I can't believe a year has passed already.

Today is my wedding anniversary but I've been so busy with work and Dee getting shot that I had no time to think about a present for him.

Dee is not the fancy type, I thought about going to see Sister Maria Lane and inviting the kids of the orphanage to dinner but that's not exactly a present for Dee. I should do something else only for him.

Any idea?

[The video cuts in on Ryo and one of his coworkers, JJ, standing in front of a school and obviously having an argument. Soon it's clear that Ryo is trying to stop the younger man from doing something reckless.]

RYO! [They're interrupted by a boy with tanned skin a golden hair.]

Bikky, what are you doing here!?

I. I just came to get some stuff I forgot and... [The boy is shaky and he speaks in a rush] It's Dee...he's...he's...I got thrown out the window but he...

Where is he, Bikky!?

The music room you visited on parent's day... [Suddenly there's a loud explosion and one of the wings of the school blows up. The three of them stare in shock at the damage before Ryo reacts and starts running to the building's direction before JJ can stop him.]

[The video cuts in, the raucous sound of an alarm going on in the background. There are the sounds of people running into the room, completely out of breath. The voices are quickly recognizable as Dee and Ryo]

Okay, I got everyone cleared out of the basement and 1st floor.

[Ryo responds to him] 2nd and 3rd floors are clear too. Now let's get the hell out of here.

Shit! Hold up! I forgot my wallet. I left it in here yesterday and forgot to pick it up when I came in!

[You can hear the frustrated look in Ryo's voice that you know he's giving Dee] Hurry up and get it! You've only got about three minutes left, you know!

I know, I know. [Dee cuts into the camera, his computer apparently being the one that turned on. He opens the drawer in front of him, then suddenly yelps in surprise.] Ack!!

[Ryo comes into camera] What? [He sees what Dee does, and then the two of them without another word bolt out of the door. There's no sound, no motion in the room after that other than the alarm in the background and a soft bleeping coming from the drawer below the computer.

30 seconds later, the video cuts out, not by natural means, but with a huge explosion as the bomb in Dee's desk drawer goes off.]

[Leaning against a chair there's a very attractive brown haired man smiling pleasantly at the camera. He's dressed in a fine black suit, white shirt and black tie with unruly hair and intense, bright dark eyes that looks at the camera shrewdly, amused by some kind of joke he only knows.]

I should put this too a good use. [He plays with a pair of handcuff in his hands.] Who has been a bad boy?

So, people of DDD, a few questions for you.
Do you have any sort of trademark? Something you say, do, or wear, are never seen without? If you do, what does it mean to you? Did you put thought into it or pick it up on a whim? Does it represent or remind you of something?

On a somewhat related note, is anyone here into symbolism?

Community do you think that the only way to show someone you like him or her is to immediately sleep with that person?

[A stabbing pain courses through his body, it sprouts from his brain and slips down into his stomach. He's running from the castle to the forest's direction.

He groans, he knows he needs to get as far away from the school as he can, away from the students, Dee, and the people he cares about. But it's too late and there's full moon, Crocker never really prepared the potion for him and it's just too late.

Ryo falls to his knees as the pain grows, his eyes changing, his fangs enlarging and his clothes being torn off as the transformation completes. And there's no man anymore but an angry beast that growls to the moon.]

[The video starts in Hogwarts, where the third year students of Gryffindor are leaving the charm’s class. Ryo run a hand through his hair, he look paler than usually and very tired. The teacher is staring at one of the now very burned desk, murmuring to himself.]

“I will never understand how he did it. “ Ryo frown his brows in confusion. “ It was only a cheering charm.” 

[He sighs, look through the window and his expression darkens at the view of the sunset.] I should go check if Crocker has the Wolfsbane Potion ready.

[Dee leans close to the camera. Ryo is standing a little ways behind him, with his arms crossed, looking professional. Dee braces himself on the table, and starts his rant.]

Hey.

Me and Ryo, we can't help noticing that some of you guys are less than happy to have ended up where you are. I mean, we've been living together forever, basically, but some of you guys are stuck together because of this virus or whatever the hell it is.

Basically, we're offering up support for anyone that might need any. We're cops, it's our job to be concerned about you guys. And I know for one that there are some crazy bastards out there on this place. If something fishy starts, don't wait it out--tell us right away, you hear? Or whatever other cop is close to you. Don't let them get away with their shit.

Also, if you start noticing some weird looking things around that you've never seen before, don't try and get friendly with them. I know for one that there is a Dragon on the loose, and who knows what other freaky things are wandering around.

[Dee looks back to Ryo, who nods. Obviously, not exactly the same wording he might've chosen, but Dee got out all the points they'd discussed. They turn back to the camera, waiting for anyone to respond, and the video feed continues...]

My mother, who was from japan, once told me about the red string of fate. According to the myth, a red string is corded around the ankles those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break.

......

There's a string on my finger and there's no way to break it. Someone tell me that this it's my first virus or something with more sense.

[The video starts in the hall of a hotel. Ryo is leaning against a wall, bruised and beaten up with a cut on his upper arm dripping blood down his shirt. A man armed with a large knife is in front of him, talking.]

...she was only 13 years old, the living image of my wife. My lovely daughter, so pure, so kind...she was everything to me. [The man’s eyes narrow.] When I found her in the garden, she was horribly mutilated but still, I knew exactly what it had come to her... What those men did. My daughter was killed by your people.

So it was you who murdered all those Japanese people around here? [Ryo's eyes widen in surprise]

Guilty... [The man rises the knife, ready to strike the final blow when the phantom of a crying girl with long hair appears in front on Ryo with her arms spread, making the man stop suddenly.] Maria…?

[Dee breaks in through the window with a motorcycle, lading between the man and Ryo. He jumps off the bike, letting it fall to the ground, drawing his gun in a fast movement. He quickly shoots at the man’s hand, causing him to drop the knife.]

Get the hell away from my partner, you murdering, racist asshole! On the ground, hands where I can see them, NOW! [Dee yells at the man and the video cuts off suddenly.]

After the accidental video that caused the misunderstanding I think that a proper intro it's called for.

Hello community, I'm the detective Randy MacLean from the 27th district, New York.

For what I recall, there’s people here from the future, people from the past, cartoon heroes, human nations, people who can walk through walls, males that can get pregnant if that's true Dee's not coming near me in his life and, multiples worlds.... And of course, virus that can do horrible things to you, like change your gender.

I must admit, this place came as quite of a shock.

Dee's right, I really need vacations.

[The video opens up to what seems to be a police station, and focuses on a man in his mid-twenties with chestnut hair and dark eyes. He’s sitting in his desk reading a file, a concentrated expression in his features. The door opens behind him and a tall, dark-haired man walks into the office behind the other man. A crooked smile crosses his face] Ryo!

[Ryo acknowledges the other man's presence but his attention is still focused in the papers in front of him. Unlike his partner, his voice is softer] Yes, Dee? What were you doing?

[Dee moves to sit on the edge of Ryo's desk, completely disregarding the fact that the other man is doing work. He crosses his arms across his chest, careful of his shoulder holster] So! Surprise! The chief says I can take my vacation the same time as yours. We could, you know, go somewhere. [He grins at Ryo]

[Ryo looks at him, impressed.] I’m surprised that you managed to convince him not only to give us vacations but also at the same time. [Ryo’s smile drops at the sigh of his partner's grin.] Go where? I need to take care of Bikky, remember...you are't thinking of anything wicked, are you?

[Dee scoffs] C'mon, Ryo! The brat's more than old enough to be able to handle himself for a week. He can go live with Carol or something, if you're that worried. [He leans forward, closer to Ryo] Think about it--we could go anywhere! You've got all that money saved up. Hell, I've even got some stashed away, myself. What's there to lose?

Don’t call him a bra...ah. [He stops at the sudden closeness and blushes slightly.] I...I know that...I still need the money to pay his school and the bills...[The brunette man protests but doesn’t seem as secure as before, though.]

Aw, live a little, man. [Dee is definitely invading Ryo's personal space now, moving to take the papers from him and place them further away from him on the desk] You have all the time in the world to save up for him. A vacation with me, though? Who knows the next time we'll be able to do that? [He looks Ryo straight in the eyes] Would you really turn an opportunity like this down?

We are together most of the time, how will a vacation make any difference...? [Ryo begins to squirm in his seat, not capable of looking away from the piercing green eyes. He knows that he has to make a choice and finally sighs.]...a few days won’t hurt I g-guess.

Woohoo! [Dee leans back a little, grinning madly] We could go somewhere... I don't know, foreign! I've never been out of the country! This is gonna be great! How about we try and enjoy ourselves while we're there then, hm? [He leans in close to Ryo, this time obviously going for a kiss]

[Ryo blushes mightily and ducks his attempts] Dee! This is the station, what are you-- [He breaks off mid thought, noticing the computer monitor in front of him.] What the...?

((All responses are video!))