reasons behind it are sensitive in nature, so discretion's a must.

I can compensate your time--with cunes or honey or service, whatever's preferred.

[...]

Also--unrelated to the other issue, if there's any Witches or Fae who specialize in illusions invoking taste instead of sight, I'd like to talk to you. Or cooks specializing in food for folk who can't taste much, I s'pose could work too. [He sounds cheerier about this one, at least.]

Name: Mettaton (un: METTATON)
Date: 09/06
Format: text

Hey there, beauties! Lend me your imaginations and INSPIRE me... By answering to my provocative scenario:

Wedding bells are ringing, and you're dressed to the nines. Surprise! You're in LOVE now... with none other than your Bonded*!!! ...And you're getting MARRIED!! What's more, this is going to be your DREAM WEDDING!!

Describe it to me: what does your ideal wedding day feature, with your Bonded betrothed??


*If you're un-Bonded, you thought of someone. You're marrying them now. Ha-ha.

Name: Shinjiro Aragaki
Date: 08/14
Format: Video!

[It's (surprisingly) a video from Shinjiro! He's clearly holding the watch in an outstretched hand, and, to put it mildly, the faun looks exhausted. Less physically, and more from the culmination of a bunch of aggravations. The two silvery brushes that are non-stop attacking his shaggy, long hair through the duration of the video might have something to do with it. But he doesn't acknowledge them. Instead he tilts his head slightly once he's verified that it is, indeed, filming, and then begins talking.]

...So we need help clearing out our basement, and there's free food for whoever helps out. Just show up sometime and cart a bunch of stuff to the curb. You can eat as much as you want, and keep whatever you find down there.

[The soft-bristled paddle brush is now desperately scrubbing at one of his horns, as though confused as to what this object is in the way of its duty. The thin, hard-toothed one keeps catching on one of his ears, earning a faint flinch each time. Neither seem like they plan on stopping anytime soon. He is still refusing to comment on them. It's at this point that Louis peeks into the field of view, saying nothing, but watching those brushes go wild, with a face that can only be described as: :3.]

There's a whole lotta stuff left over from whoever used to live here, and I dunno if I've even seen a quarter of it. There's like... furniture, jewelry, probably some weapons... Hell, a lot of stuff I dont even know what the hell it is. [a pause.] And maybe bring gloves. Who knows what all weird shit's been growing down there.

[He seems about ready to finish up the post, when a small shadow is cast over him by Fie, and a weird marionette drops into frame next to him. It speaks with Fie's voice. Sort of. It's Fie, if Fie were a shitty beaknik, and when "it" speaks, something similar to a saxophone playing a smooth, jazzy melody can be heard.]

Be cool, man! Help a cat out!

[Shinjiro shoves the marionette away, only for it to tumble back into place, Fie adding on:] No, it won't let me stop-- Louis, help out.

No, not helping. Have fun, kids.

Rude, Louis. Okay, please Elliot--

[The voices grow fainter as Shinjiro just STANDS UP AND WALKS AWAY FROM THIS MESS to try and finish the post.]

Anyway, lemme know if you wanna lend a hand. Or just show up. If you do let yourself in, then make sure the hyena doesn't run out into the yard with the chickens.

Name: Mikasa Ackerman
Date: 18/05
Format:voice

Has anyone noticed if the people who arrived the other week have started going back yet? [Very blunt. So blunt, it almost sounds like she can't wait to be rid of them. But she's just wondering how long she has until Jean just disappears and she's alone again.

Then as an after thought.]

What happens when people return? Has it always happened out of sight?

Name: Mettaton
Date: 05/09
Format: text

Ohh yes!! Hello darlings... My. So many of you, to bear audience to my post. Something's been on my mind for a few weeks now. And with so many questions on the network this month, why not conduct a survey of my own?

QUESTION: How many digits do you have on your hand? Fingers, thumbs, claws, fins, amorphous appendages. You name it, you count it! In as much detail as you'd like!!

Every reply will receive feedback on the configuration of your hand... by none other than ME!! Some lucky responses may receive any extra commentary that comes to my dazzling mind! Will you be one of the bold and the lucky...?

[ooc: 4th wall characters welcome!]

Name: Shinjiro Aragaki
Date: Ieneuer 23rd
Format: Video

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[Hello, Aefenglom! Much like the rest of the mirrorbound, Shinjiro looks exhausted. It has been a rough couple days, especially for people who were far worse off. Regardless, the video starts in his kitchen, which was thankfully untouched by Louis's previous arson. He lifts a hand to brush his hair out of his eyes (complete with crazy rectangular pupils,) before starting.]

Hey. This probably ain't the most important, with everything that's gone down, but I figured I'd let people know I found a bunch of shit while we were raiding the place. If any of it belongs to you, lemme know. You can come pick it up, or I'll bring it out, whichever.

[While he's speaking there's an excited bark from off camera, but he shushes the dog and continues, reaching out to pick up the watch and shift the camera's perspective. Laid out on the table is an assortment of things! And he starts with poorly centering the video on some small glass containers with various oily-looking liquids in them.]

Uh... someone's potions or booze or whatever. I didn't open 'em up to smell them.

[A shift and-- yep there is definitely a straight up hand (robotic, thankfully) laid out on the table, fingers half-curled, next to someone's Watch.]

I guess whoever lost the watch can't see this, so hopefully they know someone who can tell 'em where it is. I ain't about to go nailing up found posters. Good luck putting the hand back on, too, I guess.

[Another bark from off camera, and there's a rocky shift in the camera with clear movement, followed by a sharp 'thunk' across the room. It may be confusing, or people may be able to work out that he just crouched down to grab something and throw it for the dog to fetch. This post is definitely not up for a cinematography Oscar. Anyway, the next in a row is something that almost looked like a santa hat, with less fluff and fur trim-- it might be recognizable as a pajama nightcap. After that is a large guitar.]

You guys were carrying some weird shit when they took you, you know. Anyway, if no one claims the guitar I'll give it to Elliot or something. I think he collects instruments. And-

[Oh, Louis's leg is there, too. This asshole forgot to give it to him.] --Ah, shit.

[Another bark, and the camera finally pans down to show a small, albino Shiba Inu! Koromaru is happily wagging his tail and holding what looks to be a long bone in his mouth- a tibia, likely, with tufts of fur attached to it. It has definitely been gnawed on.] Calm down, I'll play with you in a second-

[Annnd that's it, that's the feed. This hot mess of an unplanned post is why he usually just uses text, obviously.]

Name: Sheva Alomar
Date: backdated to 1/5
Format: text

Given everything going on, this might not be seem that important, but hear me out because I've been struggling with this myself for a while.

We need a 'dating' site/app for finding bonds. Either temporary or long term.

Any tech savvy person able to help with this?

[ His video is set up so he can clearly show his entire face on the network as he talks. The camera seems steady, and he is leaning forward, propping his chin on the palm of his hand as he talks. His expression seems almost annoyed, though not serious. ]

Everyone has seemed rather upset. I guess for good reasons. Mostly, at least.

[ There's the slightest pause, as if he's trying to figure out the best way to explain it. ]

But, with that, I think we need to start looking forward, and I feel like an overdue distraction might be the best way for us to take the first step.

[ He closes his eyes, and tilts his head slightly. ]

A party. Something fun where people can dress nice. Something like a masquerade, I guess. Or a formal party of sorts. I guess it would depend on what others are interested in or what the participation will be.

If I see interest, then I don't mind starting to put stuff together.

Maybe it would be a good time to make amends if you hurt anyone. We could use an unoccupied larger house.

But, I wouldn't want to do it alone, so there is also that.

Name: Monika
Date: Octeuril 18
Format: Text

Isn't it funny how you can spend weeks, months, and maybe even longer in trying to be a better person.

Only for a couple of bad days to make it feel like you lost most of your progress?

Name: Rich Goranski
Date: Backdated to Oct 14
Format: Video for initial post; various in comments

[Without so much as an introduction, a video plays. It's a little shaky with the recorder's nerves, and occasionally, a long talon partly covers the view of the scene, but it still shows what it needs to quite clearly.

Eventually, even with the struggle still continuing, the camera is turned away from the action, towards Rich. He has to hope what he just got will be enough to get the Coven to actually believe him this time, but right now, he doesn't have time to wait around. Direct action is needed, so he pings the friends he trusted: Michael Mell, Myr, and Niles. The message is still sent to everyone, however, so everyone can view the video and the panic in Rich's eyes when the camera is turned back to him.]

The SQUIP has lost it. It's going full villain again and I need back up. Meet me near the inn, I think it's trying to take Heere there.

[Without an explanation of what entails the SQUIP going full villain or who 'Heere' may be, he continues.]

Everyone else, please stay safe and-[He's cut off by something happening off screen, which makes him swear and stuff his watch into his pocket. There's about a minute more of muffled yelling and darkness before the recording eventually ends.]

~*~

[Hours later, there's another video tacked on to the earlier one, once the mist has finally started to fade away. Rich is back inside, his changes from before calming down enough that he isn't at risk of burning down Justine's whole cottage. He looks tired and worn, a few nasty scrapes on his face, but... there is a sort of relief in his expression, some sort of certainty that, no matter what happens next, he did what was right.]

Hey everyone. Sorry about that... I know I promised to be less of a downer the next time I posted on here, but... shit happens.

I'm just letting everyone know the SQUIP is knocked out. It had been using magic to charm and mind control several people, including someone I was bonded to, Justine, and a friend from home, Jeremy Heere.

Two of the people it was Bonded with, Linden Tailor and Connor, are also unconscious... guess some sort of trauma went through the connection when we stopped it. Since it was actively using mind control magic, I used Mountain Dew Red to deactivate... the part of it that was still a supercomputer, I guess. It should recover fine, and while it's passed out, I'm going to bring the recording to the Coven so they can see I wasn't lying when I told them what it did in my world.

If any of you were being controlled by it, let me know. It got to quite a few people when I saw it, but its powers should have worn off by now. It can be... a little traumatic, though, so my door's open if you wanna talk. Hopefully now that the SQUIP was... de-SQUIPped, somehow, this shouldn't happen again.

[With another tired wave, Rich signs off. He'd love to stay and chat but... he's pretty sure his roommates are still going to need a little more help in the fallout.]

((Everyone is free to respond! Rich will respond when he's done dealing with his roomies, who are likely either a) dealing with mind control withdrawal or b) having panic attacks over the SQUIP. Other players on Team Anti-Bastard Computer Man will also be responding a few hours after the events of the battle, providing information on what went down and vouching that yes, Shit Was Bad.))

Name: Shinjiro | Username: aragaki
Date: Aguril 13th
Format: Text.

alright so i think i got the day-to-day thing down. [he says as though he has a job or is a productive member of society at all-] and now I got some questions for people who've been here longer than me.

magic people: what's up with the witch thing? i saw they do classes, do you guys just go study magic all day? what kinda magic are you doing.

monster people: so what bullshit have you been turning into so far? i'm hoping i get something cool and don't end up like that poor asshole with no legs last week.

[SORRY.... SOMNUS..... he doesn't even know you and yet shade is being thrown......]

also, if you know any good places to eat lunch or grab a coffee or whatever people here drink, go ahead and drop 'em here.

Name: Louis
Date: August 9
Format: Video

[ The video comes on and Louis is front and center. He got a grasp on the technology pretty quickly. He's... annoyed, and he's not good at hiding it, either. His tone is just as annoyed. Like. He can't believe he has to go over this. ]

So, since this is the best way to get the message out from what I can tell, and I'm sick of repeating myself, so I'll only say this once.

[ Pause. He has a long pause between each of the words. ]

I.

Am.

Not.

A.

Monster.

[ He lifts the camera up to get a full view of his head, to get a good shot at every angle. ]

I am just a deer. I arrived here like this.

[ Frown. ]

Any questions?

Name: Makoto Yuuki | Username: tatsuya
Date: August 8th
Format: Text

my name is makoto yuuki, im one of the new arrivals. hello to those ive met, and... hello to everyone i havent met too i guess.

im looking for the following people, who may or may not have arrived here with me. pls let me know if you know any of them:
Yukari Takeba
Mitsuru Kirijo
Ken Amada
Junpei Iori
Ryoji Mochizuki
Shuji Ikutsuki
Aigis
Koromaru (<-- this one is a shiba inu dog.)

to the people we're looking for - if youre reading this, the rest of us have moved into a 2-story house w/in the Haven. pls come over ASAP so we know you're okay. aigis, pls dont knock any buildings down on your way over here, lol.

aside from that, ive got a few questions:
1. is it safe for a bunch of monsters to live together without any witches?
2. cheapest places in town to eat
3. best way for a monster to find a job or part-time work
4. where can i get a spare charger for an MP3 player
5. where to find house furnishings if your house in the Haven is missing some? r we expected to buy them ourselves?
6. how should monsters find a witch (and vice-versa) to bond with? how long is it safe to go without one?

that's it i think. thx for reading.

-makoto🎧