[Carmen is sitting, relaxed, against a pillar of the Taj Mahal. One of her arms is wrapped around the pillar, but she doesn't seem concerned by it. People who have been to the Taj Mahal in the city might notice that it's been moved. This is temporary, but she's stolen her... fixation.]So the network is more secure. For whom? Though I suppose I ( Read more... )

The scientists may finally be agreeing to a meeting. One of the things they require is a list of who all will be there, and ask for representatives of groups instead of all groups. But I must have a list. If you are interested in attending, please reply to let me know here. Or you may attempt to catch me in person. Few succeed ( Read more... )

[The PCD is on a nightstand, its angle half-blocked by a book. The cover identifies it as The Embarrassment of Riches: An Interpretation of Dutch Culture in the Golden Age. Carmen is sleeping fitfully, wrapped in a red comforter. She tosses and turns for a few minutes before she wakes up with a start and her arm lashes out. Book and PCD alike are ( Read more... )

Obito, I believe it is past your bedtime. Why are you not home?

Jiraiya, there are leftovers of dinner when you are inclined come by.

And Madara. Do instruct your son in manners and courtesy. They will serve him far better than his current attitude.

Unacceptable.

That on a whim I am reduced to this, there is no other word.

It is one thing to be a child. But to be nothing... And there is no way to combat this. They have control over everything.

I am outmatched, I admit it. But I shall not be for long. I shall make sure of it.

[Little Carmen is sitting on a table in a semi-dark room, and at first glance looks somewhat normal. Then she turns her back, and you can see an alchemical sigil on the back of her coat - she's not wearing the normal trenchcoat ( Read more... )

[There's a layer of dust on little Carmen's coat and hat. She's standing inside a rather nondescript warehouse, little fists on little hips ( Read more... )

[Little Carmen is in a darker room, and she doesn't look like she's doing that well ( Read more... )

[The scene opens on a rather familiar locale: Ginia's bar. Little Carmen skips into the picture ( Read more... )

[Video][The PCD is on a higher surface, like a table, and a red hat can be seen bouncing as a little hand keeps reaching for it. Finally the movement stops ( Read more... )