Citizens.

[He sighs and brings a tired hand to rub at his tired face.]

Paradise has recently lost a lot of residents as of late, but it's quiet - for now. That is something that doesn't happen too often. There are a few things I need to address with you, listen ( Read more... )

( TEXT to Regent: )

I know we haven't really spoken before, my name is Aerith Gainsborough. I thought you would be best to ask; Is there a way for civilians to go outside the wall?

( end TEXT. )

[The audio feed switches on and Aerith takes a slow breath.]Hm, from what I understand some people haven't slept very well. Maybe... it's just ( Read more... )

Miss Dyer, Mr. Axel -

I have supplies ready for your respective shops. My men will allow you to pick them up at your convenience.

Good luck in your endeavors.

[He's sitting all by his lonesome, a subtle sniffle to the air before he groans.]

... They took them all away. The pretty one 'n my bird.. [He could not keep Sephiroth and he hasn't received word on Cloud. How depressing.]

Hummmmmmm. I've free time, suddenly, I could go for some teaa. Anyone have some sugar? Or Teeeeeeeaaa for that matter.

The moment Heather's hand closed around that orb, he felt it. The surge of power rushing from the very earth itself. The Regent closed his eyes, bracing for the waves of energy flooding the city. As it had countless times before, it lifted him on its crest, leaving him floating, weightless, as it changed the very structure of Paradise itself ( Read more... )

[This message is sent to the Regent, but she didn't Private this message therefor it remains available for any to see.]

Sire..

Sir Cloud has my gem.. I need travel to the clinic.. Please.. aid me in this journey.. I am.. afraid of those lost vessels outside. I .. cannot defend myself.

The Regent finally sat up in his chair, scrubbing a rough hand across his face, studiously ignoring the wet stains on his cheeks. He inhaled a ragged breath, blinking back further sorrows from already red eyes. Staring around, he realize that the sound had brought him from the misery. The gentle ping on the roof of his palace ( Read more... )

We finally got our hands on some of those little ... walking unfortunates. I've yet to see a female..

Hmm.. [There is a suspicious silence until he coughs.] Through study and observation we can tell that they thrive off flesh, and given a substantial amount, they certainly become more animatedThe quickest way to eradicate them is by separating ( Read more... )

[The NOC's flash with the government emergency override and the Regent appears on the screen, looking more than a little annoyed.]

Citizens of Paradise; if you've been attacked by one of the invading monstrosities, seek Clinic attention immediately. This is a direct order and not negotiable. If necessary, I will send out the Enforcers to bodily ( Read more... )

The Regent of Paradise sat at his desk, silently fuming. His large black and white cat lounged in his lap, snoozing and purring as he absently rubbed her ears. He'd dimmed all the lights in his study, preferring the dimness to match his black mood.

This was bullshit. Ever since his last conversation with Heather, he'd been in a constant state ( Read more... )