{Text; UN: scraps}

[disgracedprince]

I'm looking for a specific type of flower. It's small and white and it gives off a delicious scent. Maybe it's something like jasmine? I'm not sure. Its been awhile since I had any.

I think the butterflies will like it. {Granted they aren't real butterflies, but surely phantom butterflies love sweet scents too?}

I remember them blooming for most of the year or maybe I'm mistaken? It has been so long. My mind is getting old.

I was definitely spoiled back then. If I asked for them, someone would grow them even if it was the wrong season.

I know better now.

It's just the memories that I miss.

video; un: kaburiel

[backtobasics]

[It's a teenager on screen! A teenager in a sports jersey and a bandaged left arm, to be exact. He looks neutral in expression, and mostly calm.

When he speaks, there's an accent (Kansai-ben) that's very clear in his voice.]

Hello, my name is Shiraishi. I come from Japan, and I was currently participating in the U-17 tennis camp.

Now that I've had time to settle in and all, I wanted to ask some questions. I've gotten most basic information aroun', but there are a few things still in my mind.

[They're not as much related to the situation or the world itself.]

Does anyone here play tennis? I'd like to keep practicin' even while here, and playin' against a wall only goes so far.

[Priorities, he has them. Especially since the next part is a little more important:]

Also, 've never really had to live by myself, so some advice on independent livin' would be nice. I know I don' need to worry about a job yet, but I might still want to start early on that. But I don' exactly have work experience... but I know a lot about plants? Poisonous ones, especially.

video; un: s.farron

[odinbolt]

( The video opens to a young woman with her pink hair tied in a side ponytail and, uh, a creature which is possibly familiar to a lot of you. Her brows knit together, scanning the screen of her phone to check if everything is working as it should. Technology isn't a new thing to her, but using it like this is. )

I hope this works... H-hi! My name's Serah— Serah Farron, and this is my friend, Mog!

( She gestures to the moogle, who bounces in mid-air and spins, more than happy to show himself off to their invisible audience. ) I know we're all in a strange situation but still... I hope you're all doing well. I've been doing my best to read up on this world since I arrived. I think I'm beginning to understand.

( A downcast expression flickers over her face for the briefest of moments. It's not just home that's in trouble, and that's a little worrying. )

I... I wanted to ask whether anyone has heard of Cocoon or Pulse. Or if anyone... ( Oh, does she want to know the answer to the question on her tongue? The coward in her wants to say no, but she can't listen to that part of herself any more. She'll never find Lightning if she lets herself hide from the truth of the matter. ) If anyone comes from a world that's also in danger.

( A beat. )

I understand if that's too personal for you to answer. But... If you're willing to share, I'd be so grateful.