Huh. Just when I thought everything weird happened in Manhattan.

[There's some gravelly-sounding grumbling and cursing accompanying the sound of the journal being fumbled with for a moment.]

Since I'm about 90% sure this ain't Earth, some answers about where and what the hell this place is are gonna be needed. [A thoughtful pause.] Preferably, answers from folks who aren't like the damn dummies here who repeat the same five sentences no matter what you ask 'em.

If ya feel like socializin', the name's Fury - Nick Fury, Colonel in the U.S. Armed Forces and former director of SHIELD. I found myself here through what I've figured out to be the 'Vanaheim' gate.

[He stops again to think for a moment.]

Until I see evidence contrary, I'm assuming this whole popsicle-stand is a prison masquerading as something else entirely.

So... If someone were to hypothetically swallow some... Oh, I don't know, supposedly 'magic' beans, what might be the result of that?

[voice flicks on. she sounds pretty nervous.]

Y’know, when a girl's dragged out of her own dimension into another one, she kinda likes to be asked about it first. Or told, at least. Don't get me wrong--I'm always up for an adventure, but. Even this is kind of extensive for my tastes. And I have pretty unique tastes.

Like, this place isn't full of memories masquerading as live people, which is pretty cool, but it isn't full of chocobos or Hypello either, which makes it less cool. There is some nifty machina, like this communicator not-really-spherical thing, but... nothing else I really recognize. Not even any tall buildings like in Bevelle. [there's a frown in her voice.] But Shiva knows I really don't wanna be there right now.

Moving on.

[and now her tone changes; all the mischievousness.]

Anyways, does this place have a name? It can't not have a name, right? That'd be silly, and a place that brought the Great and Awesome Rikku here can't be silly. Because I'm totally not silly--if I'm gonna be on an adventure in another dimension, I gotta be serious and calm and stuff. Like Auron!

[she struggles to make her voice serious, but she can't keep it up, and she giggles as she reverts back to her token cheerful tone. then her voice fades to something like puzzlement.]

Hey, can anybody even hear this? [she taps the microphone, getting up close--she's a little loud, now.] Is it on right? I thought so, but just in case--

[she raises her voice, almost yelling now.] Hello? Hello! Hey, hi there, I'm Rikku! Anybody there? Answer me, okay?

[she laughs, pulling back from the microphone. the feed cuts.]

Uhm...

[She's hesitant, knowing Xemnas is probably listening in X( somehow. The jerkface. But she wants so badly to ask... And she's not sure how else to go about finding out where Kairi is.]

If... if you wanted to talk to someone and it was really important, but... you weren't sure how to find the other person or if they'd even like seeing you... what would you do?

[Before she starts talking, there are a few tapping sounds... because this is Rapunzel's first time posting to the network and she wants to be sure this thing is ON!]

So I have a question for everyone! You don't have to answer, but I think it'd be more fun if you did.

Do you have a dream? Something you want more than anything else in the world? If so... what is it?

[It looks like a post from Rikku's journal, but... that's not Rikku's voice. Unless Rikku sounds exactly like Tidus all of a sudden.]

Hey, Yuna?

[At this point the real Rikku can be heard in the background going "Hey!"]

I know this is kind of sudden, and I don't really know what's going on, but, erm...I just got here, and I'm on the train with Rikku. When I asked, she said that you went to explore the Spira floor in this castle.

You're okay, right? You didn't go by yourself, did you?

[Does he sound worried? Oh HELL yes.]

Just...let me know when you get this!

- drana, dryd cruimt tu ed. [tapping sound]

Ahem. Testing, one, two, three! This is Rikku. Does anyone read me?

Rikku. Yuna. Are you here?

Whoever kidnapped Keesling? Bring him back, dood.

Yeah! Bring him back, dood!

NOW, dood.

Bonjour, dear monsieurs and mademoiselles! It is such a pleasure to meet you all. Allow moi to introduce moiself. I am...

Vyers, the Dark Adonis

And you might be?

Akatsuki report.

Attention, citizens and guests of Paixao:

Despite the recent string of unfortunate events, please let me assure you that Paixao is a peaceful place. Our citizens are making every accomodation possible for you, our guests. Apartments are being emptied, and soon you will be allowed to apply for them. We are making further expansions to our schools so that all of those eligible can attend.

Paixao is a land of tradition, however. It is hard to believe that we are almost upon our centennial year. Our founders did not expect much when they set foot on this island, expecting only to live in isolationist peace. But we have had our highs and lows, our periods of economic growth and bustling trade, and it is due to all this that Paixao is what it is today, and can accomplish all these things. We must never forget that.

Therefore, it is my pleasure as mayor to invite you to our 95th Annual Foundation Day Festival. Admission, food, games and entertainment are complimentary, and catering will be generously provided by the Ersesat Company. However, because of this, I must ask everyone who plans to be there to RSVP in this post, so that our caterers will know how much food to prepare.

Though most of the fair is free of charge to everyone, this year we will also be holding a paid raffle, to help raise funding for our research into offworld transportation. The winner will receive his or her choice of prizes, the nature of which will be given in more detail at the event itself.

The festivities begin at the Jogo da Crianca Fairgrounds in three days' time, and I am also planning to attend. I hope to see all of you there.

Thank you,

The Mayor of Paixao

Attention Citizens! This is your- ...is this thing on? Eh, testing! Teeeeeeesting! ... Oh, it is. Ah heh, heh, heh...

As I was saying. This is your one and only, absolutely sensational, greatly praised and adored moderator: ME! It's been awhile since I've, ha ha, blessed you all with my presence. Unlike that other Mook, the so called 'Mayor', I've been keeping collecting information on the current cases of missing citizens and other events while he was probably off on a vacation.

You know... I could really go for one of those 'bout now. Spend a day out in the sun, just soakin' it in... This stuff is way tougher then I thought it'd be. -EH! Not that I'm havin' any regrets or anythin'! I'm on top of things, totally know what I'm doin'. I don't need no vacation to stay my best!

*ahem* SO! Let's get back to business, shall we? We still have many missing and kidnapped citizens. You should be keeping an eye out for any of the listed and report any information you might have on the kidnappings or missing cases to me personally.

It's official that the organization is behind these kidnappings. Also be on the watch for them. Do not trust them. Do not speak with them. It's for your own safety. These are the same 'people' who have our eight kidnapped victims locked away and are hurting them. They are best identified for their black coats. Any further information on them will be accepted.

Remember: Be on the look out for suspicious activity. Don't travel alone and spread the word of these disappearances to keep everyone informed.

I apologize about the internal chaos that most of you have faced in your short, or lengthy periods of time here in the grand city of Paixao. I must offer my sincerest apologies for the predicament that we are now all in.

With the initial arrivals of those mysteriously pulled into our city, the government officials committed a grave error by ignoring the problem, presuming that it would solve itself in time. While some who have come have left just as mysteriously, there are many who are still stranded here with little options available.

I must apologize, once again, that no one is able to get in touch with their own homes. However, Paixao's technology has never had a use for such capabilities, and thus interworld communication was not developed. You can have my assurances that this technology's development is being expedited, and hopefully communication to other worlds will soon be possible.

However, please bear with as as this will take some time.

Transportation home has also been an issue of concern for many of our guests, and it has been worked on, but more internally. Within the next few weeks, locations in Paixao will be marked off for further reconstruction of our various transportation facilities. They had been dismantled in the past due to a lack of need for them, but as the need grows, we must reassemble. This will take time as most of the parts necessary will be built from scratch. Again, I apologize profusely.

As much as you are all tired of waiting and want answers, many I do not have, nor have the understanding to offer even a vague explanation, the government has begun work on a housing system, setting aside empty and unused apartments for the use of Paixao's guests until a time where everyone is returned to their specific world.

These apartments will soon be open for application and assignment.

Additionally, Paixao will open its education system to those who are missing valuable time in school due to the circumstances. Those of schooling age will be able to attend our respective primary and secondary schools. I encourage everyone who can to use this to their advantage, as Paixao can learn from you as much as you can learn from us.

In exchange, I emphasize that guests do not leave the walls of Paixao. These walls were not built for decoration, but rather for protection from the Lumens of the outside world, and we cannot claim responsibility for anything that happens outside of the city's walls.

As for the recent reporting of kidnappings, the Paixao police are looking into them. Several areas have been quarantined off for inspection, and more information will become public as we find it.

And as for a final note, please do not panic about the recent waves on amnesia. Our scientists are also looking into that, but as of right now, they are spread quite thin and cannot work to resolve everything as quickly as they would under normal circumstances.

If you have any further questions, please refer them to me directly.

Thank you,

The Mayor of Paixao

Yunie, Paine! Have you girls seen this?? THERE'S TREASURE EVERYWHERE! I'm not gonna be able to carry it all myself~! Drop me a line, you two!

Oh, and whoever else is reading this, ALL THAT TREASURE IS NOW PROPERTY OF THE GULLWINGS. That means no touchie, okiedokie~? Thankyoumuch!