Doesn't Mix Well With Ghosts

paper crane 4 [Video] Very early morning

2012-01-08T19:00:40Z

[Hanna seems to have been up all night thinking about something. Though, who can blame him? Its kind of hard to sleep when fire is literally raining outside and the world as he knows it is being destroyed. But, he knows there is something to be done about it. Something already has been done, but now its his turn to give back. Protect the people he loves. Even if that involves a little sacrifice.

He doesn't look well though, and it's mostly because of how much he's been thinking about dying, but he'll put that aside right now. After he's done getting the important shit out he can go puke his guts up.]

I took a peek at one of those things yesterday, with a woman named Willow. We couldn't really see it clearly, but it had some buddies with it. And I think that maybe if we get a big enough force together, I can try and seal some of its powers so it'll be easier to take down.

The um....reason I'm addressing you guys is because I can't do this alone. I need some back up because I know this is dangerous, and for once I don't want to run in guns blazing. So...if maybe we could organize an attack force, we can bring this thing down before anyone else is added to the list of casualties.

[Even if he knows he's going to be added to that list...if he can protect just a few more people, he'd be happy.]

paper crane 3 [Filtered audios]

2012-01-05T01:39:28Z

[private/easily hackable to Riku]
Hey, so I was just, yanno, talking to someone about Axel and Demyx and the rest of the organization. And they said they were all like, gay. Is that true? Because I don't want to be like, insensitive or anything and just in case they lie and say they aren't. Or something. I dunno.

I just thought you'd know because they're from your world...

[Private/easily hackable to Demyx]
Hey um....are you gay? I mean, its not a problem or anything, free love and all that, but someone said that to me and I was just...curious to know if you were or not. And seriously, if you are that's cool. I don't judge, so. You don't have to hide it from me or anything.

[Private/easily hackable to Axel]
Sup dude! I was just um...talking to this one person. And they mentioned that the organization members were all, um. Gay. Just, wanted to say that your secret is safe with me, even though, um, its totally okay if you are and you should be out and open with it. I wouldn't let anyone judge you for that kind of thing. If they have a problem with you, they have a problem with me. Alright?

Paper Crane 2 [Video]

2011-12-12T10:59:16Z

[Hanna seems to be sitting at the kitchen table of the Greek house, staring at his fingers. There are dark circles under his eyes, as if he hadn't really been sleeping, which really, he hadn't. He has two things sitting on the table in front of him, a dusty paper crane, and the broken half of a red tiara. His hands seem both incapable of letting go of either objects.]

I...Let me start with...um. This. I found this in a house I helped repair. I don't remember it. But I redid the roof. And I...

[He falters a moment, fingers curling very tightly around the broken headpiece.]

This woman, she...Mireille was her name. She seemed to be very kind to me and even if I didn't want to admit it then, just watching conversations between the two of us. I...I loved her. Me. In love. It just...But s-she's gone now. And this. This crane is one of many.

[He shakily lets go of the tiara to hold the little crane with both his hands.]

I started them with Humphry back home. But here, at Adstring, I finished them with my b-best friend. We made wishes. They were very important ones...to heal broken hearts, you know? Fix us because we thought we were broken. And...I am so sorry that I had forgotten. I still don't remember. I watched these old videos...conversations and at first it felt wrong, watching myself talk, but I know its me. The me that people here remember, and I find myself wanting to be him.

So...I'm going to try. There are so many more videos and conversations that I might have lost. That I can't find...if you know of some, something important to you...share them with me? I want to know who I was, so I can get back to being him again.

[He barely manages a smile to the camera before staring at the objects in his hands again before finally the feed cuts out.]

Paper Crane 1 [Accidental Video]

2011-12-04T20:08:45Z

[The feed starts out with just voice, one that some people might find familiar. He sounds a little panicked, but not for the same reasons as most who enter Adstringendum all of a sudden.]

Woah, watch out he's got a-!

[Silence. Then the video clicks on to show a small, curly-haired ginger with square glasses. And now the confusion rolls in.]

Kirk? ...Toni? Where...the fuck?

Case 23 [ Accidental Video]

2011-09-30T15:58:01Z

[Hanna seems to be in the bathroom of the Greek house, and something is on fire. Its controlled, in the sink so it'd be easy to clean up, but he seems to be adding to the pile. if you look closely, the paper base of it is made of cranes. The last few that he owned actually folded by someone in particular. He doesn't seem too upset though, leaning against the wall and watching it burn before a orange button up goes into the burning pile. It takes a minute, but that catches too alone with a handwritten letter. And with that, the last evidence of Galahad being in Adstringendum, having survived the first fire that Riku had made, was gone. He does watch it burn though, with some interest before glancing down.

Daniel is at his leg, ears behind his back and pressing his nose against his ankle.]

Fuckin' dog, you're nose is cold.

[Pushing him away, he throws a damp towel on the now near ashes before grabbing the PCD and walking away.]

case 22 [video] Filtered from Mireille

2011-09-12T19:58:42Z

[Hanna seems to be doing fine this week, even if he has a giant scar on his chest that he has no idea where it came from. Plus a bunch of odd tattoo's. Huh. Well, thats totally bad ass right? Anyways, he seems to be in the process of wrapping something, or at least, almost done. Even if it is a really shoddy job of it. But, he looks up at the camera with a big smile, seemingly very happy about something.]

Hey, so I dunno if you guys knew, but its a certain someones birthday today and that certain someones name is Mireille Duroc! So, if you know her, or even if you don't, you should tell her how pretty, and wonderful and nice she is and wish her a happy birthday.

Also, um, I don't know what's going on, this week is kind of weird, but I'd still like to do some weapons practice if you guys still remember how to do all that. That'd be cool.

[He's assuming people might be a little forgetful since he has no idea how those tattoo things work, even if he remembers using them in Adstring before. He even tried this morning, but apparently without an understanding of them, they're useless.]

[Private Video To Mireille]

Hey, so I was wondering if you were busy at all, if you wanted to maybe stop on by my place? I've got something for you.

[Yes, that is a hopeful smile, Mireille. He's so excited to give you your gift even if he's not sure you'll like it. And with all his business attended to, he shuts off the feed.]

case 21 [Video]

2011-09-08T18:51:54Z

[Hanna is sitting in a chair in the clinic, though on camera he doesn't show who he's sitting next to, just in case Bubbles happens upon this. He looks awful, as if he hasn't slept since who ever was in the bed next to him got there, which is probably true. He has a few things sitting around him, possibly to entertain him, a little deck of cards and a book, but he doesn't looked like he has touched either of them much. Instead he's staring at the camera, looking a little more serious than he's been in a while.]

So I think I've come to the conclusion that I need some kind of training for a weapon, yanno? Its dangerous here, and my runes are well, a little inconvenient to use sometimes. There are always things I have to worry about...and that doesn't help me protect anyone when I've got to worry about what could go wrong.

[He knows that some people might laugh at him for this. He doesn't really look the type to protect people, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to. So, he sets his face a little more seriously, determined.]

So, if anyone is willing...I'd like to learn.

Case 20 [video] backdated to sunday night

2011-08-29T17:33:34Z

Hey guys, um, I was just wondering if any of you had anything you could share with me about Galahad? I mean, looking at all these videos...it feels strange, seeing as I remember none of it. Its like its not me talking with him, but someone else...

[It also is making him miss the guy like a burning. That is his best friend after all.]

And then there are those gaps that I don't know about, stuff that didn't happen on the network. What am I missing? Or, what kind of relationship did you guys have with him? I'm sure he had a lot of friends...he's a really nice guy..but I dunno.

I'd also like to hear about people who are gone, just if you wanted to tell me about them? Who left before I could meet them and what else has happened in the past that I never got to see? It's just...interesting.

[Back at home once again, Hanna leans over a little and produces a letter that had been folded in a drawer with Galahad's shirt. It was his handwriting, he was sure, but it still confused him. And after Raven had told him to talk to Riku about things, he had gotten more curious and breezed through recordings until he had found...this.]

Hey Riku, um...I was just...? Did...well, what happened between me and Galahad when he was here?

case 19 [video] back dated to noon

2011-08-23T05:35:40Z

[Hanna seems to have been up for a while, though he really doesn't look good. He's a little more pale than usual and his hair is kind of a mess. Sitting up and leaning against the arm of the couch he's been laid on, he's staring at his lap, seemingly deep in thought with the slight lace of pain here and there. His scars had been reopened, and while it had mostly closed up sometime between death and life, it still hurt. And, when he finally does speak, he doesn't really look at the camera and his voice is soft.]

You know? I always hoped death would be a quick thing, but here its kind of like a really bad joke. You experience it, all that pain and the emotional stress that comes along with it, and then you wake up again, still holding that, just waiting for it to happen again. Though the stupid thing is, I don't even remember most of it...

[He stares at his hands a little longer before glancing up at the camera, giving a weak little smile.]

Anyways, what day is it? I kind of...lost track of time. Everyone else okay? Did I miss anything?

Case 18 [video]

2011-08-02T03:48:43Z

[Hanna, after watching some of the other video's on the network, has thus realized that these vendors don't care what they get paid in as long as it looks like money and it seems that Hanna has struck gold in rocks. Lots and lots of flat-ish circular rocks.

He's standing in front of a stall with a single basket in front of a board and looks rather concentrated. He seems a little discouraged as well because obviously he's been here a while. If you asked him he'd say twenty minutes when really he's been standing there trying for about two hours. Though it seems the PCD wants to catch him at his moment of glory, as he hands another smooth rock over and goes to toss the ball once more. It hits the top of the board, he swears, but miraculously the ball lands in the basket.]

Well damn, finally!

[But, to his delight, instead of some lame ass giant teddy bear, or a small bike that he actually would have no trouble riding, the man behind the counter hands him the guitar that was sitting next to the basket. Sweet.]

Woah....This thing is sweet! And its all Zebra striped! Lets see....

[Jamming out, or rather, making awful noises with the guitar ensues. Sorry Riku, but he spent a long time trying to get that thing and he's not going to let it go. Have fun trying to sleep.]

Case 17 [Video]

2011-07-26T05:24:40Z

[Its been nine days since Galahad left, and Hanna looks a little worse for wear. Its kind of obvious his sleeping schedule is off, due to the bags under his eyes, and he really needs to brush his hair and tidy himself up a bit. And its about now that he wishes he could use magic just so he could give himself a good nights sleep.]

Hey guys, so a few of you mentioned hanging out like a week ago? I think i'm up for it now, um, and sorry for not getting back on this earlier.

I've been kind of a recluse. My bad.

Anyways, just drop me a line, and we can figure something out. Get me out of the house or something...

[Or rather, out of his room.]

Thanks, and I look forward to hanging out, I..I missed you guys.

case 16 [video]

2011-07-16T19:22:45Z

[Hanna is sitting at his bed, eyes a little red, but he has a smile on like usual. Playing a part for someone, and once he speaks its rather obvious who he's pretending for.]

Bubbles, if you can, I'd like to talk to you about something, um, I found some more cocoa packets, so we can have cocoa while we talk, but um...soonish would be good. And I can come and get you if you need me to.

[He hates that the Animus have taken away the private function, because he doesn't want her to know over video, but if she figures it out before he can tell her, then that's just something he has to risk.]

He's gone, but the way, um...just so you guys know. And Ellis too.

[A pause, eyes on the floor, and his smile breaking with every passing second.]

Riku, If you're not busy...I'm in my room.

[The feed clicks off before he can embarrass himself with some waterworks.]

Case 15 [Fail!Private to Galahad - Video]

2011-07-10T08:18:15Z

[It seems that this conversation has been going on before the clock struck midnight, but of course its Hanna's dumb luck that he asks this at 12:04, so that the whole city can hear it.]

So um, I was kind of just thinking about it offhandedly because I'm not even sure if you'd uh....Want to, ever, but um.

[He pauses, face getting all red due to the nature of the question. God. Was he really going to ask this?]

Well, what I wanted to know was if your um...plumbing worked? Like, yanno, your j-junk. If it can um, fuction, but you don't have like, b-bodily fluid so I didn't think so, but I didn't want to assume, so IjustdecidedtoaskshitdidIreallyaskthat?

[There is a pause from the other end of the conversation before Galahad replies back through the filter, which unbeknownst to them isn't working.]

No, as you said, no bodily fluid. That isn't a problem, is it?

[Hanna, more flustered than before and honestly winning awards for not showing his tiny shred of disappointment, flails a little because no, it isn't a problem. He can deal with it.]

No! Not at all, like, I'm totally fine with it, I just, it was one of those questions I just wanted to ask, like, anatomy of a zombie, pretty interesting stuff. I just, didn't know if all that stuff worked. But its seriously not a problem! I mean, no problems here, we're totally square and fine, and all that stuff.

[The conversation continues, or at least will until they realize that oh hey, this was just posted to the network.]

[Ooc: Letti won't be home till either late sunday or monday, so until then, replies will be from a very flustered Hanna. Have fun making fun of him, or scolding him for not 'filtering this conversation', despite his thoughts that yes, it was filtered. And just for a timeline and locations, this is happening a little after their date, late saturday, early sunday morning, and Galahad is off on a nightly walk. Hanna is at home. Thanks Y'all!

Also, Hanna is Magenta, Zombie is Orange.]

Case 14 [ video]First part filtered from Bubbles and Alice

2011-07-02T22:15:47Z

Okay, so who ever is the total douche bag who decided that taking a five-year-old's stuffed octopus was a good idea, better fess up because this is just ridiculous.

And all kinds of immature.

So, dick-face, who ever you are, give it back or I'm seriously going to like, find you and give you a serious talking to.

[He takes the filter off for the rest of the post, because now that his 'adult talk' is all done and he's gotten his irritation out, he can be a little more civil.]

Keep an eye out for a little purple octopus named Octi, he's a very special guy and a very special little girl misses him, so if you have any information please send it my way to Hanna Cross, paranormal and other assorted things investigator.

Case 13 [Video]

2011-06-16T00:40:10Z

[Hanna is standing outside, and currently glaring at his marker in one hand, the thing apparently causing him problems. In the other hand he has a big book, though he's only on the first page. There is half a rune on his hand and its not getting finished any time soon if he's stuck with the marker he has.]

Hey, Um, this is kind of stupid, but does anyone have a marker? I was testing out some new runes and my marker died and I don't have a spare.

Um, thanks in advance!

case 12 [Video]

2011-06-10T22:58:38Z

Filtered away from Galahad

Um, so sitting in bed for the majority of this week had me thinking about something, and I just wanted to know if you guys had any advice for like...writing a love letter?

[He seems a little embarrassed about asking, but he's got nothing to work off of and seriously, help him out here?]

I don't want it to be super mushy gushy, but do you guys have anything that you think should definitely be in there? I mean, I don't want to miss a few key parts and just have one stupid letter instead of something meaningful. So, suggestions are totally welcome!

[The feed cuts out when he's done, paper and marker in hand.]

Um, so I wrote you something...

[Sent in a text document pages page 1 and page 2]

case 11 [Video]

2011-06-07T06:52:57Z

[The video clicks on to show Hanna sitting in bed with Daniel in his lap looking a little more pale than he usually did. He had slept through most of the day and was feeling a little better after recent events but now he was dealing with a different problem. He was bored, and there were rainbow sheep outside, just waiting to be played with and pet and sheered!]

Hey guys, um, I was just wondering if someone could do me a huuuuuuuuge favor...I know its getting to be warm and stuff, but I don't think I can live without a wool rainbow throw. For like, my bed. or something. To keep warm, because you know, summer stargazing can get kind of chilly, and it'd come in handy if I was here when winter rolled around again.

I could totally help once i'm allowed to get up out of bed, but at the moment, I'm supposed to stay here. So, um, I can offer stuff in return! Like labor, fixing some stuff up, runes, but I seriously want a rainbow blanket.

[He gives a big smile to the camera, fingers coming up to itch at the bite marks on his neck before catching himself, hand settling back down on top of Daniel.]

On another note, if anyone has any like, board games or books laying around that they could reccommend, I'm all for it.

[He gives one more smile before the feed clicks off.]

Case 10 [accidental video]

2011-05-31T20:37:13Z

[Hanna is sitting on the floor in his room, an actual smile on his face. Too much had been happening, and he hadn't been sleeping well, worried that someone was going to take Galahad away from him, and he wouldn't have enough time to explain that he wasn't some flesh-eating zombie. So, instead of freaking out over it like he had been, he was sitting down to take the time to play with Daniel, the little puppy rather glad for the attention. Sacrificing a sock, he was playing tug of war, the dog growling between his teeth, little stub of a tail wagging behind him, and cute as can be.]

Grrr, Grrrrrr, this is the best sock in the world, isn't it? You just need to kill it! Grrrrr!

[Pulling hard enough to have Daniel's paws slide forward on the floor, Hanna pounces, rolling with him to set the little dog on his stomach, getting a face full of tongue and puppy breath. Regardless, he's laughing and it feels nice to just relax for a while. Daniel is still licking his face when the feed times out.]

Ooc: This is Daniel C:

Case 9 [audio ] backdated to Monday 23rd

2011-05-25T19:04:08Z

Riku! Riku! If you're not busy, we could use some help!

case 8 [video]

2011-05-17T17:38:41Z

[Hanna had spent the last hour trying to get a hold of Teal'c, just not getting what it meant when it said User offline. He had really wanted to show him Alexander, because he had managed to keep the big slug overnight before Riku really would kick him out for keeping it. So, it was during the act of setting the thing free that Hanna recorded the video.

After some research, he had come to find out what that really meant, and why he wasn't getting any responses from his friend. Needless to say he's a little down, hugging Alexander tightly to him and not caring about the slime he's getting on his clothes.]

Teal'c went back home...Guess its good, cause he can be with O'Neill again. Um, just wanted to tell everyone...in case you didn't know.

And I'm letting Alexander go...If anyone see's him around, make sure he's okay for me! He's a good slug, so...hopefully he doesn't get eaten.

[Giving the monstrous orange slug one last squeeze before setting him down, Hanna turns around and walks back into the house as the feed ends, ready for a change of clothes and a day of sitting in his room.]

Case 7 [Accidental Video] Backdated to Saturday Night

2011-05-09T05:38:39Z

[Hanna had been sitting in his bed folding cranes when the door creaked open slowly, a quiet figure walking into the room. Looking up with a little smile, Hanna went back to folding, concentrating on making the folds perfect. He would have continued if his green friend hadn’t sat down on the end of the bed, still quiet, but obviously wanting something. Hanna looked up again, though set the half finished crane down, curious.]

What’s up dude?

[There was a pause, the Zombie seemingly thinking a moment about how to word something before opening his mouth.]

I overheard something the other day that probably I shouldn't have.

[Still curious and having his question not really answered, Hanna kept quiet, prompting him to speak again and reveal what his issue was.]

It was Riku. I thought nothing of his teasing at first but...[A pause.] He said "Or the entire city will know you have a crush on your undead pal."

[Hanna’s face is at first blank before he looks irritated, then angry and finally his expression changes to one of panic, but his mouth is kind of hanging open.]

I just wanted to clarify. It's alright if you do, I won't be offended.

[Hanna finally manages to get his mouth shut, but he is going to strangle Riku. He seriously…god. And Methuselah had overheard even!]

Okay, dude, um, no. I don’t. I mean, you’re totally cool and all, and you’re attractive, like the chicks, I don’t understand why they aren’t all over yo- Maybe its cause you’re like, not really alive, but um.

[He’s rambling, and was there a pause in that long string of words? maybe? God. He just, his head is in his hands, groaning. Riku, you are dead. dead.]

No. You’re my best friend. I do not have a crush on you. Riku was just being a total douche bag, of like, epic proportions.

I understand.

[There is an awkward pause before the Zombie picks up the half finished crane, giving it its last few folds to set it back in Hanna’s lap and the feed times out.]

Case 6 [Voice]

2011-04-25T16:40:55Z

I...I want to apologize to everyone for my terrible behavior. I would apologize personally to everyone here but...

[Hanna's breathing for a moment so he doesn't just lose it during the recording. He doesn't want to list the people he probably ruined any chance of being friends with because it would just hurt more. He'd be surprised if Jafaar even wanted to talk to him at this point.]

I-if I offended you, or um, something, just...sorry.

[The recording cuts out to the sound of blankets moving and a little sniffle.]

I think i'm just going to stay at Riku's...if I left anything at the house, um, I'll have Yorick pick it up. C-can you tell Yukio i'm so sorry, and just...I'm sorry, youprobablydon'tevenwanttotalktomerightnow

I'll just....um, B-bye.

Case 5 [Accidental Video]

2011-04-17T11:47:09Z

[The feed starts, and all you can see is the dim room until it focuses and there is a red head sleeping under covers. There is a dim orange glow from the corner of the video, but Zombie isn't currently in view, just Hanna. A groan is heard and the covers shift away, kicking them off in to reveal a thin form. Not modestly dressed for bed as per usual, he's just in a pair of dinosaur print boxers, sprawled across his bed. And its then, all at once, or slowly, that you can tell something is seriously different about Hanna.

Rather than the skinny, stick thin arms, he's got actual muscle definition, one arm covering his eyes while the other is stretched over the bed. His stomach is the same, but what is more distracting is the nasty scar running from collar to waist line, held closed by staples. Tattooed around the scar are runes, over abs and chest and collarbone. Its the reason why he keeps a shirt on at all times, or at least usually does, but this change seems to have him not caring who sees. Moving further up, his face is full of metal. lip, nose, eyebrows, ears, possibly tongue, they're in there, silver metal reflecting some of the orange glow from the corner of the room.

As he shifts again, profiling his face, the last physical change is seen. His hair, bushy mess that it is, is shaved on both sides, a curly mohawk now in place. Even in sleep his face seems a little strained, a lot different than the usual soft expressions or perpetual smile that he usually wears. Though he isn't sleeping for much longer because there is light coming in from the window, and he's groaning again and it takes a while, but he's up.]

Stupid fucking sun, I swear, if its like, seven in the morning i'll-

[He breaks off with some grumbling before sitting up, rubbing at his eyes to grab his glasses. A rather uncharacteristic pissed off expression is on his face, and seriously, he's going to beat something.]

-nd rape your mother till she see's Jesus.

[Finally looking over, he sees the PCD, flipping it off to go find some pants and maybe ~~kick Zombie into submission~~ get some pancakes. And the feed finally shuts off as Hanna picks up the thing to turn it off.]

Case 04 [Accidental Video] Early Sunday Morning.

2011-04-03T17:24:22Z

[The screen clicks on to show Hanna sleeping curled up on a ratty couch. He's using his button down shirt as a sort of blanket, it's not much. But, seeing how he's half burrowed between the cushions, it doesn't seem to matter. If you look very closely you'll see little specs of red moving along the couch, and that is what alarms Hanna awake.]

Mnff....Ow! W-what the hell?

[He sits up, shoving his glasses on to practically shriek because he's now aware that he is covered in fire ants.]

HOLY SHIT! Ow, ow, ow!

[practically punching himself to kill the things, he starts to pull his shirt off before he notices the video playing. Apparently turning it off is priority to getting the ants off and he does so, the first, bottom line of his scar showing as he scrambles to turn his PCD off.]

Case 03 [Video]

2011-03-27T20:37:23Z

[Hanna has a smile on his face when the feed clicks on, but it seems a little off. He's back to normal, lion ears nowhere to be seen, and he's sitting down inside a building that he was probably exploring prior to broadcasting. He may or may not be sleeping well, but the bags under his eyes, almost hidden by his glasses, might clue you in.]

So, I was thinking that I wanted to set up shop, doing a paranormal investigating kinda deal, if anyone needs any help sorting their shit out. I'm like, a pro at this, so hit me with all you guys got.

Also, I'm looking for more information on Adstringendum and the Animus, gotta research before working, yanno? Past escape plan attempts would be cool too, and what ever else you guys can think of.

[Hanna's kind of worried about learning anything else, but he knows he has to. The wake up call he got the other day wasn't too pleasant and he doesn't want it to happen again.]

By the way, if anyone sees a zombie in bright orange, in case he's here, and I just missed him somehow... Let him know I'm looking for him.

[The last part is said quickly and Hanna's smile looks unnatural for just a moment before it flickers back to his usual grin.]

You need to get your cat checked up so I can play with it. And don't forget we're hanging out this week. We should do it earlier in the week rather than later...

Um, I'm pretty sure your place is gunna be kind of full up, but do you guys mind if I crash there? I know I'm like, old and maybe a little obnoxious, but I'm a good roommate, promise! Room hopping, alone, in broken down buildings has kind of lost its appeal, you know? And I'd totally not bother you at all or like, not hang around all the time if you didn't want me too. And I won't touch anything in the kitchen! You wouldn't even know I was there!