UN: Zodiac | Happy New Year!

[kaisoumods]

WHO: Everyone!
WHERE: Libra App
WHEN: January 1st
WHAT: Zodiac Network Post
WARNINGS: None!

[As the new year rolls in, a deep cold settles into Kaisou. Best bundle up and make sure your heat is on. In the sky, the spirit vein shifts from hues of white and gold to hues of blues. As the clock hits midnight and many of the older app users are well into drinking, the blaring alert sound that comes with a new Zodiac post. The alert will sound even if you have your phone turned off or on silent, and will take over your phone until you read and comment to the message.]


Jonathan, Nick, Jamie, Larry, Morpheus, and Kanade have joined the app. Say hi everyone!


Demyx, Five, Sora, Cale, Cecil and Althea have left the app.

[The post then continues on as normal.]

Hello! Thank you for using the Libra App!

Happy New Year! We've reached the new year, and what a year 2022 was! So many incredible and memorable things happened in the past year, it's hard to know where to start! We thank everyone who has been along for the journey of the first year of the Libra app, whether you were with us from launch day or if you just joined today. Your time and engagement with our platform really means the world to us!

We're looking forward to another exciting year with everyone! Let's make 2023 our year, shall we?

Now, as a quick aside among all these new year celebrations, we wanted to report that we have been looking into the unusual changes some of you have been experiencing. While we're still trying to figure out the exact reason it's happening, we did notice that despite our earlier proclaim that the Spirit Vein's barrier was showing signs of healing - we perhaps jumped a bit too quickly on early data. In fact, it seems that early data was nothing more than an outlier and well... the spirit energy level within the city is actually higher than it's ever been, and the exposure to that energy might be what's causing the recent mutations.

While we're not sure why these changes are happening and what can be done to reverse them, don't worry! We're looking into solutions to this problem and let you know as soon as we find something. In the mean time, since it's the start of the new year, we recommend viewing this as a new challenge that could encourage growth! There's been no reports so far of these changes being lethal or harmful, so perhaps you can garner a whole new set of experiences from them!

But with that news out of the way, we encourage you to not let these things get in the way of enjoying the holiday and reflecting on the past year! So now we'll leave you with our icebreaker, and our first annual Libra Unwrapped. Enjoy!

Happy New Year from Zodiac!


[As you finish reaching the message, the app will change to one of end-of-year videos that show off stats like how many times a person has commented, active days, which people they message the most, etc. There is also a slideshow of photos that depict "memorable times" of the year - like the time you fought a dragon or played death soccer or ate at dennys! It's not clear how some of these photos were taken, but that's not important right? For brand new users of the app, the only photo they have is a selfie shot of the expression they made when the app opened. ]


This post has been sponsored by Milliways Bar! Come end the year and the universe with us!

[Users will have the option to choose their own display names and userpics if they haven't already. If nothing is chosen, the app will use their real name and a quick photo taken of them from their camera's phone. Demyx and Sora will be around the city with no memories of the app. Meanwhile Five will be nowhere to be found.

Like always, there'll be no responses from Zodiac. ]

Comments

[fiddlestick]

I'm alright, my boyfriend is here and fussing over me. Thanks though.

Honestly, last night is a bit hazy. I didn't say anything bad, did I?

[fionnuisce]

uh


nothing taken personally, at least?

[fiddlestick]

[....oh no.]

What did I do?

[fionnuisce]

nothing, really. i think we got into some weird shit about demigods and there was weirdly forward admissions of past relationships all around, the whole thing was a bit of a spectacle for several of us

[fiddlestick]

Demigods?

[He'll take a moment to scroll back on his phone to see Yusuke's post]

Ah. I see now.

[fionnuisce]

things got a bit weird. but as omens for a new year go, there could be worse.

[fiddlestick]

Yeah, as far as conversations with the fine arts department goes, it's not that out there.

Though it's usually Yuri starting it. Yusuke must've had a number of drinks.

[fionnuisce]

well, it's a holiday. can't hold it against him, at least it was entertaining.

[fiddlestick]

Haha, oh it was! And we all got to learn some fun things about each other!

[fionnuisce]

maybe a little too much in some cases, but no putting that one back in pandora's box now.

[fiddlestick]

That's true...

Eheh, Like I hope you'll give me details on your relationship once you're more sure about it.

[....Of course he remembers that part. Of course]

[fionnuisce]

depends

am i going to get judged if i tell you he's a priest

(don't ask me what his justification is, i do not understand anything about catholicism)

[fiddlestick]

What? You're dating a priest?

[DANG SIR]

Haha, why would I judge that? I think that rocks! Don't let anything get in the way of your love!

[HECK TO THE CHURCH!!!]

[fionnuisce]

Okay, slow down, 'love' is a strong word to be tossing around like that.





But it is a little funny.

[fiddlestick]

Haha, sorry! I guess it IS a bit early for that, but "don't let anything get in the way of your attraction" doesn't have the same ring to it, you know?

But still, good for you!

[fionnuisce]

fair enough

i've done stranger things but this is up there on the 'if the association found out i'd be fired, probably out of a cannon' list

[yuri_bird]

[Yuri sees this and he's immediately making a meme or two.

He then sends the first one: sinned.jpeg.]

alternatively:

[The second one comes immediately: sinned2_the_sinnening.]

congrats on getting yourself a date, tho!!! we're so proud of you for getting out of your hermit hovel, prof

[fionnuisce]

I AM NOT SLEEPING WITH HIM WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU

I AM NOT A HERMIT I SWEAR TO GOD NONE OF YOU KNOW ME

[drewthetower]

yeah because you're a hermit

none of us even know your NAME dude

[escardos]

AU me does ✨

[Private]

[whiteshroud]

[Jun, watching this dumpster fire unfold, will eventually send a link to the Libra FAQ page that explains how to privately filter conversations]

For future reference.

[yuri_bird]

[Another meme is sent: rip.jpeg.]

more or less PG I think for this one

no more memes, tho, I promise. the well has run dry for now ;D

text: kesitakame, private

[hoshikiri]

[tiktok oh no jingle]

Your conversation is public, Professor.

private;

[fionnuisce]

I'm aware. It's not as though either of us were subtle at the Christmas party, so I didn't think it a secret.

[thanks, jun,]

[hoshikiri]

I wanted to give warning before you were accosted, but it would seem I was too late...