[A blueprint appears on the screen. It appears to be for parts of a weapon, or one close to it anyway. And let's assume that, somewhere in the image, there are strange symbols - runes - and they are seemingly incorporated into the object's structure.]

If this makes sense to you, please let me know immediately.

Skuld, I'll have to leave the weapons and their operation to you until this... thing wears off.

And I just broke down the door with my foot.

The view's sending shivers down my spine. It's almost as eerie as Styx. And this whole thing actually feels like that time we went to the 4D world to confront Luther.

Gonna be working overtime. I got coffee and Skuld's got ice cream. Ed, bring whatever you need to keep going for the next 72 hours. We can do this.


[Screened to Aerith | Unhackable]
I don't know what you might have to do, but you're welcome to stay with us.

This place has always been difficult to deal with. Everything changes too fast, and it seems that, no matter how hard we try, we can never cope. People are brought in only to be sent away without warning, and there is the neverending clash of personalities and conflicts of interest.


SCREENED TO AERITH ► unhackable.

Princess, I have something for you. I got you, at least.



((ooc: Backdated to Saturday, Aerith's birthday. Also, strikes unreadable.))

SCREENED TO AU!QUATRE ► unhackable.

Q, could you please send an alchemist our way? Skuld and I are in the office building, working on a prototype. Thanks.



((ooc: Backdated to early on the mod plot, sorry.))

Q, how is the Alliance holding up?

I need a few favors. Jing, please get me my tools and prototypes. They're in my room. Aerith, stay with Maria and the others. John, could you take me to the office building, please?


((ooc: Sometime after this short conversation with Skuld. Not screened, because Fayt doesn't see the point of doing so anymore. He's still weak and recovering, but he knows that something must be done and he's going to strain himself to do so. He can be very stubborn when he wants to be.))

SCREENED TO THE ALLIANCE AND OTHER ALLIES ► unhackable.

I have long been considering this, and the recent events have only strengthened my resolve.

I am stepping down from my post as coordinator.

The position wasn't even mine to begin with. Three months ago, when the Keepers arrived and we'd been freed from the cuffs, Jing and I decided to meet to come up with a plan. We had our friends and those we knew who could help join the meeting, and we agreed to organize. We represented "groups" within the compound, and we thought that if we combined our efforts, we might get things done better and faster. So we delegated certain tasks and formed some teams; communications, weapons development, as well as a couple of fighting/assault units. Skuld and I were assigned to weapons development. We also decided to elect a leader, who we called coordinator, because his duty was to coordinate the different teams that comprised our alliance. Jing was elected, and he appointed me as his second-in-command.

Our second big meeting was around two months later. By then we'd come to refer to ourselves as the "alliance" for convenience. We had grown in number, but at the same time, threats within the compound were increasing, and so were the disappearances. It was also around that time when a certain incident led to my assumption of the coordinator post. The settlement of the matter has been delayed repeatedly due to more pressing issues, so eventually I appointed Quatre as my second-in-command. I've had my hands full ever since, and, with Skuld still recovering, our weapons development team has been on hiatus as of late.

That, as well as the strain of the recent events, is why I'm stepping down. I've said it before: I'm a researcher first, a soldier second. Politics and leadership is beyond me. I can't handle all this pressure, this tension, and I'm being counterproductive as the days pass. Call me a coward, or accuse me of running away; that's fine, because to an extent those are both true. I did what I could when the circumstances called for it, but I know that I'll do much better elsewhere, and I also know that there are more qualified people in the Alliance to take up this post.

Quatre, being my second-in-command, is therefore to succeed me as coordinator. However, I wish to remind the body that Jing's case has yet to be decided upon. This is my last request as coordinator; please take your time to see to this. Thank you.


SCREENED TO SKULD, TONY STARK AND LYLE NORG ► unhackable.

Now that that's over and done with, perhaps we could finally meet and discuss our weapon plans?


SCREENED TO AU!Quatre ► unhackable.

Q? Can we talk, when you have the time? Thanks.

SCREENED TO THE ALLIANCE AND OTHER ALLIES ► unhackable.

Heero Yuy has killed Harth Fray.

His official statement reads:

Harth Fray is dead. There was a confrontation in the park which resulted in his death.

I take responsibility for everything that happened. I answered his taunts. I allowed myself to be lured out. If I hadn't, no one else would have followed, and it never would have happened.

I'm can't say I'm entirely sorry he's no longer a threat, but I do regret what occurred.

I wish to ask the body's opinion regarding this matter.



((ooc: This is Fayt's way of saying, "Yup, I don't know what to do," while still maintaining his leader-aura and businesslike tone for show. XD Also, the filter has been expanded to include those who are not officially part of the Alliance but are regarded as allies by some of the members. Feel free to include your pups. ♥))

SCREENED TO THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ► unhackable.

I need whatever information you have on Harth Fray.

SCREENED TO THE ALLIANCE ► unhackable

I hope you enjoyed the holidays, everyone. But it's back to work, I'm afraid. There are a few matters I wish to discuss with all of you, and with the team leaders in particular.

First, team assignments. I've gotten wind of rather violent reactions from some of those who'd been reassigned, and while you are free to express yourselves in a manner you deem necessary, please do not take out your anger on those who had nothing to do with it. It was my decision, so settle it with me.

On a related note, do any of the non-assault teams need more members? Zuko? Maria? Sylvanas? Skuld? I also received a suggestion to establish a surveillance team, as well as a separate division for healers and magic users. Who's up to be in command?

Second, what is the status of Operation: Joker? I know he's been captured and is being detained and interrogated, but has his accomplices been found? What else do we know about the situation? Any input from the communications team?

Third, we have unresolved issues from that last Alliance meeting that was abruptly cut short because of emergency reasons. I'd like to know your opinions on these. Please screen your response to the entire group, thank you.

► Alliance members masterlist.
► List of residents, with indications as to who can and can't be trusted.
► Sending a scouting party outside the Obex.
► Preparations against the threat of the Entropi.
► Construction of a new clinic.
► "Law" enforcement and issuing "punishment" to less agreeable residents.

And, lastly... well, I suppose you all remember that I was not the person elected to hold the Coordinator position, but rather, a... situation arose, and I had to take up the post. However, I feel that this should be settled as soon as possible, because there is much work that I have to do with regards to weapons development and I have accomplished nothing in the past weeks given all these developments. I wish to ask for the Alliance's decision on this matter, and I will abide by whatever the body decides.

Aaaand same here. Late!mun is late, sorry. Anyway, these were also sent out on Christmas morning.

( gifts gifts gifts )

SCREENED TO THE ALLIANCE ► unhackable.

What is the status of the operation?


SCREENED TO JING, ALBEL, SHEIFA, NOCTURNE, SELPHIE, AERITH, CLOUD, MARIA, YING FA, XIAO LANG AND ATEM ► unhackable.

In the light of the recent events, I have decided on some changes. Please voice out your concerns and screen your posts accordingly.

The communications team will now be led by Maria. Maria, you will turn over the amnesia case to Zuko and focus on your new assignment. You will be joined by Sheifa, and... Jing, Atem, would you mind helping them out?

Selphie will be rejoining the fighting unit under Albel's command. Cloud, would it be alright if you join them as well?


SCREENED TO AU!QUATRE ► unhackable.

Hey, Quatre. Until the Alliance resolves the issue regarding the coordinator position... I'd like you to be my second-in-command, if you don't mind.

SCREENED TO THE ALLIANCE ► unhackable.

Operation: Joker is underway. The information we currently have regarding the case may be accessed here. For any questions and updates, you may contact Quatre or myself.

Maria, Zuko, please stay on the amnesia case. It may very well be connected to the situation at hand. I personally don't think this was thought up by the Joker out of the blue.

I also need volunteers to back up our members who are currently out on the field. Teams of threes, and preferably with at least one magic user. Please let me know if you're interested, and stand by for further instructions.

SCREENED TO THE ALLIANCE ► unhackable.

Let us meet tonight, at the auditorium. There will be much to discuss. Please come.


SCREENED TO HARVEY DENT ► unhackable.

Hey, Harvey? I'm sorry I haven't gotten back at you sooner, things have been... well, a little hectic for me. However, the Alliance will be meeting tonight at the auditorium. Could you possibly join us?


SCREENED TO LYLE NORG ► unhackable.

Could you and the other Legionnaires possibly join us in this meeting, Lyle? Then perhaps we could talk about the weapon afterwards.


SCREENED TO ZUKO ► unhackable.

You're coming, right? Maria's told me about setting up a team to investigate the amnesia incident.

Early Christmas presents? That's really nice of you. Thank you, whoever you are.

Looks like things have quieted down a bit, but as they say, there's no rest for the wicked.


SCREENED TO SKULD ► unhackable.

How are you doing, Skuld?

What else can I say, besides 'thank you'?

Somehow this still seems unreal, but I guess I just haven't gotten over the thrill. I never expected this to happen to me, and here, too, of all places. It's nice. Thank you, guys. Aerith and I are truly grateful that you took your time to be with us.


SCREENED TO SELPHIE ► unhackable.

Albel owes us big time.

SCREENED TO MARIA, SELPHIE, NOCTURNE, ALBEL AND JING ► unhackable.

There's something I need to do.

Maria, you're in charge while I'm... away.

Selphie, Nocturne, please take care of Aerith for me.



((ooc: Also backdated to the Belldandy fight. Fayt has Belldandy's limiters, courtesy of Jing, and he's going to go use them. It's a suicide attempt, but hey, someone has to try. Of course, he'll need/want help because he's got a girl to go back to, so~♥))

SCREENED TO URD ► unhackable.

Goddess, I might have something of interest.



((ooc: Backdated to during the Belldandy fight and whatnot.))

SCREENED TO THE ALLIANCE, INCLUDING JING ► unhackable.

This is Fayt. Jing is out of commission, and as second-in-command, I'm taking over.

Belldandy has been located. John and Rock need backup. I need a team of five.

Skuld has also been located. I likewise need a team of five to secure her.

Confirm ASAP.

The others, please stand by. We can't send in our forces all at once.

---

SECOND TRANSMISSION, SAME FILTER ► half an hour later.

All volunteers to engage Belldandy. I repeat, all volunteers to engage Belldandy. This is our one chance to take her down, and we can only do this together.

Albel, Selphie, we need to talk. Meet me outside the building now.



((ooc: Your pup doesn't have to know Fayt to be in the filter, just as long as he/she has been approached for help or has volunteered to help or has been enlisted by someone else who's part of the alliance. ♥

Also, the second transmission came in after Tohru told Fayt of Skuld's location. Since she told him to be careful about disclosing it, he's decided to lead the backup search party himself and take the two other people that's 'left' who he trusts with his life - Albel and Selphie. He would've asked Jing, but he's currently playing on the wrong side; Sheifa's an amnesiac and is in no shape to fight; Maria's best left to leadership tasks, and perhaps take over should something happen to him; and he can't bear to put Aerith in danger. Yep.))