[Jon has been in Hadriel for a few months now, and because he's a member of the Guard, and Sansa Stark's brother, most other residents have probably seen him around. Still, he's a quiet man, however affable, and using the network is not second nature to him. It's likely that most people don't know much about him, except that they might be able to accurately recognize him as coming from a world where the technology is still set at "medieval." If they've heard him speak, they might also assume he's from Northern England, but the truth is that he's not from England at all.

He's dressed as he usually is, today, in a dark brown brigandine and a gorget with two facing wolf heads at the front center. His expression is curious and interested, while his tone is serious.]

I have a question for everyone -- for anyone who's willing to speak to me on the matter.

To some extent, I know what we face here. I'm always learning, but I'm beginning to have a better understanding of it.

What I want to know is: what do you face at home?

bespectacledsnake

Tell me, Hadriel, I am curious. Are there any artists here?

I will admit I am not an artist myself, but I do consider myself a collector and you see I'd like to...well, let us say... update this house a little bit.

[Watch out, Newt, he's decorating.]

If you are interested I am certain we could find some arrangement by way of payment.

nonscriptum

I fell victim to one of the classic blunders- do I seriously have to read this?

[You may recognize the guy on your screen as local parkour enthusiast and history nerd Nathan Drake. What he is wearing, however, differs so resolutely from his typical "jeans and a Henley" aesthetic that the broadcast appears to be hosted by a man whose sartorial sensibilities make him look like the quintessential Harvard professor: tweed vest, bow tie and all.

He gives a pleading expression to someone out of frame, who appears to have no mercy. Nate takes a fortifying breath and continues his recitation with approximately zero enthusiasm.]

...the most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia" - but only slightly less well-known is this: "never challenge an FBI psychologist to deliver a line with a straight face."

[He looks directly at the camera, then at the figure behind the camera, and mimes a finger slicing across his neck at the figure in question with a mouthed I'm going to kill you.]

barold

[There's a fidgety middle-aged man on your screens, a bespectacled man who looks like he has absolutely no clue what he's doing. Evidenced by the fact that only about half of his face is even in frame.]

Hello. Uh, no that's... G-Greetings! No that's worse...

[He sighs.]

Okay. Say that you, uh... completely hypothetically... haven't really seen your significant other in a while. Couple months. 'Cause of somethin' you did. Hy-Hypothetically. And you're hypothetically lookin' to get'em a little somethin' now that you're uh, back together again. Just a little present, like, nothin' special, j-just somethin' nice t'show y'love'em.

Your hypothetical significant other also already has everythin'. And they're magic.

[Barry hasn't gotten any answers yet, and he already looks demoralized.]

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Uh. Thanks for yer time. How do I make it stop record--

puzzlingly

if a chicken says
"all chickens are liars"
is the chicken telling the truth?

madebyhumans

The Pokemon that came through the Door just a few days ago...

Does anyone know where the surviving ones went?

pocketspa

[When the camera turns on, it’s obvious this is not a coordinated message. The whole picture is blurry, bits of light hair and dark skin coming in and out of frame, along with a lot of shuffling as the camera is passed around and laughter can be heard off screen. Finally, it focuses in on what appears to be Taako and Lup… definitively on top of one of the god’s temples. This is the third day of a party bender, but somehow, they still only look messed up in all the right ways.

The camera is now being held steady and a bit away from them, thanks to some useful magic, especially from the way Taako is swaying. With the phone so nearby, there’s really no reason for yelling, but watch them do it anyway. Lup cups a hand around her mouth and just shrieks.]

EAT MY WHOLE ASS, DELIGHT!

[This whole conversation seems like it’s going to be yelling, because Taako follows up very quickly, and at the absolute same volume.]

You see this?? We-- we threw the party of the year. The century. And nobody-- nobody needed those emotion-sucking liches’ help at all. We are fuckin’-- fuckin’ INCREDIBLE!

[Lup throws up an arm before she’s dropping it around her twin’s shoulders and dragging him in close.]

What he means to say is, fuck off! We declare ourselves the new Delight of Hadriel! The old one is out an’ we are so in.

[Taako staggers as he gets pulled in, but his face is red and he’s laughing, even if he has to hold onto her a bit for balance.]

WE’RE BETTER GODS! YOU’RE NOT EVEN REAL GODS! FUCK OFF!

[Lup snorts, equally red-faced and totally trashed, before she’s laughing so hard her whole body shakes against his.]

GET DUNKED ON!

[Taako detangles himself from Lup some, approaching the camera in a way that looks like he’s trying to walk with a swagger, but it’s obvious he’s just absolutely wasted. He reaches for the phone, as if to turn it off, and… misses entirely, taking a step sideways to reconnect, and then just goes directly out of frame. There’s a smashing noise as he hits the side of the building and some muffled yelling as he just falls right off the damn thing. On the upside, he still sounds like he’s laughing, so he’s probably not dead or even unconscious even from his new position on the ground. Finally, he yells, his words barely able to be heard.]

Lup, the hat worked!

[And the video finally cuts.]

[ooc: taako is blue, lup is red, and we'll be responding with 3 way threads!]

hellosirs

[ First, he'd panicked. Suddenly being unable to speak was bad enough, but not being able to read or write was terrifying, and Angus had spent about an hour holed up in his room, trying to make sense of his books even though the text kept swimming out of focus. Some time with his family had helped calm him down, though, and it soon became obvious that this was the Turbo-Liches up to their usual fuckery. Things would go back to normal in a few days, but in the meantime, Angus was going to have to squash the fear down and try to figure out how to communicate, because miming things out could only get him so far.

Speaking didn't work. Writing didn't work. Typing didn't work, but... there was more than one keyboard on these phone things, wasn't there? Lup had shown him, once... ]

🤐

💬❌

✍️📵❌

👐🙌🤟❓❓❓

👩‍🎓❓

[ Anybody out there know sign language? Anyone willing to teach it? ]

lifetothefullest

[It feels like forever since he's made a network post, even though it's really only been about a month. But a lot has happened, and he's going to talk about absolutely none of it.

Instead, there are some pressing issues affecting everyone, and those are more important right now.]

Although this event is distracting, to put it mildly, it might help to focus on something else if possible. We know that we'll soon change locations, and since we have warning we can try to prepare; even if we don't know exactly where we're going to end up, making sure we have enough supplies, clothing, and that sort of thing will help, especially if things go unexpectedly.

[Like there's something wrong when they move, or the gods forgot to warn them about something, or the planet is different from how they remember, or any number of other reasons that might interrupt those in Hadriel's usual abilities to just go scavenge for what they might need.]

So those who are able to do so might consider preparing a little, as well as helping friends and acquaintances who might not be able to do because of the event. Even if you're not interested in looking for or stockpiling anything, those who haven't already should check in on those they know and make sure they're doing alright.

[Considering the range in severity this event.]

thirdreturned

[Have you missed him? Sorrow graces the network of Hadriel once more, and just like every other time, he's calm, composed. Even death can't seem to shake him.]

It's time for a relocation.

[Straight to business, as always.]

Fear was acting quickly when he moved the city to the homeworld of our original hosts, but this is hardly an environment that I'd approve of staying in for too long. I understand that many of you longed to be free from the underground caverns, but we were safer there. Here- we're vulnerable, exposed to Null scans, and without cover. As such, I've instructed Fear to move the city immediately.

[There's a pause, as he considers- though of course, he's already thought this part through.]

Of our four underground cities that we moved between, the Null have located two. It's possible that Delight has told them the location of the other two. Therefore, our remaining options are the surfaces of the other planets- places that provide more tactical advantages when it comes to hiding and potentially fighting the Null. With that being said, there are three options that come to mind immediately. Listen closely- I am allowing you to decide which location best suits your purposes, both for hiding and for a potential battle.

• The first is a planet that is far colder than this one. Temperatures are often below freezing, which inhibit's the Null's ability to scan for life. This was the planet where we made first contact with the Null, as well as the first planet they attacked. Some of our embassies may still remain, with information about our alliance and about the Null that were lost to us.

• The second is a planet with far more life than this one. The city location is overrun by various plants and animals, which will provide adequate cover to hide from the Null, though they may prove dangerous to you. The area is lush and humid and it rains quite often- flooding is a possibility.

• As for the third... the planet's surface is roughly ninety-two percent water, making it one of the few places the Null would not care to look. The inhabitable areas are rocky islands, with some aquatic life and a few plants further inland. This planet is where many of my elders resided, and at one point, I visited here often to learn of the history of my species. The Null destroyed all of our structures and every artifact here that they could find, but they did not find all of them. This is where I instructed Fear to find the Door.

These are the options we have available to us right now. I trust you'll choose wisely.

Poll #19918

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Access List, participants: 80

Where should we go next?

The frozen planet
13 (16.2%)

The jungle planet
22 (27.5%)

The ocean planet
45 (56.2%)

[He'd end it there, but- well, there's an elephant in the room here, isn't there?]

Additionally. Thank you.

I understand that the motivation to resurrect me was largely due to my knowledge of the Door and your desire to return home, but all the same... I was forced again to consider the possibility of failure. When I- when the Null destroyed me, I had to come to terms with the thought that this was the end of our efforts.

Because of all of you, it was not.

I owe you a debt. I won't forget that.

roseofthetyrells

[the video opens on Margaery in the Sewing Shop, dressed of course to impress and show off her work. what is unusual is that she's holding a sword in her lap and that the Shop looks like it's been scrubbed from ceiling to floor and everything in between.

what may also be unusal to those who can notice such things, there have been magical wards placed around the Shop to deter violence and keep certain types of beings out.

Margaery smiles welcomingly at the camera, although those who know her well enough can tell that it's a little forced]

Hello, everyone! The Sewing Shop is open again to attend to your needs. Can you not find what you're looking for in the shops? Or are you just plain sick of wearing the same things day in, day out? Come in and request whatever you need. The only payment I require is a bolt of fabric from Tranquility.

I also give sewing lessons to those who wish to learn.

[to Washington and Kelson]

I have what you requested ready for you to pick up at any time. I hope to see you soon.

dreamsallotted

You all remember Cal right? Blond har, used to be here. Smug as shit? Followed Pell around like a broken puppy dog?

So, I might have gotten him locked him up, told him enough lies mixed with half truths to break his mind and spirit and let him be locked up in a tower for thirty years.

And I'm only sorry he got out and it wasn't thirty years more.

inthewar

[ He has no idea what the fuck is going on, but he knows he's never felt like this before. He's reflected on the things he regrets, of course, and he's been haunted by the choices he made in certain situations, but he carries on with the business of living well enough. He takes what he can get, what joy he can find, and he focuses on that.

So, what the fuck. ]

Anyone else feeling pretty shitty almost non-stop?

[ He has no shame in talking to people, why the hell not? He has nothing to hide in expressing his emotions, though that doesn't at all mean he's ready or willing to just confess all his sins to whoever the hell is listening right now. He's got some measure of control still. ]

I was a fucking asshole once. I get it. I know it.

But whatever this feeling is now - shit. It's this place, right? It's gotta be.

[ And he has this desperate, almost suffocating need to fix the terrible things he's done, but he can't. He's just paralyzed by this overwhelming feeling of being an irredeemable asshole. ]

prophesiedone

[The sound of a lightsaber is unmistakable. Anakin wields the weapon with ease, running through the techniques in rapid succession. He keeps at it until he is noticeably fatigued. Then he speaks:]

If someone told you that there is a force that connects all things, would you believe them? Do you think there is a higher purpose to this world? Or are some of us stuck here until we lose our minds?

[Is insanity a higher purpose?]

I sometimes wonder if all of this is an exercise in patience. [A quality he lacks. Has always lacked.]

lastreturned

HEY EVERYONE! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH THE HOPE STUFF FOR THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, YOU GUYS DID GREAT! :) :) :)

AS YOU CAN PROBABLY SEE, THE CITY IS ALL CLEANED UP NOW AND WE MADE SOME NEW PLACES FOR YOU TO STAY IF YOU WANT! I THINK THEY'RE PRETTY NEAT, I WAS THE ONE WHO DECIDED HOW THEY WOULD LOOK! GREAT PLACES FOR YOU TO LIVE CLOSE WITH THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE! PLUS, WE'RE GONNA THROW YOU ALL A PARTY! WELL, HOPE IS ANYWAY. IN A FEW DAYS THERE'LL BE ALL THE FOOD AND DRINK YOU CAN, UH, INGEST! OR WHATEVER! SO HAVE AN AMAZING TIME!

OH, AND IF YOU FIND THAT NULL WHO WAS HIDING HERE, PLEASE HAND IT OVER TO US. :) THANKS!

a_shadow

who do I need to threaten to find out the truth about this place

'gods'? you expect me to believe that shit?

pocketspa

[The camera opens up on two near identical elves, sitting shoulder to shoulder. If the denizens of Hadriel remember their last address on the network, this one seems rather tame in comparison (possibly because one of them isn’t a skeleton this time), but they’re still grinning wide. Then again, the last one didn’t start with absolute chaos either. The both of them slide their eyes towards each other, and then in tandem flip some bangs from their faces, grinning directly at the screen.]

Helloooo, Hadriel!

[That can’t be the start of anything good.]

You’re on with the twins, and today, we’re here to grace you with our expertise.

So as the most attractive people in the city, we get asked, uh, pretty much all the time to help out with people’s looks.

Most of y’all are basically hopeless, but we’re givers.

And because we’re, uh, basically the most generous people ever, today we’ve got a special event for the masses.

[Their eyes flick to each other once again before they both ring out in a singsong tone,]

SMASH OR PASS!

[Did that shatter someone’s device speakers? Probably.]

Rules are real simple. You comment. We rate. One to ten.

Couldn’t be easier. You clowns are real lucky to have us. You can come get your assigned hotness level and never have to wonder where you stand in the world ever again.

Also, scores are final. Unless you do some real good sucking up.

Ew, Taako. This is a family friendly broadcast. Keep it PG.

Not that kind, jeez. Sounds like you’re the one who’s thinkin’ about it.

Nope, nope, nope. Double yuck. Not even going there. Anyway, like, comment, and subscribe--

-- If you wanna see more primo twins content from the best duo in Hadriel.

[They both throw up peace signs, Taako sticking his tongue out to really cheese it, and the feed cuts.]

[ooc: Taako is blue, Lup is red, both of them are purple! Specify if you want one or the other because the default is both with a three-way thread! Also, please never think it's too late or too full to tag this. Please get in on the bullshit.]

lifetothefullest

[It's a nice, quiet day in Hadriel, at least as far as city-wide things go, but who knows how long that'll last. So Lance is taking advantage of it, both in terms of going out for a walk to get some fresh air and also making a post on the network; he has something important to talk about, after all.]

Hello everyone. I'd like to preface what I'm about to ask by saying that I understand some here may have concerns regarding speaking about this subject over the network, and so if you would prefer to talk in person I'm willing to meet with you.

[Another reason it being a nice day is helpful.]

I'm interested in hearing opinions on the issue of the Null that posted to the network a few weeks ago. In such a complicated situation it's difficult to consider all information and every possibility, and the people here have such vastly different experiences that can lead to unique conclusions and insights. The more ideas and reasons we all have to consider, the better informed our choices can be.

[Including, potentially, ideas of what to do about the situation other than the obvious two of 'kill it' or 'let it live happily ever after'.]

If you were not here for the last battle with the Null your opinion is just as important as those of the people who were present, as you're providing a viewpoint that, although lacking in specific experience, makes up for it with objectivity.

[In other words, they may not have a personal grudge against the Null that affects their opinions.]

I'd also like to note that this is all completely voluntary, and if you don't want to share your opinion that's fine; I'm just interested in hearing what people think and why, particularly due to experience and insight I may not have on a subject like this. Additionally, individuals who are still undecided in where they stand could benefit from hearing points and arguments they may not have had a chance to consider before.

Thank you.

[Considering this is such a serious topic, it can't hurt to be a little extra polite when asking people to do something potentially dangerous, right?]

goodluckkobra

been here a little while now. this place is a fuckin trip.

[ Not that he's too mad about it. He's supposed to be dead.]

so what are people doin for fun around here? there a place for secret parties or anyone got some good tunes?

also where's a guy go to get an itch scratched around here? lookin for a good time. ;D

[ And then later there's an edit with an addition: ]

ps i pissed my bed until i was 12 and have winnie the pooh sex dreams xoxo

drabsolutelynot

Good morning, everyone.

For those of you who are not familiar with who I am, my name is Dr. Lee Rosen and I am currently on staff at the clinic.

[But he's not going to go into further detail on that subject at the moment]

Now I realize this is not an ideal time for a general survey question but...

[Demons and murder should generally take precedence over personal research but then again demons and murder are not exactly out of the ordinary in this place so if he waits to ask who knows when an actual opportune moment will present itself. For all anyone knows tomorrow the gods will feel like turning this city into a bouncy castle and the week after that they might be fleeing from carnivorous flower pots on stilts.

So there's no time like the present]

...I have a simple question to ask all of you and I'd be grateful to anyone willing to answer:

Do you come from a world that:

A. Has magic/superhuman abilities as innate in all beings

B. Has a mixture of magic/superhuman and non magic/non superhuman beings

C. Has no magic, no superhuman abilities innate in any beings

Let me reiterate as per my last post that none of my questions are obligatory for anyone to answer, this is purely on a volunteer basis.

[Read: so keep your snippy complaints to yourselves. He's too old and too uninterested in your paranoia. K thanks]

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