Everyong on AML is assumed to have a cell phone, and every building has a phone line (Ask someone where it is. You can't just say you pick up a phone).
You must clearly state who you are calling and where that person is (even if the character does not know, this is not considered Meta-Gaming. This helps those who are following your plotline).
Example:
| QUOTE |
| Charlotte pulls out her cell phone and calls Jane at Cornucopia. |
Next you find the person you are calling and post in their thread as well as yours. This is the only time that you can be in two places at once IC. When posting in their thread, you may only post what the person hears. IE. your voice and background noises if there are any. It is up to the person calling if the other end knows who it is. When you post in the other person's thread that you are calling them, you state whether or not Caller ID has picked it up.
Example:
| QUOTE |
| Jane's phone ring; Incoming call from Charlotte. |
Or
| QUOTE |
| Jane's phone rings; Incoming call Anonymous. |
The following post is an example of posting in the other thread.
{When Jane picks up the phone, she hears the sounds of water running and dishes clanging together. "Hey, Char, I'm heading to Blair's. Wanna come?" Charlotte's voice is slightly muffled.}