So, I have a question:

I'm assuming the viruses aren't actual viruses of the disease-carrying variety? I heard mention of them but no one told me what they were.

I ask only because the Earl is still ill and we don't know why.

For those of you who are unaware, I am Cardinal Caterina Sforza, Duchess of Milan and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Vatican. All of you have come into contact with my agent Gunslinger also known as Father Tres Iqus.

I realize you must all be curious about Father Tres. Allow me to make one thing clear though? You are not to toy with him.

He is my machine of his own will and volition. If you wish to see or speak with him outside this community, it must be approved by myself first. Agent Gunslinger is only here to help me protect the people of this community from the Contra Mundi. Nothing more, nothing less. I am willing to overlook this if you abide by my request. The first visit will have to be supervised though. As a woman of God, I know how easy it is to give into temptation.

Thank you for your time.

Alright. Supposedly you just ask the community at large, and someone gives you a hand with a worldhop, right? Oi, shut up, I'm getting there with remembering everything, okay. There's still stuff that's a blur, or makes no sense altogether.

Anyway, that's not the point. The point is that hearing Tidus all serious, and really confused is not good.

So. Who's going to give me a ride to this Spira place?

Does anyone want to explain to me why a game of laser tag has made everyone extremely paranoid? It's just a game, after all, there's no need for everyone to worry so much.

[The camera focuses on a mantelpiece. Certain people - i.e. the ones who live there - will recognize it as the creeper island mantelpiece.

It also has several origami animals placed upon it that were probably not there the last time anyone looked. They're not extremely well-crafted, but a lot of care was put into making them.

The camera pans out a bit, and Sherry stands tapping her foot looking at the arrangement. She fiddles with it, putting them in different orders, before finally being satisfied.]

Okay, that's the living room, and I did the kitchen already, so I guess it should be the dining room next? [She lifts up a small bag full of origami creations and peers at it.] I don't think I have enough to decorate the whole house, but it really needs it... I guess I'll ask if I can have more paper and make some tonight.

Things have slowed down here so I thought I would catch up with everyone here! Even those I might not have talked to before!

Tell me what's your mind, community! Stories are good too!

...It really looks like I've missed quite a lot on here - laser tag? That's something I wouldn't have minded being dragged into. I actually got to kind of miss this community, funnily enough.

Er, anyway, sorry about my prolonged absence, the internet connection I usually use at the office kind of got cut off, but it's back now! On the plus side, it was quite a bit easier to concentrate on trials and so on without having to worry about viruses.

Um, how are things?

Good evening, community.

Does anyone else here know Matt Engarde? He is quite a talented actor from my world, and I was wondering if any of you have ever seen him on, say, YouTube or similar websites. He certainly is deserving of some attention.

I know that he frequents this community, so I thought I should post a small video to show my appreciation for him. A song, to be more precise. One that I dedicate to him with all my heart.
( Cut for video )

[ When the video starts, a rather disgruntled Peter can be seen still poking at the camera... but instead, this time, Peter is actually using a book (not that that's obvious to anyone but him). The very same book, in fact, that Merlin uses. Besides looking somewhat worn out, he also looks like he just attended a renaissance festival and raided the servant clothing store. This might be true, except for the fact that he's actually recently landed himself in Camelot. ]

So, uh.. has anyone else ever worldhopped accidentally before?

( Spoilers for FFXIII )

[[All replies a few hours later and voice, as the book *magically* comes back and lets him talk to the community. Any and all attempts to worldhop to where Hope is to rescue him will fail instantly, as well.]]

Yet another morality question, since I am so very fond of them:

Torture...should it ever be used? Discuss, and I will do my best not to harangue those I disagree with.

Tidus, you ungreatful little shit! What the fuck've you been tellin' yer friends about me? Find yourself a worldhop. I want your ass over back here yesterday.

Yuna -- you holdin' in there okay, kiddo?

I need a hospital. Now. Somewhere off my world, that can take care of someone pretty quickly, and decently. I'll pay whatever it takes for someone to get me there- one of my friends needs help.

Oh, and if you're one of those creeps who likes inviting people just to open them up and see what their insides look like, don't even bother commenting. I'm not interested.