〈 MM 〉npcs ([personal profile] mmnpcs) wrote in [community profile] maskormenace2016-02-15 01:33 pm
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VIDEO | THE FIVE O' CLOCK NEWS

[A fan of the 5 o'clock news? Tuning into your favourite drama or sitcom? That's too bad, because the Soviets have something in mind. Abruptly, every single channel will go blank, only to be replaced with a single news channel. Some may recognize Tara Lynn Shaw, the All-American sweetheart from Channel 6 News with tastefully dyed red hair, dimples, and a big old smile. Her usual job is to reassure the American people that everything will be all right, from stories about rescued puppies to stories about heroic nurses going above and beyond the call of duty.

Her trademark dimples aren't on display today; her mood is distinctly somber, and the American flags in the background of her news station have been taken down, the backdrop replaced with a solid red. She stares into the camera, then looks down at the place cards in front of her.]


Good evening, citizens of America. This is the Soviet Union speaking. You have been left to run rampant for far too long, and we have seen great irresponsibility and suffering as a direct result of your actions. It is for these reasons that we have chosen to intervene.

We have established control over Nonah, Heropa, De Chima, and Maurtia Falls. You may not enter, nor may you leave, but you needn't worry. This is but the first step towards a more peaceful world. Provided you maintain the peace, no harm will come to you; you are instructed to simply continue going about your daily lives. You may find this change startling, but we assure you, you will feel used to it soon enough. If you do not maintain the peace, however, measures will be taken, measures that your previous government wholly failed to take.

ImPorts, you are to attend a 5-day Seminar at Cape Canaveral's Royal Mansions Resort beginning tomorrow at 10 AM sharp. This is not negotiable. You will not be harmed, but appropriate measures will be taken should you choose to be tardy or absent. The Porters will be available to you all, Registered or not; there are absolutely no excuses for your absence.

You will be weapons of the United States of America no longer.

[With that, the broadcast comes to a halt. No American news stations will be playing, but all non-topical entertainment will continue playing as normal.]

[OOC: While this post takes place on national television, please feel free to use this post to have your characters discuss this exciting new development!]
whathawksdo: (pic#10012067)

[personal profile] whathawksdo 2016-02-22 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
I only ever needed one. [ And here there's a short pause, as she considers, then adds: ] Mind, Kirkwall only really had two in the first place, so choices were awfully limited.
mousquetaire: (s i d e y e i n g)

[personal profile] mousquetaire 2016-02-23 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
That explains why you travelled. Paris had a fair number, though most weren’t suitable for polite company. Strangely enough, those are the ones I miss – but De Chima is capable of reminding me, every now and again.
whathawksdo: (and here we go again.)

[personal profile] whathawksdo 2016-02-25 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, no, trust me, the traveling was typically for very, very different reasons. Still can't say I've found one to my liking in De Chima myself, though, which is a shame.
mousquetaire: (d e a d e y e)

[personal profile] mousquetaire 2016-02-26 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
Obviously, that’s because you’ve never come with me. After all this is over, remind me of it and I’ll take you.

Provided you don’t burn it down, that is.
whathawksdo: (i like helping people and killing people)

[personal profile] whathawksdo 2016-02-28 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I can't promise I won't, but I will make a very grand attempt at trying not to.
mousquetaire: (m y l i f e)

[personal profile] mousquetaire 2016-02-29 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ Now he's laughing. ]

That's how I know you're a true friend, thank you.