March 2021

S M T W T F S
 1234 56
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031   

WILL YOU HELP SAVE THE WORLD?

Mask or Menace is a panfandom urban 'superhero' genre DWRP game, where heroes, villains, and everyone in between seek to survive and thrive in a world loosely parallel to our own.
h2no: (you just need to believe)
[personal profile] h2no
[viewers of the network, today, have been blessed. a video pops up, showing archie's crobat tending to its little garden patch in his backyard. it involves using air cutter on the soil to chop it up before sweeping it away with the smaller set of wings lower on its body, then carefully dropping what look like blueberries into the mini trench, before sweeping the soil back over it. pretty cute, right? the camera shifts to bring a bush into frame. a... bright pink bush, with those blueberries hanging off it.]

So, ah... [oh hey, it's archie.] I never really paid much attention before, but I guess the berry bushes from berries native to our world are pretty weird compared to some of the ones here, huh?

[the camera shifts, showing another bush that's bright blue, with pink and red berries hanging off it.]

Not to mention they grow in half a day... it's fun to watch them, sometimes. I guess anyone that knows anything about vegetation might be worried about it being a massively invasive species, but it hasn't been. Uh, so far? I mean, the berries are really good for our Pokémon so we're not gonna stop growin' em, but they're easier to keep contained when there's two grass types tending to them. That's basically earth elementals for those of you that know what those are.

...If you don't know what either grass types or earth types are, then use your imagination.

Anyway! [he grins.] There was a point to this. I was just wonderin'-- what's the native fauna and flora of your world like? Or any worlds you might've visited in your lifetime. Would you bring any of it here if you could? For better or worse.

[he's about to turn the camera off but stops, remembering something.]

One more thing-- I have a new Pokémon I got when I was briefly Ported out a month or so ago. She's a Wailmer, the equivalent of this world's whale. Still a baby though, and she needs to get as much socialization with as many different people as possible so if you wanna hang out with her and can stand me being around to keep her calm, gimme a shout. [...] She's called Alberta, for the record. Not just Wailer. Hange named her.

Text;

May. 10th, 2018 07:27 pm
imaphantomthief: (exclaims loudly)
[personal profile] imaphantomthief
Seriously?!

When am I now? I’m getting whiplash. What the hell.

Who decided in the future/past all the social media was on the same site? How do you find the funny videos? Where’s the music? Wait is it just for heroes?

Oh yeah anyone seen a pony? It was around #14 somewhere...

Actually so were my pants. Does this happen a lot? Do I need to stash pants around town just in case?


[Someone got ported in and out for the first time. And figured out (sort of) the network for the first time.

And apparently set a pony loose in Heropa? Sorry about that. At least it wasn’t a voice post?]
icecution: (05)
[personal profile] icecution
Before I start, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mitsuru Kirijo and, as the rest of this message will doubtless betray soon enough, I have only recently arrived. I apologise in advance if any of this seems overly blunt or harsh. This isn't like any situation I'm accustomed to so I ask that you forgive any breach of personal or local etiquette and trust that it isn't intentional on my part.

That being said, I do have some questions concerning our job assignments - not the job we were brought here for, I understand that, but the employment we are granted in order that we are able to support ourselves financially. While I don't wish to seem ungrateful, I'm not certain I'm entirely cut out for the role I have been assigned to and, truthfully speaking, I have to question how it is they determine who is given what job. Is it entirely random? Or are we supposed to consider it a challenge to test our adaptability?

And following on from that, how would those who have already done so advise that I go about seeking employment I feel I am more suited to? I am happy to expand on my skillset should the need arise but I feel that is perhaps better suited for private conversation where it holds relevance.

Thank you in advance for your time and your assistance.
littlemissfutility: (30)
[personal profile] littlemissfutility
If somebody hurts people, how do I stop them from doing it again? They won't stay dead if I kill them.

[This isn't doppelganger!Beth, but one could be forgiven for mistaking it for her--if one knew who was texting, anyway. She does her best to disguise herself (look at all those capital letters! that single question mark!), then posts it from a different location than usual, just in case.]
flowerette: ([ 73 ])
[personal profile] flowerette
[ The video begins with Raina sitting in her garden, reading off a sheet of paper: ]

Mary Watson, Loki Laufeyson, Betty Ross, Elsa Brandt, Hemali, Harrison Wells, Gazelle, Harvey Dent, Jeff Winger, Kitty Jones, Dorian Gray, April Ludgate, Will Graham, Sam Merlotte -- [ And she looks up from the list. ]

To many people, these names don't mean a lot. But they are names of people I had known well. Names of people who once graced this world and have since returned to their own. I've been here for three years. Three years to meet people, three years to lose people -- three years to become invested in this universe, only to know at any moment I could return to my own. I could be forced to leave my soulmate, the only happy life I'd ever had and head toward my inescapable death.

[ A saddened smile. ]

For those who don't know me, my name is Raina. I'm a scientist who works in the field of imPort cellular research. You would think working in such a field for so long, I would have more answers about us than I do. But the truth is, as many imPort scientists can attest, we are highly limited in the things we can research. We are not allowed access to nanites or continuum or any top level information. And our funding is not what it should be to make real progress in our fields. I wanted answers. I wanted to find a way to be able to stay within this world. And I made mistakes as a result of it.

[ Gravely: ] I joined the Constellation under Count Dooku's guidance in the hopes I could find a way to control my destiny. In my desperation, I thought I had no other alternative. And so, I headed the science department. I served as the star Maia. I did not involve myself in the group's affairs. The thieving, the data breaches, the killing. But I used their resources, I studied things that were brought to me, and I made great strides in understanding nanites.

But for my breakthroughs, I still served as a part of a criminal organization. I knew what I was doing was wrong. And once the Constellation fell, I turned myself in for my part. I served my time and more than that, I was filled with shame. I was weak and hopeless at the time Count Dooku found me. My biggest regret is falling for his promise -- that I would be able to escape the death that awaits me back home and find some form of happily ever after. Even though it felt like a dream come true to have found Frederick, life is not a fairy tale. I have no control over the ending, and so I can only do my best to do what's right from this point on.

[ There's a pause, a weighted pause before she speaks up again. ]

I ran for Nonah Ambassador roughly two years ago. And I lost to Francis Urquhart, another name that has likely been forgotten. But I've decided to run once again for De Chima -- the city I've worked in for years, the city I've always loved the most. The goal isn't so much to win. It's about reform. Reform not only for myself -- but for the way funding is handled in the scientific and medicinal research fields, for my scientific peers who want answers and find themselves facing roadblocks, for stronger and more trusting relationships between the government and imPorts as well as imPort and natives, for the poor men and women who find themselves pushed to the streets with the influx of technology. De Chima is a strong city -- always growing, always evolving. But in that evolution, some things simply fall to the wayside. It doesn't have to be that way. We're brought here to be heroes. And being a hero doesn't necessarily mean running into a burning building to save a family or fighting a war. Being a hero means doing what's right for the people who need it most.

I'm not a politician. I won't pretend to be. But if there is one thing I do know...it's that it takes the right touch to really see something blossom and bloom.

[ Raina sinks to her knees in the garden, digging well manicured fingers in the dirt. A vine of strawberries flourishes on camera right before their eyes. ]

All of us have powers, and I'm convinced all of us can do something to help people with them if we put our minds to it. And that is what I advocate. Better use of powers. Better use of our time here. A better future for the citizens of this world. A better tomorrow for those of us who will have one.

Video

Apr. 13th, 2018 05:12 pm
urbanwhizkid: (puzzled | say what now)
[personal profile] urbanwhizkid
[So some might remember this face from last summer. Only difference is he looks far more confused than he did that one time he posted. He's sort of squinting like he can't quite believe what he's seeing.]

So this might be a weird question but wasn't it just summer like five minutes ago?

[He's being entirely serious here guys. It was literally just August for him and now it's apparently April. What gives?]

I guess what I'm really trying to say is: I'm back or something after an impromptu trip.
selfconducts: (you can be infamous but not unfamous)
[personal profile] selfconducts
[ The video that follows has production values of noticeably good-to-high quality; rather than simply record this with the communicator Baal's made use of the producer contacts Persephone introduced him to, since first impressions are everything, especially for a message like the one he's about to make.

As usual he's dressed sharply, gold chain and lightning bolt pendant standing out against the deep purple turtleneck he's wearing underneath the jacket of his red suit, and he's being recorded while seated on a pristine white couch in front of a black marble coffee table, one leg crossed over the other, clasped hands resting on his knee. Yes, he did put this beautiful room together within about a week of being here, what of it? Baal winks and then smiles warmly toward the camera, very poised and confident, though sincere.
]

H'lo. No doubt most of you won't have heard of me yet, but I can promise that'll be changing very soon. They call me Baal, which may tell you-- [ He cocks his head slightly. ] Yes, I'm a god. And yes, I fully intend on living up to the name by running in the upcoming De Chima Ambassadorial elections. If I don't yet have the reputation it takes to win then so be it, but it'd be against my nature to not even try.

[ "Baal" means "Lord," for those following along at home who might catch his meaning-- "living up to the name" and all. He continues, still smiling, though it relaxes into a slightly more neutral expression: ]

Where I come from, every 90 years there's an entire Pantheon's worth of us; normally twelve, though this time round we've been blessed with thirteen. Humans-turned-gods with superpowers. [ He snaps his fingers and the power in the room flickers, static sparks flickering around his hand. ] Our jobs being not only to take care of one another during the short time we'll have these powers for, but to inspire change and progress in humanity, who's in turn then meant to go on to change and progress the world even further. We can change people, but we don't get to change the world itself.

Some of you may have even experienced a taste of this already if you've attended any of the other gods's concerts.

[ Not going to namedrop, because that's a lot of names -- Persephone, Inanna, Baphomet, Lucifer, Cassandra/Urdr, Dionysus, fuckin' Woden -- and he doesn't know much of what they've all been up to yet, but if anyone's been moved by one or more of them then he expects that those people will know exactly what he's talking about anyway. ]

It's been a while since I performed... these days, this sort of thing's become my job. It's all right, I don't mind it. I'm the one of us that's good at it. [ It's hard to tell if that's a joke or not. ] But there's your context: the way I see it, the imPorts of this world are like a bigger version of a similar concept. Considering how ultimately our stays here are only temporary, it's a mindset I think most of us would benefit from moving forward. No matter what we want to do with our lives here, we can't hide from what we are. Don't fear it and don't apologise for it. Use it. All of us have the power now to affect humanity here for the better. Influence them and provide them with the tools to make their world better. Or worse. But obviously that's not what we're going for.

In a perfect scenario, we'd be more self-sufficient rather than rely on the US military and government for employ and housing that could go to the people who actually live here, too-- another thing I'll be working on should I be elected. And while I'd like to go on about how it should be us [ "Or me" ] who step in and handle the situation if-and-when an imPort goes dangerously off the rails as opposed to an insultingly inadequate prison sentence, I understand that's apparently somewhat controversial. So I'll let it rest for now. Come back to it again when I win.

Either way, the premise is simple: we also don't leave the world a worse place than when we started. Handle our own shit amongst ourselves when it goes that far.

[ Then, smiling broadly again, he sits back. ]

All right. I know some of it probably sounds vague, but I think I've covered enough to give you all an idea of what I stand for. If not, ask. Otherwise, for now-- [ He claps his hands twice, saying: ] Clap off.

[ And with a spark, the feed cuts and abruptly goes dark. ]
maskormods: (⒊)
[personal profile] maskormods
THE MAJORITY REPORT: APRIL 10TH, 2018
With the Porter having been stabilized, all returns to normal. At least until the weekend cometh.
POLITIK TOK
As seen on national news outlets:
The campaign for DE CHIMA begins! So far the candidates lined up are the electric newcomer Baal and the erudite David Blake. Will this be the Millennial VS Boomer ballot box battle of the year? Will others yet join the fray? Only time will tell!

QUENCH THE THIRST WITH BINCH WATER
As seen on Bwitter, Rumblr, Ya Hoe News :
In honor of the brand new image-hosting service, BINCHTRIST, the maiden voyage Binchtrist Board will be an ALL IMPORT INPUT! What best captures the imPort experience in pure visual form? Only imPorts may contribute to the theme, with the exception of the starting image:


IN-SATIABLE!
As seen in print versions of the IN-Port Magazine and its Spring Sizzle List from will be hitting news stands with a digital version available to download online. Promos to social media where applicable:
Spring is upon us and IN-Port magazine has published their bi-annual Sizzle List; a naming of ten ImPorts they feel whose popularity, scandal or good looks merits earning them a coveted spot on Sizzle List and the renown title of Truly Sizzling. Named in this magazine and accompanied by candid photographs or well-lit head (and or mug,) shots are the following in no specified order:
Padme Amidala
ImPort Ambassador Padme Amidala, who exudes a sense of grace, poise and composure after taking on the challenge of becoming the representative for Maurtia Falls this past election has become an idol for young girls across the nation. We love you, Ambassador Amidala!

Dr. Harleen Quinzel
Known as Harley Quinn to some, Dr. Quinzel and her entourage of hyenas have us going gaga over such a fine example of beauty and brains all wrapped up into one quirky little package! Now, if only we could manage to touch our toes with half the grace!

Bela Talbot
Where Maurtia Falls loses something precious, De Chima gains - Bela Talbot's beloved shop has recently relocated and we'll have to admit we'll be following Miss Talbot wherever she goes. A reality TV star, we fondly remember her from the hijinks in space on BB3K and wonder if we'll be seeing her on the screens again anytime soon. We hope so!

Alison Hendrix
The charming and well put together Mrs. Hendrix has us swooning over her amazingly creative contributions with her event planning company Every Last Detail. Time efficient, well crafted and poised with a charming suburban smile - we award you, Mrs. Hendrix, a slot on this most Sizzling of Lists!

Beth Greene
A BlueTube sensation with an angelic voice, Beth Green has us enchanted and wanting more. This young singer always has a pleasant smile and a polite contribution to conversation, so we're predicting we'll see her going places in the very near future.

Herr Starr
The infamy of Herr Starr's run for Maurtia Falls Ambassador was one of blunt words and the promise of shared nudes - but it still has us hooked. He's a Starr in our books! The Sizzle Boards are lit with talk about whether or not we'll see him take another stab at beating his competition for Ambassadorship in the near future and we'll have all the coverage of that keeping you up to date.

Lestat de Lioncourt
The aristocratic figure of Lestat de Lioncourt inspires us with a honeyed voice and charming words, he's just about put our writers under a spell. If we could have our way, we'd love to see him in a duet with fellow Sizzle Lister Beth Greene. What do you think? Cast your votes online!

Riptide
Yet another reality TV star to grace our list, we've been following Riptide since he shot off into space and solidified himself in our hearts. With a forum on our site dedicated to him (#RobotToRomance) and a plethora of action figures gracing the shelves in his uncanny but not quite licensed likeness, we're fans of the 'tide!

Franklin "Foggy" Nelson:
The most handsome lawyer in town, Mr. Nelson has a practice running out of Maurtia Falls and we've never more been willing to be taken to court if it means seeing him there! Foggy Nelson, bringing a little bit of steam to our Sizzle List!

Peter Maximoff / Odin Dark
Tied for the last slot on the list are the night & day duo of Odin Dark and Peter Maximoff whose appearances on ImPort My Heart! last month cemented them into our hearts. While rumors still keep the message boards heated, they're only sharing this spot on our list because we couldn't bear to part them! #Bestfriends or #Pedin4Ever? Cast your vote on our online poll!


SPACE-OFF
As evident in scientific websites with a focus on astronomy, and news in the four Porter cities:
Sending messages into space!
A new imPort-led scientific project aims to establish contact with a rumoured settlement that may be in orbit around Mars. Sponsored by Ambassadors Padme Amidala of Maurtia Falls, Galla of Nonah, and RISE agent Jacob Taylor, this initiative will collect imPort messages of diplomacy and transmit them as a burst toward the Red Planet from the International Moon Base. Any imPort interested in participating is urged to contact the Ambassador's office to attend the recording sessions on the Moon.

When asked for comment, NASA spokesperson Amanda Seltz only shrugged. "To be perfectly frank, I don't know what they expect to find out there," she said. "This 'Mars space station' theory sounds far-fetched to me. But there's no harm in letting them borrow a communication array for a little while, I suppose."

CROOKING THE BOOKS
As seen on national news and imPort blogs:
Convicted imPort super-criminal Count Dooku leaves prison to start probation this month, to the dismay of those affected by his actions. Dooku, the radical former leader of the Constellation underworld network, was apprehended by imPort heroes in February during a brazen raid against a weapons corporation that left dozens dead. After his arrest, he displayed a sudden and dramatic repentance after being publicly targeted by the mysterious 'Phantom Thieves.' He has since reportedly shared extensive information with the authorities, leading to several arrests of the Constellation's native accomplices.

The Count's two-month imprisonment and two-month probation are still not enough for many. Daniel Omar, whose wife Amita was killed during Dooku's assault, called his release "an insult to every life he has ruined. Count Dooku is a killer who tried to start a war between imPorts and the government. Even if he had changed and is not just telling more lies, he has not paid any kind of price for the damage he has done. Everyone has to know this isn't right."

Dooku will now spend two months under the supervision of a Registered Hero imPort serving as his probation officer, with a power nullifier attached to his ankle. He will be working as a minimum wage motivational speaker for the offender rehabilitation program From Crooks to Books!

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from NEVER-ENDING SCREECH OF TIMELESS YELLOW to SUITABLY SUBDUED BEIGE.

WANT TO SUBMIT TO THE MAJORITY REPORT?
The Majority Report comes out the 10th and 20th of every month. You may find details and submit here. The cut-off time is 12:01 AM PST on the 9th and the 19th for the corresponding dates.
lastofthebog: (Just reading about death)
[personal profile] lastofthebog
[ Padme is wearing very official looking clothes, which seems in line with how she’s sitting behind a very Ambassadorial desk, Galla standing nearby. ]

Jacob Taylor, with some support, has been able to set up an initiative to send messages from the moon base to the suspected OTO space station on Phobos. As a result, we have a chance to at least attempt to open communications with those who recently made an attempt to destroy Heropa entirely.

While I support this as an attempt of diplomacy, it was my wish that the messages be curated at least somewhat. The government has not taken it seriously enough to do so or make the means to do so available to us.

Therefore, today Ambassador Galla and I are here to request that anyone considering sending messages on this transmission think long and hard about the potential consequences of the words they send. It would hardly be useful to open doors only to insult and demean. Regardless of the damage done to us, if we truly wish to learn more about those who wish to cause us harm, conversation is the first step.

[ Galla leans forward to speak next, one hand resting on the back of Padme's chair. Her hair is pinned back in a prim bun, and she's dressed in her usual garb—matronly and intimidating all at once. ]

As Ambassador Amidala has explained, this is a very grave and serious undertaking regardless of what the Americans appear to think. Remember: These people wish us harm. Further, as we saw in the attack on Heropa, they are willing to create untold casualties in their attacks upon us.

Whatever message you choose to write will be your own, but we urge you to keep this in mind while you craft your messages for this transmission. It is not only our lives that hang in the balance here.

We must remember that while we, for the most part, return from death here, those born to this world do not.

[ Padme smiles, a little thin. ]

Thank you for your time.


[OOC: In connection with the Message to Mars plot! As a note, characters are free to 100% ignore the Ambassadors. Don't feel restricted whatsoever in what your character actually chooses to send to Mars.]
girlybruiser: (in case that makes anybody uncomfortable)
[personal profile] girlybruiser
[ Opting for the text function is definitely a less daunting prospect compared to airing a live video for strangers to see, but to Haru, first impressions are important. She can feel her hands and chest warming up, though a part of that could be attributed to the fact she's wearing that thick pink sweater. Still... she's not unused to addressing a large audience, it's just finding yourself in a world that isn't the cognitive one even with your friends here is somewhat unnerving.

But that's why video it has to be. She needs to convey a friendly approach and demeanor, otherwise it will be much harder to ask anyone for help should she ever need it.

There's no fumbling of the communicator once the feed starts up. Haru is seated close to the table it's propped up on, her hands laid neatly in her lap. She smiles at her unknown audience, a touch shy, but it's warm and friendly. ]


Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Haru Okumura. [ A beat. Does she mention her family? No. ] It is very nice to meet you all. I've heard there are many of us who have been brought to this world. Um, I suppose some of you have been here long enough to hear the same questions over and over, but if you would indulge me I would very much appreciate it.

[ She shifts closer, speaking a bit more clearly. ]

I have heard that superheroes are real in this world ― something that government actively encourages. [ It's difficult to mask the intrigue. Her eyes seem to light up. ] There must be superheroines, yes? I can hardly believe it myself... but that sounds amazing! I wonder if they are anything like the ones I admired on TV as a child.

[ An abrupt pause, followed by Haru's shoulders rolling back and a whimsical smile settling onto her face. ]

Ah, my apologies. I seem to have gotten a bit distracted for a moment.
divaricate: sways @ dw (• excuse??!)
[personal profile] divaricate
Okay, network, I just got my LSAT scores back and my brain still feels like it's melting out of my ears so let's do something mindless and somewhat fun.

Pick 5 emojis that you feel describe you and post them here, either with or without context. Maybe people will ask questions, maybe they won't. Maybe throw in a couple that are shitposty for you, and keep people guessing, I don't know.

I'll go first:

🏳️‍🌈 🙃 😈 🔮 🗳️




[OOC | for larger images of the above copy/pasted emojis, here are links:
rainbow flagupside down facesmiling face with hornscrystal ballballot box with ballot]
heist: (003)
[personal profile] heist
`aqxfgry65w32uq3thqk

[switches to voice]

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!

[even the most hopeful of creatures can't take repeating the same day over and over, there's a thud which then switches to video of a cat-like creature sort of passed out next to a cat toy from Purrfect Pet Supplies]

Will this day ever end...?

[ooc: so due to personal reasons I hadn't intro'd Morgana yet, so in true Mona style he's kinda been getting info about the situation and kept a low profile for a few weeks, as he wasn't sure if it was another cognition or palace. He didn't want to make himself known to castmates in this... fashion though. Oh well!]

#001

Mar. 6th, 2018 07:57 pm
y_not_x: (Blinkeux)
[personal profile] y_not_x
[The video opens on a young man and a large, floating hunk of rock. With eyes. Completely nonplussed by this, Jean-Yves rubs the Fairy type's head as he speaks.]

Hello. My name is Jean-Yves and I'm, ah, I'm new here. Again. Arriver comme un cheveu sur la soupe, that's me. [He shrugs, self-deprecating, not as bothered as he should be by this whole world-hopping-thing.] I have two questions of varying importance. Firstly, is there anyone else here with Pokemon who can help me explain them to the locals? Apparently this world doesn't have them and while my Goomy seems to be endearing to people, Blinkeux here is having a harder time fitting in. It's really getting him down. I mean, just look at him. [Blinkeux stares into the camera, expression completely unchanged.] See? C'est dommage.

Secondly, how do I turn off my superpower? I may have ruined a government car earlier... with hail. From the inside. I apologized to the driver, but I still feel kind of bad about it. I'd rather not do that again...

001

Feb. 14th, 2018 10:19 pm
livesfastdiesung: ((165) copy)
[personal profile] livesfastdiesung
[When the video turns on, there's a couple of super apologetic teenagers. Hajime and Freyja are situated in what appears to be some kind of office.]

Mm, mm, okay, so Hajime and I need to apologize for somethin'! There was kinda a mishap earlier at the charity festival, and while I'm glad y'all came to help support those causes, somethin' happened that shouldn't have happened. We kinda got lost in the music, and 'cause of that, we used our powers on accident. We didn't realize it 'till everythin' was said and done, and for that, we apologize!

[She glances off camera, before turning back to face it, bowing her head.]

Ah... i-it's as Freyja-chan says. [ Hajime seems to be staring at his feet, but after some silent off-camera prompting, he raises his eyes, squirming in his seat. ]

My power helps people feel emotions when I sing... so when I was singing, I felt a really powerful love for everyone? And, um, I didn't mean to, and that power's actually pretty weak on its own, but with Freyja-chan's ability...

[ He glances towards her, hunching down. ] It, um, got kind of out of hand.

But, um, we're trying to learn how to control it and it won't happen again, promise!

[And Freyja herself nods enthusiastically again.]

We're gonna make sure we do somethin' so this never happens again during our normal shows! Even if we wanna make everyone on the planet happy with our songs, we know that it's better if we do it on our own instead of with our powers! So please forgive us!
functusofficio: (o: that nothing safe is worth the drive)
[personal profile] functusofficio
[ This post goes out just prior to midday. If the drama of the past few days with her own world has affected her, it's hard to tell for anyone who's not terribly familiar with her. There's a slight edge to the set of her jaw, but her make up and her hair and her clothes are impeccable as ever as she clicks the video on, sitting in the Ambassador's office of Maurtia Falls. Her smile is polite and friendly, but those who have seen how bright and personal it can be might notice the restraint behind it. ]

Hello. For those who don't know me, I am Ambassador Amidala, recently elected to that position as the representative of Maurtia Falls for the Import population. I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to all who voted, for me or any of the other candidates. To be involved in your government is important, and I hope I will do the office justice for you all.

That said, there are a few things I wish to speak about.

I was elected because I wish to open communication between people, because I advocate transparency in government, and because I value people's input into their governance.

As such, the Maurtia Fall's Ambassador Office is open as of today for business. Official hours will be from 9 am until 7 pm, but should you ever require an appointment outside of those hours you need only contact me at this number. I will make sure that there is a way we can meet outside of those hours if it is needed.

We are currently in a time fraught with urgency and difficulty. Native opinion of our population has been damaged, and we must work with them to restore their faith in our ability to help. We must work with each other across cities and have faith in each other, as well.

The Inauguration will be held on the 16th. I have no intention of it being anything but a small ceremony, but anyone is welcome to attend if they desire.

It is a pleasure to be your representative, and I will do all that is in my power to live up to it.

so many private messages )
yol8: <user name=vendingmachine> (D.A.N.C.E.)
[personal profile] yol8
[Hey, this guy looks new. Looks like just your average sort of dude, too, except for the laurel tattoos. Oh, and his eyes are kinda bloodshot, like he hasn’t slept in a while. But his smile is gentle and friendly.]

Feeling kinda like Rip Van Winkle right now, so I'm going to just keep working past that. Name's Dionysus, and yeah, that Dionysus of that Pantheon.

[And here, he links like every form of popular social media account- Bwitter, BlueTube, Rumblr, and Instagrahm. And then he also links a few more obscure social media sites. Point is, he’s got it all.]

I’m thinking about keeping my scene a little more underground for a while. Don’t worry though. If you want in, you’ll get in.

Video;

Jan. 10th, 2018 11:09 pm
codeoracle: (Because we Can)
[personal profile] codeoracle
[The feed opens with a shaky, unclear picture. It's unfocused, and it's obvious the device must be set on something in motion. It stops for a moment, a shot of sand and water--a beach, and then it moves again. When it focuses again, it's a close up of a purple-brown pair of eyes behind large frames--the person backs up enough for it to finally show Futaba on a pier at one of Heropa's beaches.

It's what's behind her that is really interesting, though. It's a glass tank on a cart, filled with lobsters. Either she dropped a lot of money to buy them all, or she stole the tank from whatever grocer she found them at. In all honesty, it's probably more of column B than column A. The girl in question is grinning maniacally.
]

You know, I've been thinking...capture isn't fun for anyone or anything...especially if it ends with boiling water, right? Soooo...

[The grin grows wider, her boot against the side of the tank before she gives it a gentle shove. It topples for a second before tipping to its side. She's lucky the glass doesn't shatter. But the water sloshes over the sides, lobsters spilling into the surf.]

Go on. Be free!

[Someone let her have too much caffeine. Take away her coffee supply, please.]
godnotlord: (☈ righteous fame)
[personal profile] godnotlord
[Thor has not been one quick to jump on the network after his arrival, spending time observing it, opening and closing too many apps by accident and getting the woman escorting him to his Heropa address to fill him in on most of the basics. Gods and Technology are a little like oil and water, but nonetheless he's doing his best to try and utilize what's at hand to become acquainted with this new world and its people. Yet again in an unfamiliar world, traipsing and trampling his way along trying to return to the one he comes from - and the people he left there, who he was supposed to be leading.

As Asgard is no longer a place but a people, they need him more than ever. But alas, here he is - fooling around with text under a temporary username (@REVENGER) trying to see if his brother - once again - has gotten somewhere before him. Or anyone else who might be an asset to him.]


What Gods are you familiar with?

Which of those Gods do you believe in or worship?

Which, if any, have you met?

(And have you heard of Thor, the God of Thunder in particular?)