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[mysterioisthetruth]

Hello, imPorts. Today, I'm here to talk to you about the importance of being a hero.

It's right there, isn't it?

ImPort. Im-port-ance!

[He claps his hands together to punctuate the word and grins.]

You are important, here, to this world as one of its heroes. Like The Avengers or The Justice League, every one of you has or was given some special skills to make you unique and to make you a hero.

It doesn't matter if you don't believe it now. You will. You were brought here for a purpose and you must all act accordingly. It doesn't matter what you did in your past. What counts is the here and the now and moving forward!

Maybe you're already making great strides to help. Maybe you're new and lost. Either way, you are important and a hero and always keep that in mind. With evey action. With every interview. You are the public face of imPorts; all of you!

Be the best hero that you can be and together we can prevail. We will overcome any threat. Break through any boundary. Foil any nefarious scheme. Believe in yourself, and believe in the people around you.

We will win this fight; whatever fight comes our way. Maybe through negotiations. Maybe through physical force. No matter what your power or skillset, you can use it to your best advantage. Your best power is right up here.

[He taps the side of his head.]

Your mind. Your will. Your belief in yourself and in others.

Keep hold of that and you will succeed.

[He looks pleased, pausing a moment before adding.]

Now I am open to any questions you may have. The floor is yours.

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[the_horror]

Was that... a motivational speech on being a hero? Did I just hear that right?

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[mysterioisthetruth]

You are correct, sir.

[It's his job.]

[constantdick]

[The video feed shows Constantine seated on an unmade bed, clad in nothing but a pair of boxers, empty beer bottles and an overflowing ashtray cluttering up the nightstand beside the bed. He picks up one of the bottles that apparently has some beer left and takes a swig, following that up with a burp as he scratches himself... somewhere, thankfully off-screen.]

Speak for yourself, mate.

[mysterioisthetruth]

If you don't already feel like a hero then you should take steps to better your position.

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[solarcharged]

[ opens network, closes network ]

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[leatherboots]

Well. I for one feel very inspired.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Good. As you should. Now, go out there and be a hero.

[He doesn't even care if that might be sarcasm. He's doing his job to motivate.]

[justaddh2o]

( To Rikki's credit, she actually looks a little impressed. She's never been big on pep talks and the like and this feels a bit like those, but she's got to give him credit where it's due, having the confidence to post the video even though he's not been here much longer than she has done. )

Nice one! I still dunno about me but I might check back on this later when I'm feeling more settled. It gave me a little boost, I'll be honest.

[mysterioisthetruth]

Good. Then my work is a good influence.

[notafraidofyou]

[Tim hasn't seen anything this corny ever, and he's teamed up with Superman.]

No offense? But you sound like the kind of inspirational video they show in elementary schools, right before they ask you to go sell magazines to everyone you can think of for a fundraiser.

[mysterioisthetruth]

Some people need simple words to understand the point.

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[crypdick]

You're certainly making an impression, one way or another.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Then I'm doing something right.

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[flightforfreedom]

[ Yeah someone saw this guy’s public replies to 622’s post, and decided to go look at his network history.

Someone is very, very confused. ]

So let me get this straight. You’re definitely not a bad guy that looks like you, you’re a motivational speaker of some kind, and you ask people looking for help over to your apartment.

Who are you?




Not your name, I know your name, I’m just trying to get a grip on what you’re doing.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Motivational speaking is the occupation I've been given here. That is why I am doing this today.

As for helping people, I have created technology for that and my apartment is the most controlled and private space for its use.

[photophobic]

[What a ridiculous display. How long has this pompous idiot been here again? And how long has it been since the equally ridiculous broadcast of some pointless apology, utterly irrelevant to the Network at large?]

Does time work differently. Where you are from.

[mysterioisthetruth]

[The network confession hadn't been his choice to make, but he won't admit that for reasons. Motivational speaking is the job he's been given and he's running with it, regardless of his experience or time here.]

Not that I'm aware of.

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[made_up_names]

Why.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Don't you feel inspired?

I wouldn't want to be a failure at my job.

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[khajidont]

...is someone paying you to do this?

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Actually, yes. It's my job to motivate people and this is only one assignment. I do regular speeches on various topics for success.

[threeisapattern]

yeah sorry gonna have to reject your audition tape for Sesame Street

[mysterioisthetruth]

I already have a job and this is it.

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[mofi]

[ Hello, surprise. It's your favorite angsty teenager, Murphy. ]

You sound like the council on the Ark. Always talking about the greater good and sacrificing one for the many because that's what the good guys do, right? [ Murphy sneers. ] Meanwhile, people are getting floated for petty shit. Imagine needing to steal medication for your sick son only to get sentenced to death.

So, what's your story? You are overcompensating for something. I can smell your bullshit from a mile away. Behind all of this sunshine and kumbaya bullshit, who are you really?

[mysterioisthetruth]

This is my job. Motivational speaking. You don't have to listen to it.

[Avoiding the actual questions.]

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[catlady]

... who the fuck are the Avengers?

[mysterioisthetruth]

You must not be from my Earth... They are a group of superheroes that saved the world many times.

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[madlove]

[ Harley’s doubled up laughing. There might be tears streaming from her eyes. Polite isn’t a word high on her list of priorities. ]

What is this? What’s happening? What in propaganda hell is going on?

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Motivational speaking! Don't you feel motivated to be heroic?

[He actually looks amused himself.]

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[lempereur]

You sound...new.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

I've been here a few weeks.

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[hellogoodhigh]

u CANNOT b serious

[mysterioisthetruth]

Simply take what you want from this and disregard the rest. I'm only here to inspire you.

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[helpdesk_hero]

I'm just going to put out there that there might well be better jobs for you that will leave you ample time for personal pursuits without... Well, without sounding like Captain America's PSAs?

Was on a world once where they seemed to have hundreds of them. It was scary.

[mysterioisthetruth]

You don't like Captain America?

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[viciousmaukery]

That's not a bad speech. Definitely agree on the moving forward part, the past is a bitch to carry and it's a lot easier to let go of. [This from the guy who doesn't have one.]

Quick question, though: What about if you'd really rather just let somebody else be heroic and shite? [He says, like he wouldn't step up to the plate if pressed.] There's plenty of imPorts around, after all.

And, more seriously, what fight? [He's not being serious at all. He's bored and this is how he amuses himself.] Is it the one against the fairies, because I'd definitely fight them if they weren't so bloody tiny.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

It's what I was told when I arrived here. That we are here as heroes, ready to step up and fight when necessary.

So I believe we must all be prepared for this role. Even if it's not who we were or what we particularly want.

I'm not saying you or anyone should be forced to fight, but anyone can be a real hero if they adjust their way of thinking and believe in their own abilities. We might not all be the showiest of heroes but there are also quieter ways to be the hero.

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[stlg13bomber]

[Oh hon you didn't even need to try that hard to be clever, this boy was raised on 1930s PSAs and WWII propaganda videos. Carter's reply to this is an excited YEAH, BOY! and applause that doesn't stop until he realizes he needs to think about an actual question.

Uh. Hm.]

Wait, who are you again?

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[mysterioisthetruth]

[Beck seems pleased by the response.]

My name is Quentin Beck. You may also call me Mysterio.

[As if that doesn't sound like some ridiculous code name.]

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[prophesiedone]

Your confidence is admirable. [Anakin wonders if it will last.] Now, great speeches aside, how are you settling in?

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Quite well. It certainly feels like I've been here longer than a few weeks.

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[onlydoubts]

[ he just blinks. that sure was. something. ] Wow. After a speech like that, perhaps you ought to take up motivational speaking.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

[Beck chuckles.]

I already have. That's what this is. They gave me that job when I arrived.

[Got it in one, Bodhi.]

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[bad_crowmance]

Holy hell, do you have any idea how cheesy you sound?

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Are you saying this wasn't inspirational enough for you?

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[dragony]

Wow. So, um, first of all, that is not at all where "imPort" comes from.

Secondly. I don't even know where to start, with the rest of... any of that.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

If it's not then it should be.

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[topmeup]

Gotta say, that was a well given speech. A little school level, but I like the optimism and proactive behavior approach. We need more of that being said out loud around here.

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[mysterioisthetruth]

Nobody wants a complicated speech when it has to appeal to the maximum amount of people.