[ Video ]

[ghoulking]

[ Video starts and there is one (1) Kaneki and one (1) Riptide looking back at you. Kaneki gently nods his head as a polite greeting and riptide raises a hand in a light wave.]

Hello everyone, we are making an official announcement that we are currently working to visit Death Island and build a memorial on site for the imPorts who have permanently died there. For those who aren’t familiar with the story, in 2008 a group of teenage imPorts went to the island in order to stop a man who built a Death Ray. I understand the naming is… [ IT’S SOMETHING. ] but the Ray killed seven imPorts permanently. It has been ten years since then, and I think it’s important to remember those who were lost.

--Right, yeah, [riptide leans a little closer to the camera. it’s time to pay attention to him now!!] it’s got a weird name and the history sucks. So, anyway, we already have quite a bit of backing from ambassador Baal, Baelish and senator Hundred. Er-- [he looks down. at his hand, where he’s written this information like a normal person.] --The Airforce, some other native institutions. They sure love their advertising. I’m sure you see where this is going.

The only people left to ask are… [he points dramatically at the camera.] you. Is you? Grammar. You. Give us money for this. Also, yourselves. Please.

[ oh god, no - Kaneki moves in, shoving Riptide away as he tries to salvage this ] He-- isn’t wrong. We need funding to build the memorial, but we also need signatures to show imPorts support this idea. We are also gathering them from natives, who have been very receptive to this idea. [slightly off camera, riptide can be heard mumbling that’s what i said!. Kaneki will ignore him because what else can you do? ]

We want to ask you for your support on this, any kind you can give us. [ he bows gently to the camera ] Thank you so much.

Yeah, thanks-- and if you’re gonna bitch about how this ain’t our problem, I don’t wanna hear it! Put that attitude back in the toilet you fished it out of, idiot! [ and before the feed is cut off you can still hear Kaneki going “Riptide, No-” ]

Comments

[revolutionrocks]

I don't have a lot of money bros, but want some help with the building?

[ghoulking]

That would be great, yes. I think having us build it ourselves, or at least helping, would be a good thing. [ and would show how committed they are too, surely. ]

[knaval]

That's no thang. You wanna help, we got a place for you. It's no-- heh... it's no moss.

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[dun_moch]

[A very



slow



clap.]

Truly, your persuasive abilities are nothing short of remarkable. I am most impressed.

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[ghoulking]

[ don't


clap



so slowly. It's creepy.

But Kaneki glances back at Riptide, who is clearly great at this, and he just smiles sheepishly ] Ah... I wonder if that's a compliment. [ probably isn't. LOOK HE TRIED ]

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[knaval]

It was alright.

[who is this joker!!! slow clappin!!!]

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[knaval]

Well! [he claps his hands together.] I don't think that could've gone any better, personally.

[ghoulking]

[ really?

Really? ]

Ah... i'm sure others will help us, yes. [ well, it could have gone a lot worse too ]

[VIDEO]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

I don't mind donating money and time.

[VIDEO]

[ghoulking]

Thank you, Darin-san. We mostly need signatures, too, more than money I'd say. [ since they have some backing from companies ]

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[knaval]

Nice. Don't be a weird asshole about any of it.

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[burlyboy]

So... what do you need with the signatures, again? Not that I'm against it, but if you got the backing, you got the backing.

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[ghoulking]

It's like a petition. With signatures I can show the government others feel the same.

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[knaval]

Variety. If you're feeling particularly cynical, you could also argue that the politically inclined ones have only agreed because it would look good.

[he shrugs.]

S'a way for you to get your name on it without being part of anything as well?

[he's new to this sort of thing. he hopes it doesn't show!]

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[queenofseers]

[ Cassandra looks...incredulous. And tired, but that part's normal. She has an eyebrow raised. ]

Okay. What is this really about? Because neither of you seem like the type to set up a memorial on an island nobody talks about for no reason.

[ After a pause: ] Especially Riptide. No offense.

Re: private, video

[knaval]

Frag you very much!

[he does not sound even close to offended.]

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[ghoulking]

Maybe it should be talked about.

After all, until now no one has told us where the Death Ray is.

[video]

[viciousmaukery]

With a name like Death Island, going there yourselves might be a terrible idea. Who knows what’s still waiting there. [But you know what?] I’m in.

Re: [video]

[knaval]

I mean... every single landmass could be called Death Whatever, if it's being named because of the fact someone died on it.

[he tries not to think of simanzi as he says that.]

Honestly, I'd be more alarmed if it was called Island Of Fluffy Cuddles or something.

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[ghoulking]

A research center. It belongs to New Zealand, in fact.

We appreciate your help, though. Hopefully it'll help us to get there.

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[flowerette]

I'm not sure if you're aware, but Ambassador Baal has ported out. Likely for good. But I was working closely with him before he went and will be filling in, in the interim. At least until elections are underway.

[ And hopefully afterward, when she runs. ]

So I am more than happy to continue his work on this in his absence, if that would be helpful at all.

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[knaval]

Bummer. Thanks for the update.

[riptide would probably vote for her already!!! no other candidate has been this helpful. no other candidate exists yet, but, hey, you know what? time is fake.]

You're welcome to come along. The more the merrier, and we sure need merrymakers. 'Cause, you know, the place is called Death Island. Can't get less merry than that.

Re: video;

[ghoulking]

I've heard he was going to step-down. [ he didn't know about the Port out, but... ] We asked him to have his support down in writing, but naturally if you wish to give us your support as well, we would be very happy to accept it, Raina-san.

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[facilitainted]

A memorial. On an island called Death Island.

Yeah, I'm in. What do I sign?

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[knaval]

It sounds silly when you say it like that, but the logic still stands. Something bad happened there, and thus we are going to commemorate it so it's not forgotten.

[thanks for describing what a memorial is, riptide.]

We got some papers. Standard warnings of not starting international conflicts apply.

[Video]

[sleight_of_hand]

[ ...oh boy. He knows Kaneki asked him to help with this, and he's totally on board, but wow. He didn't think announcing it would lead to this trainwreck... ]

You guys really need some help with this...

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[ghoulking]

[it was all riptide's fault ]

Actually, we are doing pretty well so far.