[a very confused, androgynous voice sounds over the journals]

What the...? How in the worlds did I end up back here?

[sounds of fumbling and a muffled "Hey!" followed by a girlish chuckle]

Pfft, like you lot can really expect me to wait in line. It's so boring! Besides, I've already been here; I'm sure you know me already.

Hello, darlings! My name is Ursula and it's a pleasure to introduce myself to all of you. I've been quiet, I know, but you simply must know how difficult it is to get settled here. Accommodations aside, it's just so unsettling to adjust in a new environment.

But! Let us not get all tangled up in the details, mmm? [low chuckle] No, I'm here to talk about the tricky matter of business.

I don't expect any of you to know this, but I've quite the hand at magic. And, though I fully admit to a little misconduct in the past, I'm more than happy to help the poor, innocent, suffering and unfortunate souls like yourselves. Yes, yes, magic doesn't make the world go 'round, but it's more reliable than you think!

Everyone has secret wishes, pets, make no mistake about that. Things you looong for that you simply can't ask for, to say nothing of actually possessing! And if you did try to get your heart's desire, what happens then? [a slight growl enters her voice] Judgement.

If you find yourself in need of what you can't get for yourself, seek me out. Follow the river down from the Niflheim gate to the ocean beyond. There, you will see a single torch in the shore. Light it and wait. I'll be there.

[and back to the musical lilt] Let's make a deal, my friends.

Be this where you have chosen to reside?

Annoying, aren't they? ;]

For those of you helping search for Yuna, Mr. Harry Dresden has found where she's being kept.

If you would like to aid in Yuna's rescue, meet us at Ms. Yuuko's shop. And be careful out there!

Paixao! How good to speak with you again, it's been awhile, has it not? Everyone keeping busy? Exploring new territories? Looking for lost little girls that they happened to misplace so easily?

Heh.

Boy, you lot are terrible at keepin' track of one another, eh? I means sheesh, you apparently are always complaining about the Organization kidnapping your dearest friends, but I think you just make it simple enough that they can't help otherwise!

Let's see now... who do we have here... Auron, of course. The father figure... Belle, Jecht, NiGHTS, Riku, and a boatload of other people keeping a look-out for - really, an insignificant (though fierce, I admit) - mortal.

You still haven't found her!

Keep trying. Really. It's funny. [he laughs] See? I'm amused. Aren't you all having fun?

Attention dear citizens and visitors of Paixao,

Such a pity the mayor met a rather untimely end. But, well, all things must come to an end, mustn't they?

However, where there are ends, there are also beginnings.

There is a new order here in this city.

I, Maleficent, Mistress of all Evil, lay claim to this city. My will is now law.

Any who dare to oppose shall be dealt with swiftly and with no mercy, but let us hope it should not come to that, shall we?

I believe I am owed an explanation.

Dear Paixaoans,

First of all, I just wanna say, all that stuff that's happened lately? You know, with... You know who and stuff? Yeah, let's just forget that ever happened, alright? I know a lot of people aren't happy with me, but with that little girl missing and Organization XIII on the move again, we got more important things ta worry about.

In the past, the Organization has performed several kidnappings. Victims were often, if not all, visitors like you n' me. What they endured... Uh, well, let's just say it wasn't pretty. All victims were tortured and used as experiments. If you're unfamiliar with any of this, past posts that can be found on the message board explain much about these kidnappings, experments, and the Organization. They also have information about these Heartless and Nobodies runnin' around lately so check 'em out if you got the chance, they're worth it.

Recently there has been an increase in reported missing visitors. Based off past, recent, and now successful attempts at kidnapping, the Organization can easily be placed responsible. AND! we got witnesses too! So just try gettin' outta that one!

So, because of this, it's best ta be alert. I've been goin' on, n' on, n' on for quite some time 'bout how dangerous they are. You should know what kinda threat they are by now too. It's best to keep away from them, but if you really want to settle things and most importantly help us retrieve those kidnapped, you should contact the General here.

At this point, only so many can be confirmed kidnapped. But this does not leave me to believe there are not more. Because it could be anyone, I will be making a list of everyone reported missing. If you know of anyone who's recently disappeared, let me know so I can add them to this list. Also, if you see or hear from any of the following you should report it immediately.

Missing Persons
Repliku
Nina
Spirit
Cloud Strife
Kariya
Sara Sidle

Just as before, everyone should be on the look out for suspicious activity. Don't travel alone and spread the word of these disappearances to keep everyone informed. Anyone with information should report it to me immediately so that we can prevent further kidnappings and finally put the Organization to justice.

Sincerely,

You Know Who

There is a fine line between the acceptable waging of war and cruelty for cruelty's sake.

Organization XIII has crossed that line.

They have kidnapped. They have tortured. They have wrought injury after injury upon the visitors and citizens of this city. But not until recently have they attacked someone who had no possible way to defend herself, someone who had done them no perceivable wrong except for existing.

I am now calling upon all able-bodied people within the city to rise in response to this heinous act. It is time to strike back at our captors, the members of this Organization.

-Gen. Sephiroth

A little girl by the name of Nina has been kidnapped by The Organization. I don't think I have to tell you she's scared and, unfortunetly, hurt. This is the Organization we're talking about here. Her friend is currently looking for her. Is there anyone out there who could help him... Help her? She's just a little girl.

Question: What has four legs, is twenty stories tall, and shoots lightening from its eyes?

Answer: I don't know, but it sure ain't happy.

A bunch of us went up against that monster, and so far the monster's winning. We need more people and we need a plan. Who's in?

I realize there have been many posts on the journals and otherwise as of late...asking about where their friends and family could be. Seeing as some of these can be buried under other journal entries, it would keep all of Paixao more organized if there could be one master entry for all missing persons.

I have taken it upon myself to aid people looking for their friends and family here. If you'd like, you may post here with a description and/or pictures of your loved ones that you're looking for. (I can make do with either.) If they arrive here and I spot them, or someone else sees them, I'll inform you of their arrival. Your name would be helpful so I may contact you quickly.

I'll do this for free, if there are no objections.

There will be a list kept here, updated daily to make sure that everything is kept under control. If possible, I may update it even more frequently. If anyone sees these people, please tell me so I may strike their name from the list and inform those looking for them.

( List [as of 8/18/08] )

[ooc: yeah, you can link to previous journals or posts if your character doesn't feel like rattling off descriptions to L. the man's keeping himself occupied by helping the public. do as you please, paixao!]

I have information about the thing attacking the city.  It is something from my world, Spira.  We called it Sin.

Sin is an armor made of the souls of the dead, bound together by gravity magic, protecting the one within.  The man behind it is Seymour Guado, a former maester of Spira.  It would be best not to attempt to reason with him.  He believes that death relieves all suffering and will not hesitate to kill you on sight.

The smaller beings in the city are Sinspawn.  They are as ruthless as the thing that spawned them and only think of death.  Dispatch as many as you can as Sin always returns for its spawn.

As for Sin itself, you would do best to avoid encounters with it unless you are fully prepared.  The only way to defeat it is to defeat its creator, and even then the man needs to be sent to keep the armor from reforming.  Do not use any summons, as the summon will become the core of the next Sin.

...Hmph.  Any questions?

So, I'm hoping you all might be able to help me out. I'm looking for something, however it isn't a person, as some of you might be rather used to seeing on here. What I'm after is a bit different, you see.

I'm searching for knowledge. Information as it were.

I want you all to tell me everything. Everything and anything you've noticed about Paixao. Now, I don't mean the information the welcoming committee always relays, I've heard most of that now, although I suppose it wouldn't hurt to have a bit of a repeat, but that's not really the point of this. What I'm really after is anything that seemed strange, or just a bit out of the ordinary. Even the most insignificant detail that you thought was odd, but just shrugged it off as being a figment of your imagination or nothing important. Because, you see, it could be important! Any little speck of a clue could mean something!

Now, I know what you're all thinking. Why do I want this information, right?

Because, I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't particularly like being stuck in one place for too long. I have places to be, things to do and all that! There's quite the mystery about this place and I intend to solve it, so I can be on my way. Come on then, I know what you're thinking now. How does this lone man intend to figure out what's going on? Why does he think he can figure out what no one else has yet? That's what you're thinking, isn't it? Well, that's easy: It's because if there's anyone who can solve this, I can.

So, allons-- Oh! Wait! Almost forgot... I didn't introduce myself. Sorry about that. Bit rude of me. Got a bad habit of doing that. My name's the Doctor.

There now. All introduced proper like. Now then! As I was saying...

Allons-y! Comment away! Tell me what you know!