It seems that we have moved. Before you all rush to tell me how slow I am for only noticing now, I will inform you that I am a very busy individual.

I would also like to point out that while it is indeed obvious that we have moved in a surface aspect, few of you will be aware that the community itself seems to have moved, rather than just the most popular entrance to this nexus.

I am unsure of how or why, but it appears to have changed in its position geographically, only virtually speaking of course, and has surfaced...

...further away from SHODAN? Further away implies an actual distance, but what I mean defies verbal language and is therefore extremely difficult to explain. But that doesn't matter to you.

No, all I want from most of you is reports of any differences or changes since the "move". Anything peculiar that you have noticed. Or, of course, tell me if it is exactly the same.

Oh.

My name is Tieria Erde. And I am still attempting to fix this place.

Many people come and go through this community. It interferes with our daily lives, and sometimes, it has a more dramatic effect in the long term. What are we supposed to do when those close to us are only here by the grace of the community's actions, or thanks to people we have met here? What do we do when they are taken from us again?

Has anyone else been in this sort of situation? How can you prepare for it? And more importantly, has anyone come up with a way of preventing this loss?

[locked to Celestial Being and co.]
Michael's friend is in regeneration, but there is less than 10 minutes left on the counter. I suggest we decide what to do with him when he wakes up, and that we see if he has any input on the matter.

With yet another potential addition to our number, and with...

...with some missing...

I feel it is time that we address the matter of positions, and whether there is anything we can do to find the others or to. Substitute them. Your suggestions, please.

It has... come to my attention that the of violence observed on the community is reaching what can only be called unacceptable levels.

I understand that some worlds, if not the majority of them, are not peaceful places to live. I would like to believe that worlds exist where atrocities are not committed every day, but I realize that such a thing is unlikely. I know that some of these situations are unavoidable, and that suggesting that we turn a blind eye to them is both ludicrous and naïve.

However, I also know that many of these recent acts of violents are perpetrated by community members. I also know that frequently these incidents are between members opposed to one another.

I cannot demand that these incidents cease. I cannot order you to stop fighting amongst yourselves, nor can I expect these incidents to go unnoticed by the community.

I realize I come from a world where such thoughts are biased, where a request of ceasefire is followed by the echo of "or else" from an organization that lingers in the thoughts of the public as some sort of nightmare, some sort of legend. I cannot promise that somebody will follow through on that "or else", that the "slain titans" spread across the newspapers and excitable television documentaries will find their way back and stoop from their lofty aspirations of destroing the concept of warfare to deal with your quarrels personally.

But I can ask you. I can ask you to not only think of yourselves and the ones you commit these acts against, but of the people who are forced to view your actions. Of the people who are caught up in these ridiculous cycles of revenge and hostility.

You not only represent yourselves, but your worlds. Consider if this is the way you want your worlds to be known and remembered.

Oh my goodness. I am always so busy that every time I look back here, it's like, there are suddenly so many new people here! Hello, hello! Welcome to the community, all you new people, or even not so new people that I just haven't met yet.

Lots of different kinds of people, too! It's so exciting. Why don't you all introduce yourselves? Even if you have been here for a long time, this is a good chance for everyone to get to know each other, hmm?

Look, I'll even find that little box thing I used a while ago. And then it will be totally easy. And everybody likes making friends, right?

<b>Name:</b> <b>Age:</b> <b>Occupation:</b> <b>Species(?):</b> <b>Name of world and something that makes it different from the others:</b> <b>Likes:</b> <b>Dislikes:</b> <b>Something cool that only you can do:</b> <b>Say anything:</b>

Here we go!

((OOC: WHO IS THIS STRANGE WOMAN WHO IS MOST CERTAINLY A WOMAN? It's definitely not Tieria Erde, because he is a grumpyguts and also a man! It wouldn't be him in disguise because that is just ludicrous. You should probably just ignore what she looks like and participate in this EXTREMELY FUN-LOOKING friending meme!))

I am requesting knowledge regarding the whereabouts of Allelujah Haptism. If anybody knows where he is, or how to get in contact with him, their assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Failing that, I require contact with Nill, Badou Nails, or Haine Rammsteiner, or the details of anybody who can contact any of them or their world. Allelujah was last contacted on that world, in their company.

( MORE INFORMATION. )

Additionally, if anybody has created any sort of interworld tracking device, I would very much like to hear about it.

((OOC: table by vivider!))

...Hm. That was unexpected; I would have thought they'd have this sorted by now.

Hello again, everyone! I think Mr. Erde told you all what was going on, but I wanted to reassure you that I'm completely fine and give you an update on the situation! You see, it's true that I was kidnapped, but actually it wasn't very much like it is on crime dramas at all, the kidnappers fed me proper meals and let me watch television and one of them is having problems with his girlfriend that we had a heart-to-heart conversation over!

Oh, but anyway, at first I'd thought that they had kidnapped me to force Mr. Erde to withdraw from prosecuting the Nicholson case, and I think that's what he thought too, but then when he showed up to rescue me with the police everyone started shooting at him! Of course, after what happened last time he was in danger, he was wearing his bulletproof vest, so he was perfectly safe. And then when they took the kidnappers in they told him that they had been hired to draw him into danger, because the real goal was to prevent him from prosecuting ever again. But everything turned out all right, as it usually does!

Aside from that, I've just been very busy! Our trial where we face Mr. Edgeworth is tomorrow, so I've been helping Mr. Erde put together a careful argument! Oh, but don't worry, Mr. Gumshoe took over investigating the kidnappers' boss for a few days while we work on this, so the proper parties will most certainly be brought to justice!

So hey, I hear there's gonna be a Halloween party! Me and Ila are totally gonna show, but we need ideas for costumes~ It's been a while since she's seen anyone outside of viruses cause she's been suuuper busy with school, so she wants to make a big splash and be totally sexy! ...I figure. ♥ Anyway, she'll probably wear whatever I put her in, so lay it on me!

Setsuna F. Seiei, if you can see this, just give me a sign. Anything. I know that I have already tried here, but I've tried everything else too. Send me some sort of signal, if you can.

What about the rest of you? Have any of you spoken to him? Seen him? Anything at all?

Has anybody heard from Setsuna F. Seiei lately? I understand that as it is the school holidays, he's probably on some sort of vacation, or doing other activities, but I really need to discuss his transfer. While I hope that his time at Ouran has been educational in both academic and interpersonal terms, we are eager to have him back.

There are those here that do not age. If you are one of them, how do you feel about it? Are you liberated by thinking that you will not wither and grow old, or are you preoccupied by the thought that those you love will? Or do you have no feelings about it at all?

You may reply anonymously, as I have posted. I shall also be carrying out any conversations under the guise of the invisible.

...actually, while we are all here, I have questions for those of you that do age, too. What would you think of somebody that cannot grow old? If you know somebody like that, what do you think of them? You may also reply anonymously.

I am lost. I believe I am still... where I am supposed to be, but not in the correct area.

Dr. Bernkastel, Dr. Chen, Dr. Adams: I apologize for using your names, and indeed, for knowing them at all, but I need to be sure that you know that I am addressing you. Have I been moved to new quarters? Are these items for me to use? And this terminal? I remember that you said that direct connection may not always be possible, but I was not aware that we would be preparing for disturbance already.

Somebody mentioned the doctor's network being inaccessible, so I am trying to reach you by this network. If this is inappropriate, I understand that you may punish me as you see fit, and I apologize once more.

[Tieria is sitting in front of the camera, but keeps looking away, as if distracted by something.]

It's on now? Good. Hello, community. I have a question, although I don't know if any of you will be able to answer it.

[He reaches down, and holds this up to the camera.]

What is this? I realize it's supposed to be some sort of cat, but I must confess, I have never seen a cat like this. I can't think of a single breed that has purple fur or thumbs. [He raises one of the cat's paws, to show that indeed, the cat has the appendages in question.]

Additionally-- [and here he moves his arm further into the shot, to show the cat's tail coiled around it] --the tail appears to be prehensile. [To make this point, he suddenly lets go of the cat - instead of falling slowly in the weak gravity, it swings gently by the tail.]

Any guesses, DramaDramaDuck? I was told that for some reason, it was rude to ask the person who gave him to me.

DramaDramaDuck, although I had hoped it wouldn't come to this, I have a request. Or rather, an offer. Please, hear me out.

For those of you that seem to have forgotten, I am Tieria Erde. Addressing me as either Mr. Erde or Prosecutor Erde is preferable. I know that I am far from popular, but hopefully the incentive I offer will be enough to dispel any preconceptions you may have about me.

I will be frank: I need a bodyguard. Not for myself, but for Mileina. After various recent events, such as being shot at, I have come to the conclusion that our lives are not safe. And hearing about that little girl being kidnapped... it gives me chills.

I. I fear for my daughter's life.

So please, if any of you feel that you are suitable for the task, step up. You will be paid an extremely handsome fee, and I have few conditions. Firstly, I would prefer a woman be the one to take care of her, but I will make exceptions for an otherwise exceptional candidate. Secondly, I will want to interview all candidates in person. And thirdly, I will require references.

That is all.

Why do people bully other people, community? We won the trial today, but the defendant got very angry and started saying Mr. Erde wasn't human... and even his coworkers started talking about it, so he took me home early and he's been in his room ever since! We usually go out for cake after we win a trial, and I really and truly don't mind missing it but I don't want him to be sad... I'm really really confused, everyone! What should I do to cheer him up?