(The screen turns on, but something's going...pretty fast, almost like whoever's on the other side is trying to move it around somehow. Finally, the mirror is tilted a bit but it still remains upright.

And that's when a blue Pegasus pony with a multi-colored mane comes into view, wings flapping as she stares intently at said mirror...while also upside-down at the same time. No, she's not human; she's a Pegasus pony, like the constellation but real.)

Do I look good...? Eh, doesn't really matter. Hi, everypony! I'm your Friendly Neighborhood Rainbow Dash, and from what I hear it sounds like you guys could use some Pegasus power. Well, look no further than the fastest flyer to come out of Cloudsdale - that's me! - to help save the day!

Oh, and on the days when I'm not on the clock I'll be chillaxin' with some of my friend's Daring Do books. So don't disturb me then, 'cause I probably won't pay attention if you do.

[Similarly to the first time Yakisha made a message to the entirety of Darstone, the communicators across the city turn on for another announcement. It’s clear from the amount of people crowded near the podium Yakisha stands in front of, that it’s another press announcement.]

Greetings, Darstone. It is unfortunately a very trying time for our city, however, I have taken the time to come before you to update my fellow residence of the situation. The emergency situation is still in effect until further notice and the curfew on all gates will remain.

My predecessor's cause of death is still unknown, but is likely not Catarrhalic Fever. Please rest assured, however, that all quarantine measures are in effect until it is determined with certainty that this is not the cause.

[She gives what is supposed to be a reassuring smile, and for natives of Darstone, it probably is.]

And now for the true update of the situation. In accordance with Emergency Measure 204 which has just been passed, Outsiders are not allowed use of government facilities at this time. Security concerns have been cited and until the situation passes security needs to be paramount.

Government facilities that Outsiders are barred from include the Council Hall, police force, hospital, and courts. Outsiders may still make use of the Government housing that was provided for them upon their entry into our city.

Any further inquiries can be directed to the Public Relations office.

'This is how these sort of things start, don't they? First a sudden change in leaders, then monitoring, then Willow and a lot of others are supposedly being sent home, and now there's gossip going around the Mudcap about how the Council is going to start pushing various sanctions and such on us. Now Haruki is in jail for just trying to speak to an official--although to be fair I could see him getting pushy enough to warrant it. Just not for how long they intend to keep him there.

I wish there was a way I could meet with people in person to talk about this, but if we're really being monitored then it's a moot point. Sooner or later someone has to step up and didn't I decide I'd look out for Haruki more after the last time I got dragged someplace unfamiliar? This isn't home. What is there here that I have to lose?'

[Video]
Hey, uhhh, my name is //////, but most people call me Kyonko and does anyone else want to do something about these light balls following us around?

Because it feels like there's something really shady going on in general lately and i'd like to get to the bottom of it. Only, I can't do this myself. I don't even know where to start. If anyone has ideas or would like to help me could you let me know?

'That didn't sound so lame in my head. I wonder how long it'll be before I get thrown in jail or mysteriously get sick, too, for bringing this up.'

[this network post wobbles a bit until it focuses some orange... things? oh, perhaps legs? that can't be right, can it? a voice is heard, but no face is seen talking]

--Can't get this fancy-fangled... [a dog barks] Oh! There it is! It's on!

[here is where things get weird. instead of the mirror moving to be picked up, it looks like it stays flat on the ground. and then a head leans down over it. it's... not human. whatever it is smiles cheerfully]

Howdy! Y'all can call me Applejack! An' Ah'm here t'help! [and then a little dog leans over and barks at whoever's listening too] Oh, right! An' this here's Winona! We promise we're not gonna let y'all down!

Also, can someone tell me what this little light thing is? It keeps followin' me. It won't hurt me, right?

[Lancer sat out in the middle of one of the streets of the Industrial District, one hand holding his mirror as the other held a carrot, which a grey-coated stallion with glowing red eyes was eating out of his hand. He didn't seem to really notice the horse biting close to his fingers as he spoke.]

I'm lackin' in terms of entertainment as of late. As interestin' as the game is, I miss huntin' in deep forests. I'm not sure if it's just kids playin', but I bet there're good games around, sport or not. Know any?

[A black horse suddenly shifted in front of the mirror, reaching over to try and get the rest of the carrot, one red eye passing in view before Lancer moved the mirror away.]

...If you two can't share, I'm dismissin' you. You don't need to eat.

[The horses ignored him, suddenly butting heads and making deep snorting noises just before Lancer overturned and hit the floor, his mirror falling aside.]

Shit! I told you two--! [Just in view of the mirror, the grey and black horse butted heads and raised their hooves, beginning to fight. Lancer glowered up at them, muttering.]

Shouldn't have summoned you idiots...

[Voice]

( introspection )

Hey, everyone, throw some products at me. Even just random things you're seeing at the marketplace, and I'll see if I can give you retail value.

[as approved here Because yes, he does have a new scheme in mind. Ever since he saw a certain broadcast program in a store window and figured out how to get it on his compact mirror's it's been bubbling. So he sounds disproportionately pleased as he asks this]

Aside from that though, in terms of foreigners, I've got a survey. How old are you, and what species are you?

[...Okay so doing all this work makes him bored. Sue him]

[As the video comes on the picture seems to slowly shift, a light blue glow accenting it every so slightly as it levitates. The glow is one that matches the glow around the unicorn's horn, her perfect white fur and styled purple mane combined with the eye shadow and mascara obvious clues she's not a normal pony.]

Why I can't very well turn someone away when they're asking for help, not to mention being so thoughtful with providing for me, I simply must have a better place to live than what's been provided. Such a small space simply won't do at all.

[She shakes her head and trots off to the side a bit, it looks like she's somewhere outside the city. With her horn glowing a bit brighter she stops in front of a rock and kicks at it with a hoof, but it barely budges.]

But I suppose the fact that there's such beautiful gems around here more than makes up for it. The only problem is I don't have any way of getting them out.

[She turns back to the mirror, batting her eyelashes and turning on the most charm she can muster.]

Could someone be a dear and come lend me a hand? I simply must get my boutique up and running here and there's no way I can do it without the proper assistance. This place isn't quite like Equestria so it's going to take a little adjusting to. Which will be made all the simpler once I get my hooves on enough of these gems.

-eah, okay, except I didn't really understand what you're tryi-

[ He paused and scowled, tapping on the mirror awkwardly. ]

Uh, hello? ... Wait, it's over already?

[ How rude. He had a few questions that required some serious answers. Okay, truth to be told he wasn't really paying attention, and in his defense, it may have to do with sharing an epic mind/body experience with a certain spider troll a few minutes ago. I swear to god, he can still hear her thoughts ringing in his head. He tries to ignore it for now. ]

... Okay.

I'm not entirely sure if anyone is listening, but here goes. Um, I'm looking for Vriska. [ Another pause, and then hesitantly. ] ... Vriska? Can you hear me? If you do, I'd really appreciate it if you, uh, say something?

[ He placed the mirror down, as if he's done talking, but he quickly picks it up again. ]

Oh! And ... I guess it would be nice if someone could explain things to me. Maybe?

Thanks.

[ Priorities. Tavros has them. ]

YOU SHIT-HEAD! [Souichirou opens up in the doctor's office, screaming into his mirror the second he's picked it up--after the post he's seen, anyway. If anyone can make out what he's saying completely, it'll be a miracle--otherwise, he's yelling extremely quickly and jumbling his words together out of anger.]

People have better things to do than play around with this weird fantasy crap! What do you think normal people are thinking about you when you kidnap innocent teenagers like this!?

Everyone's diligently working, sorting through their lives and coping with economic struggle and you're pulling kids off the street for no reason, throwing off education and empl! I'm calling you ignorant, you dumbasses!

Wipe that ugly smirk off your face you old hag! I'm not taking orders from some midget stuck in the past with that hairdo! [Then, the yelling just sort of peters off and continues, slowly fading since Souichirou didn't really set a recording all that properly.]

[here is a face that has been around a while. You may have seen him before or talked to him briefly since he was one of the early arrivals to this place. However, he had only ever posted to this network now.

He's been doing many other things, like heart theft and teaching. Yes, he saw the teaching assignment on the quest board and decided to take it since kids are so easily corrupted, not that they really needed, since they were hellions already. He isn't the type though, to complain about the trials of teaching.

However, for those that are familiar with the city, they might notice the background of his post is the schoolhouse and that there are the sounds of children at play nearby. He's posting during a recess period it appears.]

I suppose I have been remiss in introducing myself. [his voice is very polite sounding, but also a bit cold] I am Loki, formerly of Asgard, and have been residing in this city for awhile now.

I have introduced myself to a few of, I suppose we are guests here, my fellow guests of this delightful city, but many of you I do not know and felt it would be beneficial to get to know everyone.

Um, so... there's been a lot of new people lately that I haven't met, and I thought I'd say hi? I'm Willow Rosenberg, and I'm the official government-flavored newcomer liaison. I was brought here like everyone else, but I'm on the local payroll and it's my job to make sure everyone gets settled in okay.

If you have any problems with-- with housing or employment or anything, let me know? I like to help. That's me. Help girl.

And if anyone wants to... I don't know, go hang out or something, I could use a distraction. [She smiles wryly.] Everything feels all slow when there isn't a siege going on. [She was used to a lot more mayhem and demon attacks than this.]

Oh, and if anyone knows anything about meditation, I could use the practice.

[The video clicks on to show two young men peering into the mirror together - one is dark haired and wearing an engraved headpiece and a bright red cape, the other blond and bulky with green skin.

It's the boy in red who talks first.]

Calling all Avengers! We declare a truce! A truce is a halt to hostility. An immediate and complete cessation of whatever it is we’re arguing or fighting about at least that's what my history teacher said. A lot of stuff has gone down, and maybe it was our (my) fault but right now I think we can all agree that it's better to stick together.

And uh...

We kind of need an adult.

Uh, Wiccan, you realize Wolverine is an Avenger right now, right? So how about...all Avengers except Wolverine? We're totally okay without Wolverine.

Actually, if we want to get down to specifics, how about Wonder Man, maybe Cap or Iron Man, Hawkeye?

You've got a point. So all Avengers EXCEPT Wolverine, and bonus points if you're Wonder Man, Captain America, Iron Man or Hawkeye.

Sounds good, except...you know, maybe we're actually alone this time? Like, maybe we're going to have to reach out for other people? So I guess, if anyone else here would like to tell us anything that's not in the intro video, we'd really appreciate it.

[ Wiccan = red, Hulkling = green ]

...Right. I -- [ Her voice chokes, so fuck this shit, switching to text. ]

Intrepid adventurers and treasure hunters of Darstone!

Bored out of your wits? Current resident not agreeing with you? Dark, creepy cave too dangerous for you to go alone? All of the above?

If yes, I, Marian Hawke, offer a partnership. Accompany me to quests, and I shall split the treasures evenly. No criteria and interviews! I just need people that know how to fight. Warriors encouraged.

That is all.

[The man on screen looks irritated. He's obviously holding the mirror at a haphazard angle, because there's only a brief shot of his face before it turns to face a building that looks to be in the marketplace. There's nothing for a second, and then the man promptly collapses the building. Hope that wasn't too important. He lets the collapse film for a few more moments, before it focuses back on him. Clearly, he doesn't care much about being caught doing it.]

No. [And with that, the feed appears to be done.

Someone's not happy.]