[A silhouette of a mechanical being appears on the second level. No matter how hard anyone may attempt to squint or run towards this being, the distance and shape will not come into focus nor change.

Even those not on the second level can hear this strange echoing voice. Like a computer attempting to learn words.]

有意思。

对不起。

你们有吃吗？

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( IMPORTANT OOC PLOT ENDING STUFF :D!! )

HIS ROYAL MECHANICALNESS HAS DECREED THAT ALL SENTENCES SHALL END WITH "CHA CHA."

IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY, YOU SHALL BE PUNISHED, CHA CHA.

Oh and by the way, you still can't use the forbidden letter, cha cha. Or drin_ coffee, cha cha. We don't care about purple anymore, though, cha cha. You can wear it again, if you really want cha cha.

♥


((OOC: Yeah, that's right, Monday's laws are NO LONGER IN EFFECT. If your character fails to uphold today's laws, they will be forced to do the cha cha (a dance) for FIVE MINUTES. :D ))

ANOTHER DECREE FROM HIS ROYAL MECHANICALNESS!

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD, NO ONE SHALL DRINK COFFEE, OR... VERY BAD THINGS WILL HAPPEN.

ALSO. YOU ARE FORBIDDEN FROM WRITING OR SPEA_ING THE LETTER "K" FROM THIS MOMENT ON. Just... s_ip it. It'll be so much more interesting, don't you thin_?


IF YOU FAIL TO UPHOLD EITHER OF THESE TWO LAWS, YOU WILL BE EXECUTED.

Proceed with your day!

♥



((OOC: Oh yes, more laws. This time, if your character does not comply, they will be forced to walk backwards for the rest of the day. That is the punishment for THESE laws. The punishment for yesterday's laws, which WILL remain in effect, will continue to be the same.

Oh, and yes, the other Wonderland stuff is STILL IN EFFECT. There are still Mad characters and there are still Alice characters. There's just... extra sprinkles on top now.

Have fun!))

A DECREE FROM HIS ROYAL MECHANICALNESS!

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD, NO ONE SHALL WEAR THE COLOR PURPLE, ON PAIN OF DEATH.




Oh, and you ALL must address ME as Her Royal Highness the Most Fantastic Incredible Astonishing Powerful Wonderful Amazing Fashionable Beautiful and Awesome Hannah!

IF YOU FAIL TO UPHOLD EITHER OF THESE TWO LAWS, YOU WILL BE EXECUTED.

That is all.

♥



((OOC: Oh, she's perfectly serious. If you don't comply, your character will be incapable of making negative comments. We WILL be watching. Have fun!))

Значит...

Ето любить.

Видеть? Мне снилось об урод.

Сейчас я панимаю.

What... what was that?

Um. Please ignore this, this was... probably somebody's idea of a joke. Not really very good, I don't think, but...

Well in any case I hope everyone is doing better?


((OOC: The plot's still over. Just... have a little interesting reaction from Hannah. My goodness I wonder what this could mean.))

Um...

Something's wrong.

Well, aside from the candy hearts, which I think are pretty cute, there's something... bigger. Wrong.

I'm not entirely sure how to describe it, but... well some people are in danger. From their dreams.

Don't ask how I know this, we have... really complicated systems to keep track of the city and the second level in particular, and I don't really understand them myself, but they need your help.

And if I've understood this correctly... now you can help.

((OOC: Second phase of the plot is a go! Sorry this took so long, I was kind of busy today, but basically the gist is this: characters can now enter the dreams of the victims to give them aid. I would suggest getting in touch with the player of the character you want to assist, to make sure you're jumping in at a good time, instead of just ninjaing in. It would just make things easier for everyone that way.))

[there is a light fog in the air. The sounds are muted. Except for a child's giggle. Do you investigate?]

(ooc; post for the volunteers!)

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I'm so sorry that was terrible.

Um, I think everything's been fixed now. I'm really sorry about that. Please, if there's still something wrong, let me know and I'll find someone to fix it as soon as possible.

All of us in the administration are really sorry about this.


((OOC: Okay, folks, this is PLOT END POST. All power in the city is back on, and all of the characters are now BACK TO NORMAL. Thank you kindly.))

I didn't do nothin', don't see why they have to make me do everythin'. [He keeps pushing random buttons. When this stops working, he starts messing around with the wiring inside the control panel.]

And will I get paid for it? No. Will I get a thank you? No. I'll just get a big fat pat on the back from Miss. Mayor when she's back from the Bahamas, or wherever she goes these days, and a good job. [Some sparks shoot up from the control panel he's working on]

Let's see how smiley you are when your trash doesn't get taken out until next Thursday. [Even more sparks coming out, and then things turn very, very dark. He doesn't notice, of course, and keeps attacking bits with a wrench.]

FFf, that idiot didn't even finish college, why am I working my ass off for her...

((OOC: New plot development! Template, in an attempt to return power to normal levels, accidentally shorted out the power grid for the city! All buildings except city related ones are without power until the plot ends!))

Gosh, this is a little awkward, isn't it.

Um. Anyway.

Hello everyone, my name's Hannah Carver. I'm the secretary and personal assistant to the administration. On behalf of the administration of Template City, I would like to apologize for recent events, most specifically the kidnappings several weeks ago.

Also, for... um. Well, until further notice, it looks like I'm going to be the liaison between the Template government and you refugees, although I don't particularly like that term. You're really more like... long term visitors!

So, I suppose if you have any questions you can feel free to ask me, but I can't guarantee I'll have all the answers, I'm afraid.



[OOC: It may not look like it, but this is the official PLOT START post. Starting now, and lasting until MIDNIGHT on Sunday the 25th, all marked characters will have their powers doubled, and all unmarked characters will have their powers halved. For more information, see here!]

I heard many of you had a grand time with this last time.

Is that true?


[OOC: Essentially, this is your LAST CALL FOR MISTLETOE this year. We'd planned to keep it all in one or two mingling posts, so have at it!]

My my, such a straggly group we have!

Good evening, refugees, I am Shaun Benjamen. On the wings of Miss Cerletti's... sudden disappearance, I have been appointed the position of Head Psychiatrist. I know these must be difficult times for you all-- so far from home-- and for that very reason, I encourage you to speak to me. Tell me your feelings, will you?

And I'm certain you'll discover that it can be quite the... Mm, how to phrase it... Ah, yes.

You'll discover that it can be quite the enlightening experience.

Whatever happened to that mistletoe from last year? I thought it was kinda festive.

Sure, I was a little drunk at the time, but never hurt a guy.

-- Oh, good. Someone put it up again this year. Awesome.

(ooc; Instead of leaving the mistletoe out, it will be concentrated to this post! Comment! Kiss, be kissed, have awkwardness! GO CRAZY, GUYS. o/

EDIT: Yes. The mistletoe DOES force people to kiss. That is all.)

And then there were none.


[Short and cryptic post is short and cryptic, but this is basically the PLOT START. Go here if you have absolutely no idea what I am talking about.]

Come one, come all! See the scariest rooms in the house! Don't you want to see what the season is all about? You've had your treat, now come see your trick!

The masquerade is haunted, of course.

(This is the haunted rooms post. Preface the topic with "________'s room, filling in the blank with the leader of the room.

The group that had no bold, simply put "SURPRISE GUEST" and I will tag it with the surprise guest as soon as I am able. Right now, a headache is taking me out for the night. Thus, my apologies.)

[Pretend this was posted last night.

Rooms will be open come tonight. Anyway...

It is the Masquerade Ball as promised, in one of Template's finest locations. Though characters seem to be ghosts still, the servants can see them and will answer their calls. There are three main areas:

The Ballroom
The Garden
and the patio

The Ballroom is stunning, with a domed roof inlayed with carved marble, and marble floors. The few tables are small, meant for pairs, and only have the best silverware. There is a live symphony conducting the songs, with a back-up disk jockey just in case there is a need for modern songs. A large chandelier hangs overhead.

The Garden is shaped as a symmetrical maze, decked with beautiful flowers and rose bushes. There are statues here that watch over walkers if they decide to investigate the garden-- or share a romantic moment.

Finally, the patio, where most of the tables are. Strings of lights outline the area, and candles in glass bowls of water serve as the primary lighting for people.

Roped off for now is the back section of the ballroom, which leads to an eerily dark hallway.

All partisans are wearing masks.]

(If you feel the need to log something, you are more than welcome to carry a thread to the log comm. In fact, I encourage it! But I have a feeling the log comm will get lots of use in the aftermath.)

Well, it is my... pleasure to announce that in lieu of Mr. Chambers' abrupt departure that the one filling his shoes will be none other than... Scott McCutchen.

It has been a while, Mr. McCutchen. I'm certain you've learned from your past mistakes.

In celebration, all of our guests are cordially invited to attend Template's annual Masquerade Ball, beginning on the 28th evening, and lasting until early morning on the first.

Please, do come dressed appropriately. The theme is victorian, after all!

[Ashe is dressed, well.. as a sky pirate, and has been for a while. She seems awfully nonplussed about it though, maybe she's used to it by now?]


I suppose, now, I understand how it feels to look at the sky and not be able to touch it.