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12 November 2009 @ 01:29 am

Nuadoria, from now on you will hopefully find the map to be of more use than a simple navigational tool.

[your little communicators will not look or do anything much different as of yet, but you will at least notice you now have a mini map in the corner marking your position and various other dots within the vicinity of you (although you can't tell who they are) and the faint hint of color washing over the gray transparency of the the map itself.]

And I trust you each have become acquainted with your familiar? If not, please take the time to do so, they are important to increasing your chances for survival.

Please avoid unfortunate accidents, particularly those ending in the death of yourself or another. Niflheim is currently not in any condition to safely house your souls and there will be no responsibility taken should something unfortunate happen to you if you find yourself there due to ignorance despite this hazard advisory.

. . . May I assist by answering any inquiries that do not include any of the following context whether in the question asked or the necessary response?

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15 September 2009 @ 08:03 am

001 ---------- video; x

[video turns on, but the screen's back and blurry and the only sound that can be heard is something that sounds oddly like the purring of a cat. After a moment the culprit is found when it lifts its nose from the screen to stare down at the video feed—surprise! It's Dalamar, or for those of you who don't know Dalamar, a fluffy cheetah-esque cat—curiously.

It's familiar, Dalamar is sure (the last one he had got smashed into tiny little pieces). But, he still goes to paw pathetically at it as if he has no idea what it is and it'll make a difference, somehow. Paw paw paaaaaw and theeenn smacks his head on it futilely. Maybe he's trying to break it. Or get it to do something.

...Or just hurt himself in the process of touching things he shouldn't.

There's a small whine, and the animal sits back pathetically, a little 'mew' (wtfwtf) escaping and just sits there. SOMEONE COME BABYSIT PLZ. ALL ALONE ~~BECAUSE HE RAN OFF TO POUT??~~ :(

Oh, but, your characters will find it oddly coincidental that after this video feed, the filter/private function will start working 100% properly again. And, yes, it's just a coincidence, he's just stealing stuff that isn't his again while other people try to be productive members of society ok.]

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23 July 2009 @ 06:45 pm

ADVANCE &; 2

...Well, in light of recent events, I do believe we've been going about this entirely the wrong way.

This hasn't ever happened before, but there's a first time for everything. [he laughs, although his tone gets strained and irritated as he mutters more to himself than to microphone.] Ohhh, how I do hate being wrong, though...

[A pause. And then he's back to being mostly chipper.] —We got off on the wrong foot. Do allow me to offer my sincerest apologies for any trouble we've caused you. It seems you are more than capable of causing it for yourselves.

So, in good spirits, I suppose a being such as myself has little to offer other than information. I'm sure you've had your stomachs full with the Magisters, but just in case: one question; one answer. Ask wisely, ask well. It's the least I can do.

If not, perhaps we'll see each other around again.

[Silence. And then a vaguely amused sigh.] Perhaps not. As long as you all don't get yourselves killed, that is.

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23 June 2009 @ 02:21 pm

ADVANCE &; 1

Well, now. Quite a close call. An infestation has never been good for business and you're all somewhat easy to confuse for vermin.

Let's not go sneaking around where we don't belong, anymore, hm?

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23 May 2009 @ 10:06 am

005. SIMULATION PHASE V ; VIDEO

...Now that you all have made new 'friends'.

[the video feed will provide diagrams and other such information to assist with the explanation on the new companions everyone has suddenly found themselves with. these files will automatically download to the communicators and store in the database for future reference.]

If I may be of further assistance...

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01 April 2009 @ 03:36 pm

004. SIMULATION PHASE IV ; VIDEO

...I see. How distressing.

Status update, please. Your physical condition, what you saw, what you experienced.

If any of you are within proximity of the Magisters or High Priestess Erielle, I advise you to immediately evacuate yourselves for your own safety. ...Not that... nevermind, that is not factual data and thus irrelevant.

Grand Masters, High Priestess, I highly advise you avoid your hunters at all costs. It would be unfortunate for you to meet premature ends. Please do not engage unless absolutely necessary; it seems you cannot overpower the hunter that targets you in particular, but at present I have no factual information on them.

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05 March 2009 @ 08:19 pm

003. SIMULATION PHASE III ; VOICE

[Everyone's communicators will beep, signifying an automatic update to their communicators. A short while later, Lilith's voice will be heard. No video this time.]

Spike Spiegel. As requested, the latest update to the device software provides... a musical option.

I still do not understand the functionality of this mechanism or why you would require it in such a place, but I do hope this fulfills your request.

[For those interested, there is a music library now on the communicators, compiled of various music—both local to Nuadoria and from your characters' homeworlds as well. If they've heard it/have a vivid memory of it that they could practically hear it in their head if they tried, consider it selectable in the list as... well, we'll save that explanation for another time. Songs are accessible to all, and more will enter the library as more characters from other worlds come or characters from similar worlds with different music tastes.]

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23 February 2009 @ 08:09 pm

000 ---------- video; x

[there's the sound of a transmission clicking on and the fizzle of static like an attempted video feed went to go on and failed, only the odd sound of scraping and odd 'crunching' being heard. After a few seconds though there will be a small flash of light when something moves and it'll be able to be seen that the video feed didn't die but rather, the camera was in something's mouth and is now being dropped out of it.

A snout and whiskers press against the screen, curiously and then with a small bang of the head like the animal is trying to get it to do something. Finally Dalamar is fully visible as he lifts his up and pulls away, looking disinterested in his new toy and coming to sit, looking away as if he's giving it the cold shoulder. Oh yes, he will show it who is boss, along with a slightly irritated 'mya'.

But this harsh lesson teaching will have to wait, because there's a sharp whistle, probably Caim, and Dalamar turns and runs off, leaving the communicator there, the video feed still running. Pointless video feed now, really—not that the cat chewing on it before was meaningful—only recording eerie gray stone matted with grit and other things that aren't quite possible to make out but probably don't want to be known and dark skies. But, then there's the small 'thud'.

And it grows louder, like something is approaching. That something, or something on it, rattles, like the tail of a rattlesnake before the last thing that can be seen on the communicator is some sharp skeletal bone colliding down towards the camera; crushing into it and breaking the transmission all together.]

~~[ooc: new enemy to terrorize you all. /o/]~~

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31 January 2009 @ 12:18 pm

002. SIMULATION PHASE II ; VIDEO/TEXT

...

Atmosphere testing has confirmed this as a stabilized version of Nuadoria's fire plane. Thermal low pressure in place, highly unstable atmosphere. Air quality is poor, with a finely grated ash contamination. Faint traces of other particles and gases have been detected. Dangerous to health in long term exposure. It is advised to use extreme caution when venturing outdoors. Please take appropriate care.

[a small pause]

...There is a button on your headsets, near the one that allows you to activate your visor shields. It is not perfect, but it should be able to assist those who insist on fighting in this poor air quality.

[For anyone who is curious/willing enough to take her advice, pressing the button she mentions on the headset will produce a lower shield mask over the nose and mouth area. As stated, it is not a perfect gas mask, but it will help with filtering the air as a temporary solution to the issue. Don't abuse it. You can still suffocate yourselves even with it activated.]

Searching for possible rectifications of this incident...

....

One result found. However, I do not know if it is a logical answer to your issues. You will need the Fire Magister's permissions, as well, to attempt such a task. Chances of the plane receding and Nuadoria returning to normal without any action is 50%.

If I may be of further assistance, please let me know.

...Grand Master Dai. Grand Master Caim. Please be advised that any of their applicable actions within this realm will still be tallied and applied to your bet.

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30 December 2008 @ 09:39 pm

001. SIMULATION PHASE I ; VIDEO

[All communicators will beep, and the sound will be familiar for long time residents as notification that something has changed on the devices, internally—or, maybe in this case, externally. After a moment, if the characters are wearing the earpieces to their communicators, one of their new "upgrades" will activate: a tinted "visor shield" will slide out from the earpiece automatically and over their eyes (from one ear to the other), and project the data from their communicator screens through the visor instead. A video transmission cuts in, presenting the image of an expressionless young woman, and when she speaks, her voice gives off the same demeanor.]

As per my master's orders, your network permissions have been upgraded. I feel it foolish to give such power to strangers, especially ones easily swayed by false words. Therefore, do not give reason for such to be revoked.

I am the network admin. If you need assistance, perhaps I may aid you where the magisters and the royalty will fail to do so.

You may call me LILITH.

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