morning light
Submitted by danny_boy on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 00:59.
Who: Danny
Where: His apartment
When: Early morning
He hadn't slept well. Just moments of unconsciousness with flashes of dreams. Tears, he remembered tears from his dreams. Just as the sun started to come up he gave up on sleep. Rubbing his face, he slowly got up from his recliner. His back would ache from sleeping sitting up, but the lack of sleep would make the impending day harder than the backache. Stretching a little to shake off the sleep, he moved down the hall, headed towards his and Janey's bedroom.
soothing tones
Submitted by stolen_walker on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 10:43.
Listening to the murmurs of agreement around him, he couldn't help but feel elated. He'd been nervous, for a little while, and he remembered his wife's quiet, encouraging words before he'd set out for the summit. She'd been right, he hadn't had anything to worry about, not really. Sure, there was some strife. Some nations that just didn't understand. But he did. He understood well.
Down to his very core, he knew the steps the world was taking were the right ones. And for once, everyone was on board with what that meant. Mostly. But he had faith now. Faith that those who were struggling with the changes would see through to the right path. That they'd understand in time, that they'd come into the fold. And if that didn't happen...well.
He had faith in The Prophet. There she was, in all of her glory, speaking in those tones that reminded him so much of his wife's. It wasn't that they sounded the same. It was the feeling they evoked. That soft, soothed sort of feeling, that made him feel like his anxieties not only wouldn't deem necessary later, but that everything would actually be alright. That in the end, it would work out somehow. Just being in her presence, not even really needing to pay strict, focused attention to what she was actually saying, it was all good and right. It would work out. Everything would be fine. There would be peace across the land. She would lead them all out of darkness and into the light.
She was the answer. And all everyone had to do was listen to her, and all would be well.
flashes of brilliance
Submitted by danny_boy on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 19:02.
It all seemed surreal. Sitting in a chair with a little plaque in front of her that had her name listed on it with a little pictures of her country's flag. On either side of her and around the room were others, all in similar chairs with similar plaques. Here they were, finally. After so much they were finally going to see the Prophet, finally they were coming together as a world to make real change.
Tears sparkled at the edges of her eyes as the room fell silent and the Prophet approached the podium.
The Guardian Angel's Lament
Submitted by sammy on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 15:26.
Who: Jamey and Sam
Where: St Peter's Cathedral
When: After Morning Mass
It had been... awhile since Sam had attended mass, let alone a morning mass. Sam didn't want to be there and had try to convince her mother but Marcelena was a force to be reckoned with so Sam donned a navy skirt and suit jacket, a matching hat on her head with one of those stupid little veils that covered the upper half of her face. That was the only thing Sam liked: That her swollen eye and cheek were properly covered, still too tender and puffy to cover up with make up.
TIME UPDATE
Submitted by mods on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 14:36.
Weather: The day is cold and dull, with a scattering of snow, though it doesn’t settle on the ground.
Events: Two bodies are dragged out of the river just before dawn. Both male, and unidentifiable, showing signs of torture before death. A message carved into the chest of the younger of the two makes it clear that these are the two jewellery thieves from yesterday’s hit on Adam’s Jewellers. The DiGiovanni family profess to know nothing about it. After all, they are legitimate business people. The underground, however, speaks differently.
The underground also is full of the buzz that Johnny Tang has gone missing. Possibly that bounty has been claimed. Or maybe the man’s managed to skip town. Either way, it’s unlikely he’ll be seen again.
Midmorning, a further body is found. This time it is of an unidentified female – a young Japanese girl. The cause of her death is so far unclear.
Dreams: Tonight’s dreams are different, and very specific. Every Waking dream is focused around one single event – a summit between world leaders and hosted by the Prophet. Each Commons Waking dreams that they are one of the world leaders. Each Spires Waking takes the part of a reporter or translator overseeing the encounter. Tides Wakings see the event from any position, but all Wakings experience the dream as a person, and they can interact fully with other attendees. (Note, the only person who cannot be taken as a role in the dream is the Prophet herself)
If you have any events or anything going on which you think warrants a mention in the time update, please let us know!
The Garage!
Submitted by spitefire on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 13:45.
Who: Arden & Pepper & Open (for all!)
Where: Occam Automotive
When: Noon-times
Arden was standing atop the edge of the fountain, testing the boundaries of her balance; she was leaning forward, one leg outstretched behind her as an arm holding her umbrella reached out before towards the fountain's waterfall. Every now and then, a perfectly horizontal line formed from the tip of the umbrella to the tip of her outstretched foot... but mostly she wobbled around a bit as she tried to figure out what to do with her other, umbrella-less arm.
She was a bit damp. Her hair hung about her, initially beaten down by the off-and-on showers and the less successful balancing attempts. But it was soon dawning a voluminous frizziness that defied both gravity and its own dampness, so ha! Although had she used the umbrella for umbrella purposes and decided that balancing atop the fountain's slick edge was a trick saved for a dryer day, she wouldn't have been nearly as damp as she was. But Arden didn't care. She was decked out in well-worn jeans and an old coat of her dad's, and they were the perfect clothes for getting dirty and causing trouble in. Heck, she practically looked like a street kid in them! ...Except that upon closer inspection it was evident that her clothing wasn't patchy or soiled. Although the jeans she wore were worn they had been recently laundered and a pair of fairly new bright red rainboots gleamed despite the dreary weather.
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Submitted by the_huntsman on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 09:52.
stuffs!
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Submitted by crooked on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 00:49.
held for the usual badness
Issues
Submitted by broken on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 14:39.
Who: Brett and Eris
Where: Her loft
When: Afternoon, around dusk
NSFW
an unexpected guest
Submitted by dannys_martyr on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 03:26.
Who: Janey and Danny
Where: their apartment
When: Late Afternoon
The hookup
Submitted by chasing dragons on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 01:02.
Who: Angelo and open to Sang-min
Where: Chinatown
When: mid-day
It seemed to Angelo that Mother Nature just couldn't make up her mind today, with how the weather seemed to flip sporadically between spatters of rain and hints of light bleeding between the clouds, and that fact suited him just fine. To him, it meant she was in tune with the city itself, the city that switched between wonder and horror in equal measure every day.
Jobhunting
Submitted by heavy heart on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 16:44.
Who: Kess and Ian
Where: The Drake
When: Afternoon
Kess decided that she was surely certifiable as she walked up the steps of the Drake. Sure, she needed a job, really needed a job, but word was that this place was not only damn fancy, but was run by the DiGiovannis. Another mob family, and non-too-friendly with the O'Malleys, her former employers. And yet here she was, walking into the place trying not to look nervous, casting around for someone who she may be able to talk to about a job.
How are you feeling?
Submitted by crooked on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 01:22.
Who: Jakob and Sam
Where: Sam's apartment
When: Morning
Besides a swollen face and various other injuries she refused to think of, the only other outward appearance that something was wrong was the two bodyguards outside of her door, several guns concealed on their person. Sam had met them before. They'd been regular staples multiple times as she was growing up, and despite the fact that she was feeling aggressive, she found some comfort in the fact that they were there to protect her.
a prince and his domain
Submitted by princeofthieves on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 02:44.
Who: Dodge and open
Where: The streets
When: late afternoon
Dodge was something. Honestly he wasn't entirely sure how he felt. Things with Evie had gone one way and then another and then back the way they started. He didn't know what to make of the whole thing. It was rather curious. Munching on an apple he'd lifted off a grocer, he trudged down the streets of his domain just watching and considering his situation while he twirled Angelo's umbrella in the other hand. The weather wasn't ideal, but it wasn't horrible.
two girls in a park
Submitted by prettycracked on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 00:30.
Who: Jenny and Lily
Where: Fontaine Park
When: Afternoon
Lily didn't want to go back to work after her conversation with Brett, her discovery in the archives down at the Echo. She felt rather sick about it actually, so she detoured to the park instead. It was a nice day anyway and Lily could've sworn she saw the sun peaking through the clouds, they were so bright.
written while at the cathedral
Submitted by dannys_martyr on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 02:32.
I've been neglecting my journalings, but lately it seems I just can't find my voice. Even prayer seems exhausting today. I feel like I’m just throwing myself on my knees before the Lord and begging for something to change. I’m not used to feeling this desperate, and it scares me. There’s just so much that seems out of my control. I feel so out of touch with Danny, but I’m so worried about him; I just don’t know how to get him to let me in. I haven’t really tried—I’m afraid to force it, I suppose. And I’m afraid it’s something I did—or maybe didn’t do, who knows.
Family
Submitted by dutchdooraction on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 20:18.
Who: Dutch and Maya
Where: The Walker residence
When: late afternoon
No two ways about it, Dutch didn't like doing this. He'd had to explain himself to some degree when he called the Drake, requesting the proper channels to actually make contact with the Walkers. With a specific Walker, in fact. So people had been suspicious, and Dutch had even gotten a shred of sympathy and a muttered 'good luck' from the man he'd spoken to. But he didn't have much choice, did he?
a damsel in distress
Submitted by dannys_martyr on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 16:56.
Who: Janey and Maddy
Where: St. Peter’s Cathedral
When: Afternoon
Janey had stayed after the morning’s memorial service, lost deep in prayer. She was in a trance-like state, hardly even aware of her physical surroundings, so she was surprised, after she crossed herself and opened her eyes to return to the real world, to see that the cathedral was nearly empty. She didn’t think she’d stayed for that long afterwards—but a look at the watch on her wrist told her she had.
unacceptable behavior
Submitted by overlooked on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 05:31.
Who: Maddy and Roy
Where: Alley by the soup kitchen
When: Late Afternoon
Maddy felt like crap when she woke up that morning. She knew it wasn't because she was still hungover. That had been yesterday's issue (stupid boys). Today, well, she felt kind of hot. Everything kind of hurt, hell, even her eyes hurt. She wasn't coughing too badly though so that was a good sign. Right?
stay away from me
Submitted by stolen_walker on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 07:08.
Who: Cheyenne and Danny
Where: On the streets
When: early evening
The conversation with Maya was still weighing heavily on his mind as Danny continued to patrol the streets, mostly just being a presence in the city today, rather than doing any real criminal work. A few people had stopped to shake his hand, more aware at what he'd done with the serial killer capture since the article in the paper about the ball. Still that didn't keep him from being completely distracted as he strode along the sidewalk.
Awkwardness and Potential Leads
Submitted by little_red on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 23:05.
Who: Brett and Lily
Where: Uptown
When: Late morning
Morning had come all too soon for Brett - or possibly not soon enough, he couldn't decide. He'd had the same unsettling dreams last night as he'd had in the few snatched moment when he'd dozed the night before, only more so since last night he'd actually gone to bed with the intention of getting some sleep. Three nights in a row without sleep wasn't something that he could do. Not if he wanted to stay sharp, and right now, he needed to be sharp.
little flowers
Submitted by everything echoes on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 23:49.
Who: Elle and Jamey
Where: Fontaine Park
When: Early afternoon
The day held promise. The weather wasn't much different from usual but the slight break in the routine dreariness meant that there was a faint possibility of a sunny sky. Even if it may not have been today. Still, that small chance was still a chance, and the idea alone brightened Elle's spirits.
TIME UPDATE
Submitted by mods on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 09:49.
Weather: Today is a day full of scattered showers. It's cool out, and bright clouds overcast the sky. It's brighter than usual, but the sun never appears, and that rain keeps deciding it isn't done yet all day and into the night.
Events: Adam's jewellers down on Fourth was broken into overnight. Word is that the job was done by an independent - neither mob faction seems to know anything about it - and the DiGiovannis in particular are fuming about it - apparently they used that place as a front for laundering money, though it was one of they're incredibly QT outlets. More than likely, whoever did it, didn't know they just hit a mob place. There's going to be a lot of folks looking for those guys.
There's no word on whether the bounty on Johnny Tang has been claimed yet - some said he wouldn't last a day, other still hold that it'll be out there for a while yet. Everything is, of course, just rumours.
The theatre's got a new movie in today, just released, direct from Hollywood - apparently it's a good one as well. They're showing it back to back with an old-loved classic and have a special offer on tickets.
Dreams: Tonight's dreams are the same as last night's, causing some Wakings to experience reoccurring dreams: The world turns and is divided by the seasons. Those in the northern hemisphere are experiencing their coldest months, and with the recent disasters, many people have found themselves without food and power. In some areas people are quietly starving to death, but it is only a handful who stand up to even attempt to complain about this. Of those, many are shouted down by their neighbours, who see any complaint as against the new and accepted way of life. It the warmer climes and southern hemisphere, these problems are absent and life continues as normal.
If you have any events or anything going on which you think warrants a mention in the time update, please let us know!
girls are annoying!
Submitted by spitefire on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 06:55.
Who: Arden and Pepper
Where: Fontaine Park
When: Late Afternoon
Arden was beating up a tree.
And she must've looked like quite the sight, because respectable people approaching her in the park shot her appalled glances and moved to the other side of the path as they neared. All in all it was a smart move on their part. Her face was scrunched up in a fury that was as much feral as it was childish. It was the kind of expression that came with snarls and growls before you found something's sharp canines embedded in your leg.
holder!
Submitted by crooked on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 18:15.
held for a SHOWDOWN!
Encounter
Submitted by broken on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 13:10.
Who: Brett and Jackson
Where: The park
When: Morning
Checking In
Submitted by danny_boy on Sat, 01/23/2010 - 04:10.
Who: Danny and Maya
Where: The Walker residence
When: midday
The ball at the weekend had been far from all social for Maya. She'd actually had a few very interesting conversations with various people - you could have very different conversations in public than you had behind closed doors. people so did feel the need to keep face, and they'd agree to different things than they would when nobody would be watching them turn you down.
a tale of two shirts
Submitted by apple_eve on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 18:09.
Who: Dodge and Evelyn
Where: Evelyn's Place
When: Evening
He'd considered just having someone follow her home after the ball, but instead he'd found out where she was staying through his normal means. So he'd gotten dressed in one of his favorite suits, wiped off his fedora and took Angelo's umbrella with him as he headed across town to her new digs.