Fuck, gotta make this quick--

Alright, I know there's a lot of spooky fucks out in the woods right now, but if you see a red goat-dude with bat wings out there, don't go near it. If you see a half-eaten monster corpse--or hell, any corpse, steer clear of that area. Until the mana pools start working again, I can't--

...damnit.

I'm not safe to be around right now, and I don't know how long it's gonna last. Ginko--I hope you're in a better state than I am right now because I can't answer shit. I'm gonna try to stay up north near the mountain. If I threaten anyone, kill me. This is carte fucking blanche to everyone, there's a damn good chance I'm not gonna be a person until this is over.

(( ooc: Responses will be coming from Ginko, Ed is putting everything coming through his Stone on read right now. Sorry, y'all! ))

[A lot of you will recognize Gladio's voice, it's hard to miss and he's certainly loud enough at the parties. And as the first day of chaos begins to wind down with no sign of stopping things become much more dire, in Gladio's opinion. A certain Shield doesn't trust the Night. Surprise surprise.]

GUYS we're not going to be able to keep this up through the night, scattered like this. We need a place to regroup! If you're on the main island, Denny's the most defensible. If not... The light house on the farming island. If you can't defend yourself or just need a break, get there. Noct? You better have your ass in that building by sun down or so help me-

We need to stop these things from attacking the flocks. We just got all this shit from Harv we can't afford to let it all get eaten or washed out to sea now. Strength in numbers, right?

[It felt so familiar, like giving orders to the Glaives when he'd been helping Cor and Libertus over the years. Clear decisive action so those that are less experienced and scared have someone to look to. There's a moment where he abruptly wonders if this is why they made him king in the end. But this isn't Lucis, this isn't Insomnia. This place is far wilder than that-]

For Hearth... and Home!

[ Neat, orderly writing is chalked down on the board. It appears to be...a list of words, though there is some explanation given to their context. ]

hello
sibling was confused about these words
would be helpful if others could explain:

movie
tv series
comic book
hot topic
goth
season
scurvy
dude

being honest would help most
thank you very much for assisting us :)

- Knight

Hello. Has anyone seen Lance around?

I don't need to talk to him! Just tell me if you've seen him.

[Or has he, you know, broken something important with his necromancy?

That would certainly explain the Storyteller's reaction to it.]

...if you are Lance, then say so and I'll be done with this.

I realize that the urge to burn everything within the immediate vicinity is both primal and paramount, for some of you. Consider me a fervent supporter of such actions- please, continue to set this world aflame.




That said, I do have one, small request.

[Golly. Chara's off to yet another cheerful start, here. Clearly, unnervingly chipper announcements should become a monthly flavor- something new to stir the pot every time.]

It would be delightful if you could attempt some self-restraint upon Umui's shores for the next few days. There are multiple parties who would appreciate it. For example, I am highly interested in cataloging the flowers growing on its shores. Once I've collected that data?

I'll request marshmallows.

For anyone interested in assisting with this investigation, I shall be making my way through the already explored sections of the island throughout the next week. Experience in botany is not required; I have multiple books on the subject for those that require a guide.

Just let me know as soon as possible. It would be best to collect this information quickly- you know.

[Their tone is so dry, they're surprised someone hasn't tried to set fire to it yet.]

Before our windowof opportunity goes up in flames.