[Video feed kicks on and it shows Charlie. Upside down since it probably turned on when she set it down and she doesn't quite realize it but that's okay. Hypnos the cat has solved the problem by sniffing the device and knocking it to the floor. Charlie picks it up, notices it's recording and rolls her eyes slightly. She looks a bit anxious today. There's a reason for it and she almost looks like she wants to say something but she switches the device off.

It's back on a while later, pointed at a stack of candy hearts.]


So...these are falling outside. I'm not sure what made me think to eat some since this is the City. Weird shit happens often. Blame parts of breakfast turning into sand. [An annoyed sigh and the camera spins slightly to face Charlie. Her hand is visible for a brief second. They're taped up and there is a brief shot of a punching bag behind her.] Be very careful what you eat today, guys. For many reasons.

[And the feed is off again.]

[ooc: charlie ate three candy hearts. BOOM!, from Fred Weasley, N3rd and Lie To Me from evil ed. she isn't sure how to feel about any of this. enjoy!]

These aren't real candy. These are fucking sweetened pieces of chalk. First off, if you're going to celebrate this holiday, at least have the decency to get some real fucking candy. There isn't a fucking man in the world who didn't get laid by bringing a girl a box of chocolates, even from the fucking drugstore, but if you buy a box of these tacky fucking hearts there is no fucking way anyone is getting laid. Who the fuck buys these after the age of ten anyway? There's no fucking person on the planet who puts them in their mouths willing. They're fucking terrible and what the fuck is up with these words?

Murder.

Despair.

Drug addict.

Fuck it I'm not eating this shit. What's next? A rain of daffodils?

[He already ate one and it was a crappy secret he already knew :|]

[PUBLIC to all; mostly accidental -- he was just trying to film it for his own amusement and somehow ended up broadcasting]

[Have some video of a hand. Just a hand; no wrist attached, no arm attached, no PERSON attached. Very pale, and twitching slightly. Sitting all by itself on the counter. There's a pool of blood surrounding it, but it's mostly tacky by now.

There's also an Ed snickering in the background.]

Dude. I had no fucking idea that could happen. It's like a zombie only a thousand times better.

[Rudy, this is Ed's accidental homage to you; he ate your heart and saw your handiwork and it's given him Ideas.]


[PRIVATE to Frankie]

Okay man, I get your deal now.

[OW. Your heart hurt. :/ ]


[Ed's currently eaten hearts from both Frankie (Sun) and Rudy (Art). ...he's had Deceitful from McGee too, but he's biding his time on obnoxious with that one.]

You know, I don't think I've had these since I was in sixth grade. Remember the Valentine's Day parties they'd make you have in elementary school? I was always more excited to make the box for the valentines than for the rest of it, though sometimes the candy was okay. Halloween was better for it.

[ Ariadne pauses, frowning at the small pile of candies she's gathered. ]

Well, these aren't normal, anyway. As usual, considering the City. I wonder how many misunderstandings these will lead to.

[ private to Jack, Roxas, George ]

Hey, I think I got something of yours.

These candies show things I have not seen before.

[A pause.]

Eagle, you are strong for the disease that kills you.

[That's right, Eagle. He just announced that to EVERYONE. Privacy...what is that?]

[Jace frowns as he studies a candy heart between his fingers.]

You know, these things really taste rather vile. I don't see how anyone could actually enjoy the flavor of sweet chalk in their mouths. It isn't as if that's the most pleasant flavor someone could come across.

That said... [He smirks and tosses the candy up in the air so he can catch it again.]

I did eat a couple that are interesting. Like one involving a William Herondale and a Tessa Gray. That one was definitely an entertainment that I'd watch again.

Though, Du? We should talk about the one that I saw about you.

Whoever wrote the messages on these things is pretty funny but the choice of candy is totally lame. All candy is pretty lame, but these are really scraping the bottom of the barrel.

Valentine's Day is pretty much the worst holiday as it is. Even worse than Christmas. Look at me, I feel entitled to shit because I tied myself down to a committed relationship, let's put up a bunch of tacky hearts and glitter to shove in everyone's faces. As soon as I get back home I'm gonna make it fucking illegal to celebrate Valentine's Day.

By the way, whoever out there is thinking of getting some sweet-ass brutality on some dude named Charlie, man up and do it because it's a great idea. You don't want people to think you're a wimp, right?

Okay, this is some kind of sick joke. Are these things even real? I mean--what they're showing, because...

[Agitated, she runs a hand through her hair.]

Because I can't picture Euphie slapping anyone if I tried.

[That isn't anywhere near the worst of it, though. Not even close.]

Tyr, I'm coming over. Eagle, I wanna talk to you.

And don't eat these things! They're not even that good, anyway. I'll be smashing any more I find.

[ooc: Rita ate four all in one go. Whoops! Euphie's slap, Eagle's wish, and Tyr's dad and desertion.]

Candy hearts? [Sasuke is just staring at a couple in his hand before he scoffs in disgust throwing them aside] As if the sand being everywhere wasn't enough-- this is ridiculous.

Are people really eating these? If it's anything like last time, you'd think people would be more cautious of eating things that just fall from the sky especially in the City.

[ooc; Sasuke hates candy so he's not eating any. All his secret candy are still available and identifiable here. Feel free to assume you ate one of his and bring it up to him if you want!]

Careful with the eating of the candy hearts cause aside from the obvious that you might see things when you eat them, hello network thanks for the warning, you might also get some that are mixed with sand. [There's a spitting sound here.] Cause... sand. How it got sand on it between the sky and my hand, I have no clue. But yuck.

Also, destiny... yuck. I knew I probably shouldn't have eaten that one. Although... [She laughs a little.] I ate destiny.

[ filtered to Sam Winchester ]
Sam who is yeti like but not a yeti? You around and not busy with feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders?

[ filtered to Tony Stark ]
Soooo Tony. If I bring you a fresh bottle of some alcohol of your choice can we sit and have a pow-wow? Minus any powing and wowing? Well, maybe a little wowing cause what's a good conversation without a good wow thrown in here and there?

Candy candy everywhere! I like the shapes, they're cute. Whoever came up with the words on them should really think of something better though! Then again, they're not very tasty anyway. Maybe I could do something else with the things. Anyone have any suggestions?

Wow. It's seriously raining these candy hearts?

I think I remember this-- I guess it figures with Valentine's Day coming up a few days from now this one was bound to happen again.

They look edible enough but knowing they contain people's secrets? It's all wrong-- finding things out about people like that. It's probably best to be careful with them in any case.

[ooc; Amu isn't eating any herself. All her secret candy hearts are still available and identifiable here. Feel free to assume you ate one of hers and bring it up to her if you want!]

These things are disgusting, all they taste like are the artificial colors. It's a sad excuse for a candy.

And I'd hoped that a memory of 'Voyeurism' would be a little bit more interesting than what it was. You should have just joined them, doctor.


[[ooc; may end up a placeholder for tonight, I have tickets to a fight~ yaaaay]]

You would think by now that I'd know better than to eat things labeled 'Betrayal', but I was curious to see if it was familiar to me. [Or, you know, actually hers. But it wasn't and she's not going to call out to the actual owner although the next time she sees Justin, she might give him a hug. Or not, that was a very worrisome memory to have.]

But I have to admit - the one called 'Art' certainly wasn't what I expected. If I could put a name to that one, I'd be calling the police. [There's a pause as she shudders. How is she supposed to sleep after that?] That was certainly not anything I'd call art.

Gods, if anyone has any pleasant memories they'd like to share, I'm certainly interested. I need something to... cleanse my palette.


[ooc: All my pups have candies up for grabs HERE if you're interested.]

--don't think candy hearts are going to end up in the vents too, but okay.

[ Oh look, it's an accidental audio post. Blonde's voice sounds odd, echoing around. ]

Fuck, the sand is already back.

[ Now a loud sound; someone's vacuuming. This continues for a bit before it stops. Then there are a few sounds of exertions, followed by swearing. ]

God dammit-- Saya! You still out there? I fucking told you I was going to get stuck!

Is anyone really surprised that eating weird candy with weird words on them only ends up with weird results?

And I thought most of you people would have learned what to expect from this city.

(OOC: Raymond won't be eating any secret candy hearts himself, but his are still welcome to be taken!)

I've been here more than two years. I really should know better than to eat something like that especially without checking the network first.

It's a little overwhelming to see and feel other people's memories that way. And very...invasive. So, I'm sorry for that.

I suppose it's a little late to say so, but be careful around the candy hearts.

Oh, and, with Lenalee gone now it's only my dog, Tumbles, and myself in this apartment. I don't think I like living alone very much. I have two bedrooms if anyone else is interested.

[Private to Will Herondale]
I saw something of yours. It felt wrong to let it go unmentioned.

[Private to Justin]
Justin? I think I...saw something of yours.

These candies are far too personal, and not something I think we're meant to experience. It's a dirty trick to play on us. [He looks a little irritated, especially since he doesn't know who to blame for it. But then his expression softens to guilt.] I wish I hadn't.... I should have checked the network first.

And I apologize for what you might see or hear to anyone who eats any that might relate to me.



[ooc: You can assume you ate one of Ken's here, or if those are too upsetting? A generic Digimon one with Ken in the digital world with Wormmon is fine, too - labeled DIGIMON. Sorry I didn't think of it earlier.]

I've never seen these little candies before. Either they don't exist anymore in my time, or they're Earth exclusive.

I managed to get an ingredients list and they should be safe enough.

[He pops the candy into his mouth, and his face suddenly goes distant. He stays that way for a good minute.]

Woah... that was weird.

[ooc: He got Roxas' memory, FAKE]

[Video]

If anyone happens to run across any little heart-shaped candy with writing on it I suggest not eating it. Maybe you have found out already but they do have a strange side effect.

[He could drink tea though, at least tea was safe… Or so he thought before he took a sip of that ‘safe‘ tea and discovered another one of those hearts had fallen into it.]

So… much blood… Aya?

[And trying to sake off the vivid images he just saw… ]

I’m sorry. Apparently you should be careful of what you drink as well.

[Private - Amu]

That was a very cute outfit you were wearing. I hate to ask since I probably wasn’t meant to see that… but what were you doing with that egg?

[Private to Tyr]

I am not even sure what I should say to you. That scene was… I am sorry.

[Private to Euphie]

What a temper you have! I am really surprised to see you slap anyone like that!

[You, get teased. ]

It would seem these hearts affect people even after they've dissolved in one's coffee. Just for the record, I would not recommend using them as a sweetener; they seem to be made of chalk.

I will say, compared to some of the other observations I've seen from today, I seem to have gotten the better end of the deal. Wales is a beautiful country, and I wish I'd had the opportunity to see more of it when I was home.

Do be extra careful today, and always put lids on your hot beverages.

[later; text: locked separately to Fred and George Weasley]

How are you?

[ooc: Percy has Will Herondale's 'Wales' heart, Fred Weasley's 'Oops!' heart, and George Weasley's 'Alone' heart.]

[ The video feed starts and catches a few moments of an extremely messy apartment with sand scattered over everything, and then it turns around to focus on the man holding the device, sprawled out along a wide window sill where he watches the candy hearts falling from the sky. There is a bowl beside him full of them, which he keeps dipping into, and speaks around. ]

This the sort'a stuff everyone was warning me 'bout, huh? Been here two weeks and I got sand coming outta everywhere, candy falling outta the sky, and I gotta say there's something ain't right 'bout them either.

[ He stops long enough to chomp down another one. ]

Think I might'a got something'a Lena's and that Tony fella's. [ His expression doesn't give much away, but he does wash the candy down with a swallow of scotch straight from the bottle. ] Anybody know what the hell's going on? Insightful things.

These might make for better conversations than normal Conversation Hearts-- more varied, anyway-- but I'm willing to bet they don't taste any better. Especially given the side effects, if the Network's to be believed.

What I want to know is, why hasn't the sand let up?

What is it, if not a curse?

[Roxas is rubbing his eye as he clicks on the video.]

Guys, don't look up if you go outside today. Even if it seems like the, uh, rain is done, it could come back. And these things can hurt.

They're good, though. [He pops another one into his mouth and chews it with a thoughtful crunch, zoning out slightly before refocusing on his communicator.]

But I think some of them aren't good for you. I had one before and got all these weird pictures in my head—it was like a city, but not real, because it sort of...folded up. That was cool, but I'm pretty sure candy's not supposed to make that happen.

Just be careful, okay?

[Voice Post]

These things taste really weird. I mean, yeah, I get that they're cursed. That's why there's all these memories and stuff. I've gotten this one before. But they still taste weird.

Anyway, Euphie, I got one of yours. And Stephen, yours too! Anyone get any of mine? Or did I get skipped this year?

[/Voice Post]

[OoC: Got Euphie's Death, Stephen's Liar, and Roxas's Nobody & Heartless. My guys are here, if you want to re-con your character into having eaten one!]

If you close your eyes, you don't notice the screams of a thousand delicate secrets shattering over the flavorless chalk the gods decided to feed us today.

I feel like I'm in Wal-Mart. Or Target. Or anywhere else that capitalizes on every single holiday created by the western world. Can we expect leprechauns next month? Miserable employees in red shirts and khakis forced to wish us a happy Mother's Day?

But I digress.

[The sound of munching]

These things and candy corn are addictive as hell.

[munch munch munch]

If magical lightning boy would please step forward. I need to talk to you about your grades young man.

[ooc | Got Billy Kaplan's UNREGISTERED candy. Hello Civil War aka The Divorce!]

[Video Post]

Let me get this straight. In a City where there are known curses, and tricks, and generally ill happenings, people actually pick up tiny little hearts, engraved with words like death, and murder, and liar, and the like, and then proceed to eat them? Not to mention, they rather smell like chalk to begin with.

[/Video Post]

[OoC: She ate Tommy's Family, because she figured that one was sure to be safe; she found interesting results. Also, hers are here, so if you want to ret-con your character into having eaten one, go for it.]

This seems like one of the more interesting curses, at least. I guess some people won't be too happy about others learning things about them like this, but it doesn't seem too harmful. Some of them don't even let you know who they belong to.

[A short, thoughtful pause.]

Has anyone found any related to me? I'd like to know if you have.

[She herself has eaten a few (ALONE, MARTYR, EAT, REVENGE, HEARTLESS, LOVE...), but she won't bring up what she's learned unless they start it somehow. Well, save for one.]

[Text; locked to Justin]
Do you really think miserable is the best way to live?