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[projectkr]

[Conner knows that it's the middle of the night. He doesn't care. Right now he's sitting at the kitchen table of house 16 with a cupcake lit in front of him. There might only be one candle but to anyone who knows really knows him will get why. There's a small white card next to him but whatever is written on it can't be seen.]

What is so important about holidays? Last Thanksgiving I got into a fist-fight with my half-brother and met one of my "parents" who I don't want anything to do with. Ended up here on the fourth of July and the one before that wasn't a lot better with my other "parent".

[He pokes the cupcake, like it might have answers.]

Three hundred and sixty-five days later and I'm having a fight with my girlfriend on my birthday. [The very first birthday of his life.] Well, what counts as my birthday anyway since I've just relived the last four months.

So why does anyone even enjoy holidays? Are they all like this? If so, then I'm totally skipping out on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.

[Sorry Robin but he's serious.]

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[darwinatrix]

[After the news breaks about Russia's threats to Alaska.]

Hm. It seems our Soviet adversaries are beginning to rattle their sabers. A large, warlike nation posturing aggressively against our northernmost borders... it's almost nostalgic. If the military had half a brain, they'd put me in charge of the damn defense.

[Now, it seems, she's addressing the camera directly.]

Does this frighten you? Or does the thought of the thundering cannons make your heart race and your blood boil?

Do you fear war?

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[singingmagnolia]

[Please do not adjust your communicators, the person viewed here really is upside down. Isabel is hanging off the deck railing in the backyard of house 28 while her phone rests in the grass below. She's wearing a tank top and shorts but she won't be out back for very long or Isabel will be as red as a tomato.]

This place is great! You know, besides the terrible jobs and having to go to stupid school. Who needs math anyway? I don't have to worry about food or monsters. There aren't any giant walls here either. Just open sky and land.

[Flipping over the railing, she lands on her feet on the ground rather gracefully.]

There's even a box with moving pictures in it! [God help her housemates, she's discovered TV.] It kept telling me to go visit the ocean then showed me pictures of large bodies of water. And these things let me talk to anyone anywhere! It's all amazing!

Big bro, we're going to go to the ocean right? I want to see it. I want to see everything!

[Let's just play the game 'ignore everything bad that ever happened and all of the horrible things that happened after', shall we?]

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[yatagarasu]

[Kay is sitting on the backrest of a bench not far from the Xavier School for imPorts. At least her boots aren't sullying the seat; she kicked them off so if you're passing by, you'll have a nice view of her fuchsia knee-high socks. Most notably is a flock of crows on an overhanging tree branch close to her, and several crows sitting beside her on the backrest.]

I've been thinking. There are a lot of us teenagers here, right? What if we start a hero club? It's like those clubs we have in school like sports and debate and band, only this one will be open to imPorts, whether you go to Heropa High or the imPort school or wherever. [Wait. Wouldn't the teen heroes who came before her have started one by now? Did she miss the memo?] Or...if we've already got one, I'd like to sign up.

If we don't have one, we should! We could help put together a guide for people to adjust to life here and deal with powers, have fundraising projects for imPort businesses and stuff, and have fun games and activities! [She looks absolutely pleased and psyched about this.] It'll be great! And we can help each other out especially now that the government is beginning to really crack down on unregistered people. 

[Kay suddenly stands up on the bench seat, frightening away a few crows that end up settling on the armrests instead.] The Yatagarasu will not stand for this! No matter what, we should keep searching for the truth behind this place, why we're here, why the Porter wants us here...all of the truths! [Fist pump!]

[Then she plops down to take a proper seat on the bench. A few crows decide to settle closer to her but others remain on the backrest.]

I gotta ask, though, has anyone ever compiled information on the Porter? Would be nice to have a little guide and some history to distribute to the newbies. It'd also be a good place to start to find the truth.

[A pause. She frowns in thought, stroking her chin, before perking up.]

By the way, I'm running out of name ideas for crows. Any suggestions? 

... [And Another Thing:]

...Wait, wait, one more thing! If you're a lawyer and you need an assistant, look no further! I'm offering my services!