maskormenace | VIDEO | THE FIVE O' CLOCK NEWS

[A fan of the 5 o'clock news? Tuning into your favourite drama or sitcom? That's too bad, because the Soviets have something in mind. Abruptly, every single channel will go blank, only to be replaced with a single news channel. Some may recognize Tara Lynn Shaw, the All-American sweetheart from Channel 6 News with tastefully dyed red hair, dimples, and a big old smile. Her usual job is to reassure the American people that everything will be all right, from stories about rescued puppies to stories about heroic nurses going above and beyond the call of duty.

Her trademark dimples aren't on display today; her mood is distinctly somber, and the American flags in the background of her news station have been taken down, the backdrop replaced with a solid red. She stares into the camera, then looks down at the place cards in front of her.]

Good evening, citizens of America. This is the Soviet Union speaking. You have been left to run rampant for far too long, and we have seen great irresponsibility and suffering as a direct result of your actions. It is for these reasons that we have chosen to intervene.

We have established control over Nonah, Heropa, De Chima, and Maurtia Falls. You may not enter, nor may you leave, but you needn't worry. This is but the first step towards a more peaceful world. Provided you maintain the peace, no harm will come to you; you are instructed to simply continue going about your daily lives. You may find this change startling, but we assure you, you will feel used to it soon enough. If you do not maintain the peace, however, measures will be taken, measures that your previous government wholly failed to take.

ImPorts, you are to attend a 5-day Seminar at Cape Canaveral's Royal Mansions Resort beginning tomorrow at 10 AM sharp. This is not negotiable. You will not be harmed, but appropriate measures will be taken should you choose to be tardy or absent. The Porters will be available to you all, Registered or not; there are absolutely no excuses for your absence.

You will be weapons of the United States of America no longer.

[With that, the broadcast comes to a halt. No American news stations will be playing, but all non-topical entertainment will continue playing as normal.]

[OOC: While this post takes place on national television, please feel free to use this post to have your characters discuss this exciting new development!]

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Unbelievable.

Edited 2016-02-16 00:18 (UTC)

Well put.

Well the forewarning is appreciated at least.

Mm, well, there is that. Might have used a couple more days to prepare, though.

are you and dr. geiszler okay?

Yes, we were just getting ready to check up on the two of you in fact.

good
im glad to hear that

[He doesn't trust the Soviets not to whisk any of them away when no one's looking...]

joaquin and i
are okay but

are you and dr. geiszler
going to the seminar?

No, we're leaving.

okay good
im glad you have
a way to leave quickly

please stay safe

Don't worry about us.

If I had a greater capacity..

you dont need to explain
i know you would help us
if you could

If you find yourselves in dire straits, contact us or Qubit. We'll do what we can.

thank you
for your offer

i dont want to leave but
if things get too bad then
i will contact you

i will tell
joaquin your message too
he will appreciate it
i know

Take care, both of you.

thank you
we will

try to let us know
how youre doing sometimes
okay?

Yes, of course. We'll keep in touch and expect you to do much the same.

[Dear god, he has friends.]

definitely

dont worry
about us though
we'll be okay

[He sure does, and this guy is a particularly stubborn friend. Better get used to it, Hermann!]

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