[Video]

Jul. 5th, 2011 01:22 pm
[identity profile] knightedmayrose.livejournal.com
[The video feed comes on to show two unfortunate Alexandrians in stocks right out in the main square of the city. One of whom is one of her own soldiers. There is impatient tapping of Beatrix's foot on the cobblestones echoing before she speaks, and obviously she's got a message to impart to the network and the locals who are gawking with hushed whispers.]

If anyone else wishes to place a wager on His Majesty's duration of stay in the country, I have ample room for you.

[Seriously folks, do you want to tick this woman off?]
[identity profile] theleadingman.livejournal.com
[Since he has been spending a reasonable amount of time in Figaro between his flights elsewhere, Balthier has picked up a rumor or two during his most recent stop. One of them is about his own personal pursuits, and having overheard that bit of gossip hasn't bothered him at all, but there's another rumor flying that besmirches the reputation of two very decent ladies, and that he does not approve of. Not in the least. He is near Penelo's cafe, which he just may have been visiting despite its proprietor having returned home.]

Terra, Celes. If the rumors have already reached your ears, please know that I will do all I can to stomp them out. I won't stand for such slander, and refuse to let your reputations suffer any potential damage.

[video]

May. 2nd, 2011 04:06 pm
[identity profile] knowshermachina.livejournal.com
[The video clicks on to show Burmecia...or what's left of Burmecia, at least, from above. A tiny island with rubble from the now-destroyed palace, with the myrrh tree standing in the center. The rest is water, the occasional bit of something poking out from the surface of the ocean. There's nothing much, except the tree. Even the ground itself is gone, and the mountains, flooded over by the ocean.There are still some monsters about, swimming through the water or lumbering around on the banks. The camera pans here and there, and there's a sound in the background of an airship engine. ]

[After a minute or so of looking around, the camera twists around to show Rikku, standing on the edge of her airship. She looks...subdued. As much as she is capable, anyway. She's looking past the camera, out at the ruins, and then she turns back to the phone.]


I thought everyone should see.

[She pauses, opens her mouth to say something else, and then frowns and clicks the phone off.]
[identity profile] tidesnpcs.livejournal.com
[The feed starts with Regent Cid standing on the deck of the Invincible. Those who are currently on the Mist Continent may have seen this magnificent airship in the sky, as Regent Cid has been busy flying around Lindblum and neighbouring territories in response to the Lunar Cry.

He looks more serious than he has done in some time.]


Greetings, citizens and friends of Gaia.

Over the past few days, I've watched many of you come to Lindblum's aid, and Burmecia's aid, and across the Mist Continent and beyond. We've seen catastrophe on a grand scale here, especially in Burmecia. I'm told the king did not survive... My condolences to his people, and to everyone who has lost a loved one.

But we have to act if that loss of life is not to be in vain.

Which is why I have a proposal to make. Two, actually! The first is a request. There's a wise old woman by the name of Matoya, who lives in a cave on the Forgotten Continent. She's given us useful information before, and my sources tell me she has more to say. I want to know what she isn't telling us. So I'm sending a small party to visit her as soon as possible. If you want to be part of this group, let me know!

Once we have that information, we'll need to figure out what to do with it. That's why I want to invite all heads of state to a meeting on the 21st May. If you have information on Garland, Lufene, or anything that might help, I want you there! Let's put our heads together and solve this problem once and for all. The meeting will take place here on the Invincible, so we can pick you up wherever you are.

Ahem... In the meantime, I would like to assure everyone that we in Lindblum are doing our best to recover and rebuild after the Lunar Cry.

Thank you, and good luck.

[He bows, and the feed ends.]


[ooc: This is the IC sign-up post for both the Matoya visit and the heads of state meeting. For OOC plotting and more information, go here.]
[identity profile] seditiousrose.livejournal.com
[Camera in hand, the feed begins with Beatrix's profile. She seems to be looking around, likely scouting for this, that, and the other thing. She hasn't said much of anything with the events as of recent, but it hardly means she wasn't paying attention. It's hard not to pay attention with a swarm of monsters hits a planet's surface and goes about terrorising places.]

All knights beneath my employ are required to increase their daily and nightly patrols. The threat has not been quelled. If we sit and do nothing, then it is the same as surrendering. I will not tolerate such an outcome with those titled as the knights of Alexandria.

[She softens for only a moment, eyes the camera in all of her thoughtfulness and nods once, succinctly.]

Those involved in Alexandria's welfare, Lindblum's, and... the boarding of that vessel, provide for me your current status.

[In other words, she'd like to know her friends and allies are doing well. Including people like Zidane, who she hasn't said a word to, likely concerned due to her lack of memories, she may chide him. And he won't like that.

She looks around again and shakes her head as she lifts her free hand to brush back her hair, only for curls to fall back into place.
]

There is still so much to do.


[OoC: Beatrix will be out and about to make sure things are running smoothly. Interaction is open to anyone and everyone in Alexandria.]
[identity profile] captain-rusty.livejournal.com
[While the great eidolon Alexander has appeared to protect the city, Steiner is outside the city gates, staunchly defending it from any and all intruders. The Alexandrian army has been fully mobilised and his small band of Pluto Knights are as yet standing firm.]

This is it. Go, go!

[As he cuts down yet another foe, he is reminded of the time that Alexandria was invaded by swarms of Mistodons... Kuja's doing. He's determined not to let that happen again.]
[identity profile] twistedjudge.livejournal.com
[The air rushing over the speaker nearly obscures the voice yelling to be heard through the wind, and the picture is clearly being taken from the air - Fang has the phone in broadcast mode in one hand, while the other is holding her staff and one of Bahamut's ridges to help her keep her seat as the dragon wheels around the outside of the really freaking tall building floating in midair. Eiko's birthday gift to Lightning has benefited more than one of the l'Cie, and Fang couldn't be gladder to be back in the air.]

This thing's got to be a couple miles tall at least! Over a mile wide, that's for sure. Still can't see any sort of entrance-

[Just then, Bahamut roars and soars down in almost a face-first dive towards the bottom of the massive structure, Fang holding on easily.]

You got something? Great, then where- There!

[Right near the bottom of the tower there's a tiny, tiny human sized door, as big as a speck of dust compared to this thing. The eidolon wheels around, allowing Fang to get a good shot of the door and the computer panel that probably controls it.]

Hope we've got someone good with wires out there. Okay, we've got a way in!
[identity profile] ultimategenome.livejournal.com
[Have a close-up of Lufene, who is looking very pleased with herself. There's an impish grin on her face.]

Did you miss me?

[Lufene is reclining on a chair, tail curling lazily. Those who have been inside the Lunatic Pandora may recognise the control room.]

I do hope you're all admiring my new toy. Magnificent, isn't it? And I know exactly where to put it. Know where? I'll give you a clue.

[She leans forward, speaking in an exaggerated stage whisper:]

I'm going to wipe out the vermin.
[identity profile] ultrawaves.livejournal.com
[After seeing Moguo's video of Lunatic Pandora, Quistis quickly makes a post of her own, looking concerned but under control. Her tone is curt; the feed is primarily directed towards her fellow members of SeeD, but she has decided to leave it open to all interested parties just in case. With Lunatic Pandora on the move, it's going to effect a lot more than just the members of SeeD, after all.]

Did everyone else see the video of Lunatic Pandora? What are we going to do? I can only assume the usual suspects are responsible. Do we have time to stop it before it causes the Lunar Cry? Is it possible to board it and halt its progress?
[identity profile] captain-rusty.livejournal.com
[Steiner has been thinking about this for some time. Garnet is with child and becoming more obviously pregnant by the day. Zidane still isn't here. That kind of... makes Steiner the default father. At least in his head. He will be responsible for the infant prince or princess just as he has been for Garnet.

Only... babies aren't really Steiner's area of expertise...]


I would like to request some advice! Are there any parents here who might offer their wisdom? My queen I have a friend who is expecting her first child. Since her husband disappeared, she has been left with the heavy burden of bringing up the child alone.

I would offer what assistance I can, but my knowledge of parenting is limited. Should anyone be willing to help, I would be most grateful!


[ooc: strikes are invisible.]
[identity profile] seditiousrose.livejournal.com
[Audio feed opens. Beatrix's voice is close enough to be heard, but not so close that the output is incomprehensible. Between her words are her footsteps and obvious shuffling. It would seem she is adjusting her garb as she travels.

Excuse her if she should say anything strange, for inevitably, the results of her return will land her in a position where she does.
]

General Beatrix reporting in.
The return to Gaia has been successful. The threats in Spira appear to have been alleviated for now. They will need to keep close watch to ensure this peace continues.

[There is a brief pause as she adjusts her sword. No, this new style of outfit really doesn't fit her standards at all.]

Now, then.
I'll request a report of what's occurred in my absence.
[identity profile] knightedmayrose.livejournal.com
My queen, please forgive the absence of my husband and myself for this afternoon. I have arranged for you to be well-protected while we are gone... and the guards I have selected have been warned of the consequences of prying further into royal business.

[And with that, she's off to find her husband. Her plans for the day aren't overly extravagant but they do require the presence of the birthday boy himself.]
[identity profile] crowned-jewel.livejournal.com
[ When the feed begins, it finds a very somber looking Queen Garnet. She has the look to here of a bringer of bad news. Her eyes, and the space beneath them, are both darkened, a downward turn of pale lips. When she speaks, her voice is soft, even... Though not strong. ]

Citizens and friends of Alexandria. It is with much sorrow, that I must speak to you this day. Zidane Tribal, by no will of his own, has taken leave of Gaia. Where he has gone to, we cannot be certain... But pray for his safety, wherever he may be.

Thank You. [ end feed].

[after her announcement, she goes to sit quietly in her room. There, she sings their song softly to herself. She has no tears left to shed.]
[identity profile] knightedmayrose.livejournal.com
[Only a voice post, but to anyone lurking in Alexandria castle, they'll find the army's general stealing a private moment to herself at the top of the West Tower. With the coming holiday season, her thoughts return to a perennial concern of hers.]

Winterfest begins in two days. I wonder, is it possible to truly attain forgiveness?
[identity profile] crowned-jewel.livejournal.com
[ Garnet had just finished reading Regent Cid's post to the network. War. Their world is at war again, and all she could do was pace her private quarters, positively at her wits end. Her sky phone in hand, she alternately stared at it, glanced out the window, looked at the stack of things on her desk. She had no idea what had happened to Vivi. She'd sent all the reinforcement from Alexandria that she could spare. Still, nothing shakes her more than the idea of their world being in an all-out war once again.

She needed to talk to someone. Someone who wouldn't blow things out of proportion. Someone who could talk her down from this ridiculous hysteria -- and it wasn't Zidane. No, because there were things she couldn't say to him yet, that she didn't know how to bring up, how to even begin...

And once again she was Staring. At the phone. Who could she call. Who could she trust? ...Who would understand what she's feeling? In these days, she considered Rydia her best friend, but she could tell from their last meeting, Rydia had so many of her own worries. It pained her to think of burdening her again. Yuna... but she and Yuna had never been particularly close, and the last time they had talked, she'd babbled and backpedaled like an idiot. Maybe Ashe? She'd been in the same position, a person in power, a world at war...

Garnet sat down. For the briefest of moments, she wished that Vayne were still alive, and that tiny flicker of a thought almost pushed her to tears. She shouldn't be thinking about things like that.

Finally, she sets her fingers to the keys, and dials Rydia's number
]

[video]

Aug. 31st, 2010 08:53 pm
[identity profile] tantalus-born.livejournal.com
[The screen comes to life showing the throne room in Alexandria Castle. Zidane is seated on the throne, dressed in his usual battle clothing, one hand on his knee and the other resting on the arm of the fancy seat. There's a deep scratch on the left side of his face, and a bloodstain on the front of his shirt. A large one. There are signs of battle even here, with magic scarring along the back wall and a half-broken sword sticking out of the carpet.]

[Zidane doesn't look up for a long time, his breathing slow, his gaze focused on a spot somewhere behind the camera. He sucks in a breath and turns to look straight at the screen. He looks almost haunted, with a hardness behind his eyes that wasn't there before. For those who were familiar with him, it's very similar to an expression the madman carried from time to time. He still doesn't speak, though his mouth opens several times, as if trying to figure out the right way to say what needs to be said. Finally his eyes narrow, and he manages to speak.]


The Queen of Alexandria is dead.

[And then he's silent again, as if the act of saying the words was physically painful, and he needs to recover from saying them. It's another thirty seconds or so before he manages to continue.]


Her murderer has been captured and is being held within the dungeons. She will be punished once the current crisis is over and these attacks have been stopped. We are currently rounding up the rest of her army and will be securing the stronghold that remains outside the city shortly. We've been told a second attack is happening in Lindblum as well. We are going to do everything we can to assist them once I am certain Alexandria is safe.

Please remain in your homes until the soldiers announce that it is safe to come out. We...I...Alexandria can't afford to lose anyone else today.

[He stops again, and after a few moments it seems like he might say something else, but then he shakes his head and the public feed ends.]

ExpandFiltered to Regent Cid )

ExpandFiltered to Beatrix and Steiner )
[identity profile] crowned-jewel.livejournal.com
[Garnet is not in the mood to mess around with anything. After seeing Laguna's 'distress call' on the network, and watching the video feed provided by Rinoa, she knows there's no time to waste. The attack is already starting, and if she doesn't do something, Alexandria will feel the hit.

Marching through the hallway, clutching her phone in one hand, her brows narrowed. She lifts the phone, and switches it on.
]

Beatrix. I want you to dispatch your squadrons to the borders of the city. It is of the utmost importance that we do all in our power to keep the assault from entering Alexandria. I want you to dispatch a squadron to Treno as well, to lead blockade efforts there.

Steiner, I want the Knights of Pluto assigned to the inner city, along with soldiers of Beatrix's choosing. You are to protect the people, and see to their safety.

All efforts must be taken to keep Garden from approaching Alexandrian soil. Among their numbers is a Sky Woman with dark hair, who goes by the name of Rinoa. [Her resolve falters slightly.] She must be stopped but do not, I repeat, do not kill her. Disable her at all costs, but be very careful -- It is my understanding she has the ability of a fearsome black mage. Worse than her, is the Sorceress known as Ultimecia -- She is very dangerous, and to be taken down. But the protection of the people comes first.

To all our friends and allies... We'll provide any aid we can, but the majority of our efforts must go to protecting this city.

Zidane... [Pause] I'm going to go get ready. Meet me on the balconey. [she hopes he knows what that means, and the connection shuts off.]
[identity profile] captain-rusty.livejournal.com
[Steiner and Beatrix are standing together on the turret of Alexandria Castle, both looking extremely happy.]

Your Majesties, we have an announcement to make. Beatrix and I are to be wed! With your blessing, we shall be married on the 24th September.

[Beatrix cuts in.]

You are of course invited to attend.

[Steiner nods.]

Naturally! And... We humbly request your permission to take some time off. A week, if you will allow it.

We will ensure that all is taken care of during our absence, and our swords will be ready to return and defend Alexandria if necessary. Let us hope that these are times of peace.

Thank you.

[They both salute, then the camera feed shuts off just as Beatrix asks, "Did you broadcast this to everyone?"]
[identity profile] rughadjeen.livejournal.com
[Have a very tired sounding voice with a heavy accent talking to you all. Rughadjeen is both confused and more than a little annoyed at the situation.]

Oh...it is working, how odd.

Hello? Hmmm...

My friend and I would like to know where exactly in this world we are. We...I do not have a great knowledge of the western continents and would appreciate anyone that may be able to help.

I believe we are in a city called Alexandria? How we got here...I'm not exactly sure.
[identity profile] knightedmayrose.livejournal.com
[Feed turns on to the courtyard of Alexandria Castle. Dead silence reigns, except for the clipped sounds of boots stomping across the flagstones. The source being General Beatrix, marching through what appears the whole of the Alexandrian army, lined up and at attention. The feed zooms in on the General's curvy backside.

Once she reaches the end of the courtyard, she turns around and the view shifts to her cleavage, but before it makes it there, it's quite obvious she's glaring with her arms folded just under her bust. The troops are restless and nervous, eyeing each other. Eventually Beatrix speaks up, and she's anything but happy.]


Anyone have something they'd like to share?

[Silence. The soft rustle of someone shifting their weight. And then the loud and familiar clanking of Steiner jumping up and down and bellowing:]


Which one of you was it?! I demand to kno- LAUDO! WHY ARE YOU FILMING?!

[Video cuts off abruptly while being whisked down to the side of one guilty Knight of Pluto.]

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