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[ with his wrist raised to grant the magic bracelet a view of his stern face, the backdrop of his makeshift stable in the outskirts, it's apparent that Levi hasn't gone to any special preparations to make this announcement. however, he also hasn't wasted any time between the offer of Arthur's and now to corral ALASTAIR attention of his own. they've waited long enough. ]

The Order of the Chimera would have us plan a jailbreak for tomorrow.

And keen as I'm not on caving to the demands of terrorists, unlike that disaster in the streets a few weeks ago, this time we have the foresight to organize ourselves. I know some of you have your doubts. But whether or not we're helping those fools out in the process, where I'm concerned, we can't leave our people hanging in the balance.

So while the rest of you figure out how to deal with Michel, I say we combine our efforts.

[ simultaneous operations or otherwise, their downfall is being uninformed or unprepared for each others' movements. and while it may not be clear, due to a number of circumstances in which he's seen some less than reputable behavior among recruits... ] Our success hinges on snipping every loose thread.

To account for that, our most suitable people should lead the operation. But don't take it personally. Organized into squads, we can draw on all of our recruits' unique strengths. That includes you rookies.

I know the lot of you may not be so bent on following orders willy nilly, but be reasonable. We'll receive no higher guidance with ALASTAIR leaving us to our own devices, and we've got better chances in a team willing to ally themselves with loyalty than in a disjointed mob of lone wolves. Take heed to the fact that your cooperation with each other will determine the fate of our teammates' lives.

[ now then. with that out of the way, the next matter at hand is the allocation of these squads. ]

Riza. Pearl. Lend me a hand, will you? [ this is his way of saying he deems you two "suitable." ]

The rest of you: a basic rundown of your abilities would be of help. I'm not gonna force your hand, but we need to sort ourselves out somehow.

[ and considering the influx of new recruits as well as the existence of those he's yet to meet: ] My name's Levi. I'll be working to man the assault. If those two agree to it, they'll help me manage you lot, so speak up to one of us if you need something.


( ooc; this is an IC plotting/organization post for jailbreak shenanigans! threadjacking and posting your own threads is welcome and encouraged.

the squads will be focused on support (pearl) and assault (levi & riza) but it is up to you and your characters which you want to join up with. we could also really use some coordination efforts. that said, you're free to make your own, be a rebel and not help at all, or anything else you can think of. go wild. c: )
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[This is dumb. Nobody's going to buy this. But I guess I can at least propose it and see if anybody comes up with anything better.]

Hey, uh. So I heard about the whole prison thing. And I know we're probably not the most popular people in town at this point thanks to some of the stunts we've pulled lately. So... look, the thing is, we need to get the truth out there. As long as people are just hating each other and think we're a bunch of lunatics, we're not going to get them to the table, so to speak. And the King's definitely not going to help us, and ALASTAIR isn't either. So, well...

Okay, just hear me out a bit. So I've been thinking about some of what people have talked about on the network, about music and stuff. And, well, I think I have an idea of what might at least give everybody SOME sort of common ground to push through the walls:

We need a song.

Okay, yeah, I know, it sounds cheesy. But I don't mean something that can immediately change hearts and minds by listening to it once like you see on television -- er, for people who don't have that, it's a box that plays pictures and stuff we have back home. It's complicated. But I think we may be able to utilize a song to good effect.

What I'm proposing for our musical folks is that they write an earworm.

[Okay, probably should explain that one too, huh...]

Er, how to explain... It's not really a worm. More like... well, have you ever had those moments where you get a song stuck in your head, and you're either really digging it, or it's driving you nuts? And either way, you talk about it, and someone else has the exact same experience, and so on? It's a huge far shot, since I don't know if there's a common taste in music, but I think we should make a song and start sort of spreading it subtly. A few hummed bars here, a bard on a corner there. I'm sure a lot of people really want something to take their minds off things, so a really catchy song might help. Then other people will start humming it, or singing it, and then maybe if each side starts to hum it, and have similar feelings towards it...

I don't know. It probably sounds stupid. But it's all I've got right now.

[Although...]

Actually, while I'm at it... there's got to be other things we can start to spread as well. Stuff to start shaking peoples' certainty about each side. Rumors. I'm pretty sure I know at least ONE guy who's good at that.

...A-anyway! Thanks for your time. I, uh... eh heh.

[He looks really embarrassed.]
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[ This particular video shows Glee sitting in the mostly-empty common room of the Krozm Boarding House, brows knit and a small frown on her face. ]

A significant portion of our group has fallen out of communication. If you know anything about why, this is the time and place to share.

[ Please free to use this as a general network post for people who aren't in jail trying to figure out what happened! Also, Glee is at the Krozm if anyone is already there or would just prefer to discuss things in person. ]
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[And here's a small boy addressing his bracelet with a nervous smile.]

Hi everyone. My name's Steven Universe. Long time listener, first time caller.

I know a lot's been going on lately. And I'm still thinking of ideas of what to do about all of these problems. I can't even find anything to do a vlog about! But, I do have a few things to say and ask about.

First... were any of you hurt in those fights at the castle? I can help heal you if you want! It's just... kind of gross... [He rubs at his hair sheepishly. The perks of having healing spit...] Oh, but let me know if you found out anything cool too!

Secondly, there's the meat and potatoes of everything. We have to get the people and the goblins to get along! I've been thinking of trying to write a really cool song to push them in the right direction. Like... all I am saying, is give peace a chance! [He beams and gives a peace sign.] If anyone wants to work with me or has any cool ideas, just let me know!

And finally, I'm also accepting suggestions for my new friend Peridot. She might want to reprogram her robonoid, so I'm trying to make a cool list of ideas for new things that it can do. Like, what if it plays music all the time? That'd be pretty cool! I bet you all have great suggestions too.

Oh wait! I thought about one more thing. That whole... darkness, thing. [He glances around uncertainly.] We got a lot of people from a lot of different worlds here. Does anyone have any experience with suns going out? Maybe that can give us a new insight.

Um... I think that's everything. [He pokes at his chin thoughtfully and nods.] This is Steven Universe, signing out. Stay... or actually I should say, become sunny, Chantes!
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Hey, uh. I'm not usually the sort of guy to ask people to stick their neck out for me, but I was wondering if anybody might be able to smuggle some basic supplies over here to the goblin side. Morale's kinda sinking since humans don't want to sell anything to these guys, and I feel kind of bad for them since I'm not very popular with the humans, so I can't get anything myself.

...Um.

Anyway, I'm not asking for a lot. Maybe some flour, or stuff like that. I know a bit about baking, so I thought I might help out while I'm here. Also, I don't suppose anything major's happened lately? I'm a little out of the loop over here.

[Phoenix would rather not discuss the "reward" he got from ALASTAIR. If anything, it feels more like they're mocking him. Although he supposes when you've got nothing else from home, even a crappy TV show isn't such a bad comfort.]
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[In the end, she opts for the efficiency of a brief written message. (The message functionality of the jewelry still amazes her from time to time, but she's becoming increasingly fond of how fast it makes communication with others.)]

My name is Riza Hawkeye. I'm a military officer from the nation of Amestris. [Vague credentials, for anyone that really needs them.] There are a lot of us here gathered from different places and times, with different skills and areas of knowledge. I've spoken with a few others and we've agreed it would be beneficial for all of us to have a database of skills to pull from, both for this mission and otherwise.

[Most likely 'otherwise'; she can't be the only one suspicious of ALASTAIR after what happened in Anwick.]

If you're willing to provide a brief listing of the skills you possess, magical [because that's a thing that exists, apparently??] or otherwise, it would be greatly appreciated. If you're uncomfortable using the communications device I'm also happy to meet with you in person.

[And if you're not willing that's cool too. Everyone's got their secrets.]
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[The video, posted by username "NICO☆NICO☆SMILE" (gotta keep up that brand recognition), shows Nico standing in her room at the inn. She holds up the letter of invitation to the festival with a serious expression.]

It looks like everyone got the same invitation. This [she flicks the paper, making a crisp rapping sound] is important. Have you seen how tense everyone here is? They're stressed, and angry, and scared - there's no way we're getting anything done like that. I mean, I don't know how you bring back the sun. I'm no Ame-no, uh. Ame-no-Uzu....

[She frowns. She's trying to reference Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto from a myth about the sun disappearing, but her memory for things not related to idols is awful. After a moment, she shakes her head and returns to...well, a still mostly serious expression, but it's a little grumpier now.]

Never mind! But it's not going to be any easier trying to work it out in this kind of atmosphere. And bringing peace? Even worse. That's where this [she holds up the letter so it takes up most of the video] comes into it. Festivals are a good way for people to relax and improve their mood. Obviously, it won't solve everything, but it's a start. And we can't just leave it up to chance.

[She puts down the letter, turning partly away and giving a sideways, somewhat sly look.]

And besides, no one knows who we are, which means no one trusts us, either. If we make this festival a success, that would be PR coup. And if I - I mean, if we get popular with the locals, that'll make everything easier. Don't doubt the power of popularity! It's not easy, though.

[And then suddenly her expression shifts as she adopts a cute pose with a beaming smile.]

Luckily for you, you have Super Idol Nico-ni, shining star of Muse, to help you~ I'll put on a live show to put a Nico Nico Smile in everyone's hearts! ♡

[Since this is an audio recording, neither heart nor tilde are actually there, but you can practically hear it in her voice. She holds the pose and smile for a beat, and then it's back to serious face.]

But this is way too short of notice for me to do it on my own. I'll need your help.

[She starts listing things off on her fingers, speaking more quickly.]

I'll need a stage, in the square. It's too late to advertise for a show in the theatre, even if I could get permission. And, besides, everyone at the festival will be in the square. Even if we have to make it out of the chests from the inn, it's vital! [Because at 154 cm she's too short to be seen in the crowds without something to stand on.] Maybe we can make a curtain out of some laundry poles and a bedsheet.... I'll need candles, and those floating lanterns the letter talks about - plenty of them! And if you can get some dyes to decorate the lanterns with, all the better. With no proper lighting to go on, we're going to have to go with this kind of low-grade pyrotechnics. And I'll need people out advertising. I guess it's too short notice to make too many handouts without any printers....

[She claps her hands together.]

We don't have any time to waste! There's less than two days. I want people ready to start tomorrow morning! ...However you figure when that is out here.