[A young boy happens to be standing in the middle of Frogtown, with the bottom half of his pants wet from sloshing through the water in the streets. But he has stopped wandering for the moment, and he is looking into his mirror with a more-than-slightly alarmed look on his face.

As he is talking various Huglu can be seen behind him, going about their daily business. A couple stop to look at John curiously, but within seconds they continue on their way.]

Okay, I need to find someone. Her name's Jade, and she looks kinda like me but she's a girl and she's got dog ears. If you see her I really really REALLY need to talk to her as soon as I can, so yeah. If anyone knows where she is, I'd appreciate it if you told me.

And Jade? If you get this message, I swear I didn't do anything to the frogs this time. They were like that when I found them.

[ Most people who know a Karkat Vantas will recognize this troll when he appears on the network, but he'll look pretty...different to most if not all of them. He's got a scar on one cheek, pierced ears, and his horns are a bit notched from what looks like blade slices. Also, he's wearing a completely pristine white coat. ]

All right, kids, listen up. First things first, I need a roll call here. I'm not holding out much hope but if any of you know any of these people then speak up - or especially if you are these people, don't think I won't kick your ass from here to the Gods-damned Ascension for being coy with me. I'm looking for Archagent Eridan Ampora, has these chewed-up fins on his face and a face like God took out all their favorite bits but left him pretty anyway, can't have an emotion that doesn't belong in a soap opera. Sollux Captor, probably behind a computer and failing to remember that food and sleep exist as we speak, if you've seen him and haven't been blinded by the world's tackiest gold cape that he just loves wearing at all times then you're lucky. Terezi Pyrope, blind and completely inappropriate at all times and with a wardrobe that induces more seizures than Sollux, probably pails herself to courtblock dramas every night. Gamzee Makara, the hugest doofiest clown cultist ever, unfairly good cook but don't ever eat his pies unless you like tripping out on sopor. If any of these names and descriptions are familiar to you, speak the fuck up, I haven't got time to search out every hidey-hole in this hopbeast warren of a city.

Secondly, I've already been imposed on by one giant lizard to go get him stuff, so why not, I'll be generous. My name's Karkat Vantas, I'm a Threshecutioner, my job is to keep the world oiled so hell, if you've got a problem then lay it on me. I don't trust any of these asswounds who had the great idea to kidnap people and make them fix their shit instead of fixing it themselves, but whatever, I have important things to do back home so I'm not going to sit on my glutes whining. If they want me to help I'll help with anything within reason, as long as it gets me home faster. Most of my work back home involved the undead, giant monsters and relationship drama, but I'll do whatever needs doing. Hit me up if you need anything, it's not like I can get a break back home so there's not much point to taking one here.

[ He might sound just a little bitter about that. After a moment, he sighs and shuts off the video. ]

[Whoa, network, enjoy the sudden freckley face staring at his mirror, looking largely unimpressed.]

A magic mirror. Okay, uh, sadly, this isn't even the first time I've felt like a Disney princess. And the getting kidnapped thing, that's not actually new, either. [He makes a face.] Which tells you all you need to know about me, I guess.

Uhhh, apparently I'm rooming with... [bear with him--] ... two guys named Vanitas and Alhen-- something? There's a lot of-- the letter 'i,' uh-- soooo. [He gives a weak wave.] Heyyyy roomies.

[He looks uncomfortable, like he's about to switch off the mirror, and then he thinks better of it.]

Okay, so we're here to help somehow? But I don't exactly get what needs to happen, like, what exactly they need help with. I'd like to get back home sooner rather than later, like, way sooner, so the quicker I can help get that done the better.

So. Who wants to come watch me kick butt in the local fighting tournament?

This is an open invitation -- knowing who I am not required.

( Derek Hale/Tech Filter )

I'm gonna go ahead and guess: there are a bunch of other people who got kidnapped. So. How long have you been stuck? I'm hoping for less than a week, but somehow I really doubt it.