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Jan. 16th, 2021

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Name: Reynir Árnason
Date: Ieneuer 16
Format: Video

[ The video reveals a bright-eyed and grinning young man with curled sheep's horns who seems to be having trouble staying still. Probably from nerves, given the slightly strained, high laugh he opens with. ]

Uh, hey, everybody out there! Just a quick question. Let's say... hypothetically there's a guy I really really like, and I know he's never been on a date before. Has anybody got good suggestions for a first date? Or a second or third one? I - come from a tiny rural village where there was absolutely nothing to do, so, I'm kind of clueless on this one!

Thanks!

[ And then, after an enthusiastic if somewhat awkward wave, the video ends. ]

Oct. 18th, 2020

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Name: Louis
Date: post-new arrivals & event.
Format: Video.

[ On the camera comes your friendly, neighborhood red deer. He lifts up a hand in greeting then proceeds with what he is here for. ]

Hello, newcomers and long-time Mirrorbound alike. Before I get started - I will address the inevitable questions:

One - I am a deer, and I am a Witch.
Two - I do have fingers and toes.
Three - No, my antlers do not make a good hat rack.

[ He definitely has only gotten asked about that last one once. Only once. He doesn't prompt anyone to ask anything because he knows how people are going to ask anyway. ]

And, down to the important business.

Last year, near this time, we had a Masquerade. I find that after a stressful several months, dressing nice and socializing, drinking, eating, and dancing is a pretty effective way to relax.

[ He taps his finger against his muzzle, as if he's thinking. ]

This time, instead of trying to plan it in a week, it's going to be in almost three weeks. Which means that it has to be better. Grander.

I need something from you, though. I want to make sure it's not just a repeat of last year, so I want to hear any special requests you may have for an event like this.

[ He's prepared to hear interesting things here. ]

If anyone has any talents they want to bring to the table, I'd like to hear about it. Especially if you're good at decorating, you play music, or anything like that.

After all, there's so many of us here, and who's here is always changing. It would be a real shame to not enjoy the gifts of some of our newcomers.

[ Which - ]

Speaking of - I never gave my name, I'm Louis. And, if we've never met, now's better than never.

Oct. 6th, 2020

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Name: Henry
Date: 10/07
Format: voice (please feel free to theadjack!)

I've been thinking about this decision we're left to make about Morgana Drummond. Sheesh, talk about a toughie, right? I mean, why NOT kill Drummond dead? Sounds easy-peasy to me! Dorchacht's Coven is even preparing the pyre and everything. Yay, fire!

[Henry busts out in a raucous laugh.]

You have to admire that initiative. Oh, by the by, you can't resurrect bones without the body stuffs, I guess. Reanimation ONLY. Trust me on that.

So anyway, they say they're gonna seal away her ashes. But I can't help but wonder if there's reeeeally any way to guarantee that she won't be resurrected after we burn her to bones at the stake. Imagine how awesome it'd be, facing off against an UNDEAD Drummond, revived by her necromancer lackeys! Nya ha ha! Guess we'd better hope that pile of ashes doesn't end up in the wrong hands, huh?

Who are you guys gonna side with? Dorchacht's death sentence, or Aefenglom's curious Coven?

Sep. 15th, 2020

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a totally normal and innocuous wanted ad

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Name: Myr Shivana | un: mshivana
Date: 9/15
Format: Voice

Evening, Mirrorbound. My name's Myr Shivana, for those who don't know my voice.

I've need of someone with experience mediating disputes--a village elder, a judge, even a senior ench--senior academic, if you've had particularly bad students. [There's a note of faint amusement in his voice, there.]

You'd be helping settle a matter that's caused no end of pain and distress to those involved. The reasons behind it are sensitive in nature, so discretion's a must.

I can compensate your time--with cunes or honey or service, whatever's preferred.

[...]

Also--unrelated to the other issue, if there's any Witches or Fae who specialize in illusions invoking taste instead of sight, I'd like to talk to you. Or cooks specializing in food for folk who can't taste much, I s'pose could work too. [He sounds cheerier about this one, at least.]

Sep. 6th, 2020

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* You're marrying your Bonded now. You're filled with determination.

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Name: Mettaton (un: METTATON)
Date: 09/06
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Hey there, beauties! Lend me your imaginations and INSPIRE me... By answering to my provocative scenario:

Wedding bells are ringing, and you're dressed to the nines. Surprise! You're in LOVE now... with none other than your Bonded*!!! ...And you're getting MARRIED!! What's more, this is going to be your DREAM WEDDING!!

Describe it to me: what does your ideal wedding day feature, with your Bonded betrothed??


*If you're un-Bonded, you thought of someone. You're marrying them now. Ha-ha.

Aug. 14th, 2020

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Name: Shinjiro Aragaki
Date: 08/14
Format: Video!

[It's (surprisingly) a video from Shinjiro! He's clearly holding the watch in an outstretched hand, and, to put it mildly, the faun looks exhausted. Less physically, and more from the culmination of a bunch of aggravations. The two silvery brushes that are non-stop attacking his shaggy, long hair through the duration of the video might have something to do with it. But he doesn't acknowledge them. Instead he tilts his head slightly once he's verified that it is, indeed, filming, and then begins talking.]

...So we need help clearing out our basement, and there's free food for whoever helps out. Just show up sometime and cart a bunch of stuff to the curb. You can eat as much as you want, and keep whatever you find down there.

[The soft-bristled paddle brush is now desperately scrubbing at one of his horns, as though confused as to what this object is in the way of its duty. The thin, hard-toothed one keeps catching on one of his ears, earning a faint flinch each time. Neither seem like they plan on stopping anytime soon. He is still refusing to comment on them. It's at this point that Louis peeks into the field of view, saying nothing, but watching those brushes go wild, with a face that can only be described as: :3.]

There's a whole lotta stuff left over from whoever used to live here, and I dunno if I've even seen a quarter of it. There's like... furniture, jewelry, probably some weapons... Hell, a lot of stuff I dont even know what the hell it is. [a pause.] And maybe bring gloves. Who knows what all weird shit's been growing down there.

[He seems about ready to finish up the post, when a small shadow is cast over him by Fie, and a weird marionette drops into frame next to him. It speaks with Fie's voice. Sort of. It's Fie, if Fie were a shitty beaknik, and when "it" speaks, something similar to a saxophone playing a smooth, jazzy melody can be heard.]

Be cool, man! Help a cat out!

[Shinjiro shoves the marionette away, only for it to tumble back into place, Fie adding on:] No, it won't let me stop-- Louis, help out.

No, not helping. Have fun, kids.

Rude, Louis. Okay, please Elliot--

[The voices grow fainter as Shinjiro just STANDS UP AND WALKS AWAY FROM THIS MESS to try and finish the post.]

Anyway, lemme know if you wanna lend a hand. Or just show up. If you do let yourself in, then make sure the hyena doesn't run out into the yard with the chickens.

Aug. 1st, 2020

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Name: Marie Antoinette
Date: 8/1
Format: text

Greetings, citizens of Aefenglom! It has been too long!

If you could bring one person from home to keep you company here on the condition that you have to Bond with them upon arrival, who would you choose and why?


[She has no real reason besides curiosity to ask this. She just wants to talk about Bonds, as she always does]

May. 9th, 2020

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Name: Mettaton
Date: 05/09
Format: text

Ohh yes!! Hello darlings... My. So many of you, to bear audience to my post. Something's been on my mind for a few weeks now. And with so many questions on the network this month, why not conduct a survey of my own?
QUESTION: How many digits do you have on your hand? Fingers, thumbs, claws, fins, amorphous appendages. You name it, you count it! In as much detail as you'd like!!
Every reply will receive feedback on the configuration of your hand... by none other than ME!! Some lucky responses may receive any extra commentary that comes to my dazzling mind! Will you be one of the bold and the lucky...?


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Mar. 20th, 2020

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Man becomes monster: what a common theme throughout human literature. Yet in this world, it's an aspect of life that's hardly worth batting an eye at. Were Shakespeare here, he'd cream himself over the ripe psychological suffering among the Mirrorbound. Him, or certain nuns...

[bro what the FUCK are you talking about]

Thinking about those two in cahoots gives me an ulcer. I feel like vigorously scrubbing my brain smooth, so I can't picture it! Maybe that way, I won't be beset by stupid thoughts!

But I am, unfortunately, sentient, and I will continue to suffer this farce of an existence. As if that wasn't enough, I've been plagued by a question for the past few days. Witches, I'm not talking to you. You can gawk and stare if you'd like, I certainly can't stop you from being voyeurs.

Monsters. What are your feelings towards being pet? Is there truly a polite way to ask for a petting?

Mar. 13th, 2020

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Name: un: pxw (Dr. Pellinore Warthrop)
Date: 3/13
Format: Text

FOR THE ATTENTION OF LIKE-MINDED SCHOLARS, men of science, or students of so-called enchanted or monstrumological biology, a series of inquiries—
  • Who among you has conducted studies between the mutations found in Mirrorbounded and those of the local population? Have any notable discrepancies been recorded between the two?

  • What data have you recorded or observed with respect to the natural progression of the affliction - at which point does the local population begin to manifest their traits (from birth? with the beginning of puberty? in response to a natural environmental trigger?), versus the length of time it takes a non-native to begin to experience significant alteration to the self?

  • Has the presence or lack of a Bond been recorded to emphasize or slow the progression of relevant mutative factors? I do not speak of the frankly exhaustively documented question of the Bond's stabilizing properties, but rather as to whether individuals with inhuman traits or extranatural abilities find the progression of their affliction altered when compared to individuals with no long term Bond.

  • Is this so with the native population as well? At what age are native children to Bond? Refer to the second point, et cetera.

    Copies of your notes, recommended reading, and so on may be submitted below.

  • WANTED, GENERALLY—
  • Individuals of sense and discretion for work relating to the collection of rare and unique samples. Compensation to be negotiated. Inquire below.

  • Individuals for study, all levels of mutation and Bond status welcome. No compensation. Inquire below.
  • Jan. 11th, 2020

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    Name: Sheva Alomar
    Date: backdated to 1/5
    Format: text

    Given everything going on, this might not be seem that important, but hear me out because I've been struggling with this myself for a while.

    We need a 'dating' site/app for finding bonds. Either temporary or long term.

    Any tech savvy person able to help with this?

    Jan. 5th, 2020

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    Name: Cú Chulainn (Caster) and Waver Velvet
    Date: 4th
    Format: video

    [ The video feed shows the interior of a place some people might already recognize: a tattoo parlor in the harbor district that has been going through renovation and refurbishing efforts with the assistance of various Mirrorbound. Those who helped out the previous month at various stages can see things brought in or helped to fix. The place looks much more put-together now, fully furnished, clean and organized.

    Cu comes on screen with a wide grin. ]


    Hey, Inkchanted team here! First, thank you to everyone who helped with making this— happen. And thanks to all who helped us restock. To those who don't know what it is about? We're gonna offer some enchanted tattoo services very soon. Kind of like these here.

    [ He pulls down the long glove on his arm to uncover a complicated pattern made of Ogham-like runes. ]

    They're spells that can be activated without chanting them out loud. You know, like how enchantment lessons teach you how to enchant objects? It's the same, only we enchant flesh. But there is one more interesting thing that we’ve got here— [He reaches out of the camera view. ] Waver, could you help and demonstrate?

    [ The camera pans to the dog Turnskin, who waves a bit awkwardly, showing off a bracelet-like design of small, densely inked runes that spiral around his right wrist. ]

    Hi... yes. [ Waver clears his throat, apparently a bit nervous about being on camera, but presses on. ] See, the tattoos work for nonhumans -- for Monsters, too.

    [ Lifting his wrist, he shows off the runework. Then, he brings another item up to the camera with his opposite hand. It's a large shard of obsidian set in a metal backing, as if for a pendant. Waver's fingers tighten around it, and at the same time, he twists his tattooed wrist and turns his palm up.

    A softly-glowing orb materializes in his hand. A light spell. ]


    By combining the enchanted ink, spell tattoos, and a magically-infused source to pull from, you can use a number of spells. The source -- think of it as a battery, basically -- can be recharged.

    [ Another small demonstration: the light disappears, and Waver makes another gesture, this time away from the camera. A soft breeze flutters Caster's clothes.

    Caster's eyes light up with an excited flame (firewitches and their glowing eyes, eh?). This is it, a chance for Monsters to partake in magic Witches use every day. He gives Waver a friendly fistbump on his shoulder. Be proud! ]


    The spell effect varies, and I'm still compiling the list of what's available, but I thought this could be a good chance to ask the Monster populace here—

    What kind of spells would you be interested in? Can't guarantee everything will be possible, but we are going to look into the most sought-after options.


    ooc: both Waver and Cu are going to reply under the post, depending on the subject most likely. or preference if it's mentioned

    Jan. 2nd, 2020

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    003 [ video ]

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    Name: Louis, Fie
    Date: 1/2
    Format: Video

    [ The camera comes on and in it is Louis in front of Shinjiro's house. The front door is behind him in the frame. He has a hoodie that is definitely way too big for him, since he is swimming in it. It's not his. The hood is up and covering the top of his head and his ears. ]

    So we've been keeping busy redecorating Shinjiro's house. Oh, he's not home right now, so I guess this is a surprise for him and his --

    [ His attention shifts off screen for a moment. And he moves the camera towards who has stolen his attention.

    Fie, who is dressed in a similarly oversized hoodie in red adds: ]


    Well, it's your house too now.

    [ He has a couple of notes: ]

    Yeah, so it is, isn't it? As it is also my house, I'm going to replace some pieces of furniture that were a bit worn out.

    [ A pause, then, he shifts, turning so his back is towards the road, where several pieces of furniture are: couch, end table, the dining table, a couple of mattresses. Immediately, they go up in flames. It looks to be a very controlled fire. Magic is great, isn't it? ]

    It's probably better if we just burn everything. Start fresh. Is that a thing people do? I mean, it's too late anyway, but it's good to start. Don't worry - the fire is magic and will burn out when it's done it's job.

    [ He moves, so he and Fie are both in frame. He tilts his head towards her. ]

    Maybe we'll burn a little sage, too. I heard that it can help. What do you think, Koro?

    [ Yes, he's asking the dog what he wants instead of asking Shinjiro. That's just how it goes. ]

    But, on that note, I need to buy some replacement furniture as soon as possible - today, possibly. I've never had to replace it before and this was kind of impulsive. Yes, that means I'm looking for recommendations.

    Oh - and if anyone wants to roast marshmallows before this fire is out --

    [ Fie, notes: ] Bring your own.

    [ And it cuts out. ]

    Nov. 11th, 2019

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    Name: flat escardos
    Date: 11/11
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    happy pocky day!

    i wonder if anyone in this place has seen any pocky that i could find? not that i have anyone to kiss while eating pocky with them, but it's a tasty snack so if anyone finds some or something like it...send me that way!

    anyways, what's your favorite type of candy? answer me, folks!

    Oct. 25th, 2019

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    Name: Entrapta
    Date: oct 16th
    Format: text

    HELLO! I WANT TO COLLECT SOME DATA.

    IF YOU HAVE OPINIONS ABOUT ETHICS, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

    1] ARE THERE ACTIONS YOU CONSIDER UNACCEPTABLE REGARDLESS OF CONTEXT? IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE EXAMPLES

    2] ARE THERE SOME MITIGATING CONTEXTS THAT RENDER OTHERWISE UNACCEPTABLE ACTIONS ACCEPTABLE TO YOU? IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE EXAMPLES

    3] IF A PERSON HAS PERFORMED AN UNACCEPTABLE ACTION, WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER AN APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT?

    THANKS! 8)

    Oct. 22nd, 2019

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    [ text; backdated to about the 18th ]

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    Name: Monika
    Date: Octeuril 18
    Format: Text

    Isn't it funny how you can spend weeks, months, and maybe even longer in trying to be a better person.

    Only for a couple of bad days to make it feel like you lost most of your progress?

    Oct. 21st, 2019

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    text; oct 15th-ish

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    Name: Lambert [ un: 'fuck this' ]
    Date: Backdated to Octeuril 15th
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    just so you know, in case you haven't figured it out already: try not to sell parts of you without asking what it's going to be used for first

    because sometimes those parts get used to brew up shitty mist that turns half the city feral or gives them new parts they don't need

    the coven's got one of the bitches that started that mess now, but she wasn't working alone, so i sure fucking hope someone else found them


    [ ooc: a very belated wrap-up of sorts for the mist investigation, at least on team lambert/nyskie/steak/rw's end! ]
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    002 | Video

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    Name: Rich Goranski
    Date: Backdated to Oct 14
    Format: Video for initial post; various in comments

    [Without so much as an introduction, a video plays. It's a little shaky with the recorder's nerves, and occasionally, a long talon partly covers the view of the scene, but it still shows what it needs to quite clearly.

    Eventually, even with the struggle still continuing, the camera is turned away from the action, towards Rich. He has to hope what he just got will be enough to get the Coven to actually believe him this time, but right now, he doesn't have time to wait around. Direct action is needed, so he pings the friends he trusted: Michael Mell, Myr, and Niles. The message is still sent to everyone, however, so everyone can view the video and the panic in Rich's eyes when the camera is turned back to him.]


    The SQUIP has lost it. It's going full villain again and I need back up. Meet me near the inn, I think it's trying to take Heere there.

    [Without an explanation of what entails the SQUIP going full villain or who 'Heere' may be, he continues.]

    Everyone else, please stay safe and-[He's cut off by something happening off screen, which makes him swear and stuff his watch into his pocket. There's about a minute more of muffled yelling and darkness before the recording eventually ends.]

    ~*~

    [Hours later, there's another video tacked on to the earlier one, once the mist has finally started to fade away. Rich is back inside, his changes from before calming down enough that he isn't at risk of burning down Justine's whole cottage. He looks tired and worn, a few nasty scrapes on his face, but... there is a sort of relief in his expression, some sort of certainty that, no matter what happens next, he did what was right.]

    Hey everyone. Sorry about that... I know I promised to be less of a downer the next time I posted on here, but... shit happens.

    I'm just letting everyone know the SQUIP is knocked out. It had been using magic to charm and mind control several people, including someone I was bonded to, Justine, and a friend from home, Jeremy Heere.

    Two of the people it was Bonded with, Linden Tailor and Connor, are also unconscious... guess some sort of trauma went through the connection when we stopped it. Since it was actively using mind control magic, I used Mountain Dew Red to deactivate... the part of it that was still a supercomputer, I guess. It should recover fine, and while it's passed out, I'm going to bring the recording to the Coven so they can see I wasn't lying when I told them what it did in my world.

    If any of you were being controlled by it, let me know. It got to quite a few people when I saw it, but its powers should have worn off by now. It can be... a little traumatic, though, so my door's open if you wanna talk. Hopefully now that the SQUIP was... de-SQUIPped, somehow, this shouldn't happen again.

    [With another tired wave, Rich signs off. He'd love to stay and chat but... he's pretty sure his roommates are still going to need a little more help in the fallout.]

    ((Everyone is free to respond! Rich will respond when he's done dealing with his roomies, who are likely either a) dealing with mind control withdrawal or b) having panic attacks over the SQUIP. Other players on Team Anti-Bastard Computer Man will also be responding a few hours after the events of the battle, providing information on what went down and vouching that yes, Shit Was Bad.))

    Sep. 8th, 2019

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    BACKDATED video. theater, music, opera!

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    Name: mozart
    Date: backdated to septeril 4th
    Format: video

    [ the video starts off with a theme of musical fanfare and no particular image to go along with it, but one might recognize the pulleys, lights, instruments and curtains in the background as belonging to the backstage of a theater. but wait, isn't theater banned?

    either way, amadeus appears in frame a moment later. ]


    Music is the substance of life. What better way to capture the hearts of a restless population than with a proper melody?

    —Good evening, Mirrorbound! Try not to look so tense, now! Many of us are departing for the Black City tomorrow — myself among them — but before that, I have an important announcement.

    I and a few others are putting together a production! We're recruiting artistic talent of all disciplines. Painters, tailors, actors, singers, conjurers, illusionists, and, of course, musicians. One can never have too many stagehands, either, so if you find yourself with idle, itching fingers, please make your way to [ [ADDRESS]. curiously, this is a throwaway location a ways away from the actual theater where rehearsals will be taking place ] this Friday and we'll put you right to work!

    Don't fret about auditions, if you're willing to participate in a risky endeavor like this, we'll be happy to have you. My faithful producer will direct rehearsals in my absence, and the dates will be set shortly after my return in two weeks.

    That's all! Don't miss this brilliant opportunity to spread the good word of music. [ musical theater, to be precise. ]

    Addio! Remain healthy, my friends. I leave you with this.

    [ more musical fanfare resounds, but this time the image focuses on a message of some sort. what could it mean? ]

    ( ooc: full disclosure, while parliament is distracted with political affairs, amadeus will be taking advantage and putting on an opera. theater is still very illegal by aefenglom's book, so keep that in mind! feel free to contact me here for questions. )

    Aug. 14th, 2019

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    Tonight, Maria joins the Hunt

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    Name: Lady Maria
    Date: Auguril 15th - Evening
    Format: Video

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    [The view opens up to Maria's face, the face of the giant clocktower in the back drop. She's sitting on a ledge on the outside of the building, one leg dangling off the edge, the other foot planted on the worn stone back of a screaming panther-eagle gargoyle. The sky, and the tower are awash with the the deep pinks and purples of the nearly-set sun. Maria herself is wearing her full hunter's outfit, her hat pulled low to shield her eyes against the sunset, but in truth it just makes her eyes seem that much brighter blue. The only oddity in her attire is that she seems to have several sunflowers tucked into her belt, around the holsters for her gun and sword sheath.

    The mechanisms in the tower grind and move, and the big minute hand tocks heavily, thunking into place in the next minute slot before Maria speaks. It's almost the top of the hour.
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    It has been several months, since the first of us arrived here. Life... is not made easy within this place. Not for anyone, even those of us who might be in better straits than at home. This may be the worst night yet, and we still have many more moons to come, I fear, before any of us are allowed from this place. [This, however, may very well be Maria's own last. She feels the way the headache swells and throbs behind her eyes, the pressure fit to make her burst at the seams. It ebbs and flows, depending on what she does with the Monsters, how she uses her magic, the potions and the herbs and the other stalling tactics, but she's not sure how much longer she can keep on like this. Tonight, blissfully, the pain is at its least - the full moon being the weakest pull of the mirrorbound Witches is keeping things to a dull roar at the back of her skull. For several seconds, she looks back out over the city, scanning the shapes and the shadows, watching people shutter their windows and close their doors.]

    On this night, the instincts for the Monsters will be at their worst. If the pull is too strong, and you feel your mind slipping into the madness and chaos of beasthood, seek the scent of... [Lumenflowers... no,] sunflowers. They will lead you to me. I will make it as swift as you will allow me; but it may be most silent if I must seek you out. [This is exactly the threat that it seems to be.]

    If the beasts loom large, and threaten to devour you, or crush you, seek me out, as well. Monster, witch, human or not, it matters not to me; it is the threat of the feral I am in search of. [Pause.] As for the rest of you... I hope you do not see me.

    [Her foot shifts, and she stands, precarious though the ledge is. The terrifying drop seems to not bother her at all. The shadows deepen on her face as the sky turns a richer purple-blue, the sun setting rapidly now, though it's barely been a minute. Soon, the video cuts to black, but there's still audio in the background; a rustle of wind and cloth. Finally, there's a whirring as the clock begins to turn over again.]

    The night, and the hunt are always so very long. I pray we all live to see the morning sun, and put this night behind us.

    [Tock. The video cuts out as the first peal of the hourly bells sounds. Over the city, the clocktower chimes eight, and the sun slips fully below the horizon.]
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