video;

[cutthegoofs]

[the video cuts to this face, which doesn't seem particularly pleased. he has a cockney accent when he speaks somewhat dryly.]

So, bit of a problem with all this- and by all this I mean this ah... mystery realm, let's call it. Earth? Earth. Not connected to the Astral Plane, is it! I think. Or I'm not, which-

[there's what's clearly a wolf whistle in the background, and camera turns enough to show he's at a cafe and some pair of people in the distance go 'hey there goth guy!' kravitz turns the camera back to himself with a :| face and ignores this]

Which is a wee bit of a problem. I have a theory, this is some sort of purgatory dimension and all that 'please get me out of here' wishing I was making was some monkey's paw bullshit- pardon my cockney.

[he sighs as those cat callers probably waggle their eyebrows.] If only this was a big goof.

video; ID: Ted Kord (feat. Skeets)

[deadkord]

[ Today the network is greeted with a video from inside the Hall of Justice. Only it's of Ted's work station, so no one outside the League would necessarily recognize it as such. But that's fine, as he's unmasked (save for a pair of goggles pushed up into his hair) and this has nothing to do with the League anyway. In the background, a football shaped gold robot is hovering in mid-air.]

Hello imPorts! I figure the beginning of the month is as good a time as any for something like this, now that the Porter is up and working and churning in new folks at its usual rate. Welcome, new arrivals, and all that. Sorry about and/or congratulations on your fun possibly-new powers, depending on your situation.

My name's Ted, and this is my accomplice, business partner, and glorified PDA, Skeets! And we're looking for people with experience working with or developing robotics and advanced AI. We're putting together an R&D team for an exciting new venture: Blue and Gold Robotics!

[ Skeets nods, with his whole body, admittedly, and chimes in. ]

Don’t judge Mr. Kord’s demeanor -- he’s an expert.

An accomplished expert! Look it up, I already had a huge tech release here! Don't be judgey, Skeets, it's not helping our image.

Sorry, sir. I was merely trying to help. Please go on.

Anyway, as I was saying! We're talent scouting, and hoping to be fully in operation by the start of next month. Our labs are located in downtown De Chima, or will be once we're officially open for business.

We know there’s quite a lot of talented imports. Quite a few of you responded when I brought the subject of robotics up previously on the Network. Mr. Kord here can take that interest and turn it into a viable reality.

In fact, I’m a Kord Industries product myself, albeit some years into the future.

...Wait, really?

[ And with that, the video disconnects. ]




(blue = ted, courier-robospeak = skeets)

video » tw: for self harm

[perfectible]

[ Betty is back! After the fourth night in a row of nightmares reliving being stalked by a masked serial killer, Betty is at her wit's end. It's time to get help. Things back home are Not Okay. She can't wrap her head around the fact that she's safe here. She's sitting outside in one of the fields at the Meadows.

Her mother would hate this, this public display of weakness but Betty does her best to do the opposite of what her mother wants nowadays.]

Does anyone have the name of a therapist or counselor here that they'd recommend?

[ The smile she manages is small and exhausted. ]

I'd really appreciate it, thank you.

VIDEO | Forward-dated to tomorrow

[incogneto]

[ The feed clicks onto Erik, sitting in an office. ]

Good afternoon and Happy New Year, imPorts. I'd like to take the opportunity to remind you all that voting for the Maurtia Falls election is today. Personally, I’ll be returning to the polls after this to hand these out.

[ He pulls briefly at the “I Voted” sticker on his chest. ]

Many things have happened in the last few months - not all of them good. Although I think we've reached a unanimous agreement that extreme caution should be taken in contacting the porter, I believe now more than ever we must find alternative manners to research its history and mechanics. As of now, there are more than a few ideas of paths forward, and I want to create a more open forum for its discussion in order to ensure-- and reassure-- the safest possible outcome.

[ But enough about current news, let’s segue into some programs: ]

During the De Chima election, The Foundation and I were in the final stages of creating a facility with which to train individuals on honing their powers. The Danger Room is now open to the public, and I highly encourage you all to visit, utilize the facility, and leave suggestions for improvement.

I have always been a proponent for the betterment of our quality of life, and following the success of the Danger Room, I have several project proposals of interest. The first is a volunteer network to pair settled imPorts with new arrivals in order to help them adjust to the new environment. The second is a career placement board, where imPorts can be matched to positions that highlight their skills and own personal interests. Lastly, I'd like to propose funding for an insurance program for unregistered minors, many of whom come from extreme circumstances and should not be denied healthcare, housing, or education.

Whether or not you agree with my politics or my ideas, I hope that all of you have been inspired by at least one of the candidates. Regardless of your choice, the De Chima election brought out record numbers of voters, and I hope for the same kind of turnout and fervent interest in choosing your representatives today.

xenologue 1 || video

[fauxmarth]

[this feed starts up in the early evening, and we're here sitting with Lucina at a desk, the device held at arm's length. just a second after recording starts, her eyes light up, and she lets out a small, wonder-filled "oh!" at seeing herself in the corner of the recording. her delighted smile wanes a little as she glances away, peering at a booklet just slightly in view.

reciting aloud:] ...When the red...R-E-C and circle are visible, device is in record mode. Primary...F-O-V? [squint.] Is...this...and menu can be accessed...there. Mm. [she purses her lips into a thoughtful line, skimming the rest in silence. her brow furrows while she rereads.

then, clarity.] Oh! So...so I don't have to actually...summon anyone to respond in this case. It's simply like calling out in the open? [she shoots the screen a curious glance, hesitating, as if expecting a reply.

a beat, then she shifts, leaving the booklet behind so she can hold the communicator with both hands.]

Alright, then! I suppose then this will simply be a hello for whoever could possibly be listening right now. So... [ha, a little shrug and a head tilt:] Hello!

001 | Video

[fireandhoney]

[The video at first has an image of a grey-skinned elf upside down. The image is quickly turned rightside up. In addition to the grey skin, his eyes, both the iris and sclera, are red, and he has blue markings tattooed on his face. When he speaks, he has an accent that most would recognize as English.]

Okay, I think I got it. I don’t know how, but I got it!

Ahem, anyway. My name’s Finn, and I happen to be the Dragonborn. That means I have a dragon’s soul and I can kill people by yelling at them. Breathing fire, ice, that sort of thing. I would demonstrate, but I don’t want to spend all day fixing any holes in the wall or putting out a fire.

Anybody know where I can get some art supplies? Pencils, parchment, that sort of thing. Better yet, where can I get some tea and honey? Tell me this world has honey.