ǣfenglōm (main comm)

Name: Rich Goranski
Date: September 2
Format: Video

[The face that fills the screen is notable for a lot of reasons. For those who haven't met Rich, the harsh red scars covering his face, neck, and shoulders are certainly different. Scales are starting to pepper the skin like freckles, but it still doesn't do much to hide the damage. Nor does it distract from how emotional Rich looks. As much as he tries to keep his expression even, there's tension in his jaw, a slight furrow in his brow, and his eyes look slightly red.

He offers a weak smile and a wave to the camera, before taking a deep breath in and out. Apparently this is going to be difficult for him.]

Hey everyone. If you don't know me, I'm Rich Goranski. I got here last month, so... yeah. Anyways, I'm not here to break the ice or anything. I... need to tell everyone about some stuff, and I've been kind of meaning to do this for days and I just didn't know how. Anyways. I just wanted to warn you.

There's this guy you might have met. Looks like some handsome Japanese model, and he's got two different coloured eyes? I can send a picture if you don't know what I'm talking about. He's called the SQUIP. Or well, I don't know if that's what it calls itself here. It fucking introduced itself as Gregward to me, but... I think that's because we have a history. We're from the same place, and if what he did to me and my friends is any indication, he's probably going to really hurt someone here. He's already got his claws in some people and I just... don't want anyone else to go through that.

[He takes a moment to nibble on his lip and then look back at the camera, as if he's found some new source of bravery.]

( Cut for length; content warnings for abuse, mention of dead parents, self-harm through burning )

Name: Louis
Date: August 9
Format: Video

[ The video comes on and Louis is front and center. He got a grasp on the technology pretty quickly. He's... annoyed, and he's not good at hiding it, either. His tone is just as annoyed. Like. He can't believe he has to go over this. ]

So, since this is the best way to get the message out from what I can tell, and I'm sick of repeating myself, so I'll only say this once.

[ Pause. He has a long pause between each of the words. ]

I.

Am.

Not.

A.

Monster.

[ He lifts the camera up to get a full view of his head, to get a good shot at every angle. ]

I am just a deer. I arrived here like this.

[ Frown. ]

Any questions?

Name: Makoto Yuuki | Username: tatsuya
Date: August 8th
Format: Text

my name is makoto yuuki, im one of the new arrivals. hello to those ive met, and... hello to everyone i havent met too i guess.

im looking for the following people, who may or may not have arrived here with me. pls let me know if you know any of them:
Yukari Takeba
Mitsuru Kirijo
Ken Amada
Junpei Iori
Ryoji Mochizuki
Shuji Ikutsuki
Aigis
Koromaru (<-- this one is a shiba inu dog.)

to the people we're looking for - if youre reading this, the rest of us have moved into a 2-story house w/in the Haven. pls come over ASAP so we know you're okay. aigis, pls dont knock any buildings down on your way over here, lol.

aside from that, ive got a few questions:
1. is it safe for a bunch of monsters to live together without any witches?
2. cheapest places in town to eat
3. best way for a monster to find a job or part-time work
4. where can i get a spare charger for an MP3 player
5. where to find house furnishings if your house in the Haven is missing some? r we expected to buy them ourselves?
6. how should monsters find a witch (and vice-versa) to bond with? how long is it safe to go without one?

that's it i think. thx for reading.

-makoto🎧