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Greetings, one and all! I have important announcements to make!

First and foremost, it is my dear Doppo-kun's birthday! He is the most important person in the world to me! If you know him too, please understand how lucky you are to know someone so kind and wonderful! He isn't the kind of person who would tell anyone about his birthday, so that's why I'm informing you all! He deserves only the best!

Second, I am opening a host club here on Avalon! I am looking to hire employees, especially hosts! Please let me know if you are interested, and let's have a chat!

(ooc: host club info here)

grylls

[ Blue = Riou, Green = Jean. ]

[ The video starts with Riou's usual 10 second intro with a rap song over Riou doing wilderness clips, then goes right into a voice over as the video pans over Camelot City (how did that footage even happen? His Nobusuma helped.) ]

Today on Hama Survivor, we face the dangers of the urban jungle and explore how to survive them. Guest Jean Kirstein of the Scout Regiment has volunteered to help us learn what to do in the face of kidnapping. Over the course of the next two weeks, I will kidnap Kirstein while he goes about his life to demonstrate scenarios which you can get out of with the right skillset.

[ This is the first Jean has heard of this, of course. Jean’s face clearly shows that this is news to him as he looks surprised or shocked or both at the same time.]

You’re going to what and how long now?

[ Riou just moves on without explaining beyond that. ]

Get ready to become a Survivor.

[ The video cuts out with a swipe to the first scenario, in which Jean is jumped by Riou behind a building and secured with a gag and handcuffs. Riou doesn’t say anything, instead letting Jean react so he can observe what to correct. ]

[Jean had actually attempted to be on his guard for a while, but not knowing when Riou would actually make his move made that really hard so he’s really caught off guard. And embarrassed because this is not the most flattering situation to be in, even if for a demonstration.

Besides, he doesn’t even know what handcuffs are! They look like the chains they used for Eren but more simple and he’s never had to wear those so how does Riou expect him to escape from those? They’re not coming off even if he’s using strength against them. He does try, at least. But apparently the power of just being annoyed at them doesn’t work. And without hands the gag is going to stay on too, so double great.]

Kirstein has been fully subdued because he was not prepared. Standard handcuffs use the same ratchet-style latch. All you need is an opened bobby pin to escape. Pull the plastic ends off the pin and stick the bobby pin in the keyhole and bend it one way. Take it out and repeat, bending it the other way to create a 90 degree angle in your pin. You can then insert this into the hole against the ratchet to release your wrists. With practice, you can do this behind your back as well. If you do not have access to small metal objects, you can use a slower no-tool method by binding the chains between the cuffs up by rotating the chain around itself. Rub it against the wall to get rid of any oil to make this easier. It may take some time, but you will eventually be able to pry the chain open in about an hour’s time depending on your personal strength.

[Sadly, Jean doesn’t have small metal objects with him so the long way it is. At least he’s not that weak so it shouldn’t take that long… and at least the actual video of it can be time lapsed so it’s not actually an hour long. Jean would have preferred the quicker method but what can you do (note to self, start carrying around metal objects).]

[ It’s night time in the second scenario, and it’s a flurry of movement in which Jean ends up flipped on his back and then stuffed into a carriage trunk. His hands and ankles are ziptied. ]

Isn’t this going a bit too far? [Being stuck in a carriage trunk and not having his hands to work with… or legs. With yet another weird thing Jean’s not familiar with. Really, this is what he gets when he doesn’t go out on walks with Mikasa sometimes.] Where do you even come up with these things.

[Knowing how to kidnap people this well… scary.]

Though the details are classified, I have dealt with a number of groups who have utilized hostages and these are common techniques. Work the locking bar to the space between your wrists if possible by grabbing the end with your teeth and tightening it to center as much as possible. Reach out as far as you can with your wrists at as wide of an angle as you can hold them. Elbows out, shoulders in, and slam your wrists against your sternum. This technique works with duct tape as well. Once your wrists are freed, pull your shoelace out of your shoe and feed it around your ankle ties. Rub back and forth against the zip tie while spreading your feet as far apart as you can and the friction will weaken the zip tie until you are able to break it yourself. Carriages often contain a compartment that has a jack for changing wheels underneath the fabric, so look around for that first. You can jack the trunk open easily from within. If not, there is an emergency release hidden underneath the fabric inside of the trunk near the handle. Pry the fabric up behind the handle area and you can unlatch the lock from inside the trunk.

[The space is kinda small for any of that, but not too small, at least. There’s the sound of shuffling and a few ‘Ouw’ as he works … and then an even bigger ow at the end. Sure, he figured it would hurt and he’s kinda used to pain but it was still painful.]

Stupid plastic traps… [Hey, at least it takes him relatively less time than the handcuff thing did! Now to look around to find a jack and to get the damn trunk open… or an emergency hatch whichever comes up first.

It’s the emergency hatch. At least this was a bit easier than the previous predicament… he sighs as he finally gets the trunk open.]

[ Having come at Jean a couple of times now, Riou is escalating his capture methods so that Jean doesn’t get too used to him and learn to fight back. This video starts with him sniping him with a tranquilizer-laced rubber bullet from on top of a building. When Jean wakes up, he’ll be bound to a chair with elaborately tied rope in what appears to be some kind of meat locker. ]

[Ah, Jean’s bad for thinking Riou’d come at him and thinking that next time he’d fight him. Of course this would happen at some point. Well, at least being tied to a chair isn’t unfamiliar to him… though the guys who did that back then were sloppy and idiots in general. This… was definitely a lot harder to even begin to take off. Besides, the place was uncomfortable. How did he get permission to use a place like this…. Maybe trying to squirm his way out of the ropes would do something. Well, it ends up looking like he’s mostly wiggling in his place. The previous kidnappers really were sloppy…]

Kirstein does have the right idea for rope. The best case scenario, you can cooperate by holding your fists upward so the top of your fingers are facing your captor’s face while they tie. This gives you slack once they’ve finished tying and you can turn your wrists back and forth to loosen the ties. Ropes are simple, and with a little effort, Kirstein will escape.

[ Which he’ll film happening, but he also booby trapped the exit, something you can do in isolated buildings. :D So when Jean tries to escape, he’ll find himself pulled up by a rope snare and hanging upside down from the ceiling by his feet! Double-capture with rope! ]

Good to know I’m finally doing something remotely right… [They are rather easy. Lucky him. At least now he can just get out of this weird place and leave the cleaning up for Riou (as a petty revenge).

Eeeeexcept not.] WOAH AAH! [Up he goes :) ] WHAT NOW?!

When in isolated buildings, watch out for booby traps upon escape. Any professional will have a secondary security system if they feel comfortable leaving their victim alone. If caught in a snare trap without a knife and having potentially injured yourself in your initial escape attempts, you’re in trouble. I recommend sewing a pocket to the inside of your boot for a razor blade for situations like this, as a pro’s secondary trap will likely alert guards to your presence, particularly if you scream like Kirstein.

[Jean blushes at that last remark. He admits he probably should have been more careful or at least not scream on top of his lungs. At least this wasn’t a real situation. At least Jean wasn’t likely going to be kidnapped by anyone else other than Riou (... he hopes).]

Well I don’t have a knife so please get me down…

[ Riou just addresses the camera to end the video instead of getting him down. ]

Now you and Kirstein both know better methods to escape capture. These techniques hurt, but are better than the alternative when your life depends on it. It’s up to you to survive until the next video.

zunge

i'm bored

what's the weirdest thing you've eaten? weird by your standards, weird by someone else's standards, either way. I don't care.

for me it was leopard.

mayoninofukucho

[It's after dinnertime on another rainy evening when a new video pops up on AOL. Hijikata has never posted anything on the network before (beyond responses to other people), so he's not exactly a familiar face... but those who do know him may be surprised by the changes to his outfit and the large black wings on his back. He looks a lot more composed than usual and gives the camera a slow blink before starting to speak.]

My name is Arashi. I am the familiar of Hijikata-san, whose body I am inhabiting by means of familiar fusion to bring you this message. I am afraid that I find myself in need of some assistance.

[He seems to be in a hotel room, and attentive listeners may be able to catch the occasional high-pitched little noise in the background, as if there were guinea pigs or other small pets running around. Arashi keeps a straight face.]

It has come to my attention that Hijikata-san has been struggling to reverse the impact of the wishes that were made about two months ago. I cannot maintain the familiar fusion state for very long, so I seek the support of anyone willing and able to keep him away from the sunlight for a day.

[What the reclusive crow tengu isn't telling the viewers: due to the heavy rains he decided to check on his bond partner, only to find his hotel room full of mayonnaise mascots. When the flooding began Hijikata had fetched them in a panic from the smallholding farm the owners of which had been letting him keep them in an enclosure, and their presence immediately made it clear to Arashi that he never fixed his messed-up magic. Hijikata had just finished preparing a familiar fusion essence in his room for later use in an emergency, and ultimately it was used much sooner as a result of the ensuing fight.]

Please come to Room 306 at the main inn if you are interested. I cannot offer gold, but I am able to train users of wind magic and help awaken it for novice users of elemental magic, or otherwise I can offer some rare items.

Just as a warning, there are some... creatures here.

[The mayonnaise mascots are harmless, but kind of creepy looking in his opinion. They are unnatural, wholly unnatural. The sooner they disappear the better.]

(OOC: This is open for anyone, no dibs (after all we've got time loops happening around here!). Villains and pranksters are also welcome (after all Arashi is such an absent familiar that he wouldn't be able to tell who Hijikata's friends are, or if he has any at all). If you'd like to plot anything specific out I have my CR meme post here!)

arf

Help Taichi Sleep on a Bed


Taichi Nanao is organizing this fundraiser.
Hello! My name is Taichi! Recently, I purchased a loft to live in after getting kicked out of the inn. My bad. (｡•́︿•̀｡) I got a job, but due to certain circumstances, I can't afford furniture yet. Please help me support my quest to purchase a bed to sleep in. Benefits to supporting my need to sleep in a bed include: Getting a good night's sleep, which will help me keep my face fresh, which is important for keeping my job (actor). Not making my friends or boyfriend sit in a bean bag chair when they come over. I can save up for other important furniture like a table or a refrigerator, which will enable me to not spend as much money on takeout! (I don't want to, but I don't have anywhere to keep it!) I don't have to sleep on the floor anymore. Look at the picture above and how comfortable I would look thanks to you! Please help me afford a bed! I really appreciate it! Anyone who donates over 5,000G I will sign something of your choice. If you donate over 10,000G, I will record a 15 second voice message of whatever you want me to say. It'll be really valuable once I become famous here in Avalon!

wuf

[ A video comes on and it awkwardly shakes for a moment before he seems to figure out how to steady it and ask a question. It seems to be dark outside, and behind him is only trees. He seems fairly comfortable by a fire out here. His face has a bit of dirt and mud on it, and there's a couple of grass stains on his forehead. How long has he been out here? Hard to say. He likes it. ]

Have question!

[ And, here he goes. ]

Want to know everyone favorite place to eat.

[ He considers - ]

Want to buy good food for friends. Not hunt or fish.

[ And then - he adds quickly. ]

Thank you!

angelolatry

[It's her first attempt using this thing publicly? Sort of? She somehow manages. Though what results might be debatable in her success given most of what is seen is a mass of dogs.....a lot of dogs..so many ears and tails and tongues...enough that they are all but covering her accommodations. Those who pay attention may or may not notice the slight Colette-shaped hole indented in the wall from earlier when she tripped. It's fine, she's fine! Really! Though. She has decidedly gone from loving suddenly having so many dogs to realizing rather quickly that this is......not the ideal....

How is she supposed to give them all that love and attention and cuddles and pets and play with them all when there's so many?! How does she come up with this many names?! Colette panics, and. Well. She was told this thing, this....phone? lets her talk to everyone at once. Maybe someone else might like a dog? A pet? This was too many! As sad as that is to admit. For Colette who Adores dogs and all.]

I can't......there's too many.....?!

[.....Help....!!!]

Ah, I hope this is working? I haven't used this sort of thing before. Assuming this is working, I'm Colette! I only recently got here and all. I just -- everything I touch is turning into puppies and now there's too many dogs! And I never thought there was such a thing as too many dogs! But I can't take care of this many! Please?

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