Special Introduction Extra! (IC: 1/8)
May. 22nd, 2015 03:04 amIt looks, feels, and smells, like a newspaper, it has The Cerealia Times printed on the cover as its title. It's dated "January 8th, ? year." There's also a note saying "Price: Free" and "Published Weekly". The heading saying "EXTRA" also indicates it's an extra edition.
The top page has the headline: "WELCOME FELLOW NEW ARRIVALS!"
The story below reads:
"If you are reading this, no doubt you are confused and puzzled by the information that has just been fed to you by the CERES corporation.
Don't worry.
There's help!
The Cerealia Times is dedicated to bringing Cerealia and its relocated arrivals the top information necessary to adjust to living in Cerealia. All you have to do is hold it in your hands and read it! That's it! If you can't read, hand it to a friend and ask them to read it for you! If you don't have hands, ask a friend to hold it for you!"
What follows is a run-down of the various locations (limited to the entertainment district, and shopping district) that point out various businesses that stock necessities of life. There's a part dedicated to the Game Center in the entertainment district which is very detailed, down to what games are fun and what games offer good odds of winning. There's also a mention of Archer![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
swordboning and where his food cart is located with a note that: "SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS!!"
A small section below is listed "MISSING PERSONS" and reads:
"An unverified person styling themselves "Lord" Cain C. Hargreaves is searching for his butler, a mister Riff Raffit. He is described as "quite tall, broad-shouldered, with fair hair and blue eyes, probably wearing a well-pressed suit in blue or gray. He's left-handed, strongly built and maddeningly altruistic."
Riff Raffit is of such reportedly high character he is likely to be seen "...rescuing a kitten from a tree, aiding a gentlewoman with her garden or teaching underprivileged children how to box." Any reports should be addressed to "Lord" Cain C. Hargreaves. No reward has been offered for this information. Mr. Hargreaves has expressed that as his employer, he is considering docking Mr. Raffit's paycheck."
The rest of the paper is a re-print of the first edition, detailed below:
---
The second page 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. There is now also an objective account of the menu. (Hot wings, celery, carrots, potatoes.)
"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
Reporter: Inaba Himeko
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.)
The top page has the headline: "WELCOME FELLOW NEW ARRIVALS!"
The story below reads:
"If you are reading this, no doubt you are confused and puzzled by the information that has just been fed to you by the CERES corporation.
Don't worry.
There's help!
The Cerealia Times is dedicated to bringing Cerealia and its relocated arrivals the top information necessary to adjust to living in Cerealia. All you have to do is hold it in your hands and read it! That's it! If you can't read, hand it to a friend and ask them to read it for you! If you don't have hands, ask a friend to hold it for you!"
What follows is a run-down of the various locations (limited to the entertainment district, and shopping district) that point out various businesses that stock necessities of life. There's a part dedicated to the Game Center in the entertainment district which is very detailed, down to what games are fun and what games offer good odds of winning. There's also a mention of Archer
swordboning and where his food cart is located with a note that: "SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS!!"A small section below is listed "MISSING PERSONS" and reads:
"An unverified person styling themselves "Lord" Cain C. Hargreaves is searching for his butler, a mister Riff Raffit. He is described as "quite tall, broad-shouldered, with fair hair and blue eyes, probably wearing a well-pressed suit in blue or gray. He's left-handed, strongly built and maddeningly altruistic."
Riff Raffit is of such reportedly high character he is likely to be seen "...rescuing a kitten from a tree, aiding a gentlewoman with her garden or teaching underprivileged children how to box." Any reports should be addressed to "Lord" Cain C. Hargreaves. No reward has been offered for this information. Mr. Hargreaves has expressed that as his employer, he is considering docking Mr. Raffit's paycheck."
The rest of the paper is a re-print of the first edition, detailed below:
---
The second page 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. There is now also an objective account of the menu. (Hot wings, celery, carrots, potatoes.)"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
Reporter: Inaba Himeko
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.)
