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[viced]

[Behold, the image of April Ludgate in her very best Rosie the Riveter cosplay as she addresses the nation. Beside her, Mitch is in his usual suit and tie, his face more exhausted and drawn than he’d often been before, but no more so than some of the older members from the City would know that he still looks pretty well-rested -- compared to the man who’d been running the City. But at least there’s a look about him, kind of excited, a smile on his face. ]

Now my associate over here -- [ He looks back at April. ] -- are you going by Rosie now?

[There is a moment of April just smiling- semi-tightly, in a biting my tongue so hard way- at Mitch, before turning the Paid To Be Cheerful Smile at the camera.]

That’s me, Ms. Production E for...today.

[And it’s back to you, boss. She’ll just be posing in the Riveter style for now.]

Alright, well, I guess if you were hanging out at the convention, nobody can blame you. Anyway -- a few bits of business. I don’t need to introduce myself, but if you’re new, and you live in De Chima, you’ll be seeing a lot of me. I’m Mitchell Hundred, also the ambassador for this fine city, but just call me Mitch. [ The smile? It screams politician. ]

Anyway, I don’t think I’ve had much time to talk to the whole lot of the network as much as I’ve wanted to. There are a few things I’d like to get to today, and April has something as well. I’m happy to say that I’ve been working very hard to arrange something with the government in De Chima, and after being awarded a small grant, I have an opportunity to bring something to our people here in De Chima. What I’m looking for is someone in the tech business to please let me know if you’re willing to work on a small project. I can provide details after speaking privately.

Now, barring that, I’m happy to say that we’ll also be arranging a swear-in next week. April here had an excellent idea, and we’ll also need support from the different groups and companies in De Chima, so if anyone would like to lend a hand to assist us -- either financially or by bringing your patronage or corporation by, we’ll be happy to have you. I’d like to showcase the many companies that we have in De Chima with a sort of trade show at the convention center, and also… [ A pause, and he looks at April. ]

Well, I think I’ll leave the rest to Miss Ludgate.

Ms. Production E. But- [Then the fake saleswoman smile is back in force.]

We’re going to fully celebrate the joys of American capitalism with a not-in-anyway-date related auction. Involving you. We need things and tricks to sell off to our adoring public.You all have powers or...maybe even a skill or something. Put them to use. Sell off showing up at some kids birthday party and flying around. Or cooking lessons. Or just a piece of rock you signed because it looked pretty. Homemade blood voodoo dolls...I don’t know what you do. Then normal people and other imPorts will bid, and it’ll all go to making the cities we live in less on fire. The event’ll be live and streaming- online bids allowed. So…

Yeah.

[She looks back up at Mitch. Her job is officially done here.]

[ Mitch takes it back up with a politician perfect smile, like the drop is something that he’d been waiting for. ]

If you’re interested, either in swearing-in, or coming by to see what De Chima has to offer, please feel free to stop by during the swear in. I’m going to try to have a few extras for everyone -- funding willing. But please, feel free to stop by, I think it’ll be fun, for everyone involved.

[ OOC SIGNUPS are over here. ]

Comments

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[tadeadshi]

[Guess who missed alllll those elections before he got here?]

Didn't know there was an ambassador.

What kind of project are you needing help on?

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[viced]

Absolutely there is. I was only elected about a month ago. It's a big honor, but I have my work cut out for me.

As for the project, I'm working on designing security cameras. I have an ideal of what I want to see, but I just need to find the right person to actually do it. I want to make De Chima a bit safer, for all of us, and help us imports out in what we're supposed to be doing.

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[microbrobotics]

[ In case the relationship wasn't obvious already, here's the younger brother commenting in quick succession after the first. ]

hmmmmm that sounds interesting. i could donate some engineering expertise? make like one quick cool thing.

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[viced]

That's funny, I'm getting a lot of bites already. [ Pointedly. He doesn't say anything yet, though. ]

How do you feel about security cameras?

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[aggressiveapathy]

So a robot surprise.

[ Yes, she will answer text with video all day long. ]

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[tadeadshi]

[He's not entirely sure what Mitch told him once the conversation got encrypted but he's assuming it's about the same he told Tadshi.]

Hey, we're doing this one.

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[infomodder]

[things not to ask in public: is that my shirt? and will you be wearing that home?

life is so hard]

Are you going to be signing up the raccoons?

[Because that's...much better................................]

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[aggressiveapathy]

[ of course it is. hey boo ]

It was them or the dogs.

[viced]

What is it with you people and the fucking raccoons?

I mean, they're -- raccoons!

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[pyms]

You're auctioning off goods and services from imPorts. That's a great idea, I have a lot of things I think are neat and I have no idea [ ..why he created half of them tbh ] - no reason to keep them.

What about a box of things, or a whole... trailer?

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[aggressiveapathy]

Yes.

I mean, if any of them have the urge to kill, we might need to give a discount. But yes.

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[viced]

That's a --

A trailer? Of stuff? I mean, if it'll help some people by selling it, I think that's alright.

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[microbrobotics]

oooooooh like what?

audio. nope. still not looking for the 'omg ur a raccoon' reaction.

[rocketsmodernlife]

[ rocket doesn't even live in de chima.

not like that's gonna stop him piping up on all this. he takes his civic duty v seriously. obvs. ]

So what're you actually tryin' to do?

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[viced]

What's it sound like? We're trying to hold an event to raise money for charity -- because people were hurt, and while we're not directly responsible, it's a good thing to do. We can raise a lot of money, honestly.

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[aggressiveapathy]

Tax deductions.

( not here )

[sidecars]

[ You go girl! Build those planes! ]

[aggressiveapathy]

[ Rosie needs you to help, buck. ]

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[firstborncopper]

I don't know if anyone would have any interest, but I could offer lessons in either Quenya or Sindarin. They are the two main languages of my world.

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[aggressiveapathy]

Everyone likes a secret code. Are they, like, magic or anything?

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[viced]

Well -- That's... I mean, I don't know if it's practical, but some people like to learn languages. So I'm thinking it might be worthwhile.

[onthegroundsofbrooklyn]

You came up with this?

[SURPRISE IT'S YOUR VERY FAVORITE CONSTITUENT.]

[aggressiveapathy]

Yeah. It's all him. I just come for the cosplay.

[dormition]

You said it wasn't date related... Can I offer a date?

[His expression is one hundred percent serious.]

[viced]

I, uh, don't see why not? I mean, if you want to.

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[orangehoodie]

My dog has been barking at me since he saw your video. I think he wants in on your auction.

[aggressiveapathy]

Because dogs are way better than people.

[standardization]

Hello, Mitchell. I suppose it's no surprise that I'd like to help with whatever you're up to. [It's awkward to only speak to him when she knows him, so after a beat, she adds:] And, ah, it's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Ludgate.

[Though Asami's ideas are a bit more far-reaching, they're more fleshed out than before. She's really excited about what she has in mind.]

[viced]

Well, I might've gotten some help on the big thing, but how's that idea for infrastructure coming along? I'd like to see what proposal you have so we can get that moving as soon as possible.