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[orions_shadow]

[The camera turns on, it's a dimly lit area, a small box of sorts made of wood. like a bed built inside of a box. It's cozy, and lit by christmas lights. Shadow leans in the corner looking world weary for a change. His dog is leaning against his side and bringing her legs up as he continuously pets her belly as he speaks.]

Anyone else up this late? I'm having trouble falling asleep right now.

Been a lousy couple' a days, a lousy week, and tomorrow's my birthday. I don't wanna feel like shit all weekend so like... any nightcrawlers out there wanna hang out or gallivant around in De Chima?

Keep a cat company for a while?

[Aside from the kitten crawling into the small space from a compartment above and the dog at his side, and the two other cats just out of view.]

1st Oration // Voice

[dun_moch]

I am Count Dooku.

[The voice on the Network is deep, rich, precise in its enunciation, and British as hell. Space-British.]

I have already examined the documentation provided by our... gracious hosts on this 'Earth.' I won't waste the time of my fellow heroes with basic questions. Yet I do still have questions, many of them, and I have often found that information from beyond official channels can be quite valuable.

[Particularly when Dooku doesn't trust the official channels one bit. Then again, he has no reason to trust any of these other 'imPorts' either. He will decide for himself what is truth.]

To begin with, I would like to know what possibilities there are for finding new employment. I am many things, but a singer has never been one of them. Especially not for a... [You can almost hear his lip curling.] ...metal band.

Anyone kind enough to provide me with information will have my gratitude- and through me, gratitude from the Confederacy of Independent Systems. I shall await your responses.

[OOC: Permissions post!]

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[fridgeflower]

My new New Year's Resolution should really be avoiding all forms of mind control, curses, and the like. I didn't do TOO badly on the last one, so maybe it'd work out fine enough.

That said, I know I'm coming off of the back of a lot of recent stuff, so hopefully putting this out here isn't super classless or anything, but I'm turning 18 on the 17th. I've actually never really had a birthday party before (or at least one that wasn't just me and my mom), so I thought I might like to give it a try for the big one-eight.

Seeing as how I hardly know where to begin here, though, I'm totally open to suggestions on traditions, venues, etc. I want to say I'm not clueless, but I'm kind of clueless. Or at least lacking confidence about my ability to plan parties. I also hope that planning a party for yourself isn't totally tacky.

Oh. AND I'm going to put it out there that I'm accepting applications for a birthday date. So... there you go.

There's also been another influx of people coming in, so HI! I'm Laurie. I'm not very exciting, but I live in Heropa and I work at the mall (at a perfume shop) if anybody wants the lowdown on the current post-holiday deals. That's the best I have to offer right now.

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[whathawksdo]

[ How long has it been? About eight days? Nine? Since Hawke had been minding her own business on an errand in Heropa. Eight whole days of total radio silence from her, save for the unfortunate few who ran afoul of her in Pan's jungle. Of which at least one or two was likely not expecting to hear from her again and yet... ]

Word of advice to those who don't realize this, but if you do kill another imPort, try not to bury them.

[ She sounds absolutely haggard, voice scratchy and dry and short on breath altogether. Since, hey, you try being dead and buried for a few days and come out sounding just fine, okay? ]

Because, surprise, we do come back! And clawing your way out of your own grave? You don't even want to know... how inconvenient that is. I could go on forever and ever, but...

[ How about she just doesn't, instead? It's only a weak attempt to make light of it, not a real offer to expand upon. ]

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[ursawhiner]

[The camera, when it turns on, is bouncy-- like, found footage horror movie bouncy. Like it’s attached to a seal or being fought over by a pair of semi-feral children. Which it is! The lovely views of Heropa trees then sidewalk then someone’s leg eventually settle on the dirtier than normal face of Dipper Pines.]

Mabel, there are more important things than finding out what happened on Meow My God last week! [There’s an indignant cry of LIES! just off camera.] Hey, what happened in Heropa while we were gone? Apparently, there was a giant jungle? We were out in the swamp and I got poison ivy and poison oak and poison sumac… basically every plant you shouldn't roll in, we did it. But I won the trap contest and the swamp apes like me better so that's why I get the communicator first!!

[The camera veers wildly again and when it steadies it's focused on Mabel's cheerful, though grimier than usual face.]

The swamp apes just liked you better because you both smelled the same! And anyway I wrestled way more alligators than you and made way better shelters so just let me have it ‘cause I have a party to plan and I need to get invites out as soon as possible!

[The camera starts getting bounced around again as they fight, again. The dulcet tones of a childish slapfight can be heard just before Dipper screeches.]

Not the loincloth!!

[End broadcast.]

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[dendarii]

[ Finally, Miles gets to post to this infamous network. He's been here a week now, and mostly figured himself out, but ...

A smiling, genuine face appears on his end of the viewscreen. Miles has angled his comm such that his unusual stature is nearly invisible. The sharp-eyed might notice the back of his chair being higher than his head, but otherwise he looks quite professional in his neat gray uniform. Very nearly the mercenary fleet admiral he is - is pretending to be - a little bit of both. ]

Good morning - afternoon? Ah, the joys of all being on one planet. My name is Miles Naismith. Admiral of the Dendarii Free Mercenary Fleet. [ A beat; the smile doesn’t waver. ] Alas, I seem to be without both mercenaries and fleet at the moment.

I’m not entirely convinced by this whole registering idea, though. Tell me - those of you who are registered, why do you do it? Ideals? Practicality? Adrenaline?

[ He shifts a bit onscreen - and winces a bit, as an unseen bruise makes itself known. Right, he had another purpose. ]

And - er, are there any healers who are interested in work? I could really use someone dedicated to handling broken bones on a regular basis. I've found one lovely lady already, but it seems prudent to have a list on hand.

1st Dungeon | Video

[callmemaps]

Hi hi, fellow imPorts!

(Someone might find this to be very familiar, but if you asked Maps? She's just really, really, really excited to be here.)

So, this is the place to be if you're a 'superhero' or 'hero-in-training,' right? I REALLY hit the jackpot! I'm Mia Mizoguchi -call me Maps!- and to everyone out there who hopes to be a hero, let's get along and become friends!

Oh, but I should mention one thing first: the spot for my best friend, that's taken. Olive's got that spot, and she wouldn't replace me with anyone else so I've gotta do right by her. And to anyone here who's a villain or villain-in-training...I've got my eye on you!

(...Yes, Maps has literally put her eye up to the screen for a few moments. Give her some time, and then she'll pull back.) I'm a little curious, though. Does this world have dungeons, creepy haunted houses and stuff like that? 'Cause if it does, I wanna loot the crap out of it! Anyone who's into fun stuff like that, roleplaying games or even tackling some puzzles, let me know and we can plot some sweet team missions. Don't worry, I'll set up the plans and everything 'cause that's how I handle it with my party back home! Unless I hear otherwise, and then we'll play it by ear.

(She will loot the crap out of any dungeon, assuming she finds any real ones in this world or discovers any roleplaying games similar to what she has back home.)

Oh, yeah! I'm in Maurtia Falls if anyone wants to chat, and if you need any pizza delivered, I'll deliver it myself without fail! Promise!

(Does Maps even know how she'll deliver anybody some pizza yet?)

VIDEO

[bindsthedead]

[Sabriel's at her desk in RISE HQ. She's wearing her bells, armor, and a clean surcoat, and she's looking into the camera with a determined expression.]

Hello. For those who don't know me, my name is Sabriel, and I'm a member of RISE. We're a group of registered imPorts led by Major General Olivier Armstrong, and we're tasked with arresting and bringing to trial those imPorts that attack and endanger our community and this country's citizens.

( Cut for length )

I believe that's all. If you have any further questions- about what happened, or what's being done- you can contact me or any other member of RISE.

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[newwaver]

Superheroes, is it? I just hope they don't make us wear costumes. Not even I can pull off spandex. Although if anyone does feel they look good in it I'm open to being proven wrong.

[His tone sobers then, losing the sarcasm. Or at least the lightness of it.]

So this Porter... has it seriously been operating thirty years and they still don't know how it works? It seems awfully convenient they can't stop it taking people yet they know time's stopped for us and we'll all end up back home exactly when we left eventually. Does anyone know if it's true, or is it just something they're saying to try and make sure we're good boys and girls for them?

TEXTS; The Pink Princess Premiere!

[missleadingquestions]

TEXT; 1/09/15

Hey guys!! It's Maya Fey. If you know me, youuuu totally know the show I work on! If not, I work on a T.V. show!

But recently we switched, and there's gonna be a brand new series starting!

Please tune in to channel [REDACTED] on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 10am! There's an encore at 5pm so don't worry ⁽(◍˃̵͈̑ᴗ˂̵͈̑)⁽

It's gonna be super cool so check it out, and I bet my directer Jocelyn would loooooooove to hear what you guys think of it!

TEXT; locked to residents of N5

I'm getting snacks for tomorrow. what should we have?

TEXT; 1/10/15, after the episode

Hey so did you guys enjoy it?? Let me know what you thought! JJ wants to know if imPort kids are interested at all so help me out! !(•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑

OOC: Read the Synopsis for episode 1 here!