[Video]
[The feed turns on to a serious young man as he examined the tablet in front of him, though that scrutinizing look quickly disappeared when he noticed that the video feed has turned on, in fact looking quite impressed at the device's speed before speaking.]

I don't know if this could be seen by everyone, but it's worth a shot.

[There's a short pause before the male continued.]

How many of you here received a weapon that's out of the norm upon your arrival, and can someone point me out to someone who is experienced with that type of training?

[Before he introduced himself, as per the usual protocols.]

My name is Athrun Zala, it appears I'm as much help as a beginner when it comes to information right now, so any more in addition to the Initiative's words would be welcome.

[Rinoa's voice is quiet, even pensive as she starts to talk over the communicator. It's just talking this time too, which is a rage change because she's more of a video format type of girl. Only she's got a lot on her mind and she doesn't want to bother people, so voice only it is.]

I know new people seem to arrive here all the time, but... do people leave often?

[She continues to talk, but her voice is even softer now, her mind obviously on things aside from her broadcast.]

With everything that's happened, there's no way he's here. I would have heard from him by now if he was here, this just isn't like him.

[Then after a few moments of silence the transmission ends.]

tl;dr: A bunch of kids are stuck in an apartment room, the hallway outside surrounded by zombies. They tried to pull off a "Left 4 Dead" but end up getting stuck inside. Anyone care to evacuate them? (May it also be noted they're technologically blind, so they don't know how to use kitchen equipment to cook for themselves, etc. WHAT IS A TOASTER??) God bless these kids.

Note: All four will be tagging you! (On separate threads for speed.)

[ Why hello there strangers! What a beautiful day to be locked inside of a room with a bunch of people, right?

Wrong.

The image flickers to a face unknown from this world, and from the looks of it this boy does not seem happy. His lips are pressed together; eyes knitted into a glare while still trying to retain his normal and proper composure. ]

I need to know how I was brought here— there has to be a way out! [ His voice was rushed, and concern was clear upon blemished features. ] What... is this place?

[ The question was addressed not only the device in his hands, but also the various array of people that accompanied him. This prince was Not Pleased.

Also he may or may not be trying to leave the room. ] If anyone were to provide answers to this situation, it will be greatly appreciated.

[ Thankfully, the other people— a bunch of kids really, one of those kids immediately secure the uneasy prince before he decides to rush out to the hallway full of zombies. The shortest kid, Aladdin, gives him a huff very close to a pout. ]

Hakuryuu, we already told you! There's no way out yet. I'm sure everyone is working on it, so... A-anyway, this isn't the time for that!

( BUT WAIT there's more )

Video:

[When the screen flickers on the sight of a red-headed girl with equally striking red eyes will be seen on the screen. She seems dumbfounded by the tablet before her as she stares at it with something akin to curiosity. When she realizes what shes supposed to do she snaps her attention back to the camera.] Oh..

Hello..? Uhm..I just arrived to this place a day ago..It's..[She struggles to come up with a word, face scrunched up in what looks like annoyance.] It's a little bothersome.

Is anyone having problems getting used to this environment?

Text:

I was wondering..If anyone is able to recognize these three names;
Aladdin
Alibaba
Hakuryuu
They are very important friends to me and I just want to know if they are okay. Thank you.

[So... arriving here was a shock enough. Now... she's still struggling to absorb everything she's learned. It's so overwhelming, really. And Xion is not comfortable at all with just... putting her face and her voice and herself in general out there, but she has several questions and nobody she knows nearby to ask. So, text it is]

So we can't go home until we help the Initiate win this war? What if we've never fought in a war before? Why do they choose who they do?

I'm sorry if that's a lot of questions. I just don't understand what's going on. [Or why they picked her]

Is there any way of telling if there's anyone you know here?

[It seems like that's it, but at that moment, Xion slips in a puddle in the real world and nearly drops the tablet, fumbling with it and accidentally activating the video feed. It shows a small hooded girl, though her face is difficult to see. She seems to stare at a moment at the feed in surprise before she mutters "Sorry", and a hand clutching the bow she got when she arrived reaches up and clicks it off again]

( the video feed clicks on to display a very clear shot of the gigantic kogarasumaru team emblem carefully drawn across one of the walls in his room. you know because fuck the opinions of his roommates, he's a god and gods do what they want.

it's accompanied by one hand smacking hard against the emblem on the wall before ikki comes stepping into view. as soon as he's fully on camera, his hand closes into a fist, pointer finger jutted outward and it's aimed right at whatever audience he's got watching this. )

Listen up, listen up all you wretched fools! This is a public service announcement! If you'll check out the wall behind me, you'll see a majestic looking emblem! That's mine! It belongs to me and me alone! It's the great mark of Kogarasumaru! If you encounter anyone wearing this, they belong to me! Same damn rule for places and objects too!

Everything bearing this grand mark belongs to the great and awesome Sky King! THE ONE AND ONLY MINAMI IKKI!

( there's a pause then, followed by a quiet sigh. )

But if you catch one of my worthless underlings running around lost, report 'em back to me and I'll reward you handsomely—

( he taps a finger against his chin, almost pondering. )

—Depending on which one it is. I won't pay you for the beanpole in a hat or the little fatass.

[Why, hello Exsilium! You have a new kid in town. He looks young--maybe about 12--with tan skin and purple hair. His hair is layered at the top, but in the back it's veeeeery long, long enough that the ends of it can't be seen by the camera. He has a headband around his forehead that seems to help keep his hair out of his face, if only a little. Judging by the background, he's sitting in one of the apartments given to Transports.

Once he's sure the video's recording, he pushes some of his hair back to try to keep it out of his way, then gives the camera a shy, closed-mouth smile.]

Erm...hi. I'm Chrono and I recently arrived here. I've been trying to keep an eye on the communication through this...thing. [He motions toward the camera, and presumably the tablet.] This still feels a little weird to use, but I think I've gotten the basics down and I thought I should introduce myself, so...uh. Right. Hi.

[He stares awkwardly at the camera for a moment. He doesn't seem to have planned this out very well.]

I think I already know the answer to this question--she's not really the sort of person that's easy to miss--but has anyone heard of a girl named Sister Rosette Christopher here? She's my partner, so if she is here, I should probably try to find her...[He looks lost and more than a little lonely as his voice trails off at the end of that sentence, looking off to the side. But he's still not done with this message yet, so he gathers his wits about him and turns back to the camera.]

I have one other question, if that's okay. [sheepishly] Can anyone...show me how to braid my hair? [He holds up a yellow ribbon.] My braid got messy after I slept on it, and I had to wash my hair eventually, but...now I have no idea what to do with it, and it gets in the way when it's like this.