[The video starts up to Yu holding the D-T, smiling tiredly. The view rocks softly back as forth, and with the bits of blue and black framing him, it's obvious Yu is riding Raidramon]

Just letting everyone know that we made it alright. Thankfully we found a Whamon that was willing to assist as well... Did everyone else make it alright? Has anything else happened?

Oh, and just in case anyone was worried about him-

[He turns the D-T slightly, showing a Leppamon. In fact it's Tatsuya's Champion form. And on her back is a very asleep Neku. The kid is still half in his festival clothing, though he seemed to have at least grabbed some more casual pants- that look too big on him and quite possibly might be Yu's. His hair is a tangled mess, Terri is passed out on his head, and Syakomon's shell is closed as he's being used as a pillow]

Sakuraba-kun is fine too. I found him trying to walk here... someone missed the last Trailmon, from the sounds of it.

So, uhm...

[ Shannon clears his throat. ]

This is belated, and not really my style, but I'd like to apologize for not getting the emergency response team mobilized or even put together in time for the attack on Terminal Tokyo last week. Now that things have begun to settle, could I get a show of hands for how many of you are still around?

[ Beat, and then he attaches the current roster: here. Well, Kera does it for him, but semantics. ]

Anyone who's interested in the idea can fill out that attached forum and I'll add you as well. This lull is probably our best bet to getting everyone up to speed and hopefully training everyone in the skills they want or need.

Everyone who signed up for patrols! Or hell, anyone!

Where are you, what's your condition? I need information! ASAP!

[On screen is one of your friendly neighborhood Persona protagonists. He spends a few seconds adjusting the camera and once satisfied, gives a happy smile. Behind him, his two partners, a DORUmon and an Elecmon, can be seen.]

Not everyone here celebrates Christmas. Or even knows what it is.

[Judging by some of the reactions he's seen around here.]

So I want to know what winter holidays you do celebrate. Or if you don't celebrate any, what you do during the cold months.

[He pauses, mulling over what he just said.]

...and if you don't have those, what do you do at this time of year?

Now that cleaning efforts are wrapping up, I have a proposition for you, Terminal Tokyo. I'd like you to listen, and I'd like you listen carefully. Ever since I've gotten here only a week ago, I have heard over and over how inevitable it is for us to be attacked again. I've heard it said that organization on the scale of emergency prevention is impossible because of how often everyone comes and goes here.

My name's Shannon Vaughn and I think that's all a load of bullshit, frankly. What I'd like from every one of you is to reply to this if you have any passing interest in helping during the event of an attack or natural disaster. Even if you don't think you have any marketable skills, say something here. That's what training is for, and if we want to stop picking up pieces instead of stopping the problem at its source, we'll have to do it.

What I need now is for everyone interested in combat, communications, medical aid and support, and then anyone interested in working to lead and organize those groups during a crisis. In addition to that, let me know if you would like training in any other areas and we'll organize what we can to get you the skills you need to help out. Information on the chain of command will be readily available once we actually have one established.

This is a big effort, but I'll be damned if I'm going to sit back and take the hits. Give me what you've got and I'll do my best to make sure we're prepared for anything else trying to take us down.

[ Later, added in as text: ]

( Better descriptions of what the roles entail inside. )

[ ooc Comment here to talk over specifics with Shannon or sign up IC! Comment here to sign up, OOC, and have your character involved should they have nothing to say here but want to contribute anyway. This is mostly a flavor thing in the long run, but is an attempt to bring community to characters and possibly start warding off invaders IC depending on the responses. ]

[Yu is sitting on his apartment's couch, papers spread out over the coffee table. As well as a few origami animals. Mostly cranes, but a few other simple designs too. He taps a pen against his chin a few times before speaking.]

So, I was talking about trying to set up patrols awhile back. But the SCOPE virus and all that kinda crashed in and pushed things back a few months. I know a lot of people were interested though.

[He points his pen at a city and local area map on the table- parts of it filled out due to people exploring outside the city, and info from local digimon.]

Ideally, what I'm thinking is three separate layers. One here inside the city itself. This would most likely be younger Chosen, and those with jobs that can't invest a lot of time but still want to help. After the virus it's clear we have to keep an eye on ourselves, not just outside attacks.

[He moves the pen to the edge of the city]

Next layer is a parameter patrol, to give us some warning if we're under attack. Hopefully with fast or ride-able partners, since we've already seen that our D-T network can be shut down from outside, so we can't depend on it to spread word.

[The pen moves again, outside the city to Primary Village]

Third layer is the one we need the most but are least likely to get: a loop of the nearby villages and Locomon Terminals. So far we've depended on Sakuyamon or the original Chosen to warn us about outside threats. But we can't assume that will always be the case. But... I understand that would mean people being outside the city for days at a time... with wild digimon that might not be the friendliest. As much as I hate to say it, this will probably have to wait until things 'at home' are more secure.

Speaking of which, while I'm not looking to start anymore projects, the city DOES have a lot of mess that still needs to be cleared away. If anyone is looking to find others to team up with to help the recovery, feel free to speak up here.

[He chews on his pen, a tiny bit of stress finally showing on his face... only to be tossed away with a smile]

Oh! As for the newcomers, welcome! My name is Yu Narukami and I know this all has to be pretty confusing, so if you have questions I can try to help. I haven't been here as long as some others, but every little bit helps, right?

[The camera shakes for a moment as the video comes on, and at first it's showing the muzzle of a lion cub so close his breath is fogging up the lens.]

Okay, it's on, Rider!

Is it? Is there a light or something that shows it?

...It's right here, but it's already recording, so now we both look kinda stupid...

[Leormon points out the light with his paw, and Rider just laughs.]

That just means they'll have something to remember us by, cub!

I told you not to call me that! Now introduce yourself already so we can turn this thing off and I can keep at least a shred of my dignity!

...You remind me of Waver.

[Rider shrugs as Leormon ducks out of frame, and turns to look into the camera lens. He's kinda hunched over, because otherwise he won't nearly fit in the shot.]

Leormon said I should introduce myself to all of you other Chosen. My name is Iskander, but if it's easier to remember you can all just call me Rider. ...Actually how about all of you call me Rider, I got used to that after a while, and I'm not exactly a King here.

[ooc: Characters who'd be likely to recognize the name "Iskander" and equate it to Alexander the Great are welcome to reference any historical records~]

( to cam. )

( to dante. )

to everyone.
Nobody here plays water glasses, right? [The look on Maya's face should tell you that this in, in fact, a Very Serious Question.] If you do, I kind of need your help. I can pay you? A little bit?

[Maya taps her lip, like she's thinking.] I would also appreciate your help if you happen to play keys or drums. [Snapping her fingers, Maya grins.] Oh! Or xylophone piano. Or bass.

Actually, if you play any kind of instrument, even if it's the kazoo, and you wouldn't mind helping me with something super important then I would super appreciate it if you responded.