ANNOUNCEMENT 005

[intercom_voice]

[The buzzing of an intercom coming to life that you've all undoubtedly have come to know and love can be heard throughout the entire campus again.]

For the record, 'property damage' includes smashing the intercoms I've so graciously provided you all with as a means to communicate with me. In case you hadn't realized.

[She clears her throat.]

Now then, I hope that little blackout didn't keep you all from being productive. Sharpen those minds!

[And then the feed ends.]

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General Mingle

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GENERAL MINGLE

[intercom_voice]

[obeytherod]

[Malik had a lot on his mind lately. Not least of which was the alter ego gnawing at his subconscious; he'd taken over twice now. It was frightening to know that at any minute, if he was too weak...he could lose his mind and body forever.

Right now, he was just trying to distract himself from those thoughts. The heat outside was more pleasant to him than the air inside, and so he sat at the very edge of the beach with the water lapping at his waist and soaking the shorts and tanktop he'd decided to wear today.

And of course the Rod was there, hooked securely on his belt as always.]

[thatcatfrom101]

[Though Roy hated being outside when he first arrived, after the paranoia of being randomly ambushed subsided it grew on him. Especially the beach. It was a nice change of pace from the rocky sand littered with rusted tin cans and broken glass, and all that murky water filled with radiation and mirelurks.

Which is why he was strolling alongside the shore now, his jumpsuit pulled down to his waist so the arms could be tied around his hips (even with other cloths available, Roy still finds himself routinely cleaning this vault suit as much as he can and wearing it anyway). When he spots that cute guy whose name he can't seem to remember, he calls out to him as he draws nearer.]

Still here, huh?

[obeytherod]

[Malik is pulled from his thoughts when he hears a voice, but when he looks over at Roy...

He doesn't recognize him. That was well over a month ago now, and Malik hadn't exactly committed him to memory.]

Do I know you? [There's a hint of a condescending tone.]

[thatcatfrom101]

[Roy takes a seat a little bit away and reaches in his pocket for a cigarette. The tone doesn't seem to bother him.]

Not really.

[They had only spoken that one time, really. Roy wouldn't expect anyone to remember one encounter a couple of months ago.

He just happens to be good with faces.]

Spoke to ya once. [He lights the cigarette with a rusty looking lighter and stares out into the ocean.] Seemed pretty adamant that you were gonna get out of here.

[whiterosefoes]

[Harriet was out foraging with Rosenkreuz, using it as an excuse to pull information from him about the Rod. When they were heading back in, she looked out a window and noticed Malik on his way to the beach...

Well, she could just make an excuse to go down there herself. Though it meant she had to wear her own swimsuit as camouflage. Totally. Not because the surf looked pretty inviting. .... Though a surfboard would also be good camouflage.

So one trip to the sports wing later, and she's showing up in a wetsuit.]

... Oh, it's you. We should talk.

[obeytherod]

... [Harriet was not who he wanted to see right now. He gives her a cursory glance, or at least intends to, but instead ends up staring at her bizarre outfit for a minute before turning his gaze back to the surf.]

Maybe later. I'm not in the mood. [Had she been thinking about his offer? That was good, but if she was thinking about it that much to approach him, then it can wait. If anything, the wait will be good and build up her anxiousness.]

[whiterosefoes]

What? [It's not even a demanding, "hey no I demand you listen" kind of what - it's genuine surprise. Malik, not in the mood for scheming? That's honestly strange. It's like he has a life outside of being evil or something.]

[helpusduelist]

Malik.

[It's a polite, but distant greeting. Henry's come out himself, though it's more for a bit of training than actual relaxing.]

[obeytherod]

... [Not exactly who he wanted to see. Malik's still not sure how to feel about this man, so he nods politely back, although his eyes remain elsewhere.]

Henry.

[mister_foppish]

[He stared out at the water's edge until Malik came into view, Pegasus blinking as he came out of his thoughts. The beach was a bit of a habitual haunt for him now that the barrier had been lifted, but still it was a bit of a surprise to see him out in the open like this.

He recognized the boy based on his description from Ishizu, and the fact that his gaze took in the Rod almost instantly, as if by instinct...So pardon him while he's standing several feet away, blatantly staring.]

[obeytherod]

... [Malik was too lost in his own thoughts to notice Pegasus's eyes on him. The water was at least starting to relax him, and he was close enough to the shore that he eventually just lays back, allowing the tide to wash over him.

His hair was a mess, but his hands were two comfortable at his side and on his chest to bother moving.

That other side of him...there had to be a way to get rid of it, right?]

[slayerofgiants]

[Those of you wandering around the beach may notice the skinny red head being washed upon the shore. He appears to be out cold at first, up until he starts to cough up ocean water. He's awfully quick to get back to his feat, stumbling slightly but seemingly unharmed.

Once he's straightened himself out he looks out towards the ocean, a hand over his eyes to shield them from the sun.]

I lost the raft...[He sighs dejectedly, lowering his arm.]

[helpusduelist]

[Those who wander enough outside might see a bit of an interesting sight. Henry's been feeling a bit too tense and idle lately, especially with the irritation that came from that intercom lady, so he's set himself up out here, a bit away from where most would usually idle around, to practice.

Strikes and parries and slashes, Henry is dueling with an invisible opponent. The sword's blade gleams occasionally in the light, moving so smoothly it's like an extension of his arm. He's been trying to keep up with at least some practice, but the anger he currently feels is pushing him to go completely all out against whatever enemy he's imagining, until his breath is short and he's sweating.]

[stealsyourduelist]

[a slow clap sounds from somewhere off to the side.]

Such passionate exertion. Had I only known your greatest foe was the air, I wouldn't have bothered taking a duelist from you in the war.

[His hand rests on his sword. Perhaps you'd like a real opponent, King?]

[helpusduelist]

[A smile quirks at Henry's face at the snark.]

Are you offering yourself as a sparring partner, then, Rosenkreuz?

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Interesting... Henry's expression is fierce and the non-existent opponent he's facing would surely have been torn to shreds by now. It's less like watching someone wield a weapon than it is seeing natural movements. How long has it been since he's seen anyone wield such a thing?]

Don't you usually need an opponent to do that?

[helpusduelist]

A real opponent certainly helps, but lacking that, this is enough of a way to practice or work off some anger.

[Henry gives a final parry, then turns around, planting his sword blade-first into the ground and leaning on the hilt. He's definitely worked up a sweat and is breathing a bit faster, but he's far from exhausted himself.]

Good afternoon, Spirit.

[mage_gifted]

[Vanyel's been spending rather more time outside than in, since the power outage, flinging everything he can think of at the wards surrounding the island to try and find weak spots, trying to feel out the node or heartstone that powers them... but even he has to eat sometimes.

He's on his way back from foraging in the home economics room -while he could hunt, the offerings there generally take far less time and effort to prepare, which means he can get back to work that much more quickly- when he spots the other man at practice and pauses to watch.

He notes the speed and power behind those strikes, the economy of movement in that form, and chides himself. You could stand to do a bit more practicing yourself, Herald. Wouldn't do to get home and find you've gone soft.]

[helpusduelist]

[Henry notices he's being watched, easily. It was a nice thing of being outside where he's comfortable; it's hard to get things past him out here.]

Interesting, is it?

[He replies with a short breath, but a friendly one, never pausing in his exercises.]

[soldier_from_surface]

[Sup, Campus, have a cute little robot just sitting on the AC unit on the roof.]

[mister_foppish]

[The beach was one of those places where Pegasus felt himself drawn to frequently, his love of the sun and of the bright tropical waters a small comfort in recent months since the barrier had been lifted. He wasn't the kind of man to go on this long without having some kind of big project in his life to keep him preoccupied, and while he had a few things...it wasn't the same as being the illustrious CEO of Industrial Illusions.

Pegasus did appreciate the slower lifestyle in his own way, but he was beginning to think there wasn't any way to leave and they were going to be stranded here far longer than they'd originally anticipated.

Out of restlessness or frustration he let himself wander out a bit further to a part of the beach where large rocks were scattered in the sand here and there, close to where the cliffside was along with a few caves carved naturally into its surface.

He heaved a heavy sigh as he walked barefoot on the white sands, staring out listlessly at the ocean. The breeze stirred his silvery hair slightly enough that he had to tuck it back from being in front of his vision. At least being alone like this gave him time to think...]

[awishforfriends]

[Yugi had been feeling a little stir-crazy himself, so that's why he'd gotten a swimsuit and started playing around on the beach. The problem with this, of course, came from the fact, that tiny boy + ocean wasn't really a good mix.

What does that mean?]

Gackpth!

[It means there's a tiny high schooler being dragged out by the tide.]

[whiterosefoes]

[Harriet was continuing her surfing from before, when she sees this little kid being washed away. She yells]

Oy! Can't you swim!?

[Can't ANYONE swim in this place!? Seriously--

She'll start heading toward him in case she needs to rescue him]

[awishforfriends]

I can swim!

[Quite well, actually. Yugi is managing to keep his head above water, spitting out some of it. Eewwww.]

I got caught by a wave.