retrospec

Fynn Izunia shared a photo.
March 24th near Recolle

I'm not stupid enough to purchasing this monster right after draining my savings account to buy "Michiyo". But isn't it nice to look at? The Bandit series are known as "hooligan bikes" out on the street. To say the least, the kind of people who own these monsters are rather damn reckless. I wonder what kind of engine this little monster is packing. Too bad I wasn't born rich.

alienates

Karkat Vantas shared a photo.
3/24 near Apprassage

You are goddamn welcome, everyone.
At least now, no matter what kind of a shitstained day you've been having, you can say you saw newborn kittens.

[ timeline-wise this is a little later in the afternoon, so like for high schoolers it'd be after school ends for the day, etc. ]

gnasher

[retrospec is treated today to a whole lot of skin. some RU students might recognise this exhibitionist as the much overworked first-year VP of RU's swimming team. others might recognise him simply as someone in need of a shirt]

Oi, RU students, listen up.

[luckily, this half-naked guy has some interesting accessories to keep him warm. they're doing a good job of it, if the colour on his deadpan face is anything to go by]

Dedication. Teamwork. Passion. Strength of character.

[as he's talking, he crosses his arms, and the floaties squeak!! around his biceps. a red eye twitches, ever-so-slightly]

These are just some of the qualities that we cultivate in the RU swimming team. If you want to be pushed to greater heights, if you have an athletic dream you want to pursue, or if you just have a love of the water, there's a team waiting for you. We work hard, and we get results. Slackers need not apply.

Seize the opportunity to be more, with us.

[the tube slips down his waist a little, squeak-a-squeak!!]

So.... [a yawning chasm of silence here] ....h-hop along and sign up at the bulletin board outside the RU natatorium, today.

darkinferno

[Hello, Retrospeccers! This sure is a video post meant to get your attention. Dante and Arlene are sitting next to each other somewhere on R.U.'s campus, making a joint recording. Give Dante a moment to make sure that it’s recording, and he’ll begin:]

Hey, this is for all the college students on the network--or at least, those of us around that age. Let’s say those of you 17, 18 to 22 or 23. In case you haven’t met me, I’m Dante.

I’m Arlene. You might have seen me in the Founder’s Day parade. [She winks, offering the camera her best royal wave.]

Now, there are a lot of us here to keep track of. Unless you’re in the same major or gen-ed classes, it’s pretty hard to meet up and recognize each other around campus. So Arlene and I came up with the idea--

I mean, I did, he kind of got involved by accident--

--to have a party where everyone can get to meet each other.

Mingle, have a good time, dance--I can assure you we have an excellent playlist lined up--everything you’d expect.

BYOB, bring your IDs, this is a public network so let’s not give the RPD a reason to come down on our heads. No bullshit or you’ll be thrown out.

[Does he mean that? Hell no. But he’s already tested a few of the police department members between commenting to them on the network or misfiring texts or, in that one case, running into them in person… so sure, he’s not above paying some lip-service to pretend he’s going to play all of this by the rules.]

Message me or Arlene for an invite and location or if you want to know anything more about it. Even if you don’t like us--hell, I don’t like her--

Excuse you. [She gives him a playful shove in the arm. At least, that was the plan, but there’s a sudden small flash of arcing electricity that seems to startle her as much as it does him. She takes a step back, her hair bristling with static, looking at Dante like this is his fault somehow, while Dante stares at her in apparent bewilderment. After a moment, he seems to remember that they’re still recording, and turns back to the camera, finishing:]

--there should be enough people there to avoid people you don’t want to talk to. It’ll be a good time.

You don’t want to miss out. Dante, a word?

[End video.]

[[ooc: As mentioned before, there is going to be a party log going up this Friday night for the college-aged Retrospeccers! Dante and Arlene will both be top-leveling below, so feel free to ask them for details and invites! (Discussions may be taken to private inboxes if they approach topics best kept off the network, such as drinking, and it can be assumed that they sent the location and instructions on how to get there to private inboxes as well--they really don't want random people crashing!)

This event is open to anyone of college age on the Retrospec network, as well as older high schoolers that might have an older friend willing to help them get in. Unfortunately characters that are obviously younger won't be able to get in, as just getting to the party involves a small amount of trespassing (it's an old abandoned warehouse on the fringes of the city), and there will be underage drinking (your party hosts are not very good role models) and they don't want to risk getting outed.

Any questions should be directed to the ooc planning post and DC and I will do our best to answer! Alternatively, use the post to make plans for what you want to happen! It'll be a big mingle post and will hopefully be lots of fun.]]

covenantal

Yu Narukami shared a photo.
3/14 near Viea Village

What do you think of this swimsuit? Do you like laser cats? Would you wear this? This is of critical importance for me to know. Thank you for your time.

mercurio

Prompto Argentum shared a photo.
03/14 near Hollingberry Field

you ever have something happen to you that you're like "nah that'll never happen to me" but then here you are, plus one dog and feeling the weight of parental responsibility on your shoulders? i'm too young for this. anyway this is ruffles at the dog park just now! retrospec's width limitations suck but, you can probably tell he's a really good dog. well, i guess, with his previous owner and all. so i pose this question to you: do you think animals can feel sad and do they miss people that are no longer here?

[are you talking about yourself or the dog, prompto?]

frostythehitman

I've finally got this song together, but I'm still stumped on the title. I'm putting the lyrics in here for anyone who's got any ideas. Consider this an open call for song title suggestions.

( cut for brevity, but just know these lyrics include the line 'I feel like a forgotten bag of chips abandoned on the streets, my soul shattered and scattering to the winds like potato leaves.' )

borntoolate

Hey, retrospeccers! Super important question here.

Poll #18084

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: Access List, participants: 34

Would you call this look 'hobo couture?'

Yes
4 (11.8%)

VERY yes
18 (52.9%)

No for some reason
12 (35.3%)

loudmouths

Keigo Higashino shared a photo.
3/9/17 near Recollé University

So, there are plenty of people who own their own businesses around here! What's the biggest hurdle in owning a small business? Prices? Supply and demand? WRONG. ADVERTISING!! Not everyone has the skills to make an eye-catching ad to grab in those sweet, sweet customers, so what are you to do? Do people even know what your business looks like? Would they be able to pick it out on a map? What about your products?? You can't just expect people to take your word for it, can you?! No!

So, that's where I come in! I, Keigo Higashino, am offering up my impressive photography skills to all of you business owners out there! Check it: that photo was taken last Spring at the lovely, historical and beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen Botanical Gardens by yours truly! Pretty good, right? Now, imagine your business taken with this divine camera I possess! You'd be raking patrons faster than ever!

Of course, my services are also available to those who might not own a business of their own yet, too! Aspiring actors, don't overpay at a studio when you could get top-notch quality headshots from me instead! Musicians, I'll gladly help you create some awesome cover art for your debut single! I'm here to help! Just shoot me a message if you're interested and we can work together to make you shine!

[ ooc; pretend this was posted at a decent time of day, i'm gomen ]

momentaryspring

[ Imagine a dramatic sigh right here. ]

It's finally happened. I've become TOO STRONG.

For all those of you that I might have beaten into a blubbering pulp before, I apologize. It was my every intention to give you a second chance at redeeming yourself for your prior SHAMEFUL SHOWING. But I can no longer do this in good conscience.

I'd just end up wiping the floor with you too hard.

recollecters

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recollecters

While you are not required to use any of the following codes while posting to the network, we have collected several that you are free to use if you so choose. As a reminder, the Retrospec network may be accessed from any internet-capable device and is accessible even when the internet cannot be accessed. Posts are visible to NPCs if they are shown them, though they cannot join the network and are incapable of noticing anything odd being discussed or shown. Posts may be private to groups, but anything that is private to one person only should be put in IC inboxes instead. Please remember to warn for content. You can find our Retrospec guide over here.

Codes can be found beneath the cut. Simply replace anything in CAPSLOCK with the requested information. Some codes modified from

cawaii.

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>The Need for Speed

> Post kittens.

〤 VIDEO

2 ★ [video]

[1] look, it's important.

TWO ✻ TEXT

[text] i could say i'm sorry but i'm not (except i am. i really, really am.)

Very important poll!

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS

Humblebragging intensifies

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Fynn Izunia shared a photo. March 24th near Recolle
I'm not stupid enough to purchasing this monster right after draining my savings account to buy "Michiyo". But isn't it nice to look at? The Bandit series are known as "hooligan bikes" out on the street. To say the least, the kind of people who own these monsters are rather damn reckless. I wonder what kind of engine this little monster is packing. Too bad I wasn't born rich.

Yu Narukami shared a photo. 3/14 near Viea Village
What do you think of this swimsuit? Do you like laser cats? Would you wear this? This is of critical importance for me to know. Thank you for your time.