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Who: cardboard_journalism & friends
When: January 3rd, morning
Where: Around Cerealia!
What: Myriam Scuttlebutt's newspaper
Rating/Warning: (possibly some PG content?)
[ January 3rd, the day Myriam Scuttlebutt had finally declared her publication, The Cerealia Times, fit for printing. She'd worked through the night getting her press set up, and it was a relatively low-printout, but hopefully this would catch on... maybe, just maybe, this was her ticket to relevance ]
A.
[ Myriam Scuttlebutt, wearing her cardboard box, carries a stack of bundles of Cerealia Times in a cardboard box and tries to convince businesses (especially cafes!) to set them out for people to take, free of charge. Maybe you're a worker she's trying to persuade? ]
B.
[ Myriam Scuttlebutt, wearing her cardboard box, sits behind a register at the School Supply Store she works at. She rings people up blandly and then excitedly offers a copy of the paper with their purchase. ]
C.
[ No interaction with Scuttlebutt herself, just read the paper and post your own reaction wherever they may be! Maybe leave her a comment on her inbox. The paper can definitely be obtained from The Little Sister cafe, at least. ]
[ It looks, feels, and smells, like a newspaper, it has The Cerealia Times printed on the cover as its title. It's dated "January 3rd, ? year." There's also a note saying "Price: Free" and "Published Weekly" ]
[ The top above-the-fold story reads: "MAYHEM!" accompanied by a blurry photograph of the blizzard and what might be a monster, but could be anything. The article proceeds to detail what happened during the killer Christmas event. The byline is Leia Rolando. ]
[ The below-the-fold story reads:
"Cerealia shrouded in secrecy! What lies beneath?!" byline Myriam Scuttlebutt.
"CERES is a name known to every inhabitant of Cerealia. What else provides the population with low-income housing, modest employment, and the occasional explanation? But some say the details don't go far enough, or conversely, go too far completely.
For example, on arrival to Cerealia from their point of origin, each person is given a brief explanation of various events: the world is slipping, CERES needs help to rescue it, and other various details. Need to know information? Certainly. However, the information is presented so fast and so complete, that some say it bears resemblance to a shady practice known as 'information dumping'. A questionable tactic in which an organization that does not wish to release information attempts to discourage the questioning party by releasing a tremendous slough of facts to the point the ordinary person is so deluged they cannot separate important details from irrelevant ones.
And yet, very important details are left unanswered. What is the progress CERES is making? What is the purpose of the 'terrorism' rumored to have occurred in Cerealia? What security methods are being put in place to safeguard lives? What do the terrorists want?
It is clear to this reporter that further transparency is not only appropriate, but absolutely vital to the security of Cerealia and its growing community! The Cerealia Times stands open to any official statement and interviews on behalf of any spokesperson who has yet to come forward and offer such a thing, but neither will we be made to become their platform for the 'party line'. We call on CERES to demonstrate the vitality of a free and open press." ]
[ Next page is an article titled "Lawlessness in Cerealia?!" byline Myriam Scuttlebutt. The article details the criminal justice system that currently exists in Cerealia (that is, if someone murders someone, they go to jail), and why, it seems, no other crime is prosecuted nor are some (unnamed) lawyers with rather impressive records used to represent the accused. Similar calls for more transparency are made. ]
[ Next page is titled "Local News - Spotlight on Nonon Jakuzure" byline Myriam Scuttlebutt, and it contains an article and picture related toshikisha, conductor at the Opera House and lists a Q and A session with her.
Q: "How does it feel to be the conductor of a musical orchestra?"
A: "It feels amazing. Being the center of attention, the person controlling the entire ensemble, everyone's enjoyment depending on a simple flick of the wrist in time with the song. It's truly the most important part of an orchestra."
Q: "What first spurned your interest in conducting?"
A: "I started falling in love with classical music when I was in first grade, my best friend bought me a CD with classical marches. From then on I fell in love with it. I started conducting the Elementary band by my last year there, and just continued into middle school."
A final quote reads: "The vibrancy, the passion, the deafening power of an ensemble working as one. Classical music separates the composer from the piece, making it more complex, while also allowing them to put their heart and soul into it without reservations. That's what I love."
It finishes with a note that Nonon performs regularly at the Cerealia Opera House, and mentioning her name confers a discount. ]
[ Another unspecified number of articles with the byline of Leia Rolando detail various local businesses owned by newcomers to Cerealia. ]
[ An objectively-written article about The Little Sister business with the byline of Myriam Scuttlebutt. It includes a picture ofpsycholawgy dressed as a reindeer waitress and is presented very matter-of-fact with no editorializing or opinion. ]
[ "Weather: Probably pretty cold. Air quality: not-the-best." ]
[ A small article titled: "Local jerk acts like a jerk" has the byline of Myriam Scuttlebutt and it proceeds to detail how an unidentified white-haired man proceeded to cause trouble at a party organized by a small tightly-knit group of friends who just came out to have a good time and honestly felt so attacked by him. It specifies that details are very very sketchy and were not verified. ]
[ There's a whole section titled:
"GOSSIP"
It reads as follows:
"Welcome to the first edition, of hopefully many more, of the Gossip Column! Where we talk about sordid or not-so-sordid relationships in progress, rumors, and any other news we deem worthy of a quick read along with your coffee!
To kick things off, we scouted out the Winter Ball and we’ve struck a bit of gold!
One is a lonely number, and no one knows that better than Sir Integra Hellsing! We’ve searched high and low, and came up with pretty much nothing on her! So boring! If anyone can find her type, we’ll give a rich reward of three hundred credits! Valid only if the relationship lasts more than three months!
Next up we have Peko and Dangerous Drugs! Just say “No, thank you”, ladies and gentlemen! Drugs ruin lives, make you grope random strangers, and ruin relationships! We sincerely wish her the best in any intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery she may need! Don’t forget to donate to your local not-for-profit organization that deals with drug abuse and recovery! Be strong, Peko!
Lets move on to new an budding couples! Lets all give a big CONGRATULATIONS to Jaune and Pyrrha! If it wasn’t for Ruby, we would have never known they were an item! They sure are low key, though! We can’t have that! What a catch, Jaune, and good luck, Pyrrha!
Next we have a possible pairing! Guess whose hand was below the belt line while dancing?! It was none other than our resident delinquent, Ryuko! But who was she trying to win over with such lewd dance moves?! She may be new, but Nonon is already turning heads, and Ryuko has caught her in her sights! Nonon has high standards, so we’ll have to see how this unfolds!
The Cutest Couple Award definitely goes to Lily and Shirasu! She lead the way all over the dance floor, and Shirasu was a gentleman about it! We need more refined men like him around!
The Creepiest Couple Award goes to Inaba and Rock Lee! It’s rather a one-sided affair! Lee does all he can to be in Inaba’s presence! Nothing will stand in his way! Not even Inaba herself! He may have smooth moves when fighting, but not when it comes to avoiding collisions! We like him for trying, though!
The Couple to Watch Out For Award goes to Weiss and Zoro! We spotted them some days after the dance and one of them was already hot and sweaty! Surely things will sizzle between them soon! We’re sure of it!
There’s your taste of what’s to come! Keep an eye out for the next edition!
Until Next Time!
Miss Tattler"
]
[ The following positions are listed:
Publisher: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Editor: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Lead Reporter: Leia Rolando
Reporter: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Photojournalist: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Correspondent: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Gossip columnist: Miss Tattler
It specifies that letters to the editor can be delivered in person to Myriam Scuttlebutt. (No details of where or who she is.) ]
[ Another blurb reads: "Story sources and employees wanted! Inquire at..." (and there's a text reading of the link to Scuttlebutt's inbox.) ]
[ A final blurb reads: "Did we get it wrong? If you wish to correct a factual statement, leave your correction at..." (and there's a text reading of the link to Scuttlebutt's inbox.) ]
[OOC:journaler is free to comment to this post with any further articles or details they wish to give about Leia's content in the newspaper.]
cardboard_journalism & friendsWhen: January 3rd, morning
Where: Around Cerealia!
What: Myriam Scuttlebutt's newspaper
Rating/Warning: (possibly some PG content?)
[ January 3rd, the day Myriam Scuttlebutt had finally declared her publication, The Cerealia Times, fit for printing. She'd worked through the night getting her press set up, and it was a relatively low-printout, but hopefully this would catch on... maybe, just maybe, this was her ticket to relevance ]
A.
[ Myriam Scuttlebutt, wearing her cardboard box, carries a stack of bundles of Cerealia Times in a cardboard box and tries to convince businesses (especially cafes!) to set them out for people to take, free of charge. Maybe you're a worker she's trying to persuade? ]
B.
[ Myriam Scuttlebutt, wearing her cardboard box, sits behind a register at the School Supply Store she works at. She rings people up blandly and then excitedly offers a copy of the paper with their purchase. ]
C.
[ No interaction with Scuttlebutt herself, just read the paper and post your own reaction wherever they may be! Maybe leave her a comment on her inbox. The paper can definitely be obtained from The Little Sister cafe, at least. ]
[ It looks, feels, and smells, like a newspaper, it has The Cerealia Times printed on the cover as its title. It's dated "January 3rd, ? year." There's also a note saying "Price: Free" and "Published Weekly" ]
[ The top above-the-fold story reads: "MAYHEM!" accompanied by a blurry photograph of the blizzard and what might be a monster, but could be anything. The article proceeds to detail what happened during the killer Christmas event. The byline is Leia Rolando. ]
[ The below-the-fold story reads:
"Cerealia shrouded in secrecy! What lies beneath?!" byline Myriam Scuttlebutt.
"CERES is a name known to every inhabitant of Cerealia. What else provides the population with low-income housing, modest employment, and the occasional explanation? But some say the details don't go far enough, or conversely, go too far completely.
For example, on arrival to Cerealia from their point of origin, each person is given a brief explanation of various events: the world is slipping, CERES needs help to rescue it, and other various details. Need to know information? Certainly. However, the information is presented so fast and so complete, that some say it bears resemblance to a shady practice known as 'information dumping'. A questionable tactic in which an organization that does not wish to release information attempts to discourage the questioning party by releasing a tremendous slough of facts to the point the ordinary person is so deluged they cannot separate important details from irrelevant ones.
And yet, very important details are left unanswered. What is the progress CERES is making? What is the purpose of the 'terrorism' rumored to have occurred in Cerealia? What security methods are being put in place to safeguard lives? What do the terrorists want?
It is clear to this reporter that further transparency is not only appropriate, but absolutely vital to the security of Cerealia and its growing community! The Cerealia Times stands open to any official statement and interviews on behalf of any spokesperson who has yet to come forward and offer such a thing, but neither will we be made to become their platform for the 'party line'. We call on CERES to demonstrate the vitality of a free and open press." ]
[ Next page is an article titled "Lawlessness in Cerealia?!" byline Myriam Scuttlebutt. The article details the criminal justice system that currently exists in Cerealia (that is, if someone murders someone, they go to jail), and why, it seems, no other crime is prosecuted nor are some (unnamed) lawyers with rather impressive records used to represent the accused. Similar calls for more transparency are made. ]
[ Next page is titled "Local News - Spotlight on Nonon Jakuzure" byline Myriam Scuttlebutt, and it contains an article and picture related to
shikisha, conductor at the Opera House and lists a Q and A session with her.Q: "How does it feel to be the conductor of a musical orchestra?"
A: "It feels amazing. Being the center of attention, the person controlling the entire ensemble, everyone's enjoyment depending on a simple flick of the wrist in time with the song. It's truly the most important part of an orchestra."
Q: "What first spurned your interest in conducting?"
A: "I started falling in love with classical music when I was in first grade, my best friend bought me a CD with classical marches. From then on I fell in love with it. I started conducting the Elementary band by my last year there, and just continued into middle school."
A final quote reads: "The vibrancy, the passion, the deafening power of an ensemble working as one. Classical music separates the composer from the piece, making it more complex, while also allowing them to put their heart and soul into it without reservations. That's what I love."
It finishes with a note that Nonon performs regularly at the Cerealia Opera House, and mentioning her name confers a discount. ]
[ Another unspecified number of articles with the byline of Leia Rolando detail various local businesses owned by newcomers to Cerealia. ]
[ An objectively-written article about The Little Sister business with the byline of Myriam Scuttlebutt. It includes a picture of
psycholawgy dressed as a reindeer waitress and is presented very matter-of-fact with no editorializing or opinion. ][ "Weather: Probably pretty cold. Air quality: not-the-best." ]
[ A small article titled: "Local jerk acts like a jerk" has the byline of Myriam Scuttlebutt and it proceeds to detail how an unidentified white-haired man proceeded to cause trouble at a party organized by a small tightly-knit group of friends who just came out to have a good time and honestly felt so attacked by him. It specifies that details are very very sketchy and were not verified. ]
[ There's a whole section titled:
"GOSSIP"
It reads as follows:
"Welcome to the first edition, of hopefully many more, of the Gossip Column! Where we talk about sordid or not-so-sordid relationships in progress, rumors, and any other news we deem worthy of a quick read along with your coffee!
To kick things off, we scouted out the Winter Ball and we’ve struck a bit of gold!
One is a lonely number, and no one knows that better than Sir Integra Hellsing! We’ve searched high and low, and came up with pretty much nothing on her! So boring! If anyone can find her type, we’ll give a rich reward of three hundred credits! Valid only if the relationship lasts more than three months!
Next up we have Peko and Dangerous Drugs! Just say “No, thank you”, ladies and gentlemen! Drugs ruin lives, make you grope random strangers, and ruin relationships! We sincerely wish her the best in any intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery she may need! Don’t forget to donate to your local not-for-profit organization that deals with drug abuse and recovery! Be strong, Peko!
Lets move on to new an budding couples! Lets all give a big CONGRATULATIONS to Jaune and Pyrrha! If it wasn’t for Ruby, we would have never known they were an item! They sure are low key, though! We can’t have that! What a catch, Jaune, and good luck, Pyrrha!
Next we have a possible pairing! Guess whose hand was below the belt line while dancing?! It was none other than our resident delinquent, Ryuko! But who was she trying to win over with such lewd dance moves?! She may be new, but Nonon is already turning heads, and Ryuko has caught her in her sights! Nonon has high standards, so we’ll have to see how this unfolds!
The Cutest Couple Award definitely goes to Lily and Shirasu! She lead the way all over the dance floor, and Shirasu was a gentleman about it! We need more refined men like him around!
The Creepiest Couple Award goes to Inaba and Rock Lee! It’s rather a one-sided affair! Lee does all he can to be in Inaba’s presence! Nothing will stand in his way! Not even Inaba herself! He may have smooth moves when fighting, but not when it comes to avoiding collisions! We like him for trying, though!
The Couple to Watch Out For Award goes to Weiss and Zoro! We spotted them some days after the dance and one of them was already hot and sweaty! Surely things will sizzle between them soon! We’re sure of it!
There’s your taste of what’s to come! Keep an eye out for the next edition!
Until Next Time!
Miss Tattler"
]
[ The following positions are listed:
Publisher: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Editor: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Lead Reporter: Leia Rolando
Reporter: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Photojournalist: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Correspondent: Myriam Scuttlebutt
Gossip columnist: Miss Tattler
It specifies that letters to the editor can be delivered in person to Myriam Scuttlebutt. (No details of where or who she is.) ]
[ Another blurb reads: "Story sources and employees wanted! Inquire at..." (and there's a text reading of the link to Scuttlebutt's inbox.) ]
[ A final blurb reads: "Did we get it wrong? If you wish to correct a factual statement, leave your correction at..." (and there's a text reading of the link to Scuttlebutt's inbox.) ]
[OOC:
journaler is free to comment to this post with any further articles or details they wish to give about Leia's content in the newspaper.]
c or a idk
Hmm, maybe Mr Edgeworth would be a good match for Sir Integra? [ Perfect, what a solution, how did she not think of this before. ] And I hope Peko is okay. And congratulations to all those couples!
[ Yes, yes she is taking the gossip column seriously. If it's printed it can't be a lie! No one would do such a thing. ]
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Why are you congratulating all of them? [ She's annoyed. She's definitely annoyed. ]
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[ So cheer up, Inaba. ]
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Oi. Let me read that.
[no manners.]
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[ But she hands it over. ]
Flip to the gossip section, it's the best part!
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[a quick glance tells him that whatever people are going nuts about, it's nothing on the front page. None of the stories. So eh, he takes Pearl's advice and glances at the gossip section.
...oh.
Sorry Pearl, he just ripped your paper in half in surprise.]
What the hell?! I am not...!
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[ Pearl watches and smiles while he looks, and then gasps when he rips the paper. ]
Oh! What's wrong, sir?
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[of course, only then does he realize he ruined the paper] Oh. Uh. Sorry. I didn't mean to rip it. Can I get a new one for you or something?
/SO LATE but you know Sanji had to see this 8|
But Sanji miiiight have been keeping an eye out for that shitty green head. Maybe.
It's also possible he left work early to take an extended walk through the streets of the city. Just in case the idiot was anywhere around.
But he's not actively looking for him. Nope!
So WHAT A COINCIDENCE that he manages to accidentally stumble upon the dumbass!
Sanji greets him nicely with a flying kick to the head.]
WHO THE HELL IS WEISS-CHAN, YOU ASSHOLE?!
[Zoro might notice the newspaper clenched in Sanji's fist, because Couple to Watch Out For? COUPLE TO WATCH OUT FOR???
Dammit, marimo, you're not allowed to be part of a shitty COUPLE before Sanji!!]
What innocent lady have you been bothering??!
[...Lady and -chan because he assumes it's a girl, but what does he know. "Weiss" isn't a name he's familiar with.]
O HAI
He crashes into the side of a building and then bursts back out onto the sidewalk just as quickly, sending people shrieking and fleeing]
WHAT THE HELL, COOK?!
[oh, is that all? is that all? Bristles, and then gets right in his face]
Just some girl I talked to at the gym, what do you care? Don't believe everything you read, shithead, the paper's wrong.
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Ahh?! Why are you talking to girls in the gym? Actually, WHY DO YOU TALK TO GIRLS EVER?!
[Because if that's going to start rumors about this idiot being some kind of relationship genius and lover of women everywhere (...Sanji's brain might be getting carried away there /cough), then that's NOT OKAY.
That's Sanji's job!]
Leave those innocent beauties alone, marimo, got it?! It's MY job to make sure they're all happy! You'll just scare them!
[Shoves the newspaper against his chest.]
I don't want to see anymore shit like this!
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[catches the paper in his chest and turns it around, bunching it up in a fist and whapping Sanji with it like a bad dog.]
I don't wanna see any shit like that either! Nothing happened! Not that it's any of your business who I talk to anyway, shit.
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[Skips right over that anyone in there, oops.
He's promptly distracted when Zoro smacks him with the paper, backing down in slight surprise. The hell, man? An arm comes up instinctively to guard his head, but he's growling again within seconds and trying to wrestle the paper back from Zoro.]
It's my business when you're terrorizing women! Also you should introduce me to Weiss-chan so I can apologize for you being a dumbass!
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[lets him have the paper back while he harrumphs and straightens himself out]
You wanna meet her, you go right ahead. I was just sending her a message, I'll tell her to come over and let you drool on her if she really wants to.
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[He cuts off suddenly, eyes widening.]
You're sending her a message?? Oi, just how many girls with swords are you secretly wooing on that thing, huh?!
[Points at Zoro with the paper, even though he doesn't actually have his CereVice out at the moment. But whatever. Sanji harrumphs, lowering his arm again and shoving his hands into his pockets instead.]
I don't drool, asshole. [A beat.] Tell her I'll make her dinner!
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Trolling it is.]
What, jealous? Maybe I have more girlfriends than you ever will.
[checks the device in his other hand, to see if Weiss texted him back yet.]
Ohh she sounds pretty excited. [read: pissed off, but he'll have to wait to get into his text-argument with her until Sanji leaves him be]
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Scoffs. SCOFFS!!]
Tch, please, I ain't jealous and you're a shitty liar. Like hell you'd ever have more girlfriends than me!
[He's all about to turn up his nose and everything, but then Zoro checks his messages and what???]
You're talking to her right now?! [Crowds in close, trying to see.] What do you mean, excited? Do you have a picture? Just how friendly are you two?!
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I'm sorry.
Excuse me, did you need something Miss Fey?
[Don't mention the
wargossip column.]never be sorry
Oh, nothing, I was just... thinking aloud. Say, have you met Mr Edgeworth yet? I know you went to the ball with Mr Nick, but I think you and Mr Egdeworth would get along well maybe...
[ pearl no ]
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I wouldn't think it professional. Mr. Edgeworth is my subordinate at the police department.
[As it would happen, Integra is straight-laced enough to not consider dating her colleagues...]
Regardless, Mr. Wright and I are just friends.
[According to Integra. Is Pearl still hell-bent on setting her cousin up with Phoenix? It's difficult for her to tell...]
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I suppose real life can't always be like that...
[ Or ever like that, but let a girl dream. ]
Really? Well, you did look cute together...
[ Chinhand. Pearl's diehard otping of Phoenix/Maya has calmed with age, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't hurriedly prepare their wedding if they ever went on an actual date. ]
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Perhaps you should consider writing one.
[And instead... chooses to indulge her? She emits a lighthearted chuckle.
It's at her mention of herself and Mr. Wright that her cheeks flush, and scrambles to cover her mouth promptly.]
Mr. Wright is an amiable man. I'm certain he is capable of courting whomever he wished, if he so desired.
[This she means in earnest - albeit, heaven forbid that person be Integra herself!!]