[It takes a moment for Eiki to adjust the camera just right, so her face has a rather extreme close up. Once she is done she sits back in a chair. She folds her hands together and places them ontop of the desk. She carries herself rather well, one could easily assume her to be some sort of statesman.]

Good evening everyone. My name is Shiki Eiki Yamaxanadu and I am a recent arrival to this tower. I have been informed that the best way of gaining information about this location is through the network, so I am here to as the general public a few questions. I would appreciate as much information as possible, but whatever can be offered is fine.

For those who can assist me I will be grateful towards.

First, what is known about this tower? Those who run it? How did we arrive and what are these collars?

Second, how many people have currently been brought here? How many different places are represented? From what I can tell quite a few "worlds" are represented.

Third, what are the general rules of this place? And I don't mean rules as in you may do this, and not do that, but more how does this place function.

Thank you for your time.

Wanted: tailor to make several wedding tuxedos.

Payment can be arranged.

[Yep. That's it. Secretly Reno is embarrassed he even has to go on the network and ask, but since the beans were spilled he figured to get it over with. What he's got in mind is something like this.]

[Well lately has been an utter roller coaster of feelings. To say the least. It'd taken a few days musing (some of those days being distracted by a certain book of notes she'd recieved) to realize that maybe she needed a little help with this.]

So... can anybody tell me about weddings and getting married? Just... different things about it. A friend explained some of it to me but... [A lot of it seemed way over her head.] It was really confusing.

[Maybe hearing a few different thoughts about it would help.]

[ the cold doesn't affect him, so seeing him standing there, with his bare arms and not shivering should make a few wonder about what's in his veins. he also looks a little amused about something. ]

Looks like we're going on a diet again. If you want any protein, I'm gonna go hunting in a couple hours. Meat should keep pretty good in this weather so long as it's covered up, so I can get enough to go around.

Reno. That stuff is done brewing. It should keep you warm.

Dnyehehk lyhlamat ihdem vindran hudela.


[In English that would be "Training canceled until further notice" It's pretty obvious just from his tone what he means. He sounds disgusted.]

Has anyone else noticed that monsters aren't dropping candy?

[Any reply will have a delayed response. It's not just monsters that stalk the floors now after all.]

...Should have known it wouldn't last.

Sparky, Elena. You two are still here right?

[...]

Pumpkin everything all month, huh? Never did like pumpkin as a kid. Is there a way to minimize the taste? Stuff makes me want to vomit.

Anybody still here count off. I need an update.

[ Cloud sounds tired. Really, really tired as if he hadn't been sleeping too well lately. He also sounds a little hoarse. Night terrors. They are just so much fun. ]

Rusty... if you're around, maybe we should talk.

Or something.

Aerith? Tifa? Zack? Tseng? Sparky? Are you still here?

Doc... Thanks for rebuilding First Ken. It's pretty useful.

ſo now that this unpleaſant "creepy ſea beaſtie that is not actually a ſea beaſtie at all but none the leſs was very much beaſtial" buſſineſs is over

and given how i think i might have finally figured out how this place works

who would be ſo kind as to point me to the rum floor?

[Well, the good news, animus, is that he's not hopelessly illiterate! The bad news is that he's also not all that bad with computers either the capslock/shift key is just elusive, that's all. The worse news is that he's still a troll, and now he's gonna troll your network with his fancy 18th century typeface. Savvy?]

[ Video? With her hair as dishevled as it was? Not likely! Aerith was quite happy sending out just her voice, which sounded just fine! ]

Do monsters attack this place very often? I wasn't expecting that at all! But then I bet nobody knows what I was expecting.

So, I've found what looks like a food hall and there are things here I actually recognise! All I need is Tifa to mix some cocktails then I'll forget that I've been brought to strange place that's being attacked by huge, flying whales.

Does anyone want to come with me?

[ There's a pause in which you can almost hear her smiling ]

It'd be just awful if I had to go on my own.

[ The last few hours had been a blur, Aerith could vaguely remember going to the City of the Ancients and she could somewhat recall going down a seemingly endless series of steps on a glass staircase, and maybe Cloud was there? But she couldn't quite focus on what had happened after that as she had been so rudely awaken by the sound of crashing and sensation of the room shaking.

The young Cetra sat up with a start, in an unfamiliar place and couldn't help but panic. She quickly scanned the room and spotted something that might just help her. A small device that resembled her PHS! Launching from the bed she had been snoozing laying on she reached for the object and began to fiddle with it, inadvertently turning the video broadcast system on. ]

Oh what was his number? Oh-seven... nine?

If I could just have my PHS with me this wouldn't be a problem! Who can remember strings of numbers like that? That's why they have address books in them!

[ A sudden thud against the tower walls caused her to stumble, at which point Aerith noticed herself displayed on her new PHS ]

Oh! That's me!

Is this sending out this is a video? Who's it sending it to? Maybe it's just broadcasting it to everyone? Well that's more sophisticated than what I used to but alright.

[ Aerith clears her throat and stumbles again as the room continues to feel the tremors from above ]

Hello?

Is anyone there? I think you have the wrong person, I'm not meant to be here right now.

( fail-filtered messages to Sephiroth )

[Evening, Animus-folk. Have a rather concerned looking Zack on your network today. He's definitely worried about something, and considering the late hour, that's not surprising. Monsters will be out soon.]

Has anybody seen General Sephiroth around today? I looked all over and I can't find him anywhere...his name's not on his door anymore, either, but that doesn't mean anything, does it? [a glance over his shoulder, probably at that door in question, then he looks back at the screen.]

Just...lemme know if you've seen him around, okay? It's not like him to not check in.

I need help!

[ Doc Brown doesn't look different from usual when he appears on the screen. Mind you! He has gotten a lot of sleep lately... But he looks like- In dire need of assistance! ]

Doctor Emmett Brown here. I have been working on an electronic game that involves humanoid interaction with a specifically designed user interface in order to generate visual feedback on a video device, or like it is more commonly called, a video game- Nothing special, simply a game to ease the mind of the people in this tower. It is a fighting game, with the intent to feature the administrators of this tower as a stress reliever.

[ QUITE CLEARLY That's the best kind of video game. Who here wouldn't want to beat up Jason and unlock all trophies and achievement? Not to mention the competitive multiplayer mode. ]

But I will never be able to finish it alone! I need people to help me design it, the making of a video game is something very complicated and unfortunately I am not qualified to make it alone!

[Oh look, it's Legolas' first post on the Network. Ever. Oh sure, he's replied to a few before but this is the first he's using it himself.]

I require some assistance. There is someone I wish to help learn the ways that my people fight however she does not have the weaponry required.

[At this, he draws his blades and holds them up to the screen for a clear view.]

I obviously do not expect the same level of craftsmanship as these but I would like a pair similar for the Lady Zelda. If there's anyone that can assist me, I would appreciate a swift reply.

[Tifa is there, smiling.]

Hey, Cloud, Zack?

Do you think we could put together a bonfire on one of the wilderness floors?

[ World-ending super Meteors? Spiritual remains of the Big Bad? Big Bad himself? All these Cloud could face without losing his cool, but this has him squirming a little like the young Cadet he once was. Have him sort of fidget - scratching the back of his head, looking away from the terminal, clearing his throat - before he finally nods to himself and speaks up. ]

Reno... Can I borrow a suit?

[While he usually uses audio settings back home, this time he's going to use video. It might help if someone recognizes him, and not just by voice. Which is why everyone can see that he opted not to use the white jumpsuit (because who really would?), and instead used the clothes that he had found in the trunk. Thank god they gave him brushes, too, or his hair would be a mess.]

This connects to the network, yes? This is Tseng, Director of the Department for Administrative Research. ID Number 46952. [There's no confirmation after that, of course, and his eyes narrow.]

After awaking in room 03-04, I found the letter stating that Gaia had been destroyed. Unbelievable, of course, and whoever has decided to play this kind of prank can be assured that their pay will be docked.

[The collar, too, is a nice touch; just enough that it's annoying, and such a garish color.] I'm more concerned with someone touching my things, and somehow knowing what to pack in that trunk. They also left me without a lighter, if there is anyone willing to lend me one for a moment.

Any and all information from a reliable, spoken source, would be appreciated.

[End transmission.]

Payment negotiable. Contact either Reno or Siira if interested.