second level; video

[extremeteenbible]

[ Merle's gotten a bit better at using the video function on his device by now. He knows enough to use video on purpose, rather than thinking he's using voice and accidentally recording a close up view of his mouth and beard. In any case, today he's set up the video to record himself sitting on his back deck, surrounded by potted plants of all varieties, holding a very important book. ]

Alright, imPorts. What I'm here to talk to ya about today can be considered a touchy subject in some circles, but I promise I just mean to have an open and honest discussion about it.

I mean Religion. Faith. Belief-- in whatever deity or deities or higher powers you choose to believe in. I've been thinkin' about it a lot lately, and I think just because my god is cut off from this world, an' I can't talk to him while I'm here, I don't think that oughta stop me from practicing my faith. I don't think it should stop any of us!

Now, I've heard some not-so-great things about the calibre of the native churches on this world. Far be it for me to condemn the way anyone worships, but I get the feeling that we imPorts who hold faith in other gods besides that one guy who sent his son down to Earth or whatever he did or didn't do... I get the feeling we wouldn't be so welcome at those native churches.

So that's why I'm thinkin' o' putting my own place together. A sort of church where anyone'd be welcome, where you could come an' practice whatever faith you want. --Except, maybe not the kind of faith that involves ritual murder... [ He's looking at you, Dark Brotherhood. ] But for all those other kinda faiths that need a place to go to pray, or meditate, or do whatever. Whaddaya think? Good idea? What sorta things would you need to practice your religion on this world? How could I make that easier for you?

[ He places his hand over his Extreme Teen Bible and closes his eyes briefly. ]

As our Pan-enly Father said, "You’re not from this world. And, so, technically speaking, that means I’m not your Pan. But you will always be my Merle."

...Okay, maybe that was a little thing he said specifically to me, but... The message is still the same! Okay, bye!

[ Embarrassed by his snafu, he hastily ends the recording. ]

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[accelerate]

UN: FLASH

[ for the first time since his arrival, the flash graces the network at lunchtime. it's a good thing this isn't paper-based. there'd be crumbs everywhere ... as well as ketchup and a soft drink stain. the flash may be the fastest man alive, but he's still a klutz. ]

ROGUES WANTED

SEEKING: ROGUES SPECIALIZING IN COLD, HEAT, BAD JOKES, MUSIC* TO KEEP THE FLASH ON HIS TOES AND IN FIT CONDITION FOR COLD, HEATWAVE, TRICKSTER, AND PIPER TO RETURN.

MUST HAVE: GREAT SENSES OF HUMOR, ABILITY TO ACCEPT PEP TALKS, ABILITY TO GIVE PEP TALKS, AND ROGUES WHO ARE COMFORTABLE COMING OVER FOR CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A ROGUE? LET US KNOW NOW! AND BY US I MEAN JUST THE FLASH

NAME:

GENERATION:

TOP 5 SKILLS:

TOP 5 WEAKNESSES:

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THE "ENEMY"** OF A "HERO"*** BEFORE?

FAVORITE BEYONCE SONG?

WHICH SPICE GIRL ARE YOU MORE LIKE?

HOBBIES?

ARE YOU USEFUL AT RELOCATING MEMORIES? ASKING FOR A FRIEND:

* THE FLASH HAS LOST ALL OF HIS ROGUES :'( I LOVE YOU GUYS
** ENEMY IS DEFINED AS SOMEONE WHO LIKES TO PULL THE METAPHORICAL PIGTAILS OF THE FLASH, NOT SOMEONE WHO IS TRULY AN ENEMY OR A BAD PERSON
*** HERO IS DEFINED AS SOMEONE WHO THE ROGUES THINK OF AS A HERO, NOT SOMEONE WHO IS BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE

[ if you want to apply, fill in this easy-to-fill in form:
<span style="font-family:courier"><font color="red"><B>NAME</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>GENERATION:</B> <font color="red"><B>TOP 5 SKILLS</B>:</FONT> <font color="red"><B>1.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>2.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>3.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>4.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>5.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>TOP 5 WEAKNESSES</B>:</FONT> <font color="red"><B>1.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>2.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>3.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>4.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>5.</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THE "ENEMY" OF A "HERO" BEFORE?</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>FAVORITE BEYONCE SONG?</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>WHICH SPICE GIRL ARE YOU MORE LIKE?</B></FONT> <font color="red"><B>HOBBIES</B>:</FONT> <font color="red"><B>ARE YOU USEFUL AT RELOCATING MEMORIES? ASKING FOR A FRIEND</B>:</FONT> </span>

please note that acceptance as a rogue doesn't guarantee you will be invited to his vip beyonce concert tour. this right is reserved for iris west-allen and his original rogues ... ]

voice;

[subroutined]

[ There's a delighted laugh coming through the audio feed, along with this attached image: ]



[ The cursor hovers around the check box, but every time it gets close, it dashes away again, with another accompanying peal of laughter. ]

I can't do it! Haha, how am I meant to comment on this cute video of a squirrel now?

[ There's another attached clip: ]



Look at him! He's drinking coffee! I want to say, "I wonder if it's hazelnut," but the site won't let me unless I lie, so I'll say it here instead.

[ Ash just laughs again, and ends the post. ]

o2 👼🏼 video;

[kidsmenu]

[The little girl in the video looks as pristine and immaculately groomed as ever, all golden ringlets and a pretty seafoam shirt. As ever, there's something oddly anachronistic about her, which makes sense if you saw her last posting. She has been pretty open about her world of origin.]

Hello! I received very much quality advice from my last Internet posting. Merci beaucoup. I seek more now.

My fathers and I are looking at different sorts of school and skills and, [an aristocratic little hem, because this is So Gauche, but] jobs. But there does seem so much to choose from. On advice of one of the local people, I tried to take an "online quiz," which was supposed to narrow it down. Instead the entire screen turned violently blue and there was a horrible screeching and the machine hasn't turned on since.

I would like to know how you all found your vocational calling. And the Universal Resource Locator of your preferred career match "quiz."