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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.
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[Today, for a change of pace, Darin's recording from Helix Station in Maurtia Falls. No place special, in fact, it looks like the training room. He also looks a little...nervous? That's new.]

[He clears his throat.]


Good afternoon,everyone.

It's come to my attention that there have been some new arrivals. I wish to [ahem] welcome you all. My name is Darin Altway and I am a representative of Aegis. I'm sure that you are all getting adjusted but I wanted to offer up some guidelines that might...help...

[He starts shuffling through what appear to be index cards.]

Gods dammit what did I do with the list I wrote...

[He starts turning over the cards in his hands. Maybe it's on the back? Nope. He pats himself down. Damn, no more cards.]


...Alright, screw it.

[He tosses the cards up and over his shoulder and they flutter to the ground in a shower all around him.]

Listen up! Like I said, my name's Darin Altway, Master blacksmith. I know there's a lot of newcomers out there, and I know this must be jarring as hell for you. There's also a really solid chance that you've been given powers...powers that you might not know how to control or that you're afraid of. I'm gonna be honest with you; this world isn't exactly a paradise. There's gonna be a lot of things that you might not understand. There's gonna be people out there who don't like that you have powers. About two months ago, my commanding officer posted a list of rules and guidelines you should follow. I'm not gonna post 'em here. Most of 'em are self-explanatory. I just wanna add to them here. So, first up:

It's okay to be confused, scared, or overwhelmed. We all come from different worlds, time periods, dimensions, you name it. You might not know what any of the veterans here are talking about and you know what? That's okay. You'll figure it out. Which leads me to my next one.

It's okay to ask questions. In fact, I encourage it. This world is actually pretty great. There's a lot here to learn and there's even more you can learn from others. Don't be afraid to ask for questions, ask for help, or speak your mind. The answers you find might do more than just help yourself. And speaking of helping...

It's okay to use your powers. I'm gonna throw this one out there from personal experience. I come from a world where my powers made people hate what I was. And you know what? Maybe some of you are the same. Maybe you hid your powers like I did because you're scared of what people might think. But you know what? This place? It's different. As long as you use them safely, you can help a lot of people. And if you're not sure how to use them? Well, we'll help you. And finally...

It's okay to be who you want to be. No one knows how long anyone is going to be here. No one knows what tomorrow might bring. You might hear about some scary stuff, but that doesn't mean you should just...stop. We've all been given a unique opportunity by bring brought here. Maybe we were brought here to learn something about ourselves or...maybe we were brought here as a reprieve from the lives we were living. Maybe some of us were brought here to get a second chance, or a third chance, and maybe some of us were brought here to do something we couldn't do in our worlds. My point is, you're here now, and making the most of it is probably the only 'rule' I think you should follow.

...That and don't, like, blow anything up. That's a big one.

Anyway, if any newcomers out there want to talk to me in person and get better acquainted, I live in Heropa, and my forge is in Nonah. Door's always open.

Darin Altway, signing off~
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THE MAJORITY REPORT: JANUARY 20TH, 2019
The new year kicked off with a FABULOUS Swear-In!, a real treat for imPorts! Hopefully you had a chance to rub shoulders with your peers at this thrilling location.

OH FOR HUX SAKE
As seen in the official press release circulating throughout the Porter Cities.
PRESS RELEASE FROM AEGIS FORCE: All citizens in the Porter Cities are advised to be on the lookout for the imPort super-criminal, ARMITAGE HUX. Hux is currently wanted for charges including arson, attempted purchase of a biological toxin as a weapon, and assaulting an Aegis agent while resisting arrest. His known powers include the generation of fire from his hands. He is described as a pale ginger-haired man with a loud voice.

Hux was last spotted in Maurtia Falls, and has been working as a freelance business consultant. Anyone encountering him is urged to exercise caution, as he is believed to be extremely dangerous. Take note of the attached file photo and notify the police or contact Aegis Force if you see this man or have any information on his activities that may be helpful to this investigation.

PASS ME THE TAHANI SAUCE
As seen in everything ever:
Have you heard about Tahani Al-Jamil? Of course you have, darling. She is the newest, brightest imPort SUPER NOVA since Tony Stark had his last Elon Muskesque meltdown. Rumor has it that Versace is begging for a modeling contract with her. Have you looked at your local supermarket tabloids recently? She's allegedly had a romantic night with Frederick Chilton, has been proposed to by Danger, and is currently hiding the body of Momo Yaoyorozu, whom she murdered. What a delightful, elegant rascal! Easy to see why Tahani is the toast of Maurtia Falls!

What will she do next?

GOT YOUR NUMBERS CHANNEL
As heard on the AM radio airwaves of Jeopardy in repeat:
"Due to the revealing data of new ears on this channel, we cannot continue to operate under this scrutiny. Wouldn't you agree, Ken Kaneki? Jacob Taylor? Urdr? It is wiser that we stop... On this channel.

May she forgive us all."

I SPYDER WITH MY LITTLE EYE
As seen around Jeopardy:
Little neon, rubber spiders have seemed to infest the city of Jeopardy. Seems like an expensive joke -- all of these spiders have a large, grinning smile carved into what would be their faces. Thousands upon thousands of these bright little, inch-long spiders have been showering the city of Jeopardy since Sunday morning. What a bizarre prank, but it seems harmless enough.

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from ELECTRIC SLIDE BLUE to TIFFANY BLUE, since she's been talking shit about Tahani probably.

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.

[VIDEO]

Jan. 5th, 2019 08:34 am
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[The video feed presents an older british gentleman at his desk, surrounded by stacks of history books. He looks up into the camera and smiles warmly.]

Good evening, my name is Walter Strickler. I'm a new arrival here, and I thought it best that I introduce myself. More than that, actually, I was hoping to ask a question.

I am in the midst of familiarizing myself with the history of this world, and how it differs from my own... Most of the discrepancies have been fairly minute, others less so, but it lead me to wondering about other worlds. Your worlds, and the histories theirin; if you care to share them. I suppose I'm just curious, is it common for most of us... "imports" to be from worlds that are similar, or ones that are vastly different? Is there anything here that has struck you as odd?

[There's a small pause, an aside glance, as he arranges the wording of his next question carefully.]

And, are 'powers' common where you're from? Whether it be mutations, magic, or anything of the sort. Are these things familiar to you?

Please do forgive me if I take a moment to understand anything you have to share. I must admit, I am still attempting to process all of this... But I would not want to have anyone feeling put-out for my misgivings. Thank you. I look forward to getting to know you all better.

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Jan. 3rd, 2019 02:59 pm
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[ The woman in the video is in her 30s, her distinctive hair loose around her shoulders, the white stripes making her pale skin quite noticeable. She shifts nervously as the message begins to broadcast, her expression uneasy as she works up the courage to ask the questions she's been wondering for days. Of course, it's silly to hesitate over such things here, but still... After a few moments, she finally speaks, southern drawl thick with nerves even as she forces a friendly smile. ]

If I understand things correctly, then all of us imPorts are given special abilities upon arrival here. But are there any others who had abilities before coming here? And did anyone know about your abilities?

[ A brief pause, and then, with a noticeable waver ]

What did they think of them?
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[When the feed turns on, M's sitting in the center of the screen on a couch in his apartment. His usual smirk is nowhere to be seen, and instead he looks... tired. Surrounding him is a curious sight--D, his Dragprawn from a swear-in years ago is draped around his shoulders, at least a dozen rats are running around in and out of the frame, a chinchilla sits on his lap eating a raisin, and in the background, a very stressed looking white tiger with ice blue stripes lays on the floor as far away from the others as she can manage.

As soon as he knows it's recording, M leans forward, making eye contact with the camera and, by proxy, the viewer.
]

Happy New Year everyone. I'm going to guess that many of you, if you've been here a while, have had people come and go. I'm going to guess a fair number of you have entertained the idea of getting some sort of animal companion to try and make you feel better about the situation you're in. Maybe give you a bit of normalcy.

Stop.

Stop subjecting these animals to losing the people they rely on and care about over and over again, because you never know when you're going to be ported out.

Stop gifting them to your friends in your wills like they're some kind of toaster. They don't know when they're going to be ported out either.

[He motions over his shoulder to the tiger.]

Fubuki over there's an imPocreat. This is her third home. As you can see, she isn't taking losing another caregiver all that well. I inherited the mischief of rats here from an imPort gone about a year now. Inherited Pancho the chinchilla from him in a roundabout way too--though this is also his third home after his initial re-home ported out a few months after he did.

Stop doing this to them.

If you absolutely need to have a dog, cat, goat, bearded dragon, Burmese python, or hissing cockroach... There's these places called animal shelters, and most of them are dying to have people come and foster animals temporarily while they wait for a forever home.

Stop being selfish.

[And with that, he cuts off the feed.]

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Dec. 20th, 2018 01:54 pm
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I'll accept recommendations for brands and types of makeup if you have them; the cost of experimenting with the endless variety is far too high.
In fact, recommendations for brands to AVOID are just as welcome so that this obscene surplus becomes easier to navigate.
My thanks.

[ Video ]

Dec. 18th, 2018 11:14 am
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[ there is a wolf. An awkward wolf. Legosi touches his own muzzle and then his own nose ]

In my world, carnivores are very aware of those around them. We keep our fangs and claws hidden so we don't want to look threatening to herbivores. We try not to call attention to ourselves the best we can, so we don't even wear things like flashy shoes or anything that would make our carnivore traits obvious. [ he reaches for one of his ears next ] I think I'm growing taller which makes things harder on me because everyone can see me from far away. Even though I'm just a kid, I realize I'm growing and becoming an adult very fast, my claws are big and my fangs are huge... [ IT'S A MONOLOGUE. Yes, he does that a lot ]

I'm not really sure what being a grown-up is. But becoming a grown-up in this world seems like it will be a lot of hard work, specially because of my claws and fangs. Even if I try to hide them, everyone keeps staring or is scared of them. Even though all I wanted to do is to live a quiet life...

I wonder if I should just stay human and try to become human, like you. [ Legosi points to himself, and then he shifts into a human form. He can turn human, thanks to the Porter. ] Since I can do this, it's probably easier to stay like this.

But I wanted to know what non-humans think. [ he knows there are some out there ] ... and humans too. I don't know if it's rude to have a wolf turning into a human like this.

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Dec. 16th, 2018 05:00 pm
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[ Kylo Ren is standing in a park in the city of De Chima, where a fresh blanket of snow has fallen. He has a perfectly formed ball of snow in his hand and an intense, focused expression on his face. ]

Residents of De Chima.

I am Kylo Ren.
Meet me at the municipal park and gardens, where a snow battle will commence. I will permit one hour for the construction of defensible positions. Those wishing to join forces with me against the enemy should speak now.

[ And the feed cuts out. ]

[ Video ]

Nov. 27th, 2018 07:19 pm
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[ hello everyone, today Kaneki is here on video, wearing glasses because he is pretty much blind at this point ]

I've been here for a while, and yet I've never been to New York. I just realized that. [ he smiles a little and shakes his head ] before I arrived here, I've never stepped outside Tokyo, and here I am in America, and have not yet visited the most popular of cities... it's a bit of a waste, I think.

That's why I am thinking of going there the first week of December, and was wondering if anyone would like to come along. Might as well enjoy ourselves while here.

Speaking of which - since I've never been to New York before, but some of you have - what are the best places to visit? I'm specifically looking for libraries, but I'm sure there is a lot more than that.

[ and Kaneki will turn off the feed with a small bow of his head. There, not suspicious at all, just a fun touristic trip, totally something kaneki would do except not ]
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I am expanding my collection of poetry, lest my father think that my recent interest in the modern sciences has quite depleted me of all propriety and ladylike softness. Besides, the colleges I am applying to seem to encourage a diversity in 'coursework.'

Please share with me your favorite poems. The story behind your special affinity would also be welcome. As an alternative, I would be delighted to read of your favorite lyrical songs as well. I've much to learn of the music of the 20th century and beyond, as conventional Earth seems to have it.

Thank you,



Claudia de Lioncourt.

[ Text ]

Oct. 30th, 2018 12:52 am
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After so many years here and meeting so many who are involved in heroism, I have to ask.
What are the best super-hero* names you've ever heard of? Or the worst, I guess it goes hand in hand.


*Feel free to mention super-villains too. Or vigilantes. Or people who like to have nicknames and wear spandex.
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Hail and well met, adventurer!

Tonight, the sky is a dark, blood-thick crimson, the harvest moon glowing an eerie orange amidst clouds that roll overhead. Fog swirls around your ankles, and despite your heavy armor, the cold air chills you to the bone. A wolf howls, a crow caws, and you hope the bats which so often perch on the church's steeple aren't still watching you. You know what they really are, now.

You find yourself in a small, Victorian village, where brickwork buildings and cobblestone pathways are all bizarrely empty. You know why this once bustling town is so devoid of life - you know of the things which lurk in the shadows, preying on those too weak to defend themselves. That's why you, Hero, have come to shed some justice in a world so devoid of hope. You are the light which will banish those which house themselves within darkness. You are a Champion, and you are here to bring change.

Let's begin.

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>SELECT WEAPON (RANDOMIZE?)
>CREATE BACKSTORY (RANDOMIZE?)
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THE MAJORITY REPORT: OCTOBER 20TH, 2018
ImPorts are attracting a lot of media attention this month, with Ambassador Logan's Swear-In going over so well, and My Nonah Nightmare raking in thousands of views!


OH THE IRON-Y
As seen in newspapers, social media, and news sites:
Poe Dameron was the surprise winner of the extreme ironing world championships this year, when he ironed a shirt while flying a bicycle in the middle of the caldera of a volcano. There was a four hour argument among judges for whether or not he should be given points for the flying portion of his performance, as it was an unfair imPort advantage, but in the end the use of the volcano still secured him top spot. Dameron himself said about the win: "Next time I'm going to do it in space."

COMING AT YOU LIKE A DARK HORSE
As seen in print interview for ImPort Life magazine:

With My Nonah Nightmare in full swing, it's raking in the ratings as one of the highest watched programs of its time slot. Following the antics of a group of individuals living their lives for two weeks inside a supposedly haunted house, we've quickly come to learn that they'll put up their dukes over a king size bed!

We had the pleasure of having Odin Dark and Peter Maximoff for a short interview, both being reality TV veterans. While the Deputy Ambassador of Maurtia Falls Mr. Maximoff will be making no (known,) appearances during the show - we've got the scoop that his beau, Odin "The Glitterstallion" Dark will be flapping his cape and suiting up for a cameo as a spooky guest. Fans hope to see Miss Rootbeer Maximoff-Dark accompany him.

Our interview was cut short when Mr. Maximoff fell into hysterics upon watching fellow ImPort Riptide vandalize a statue on the show. Quote: "I - Oh my - He - What? I can't!" And like an infectious disease, this laughter spread quickly to Mr. Dark and the interview did not recover.

My Nonah Nightmare airs live online and daily "best-of" at 8PM, from October 17th to 31st.

PHOBOS AND LOATHING IN SPACE TRAVEL
As seen in worldwide news across numerous publications and mediums:

PRESS RELEASE FROM AEGIS FORCE: Project Alke, the joint imPort-NASA mission to Mars, has released the findings of its exploration after returning to Earth last month. Thanks to many imPorts and natives joining together in a common cause, this successful mission has exposed and defeated a major threat to the world. Despite the misinformation and fear that was spread about Alke's nature, truth and courage won out in a decisive battle in space.

Alke launched from the International Moon Base and flew to Mars over several days. ImPort crew suffered nanite sickness, but combated it using government-provided injections. The ship reached the orbit of Mars and encountered a secret armed base built deep into the surface of Mars' moon Phobos, whose existence had previously been suspected but doubted. Scanning and reconnaissance proved that the base was both very real and harbouring nuclear weapons. Radio contact and attempts at negotiation failed to provide a peaceful solution: Phobos personnel described imPorts as a 'plague and a disease' and confirmed that they were responsible for an attempt to destroy the Porter by attacking Heropa. After Alke transmitted this evidence to Earth, the government approved the boarding of Phobos Base to neutralize the threat.

The base was heavily defended by numerous combat robots, as well as eight agents of the Otherworld Technologies Organization (OTO). Alke crewmembers breached the defenses and uncovered evidence of shocking unethical experiments being conducted on humans and animals within the base, for the apparent purpose of creating artificial metahuman abilities. One surviving OTO test subject was found in extreme pain and distress, and has since been returned to Earth for medical treatment.

After recognizing they could not win the fight, the OTO activated a self-destruct aboard Phobos Base. Regrettably, imPorts could not cancel this process. The base was evacuated before its nuclear reactor and warheads detonated. This explosion partially destroyed the moon of Phobos, and has caused enormous damage to the surface of Mars below through falling debris.

The Alke returned to Earth safely, although the stresses of the high-speed journey inflicted serious and permanent engine damage. The ship is currently grounded at Cape Canaveral for the foreseeable future. No casualties were suffered by imPorts or NASA beyond two cases of imPorts who suffered radiation exposure within Phobos Base and have since recovered with the aid of government nanites. Surviving OTO personnel have been transferred to government custody to be criminally prosecuted for their involvement in nuclear terrorism, illegal experiments, and demolishing a moon. All evidence and data gathered by Alke has also been shared with the authorities.

Questioning these prisoners and decrypting computer files has already revealed important information. Phobos was run by an extreme cell of the OTO, and its crew was communicating with the apocalyptic supernatural entity known as Atropos who also seeks to destroy imPorts and likely the Earth itself. Other elements of the OTO are believed to currently be engaged in political influence operations within US allies abroad.

This voyage to Mars should be recognized as a historic event, and the courage of those who made Alke fly will be remembered as their work is carried on through ongoing partnership between imPorts and natives. Aegis is proud to have been part of this mission and remains devoted to Earth's protection. Investigations will continue against the criminal organization calling itself the OTO. Anyone seeking to contact Aegis Force with information or questions about these events is encouraged to reach out to the team's hotline.

GOTTA KEEP 'EM SEPARATED
As seen in Local news media (newspapers, television, etc):

MASSACRE IN MAURTIA FALLS. Twelve members of the Tatars were found dead of multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning in Maurtia Fall's old industrial district. The Tatars are a small Russian-American gang started in 2003, and have had regular conflicts with other gangs over territory and drug related disputes. No suspects have been named yet, though most suspect this massacre to be an attack made by a rival gang.

METAL KNIGHTMARES
As seen in Local news media, imPort fansites, bwitter and other social media:

There's been reports of a strange woman wandering the highway outside of Maurtia Falls late Friday night. She's of medium height and covered head to toe in chrome plated armor, and seemed agitated when approached by locals before disappearing with superhuman speed. Is this the face of Maurtia Falls' newest imPort hero?

FRIGHT FEST
As seen in local news media, social media: It's time for Chrysalis' Unlimited's first annual Spooktober Fundraiser! The company, previously known for their work in prosthetics and neurological research, hopes to raise funds for natives impacted by imPort violence and to bridge a gap between the native and imPort populations. This charity fundraiser will be held Saturday night, October 27th, and politicians, local celebrities and imPorts are invited. There will be drinks and dinner, a charity auction, and a costume contest!

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from PARTY ROCK CANDY BLUE to VAST AND INFINITE VELVET.

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.
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[ Simon is lounging on the living room couch of Nonah 007 in jeans and a gray turtleneck, carefully shined shoes kicked up onto the coffee table. He's got a martini in one hand, complete with a little speared olive. He contemplates it a moment with a rather dark-eyed expression before lifting his head and beaming at the feed.

In a Very Posh British Accent: ]


Hello darlings. It's a beautiful morning in an unfamiliar world. Beautiful here, in any case, I hope the weather is holding wherever you all might be.

[ A TOAST, TO YOU, FRIENDS. ]

Here's to having one's worldview overturned, hmm? I thought I'd seen everything, more fool me.

[ He plucks the olive out of the drink, turning it on the end of its toothpick. ] Does anyone have any... suggestions, as to how a body might mute the manifestation of new abilities?

[ For a second, he looks like he's going to say something else. For another second, he looks uncomfortable. ]

Sufficed to say I'd rather like to keep my mental hands to myself.

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Sep. 20th, 2018 04:34 pm
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Dearest ImPorts, I require your advice.

Sixteenth birthdays are very important in America, right? That's what I've heard, anyway. You always see stories of girls celebrating their Sweet Sixteen.

Well my Sweet Sixteen is in three days, and I haven't a clue how I should celebrate! Please help me!!! Should I host a party? Should I bake or buy a cake??? Which flavor cake is best? Should I ask for the day off from my internships? Would that be horribly inappropriate??

Thank you in advance, I really am clueless on this matter...
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[ Chidi has been contemplating it ever since his arrival—what does the fact that people have powers here mean for the state of ethics in this world? Are people being responsible with what they’ve been given? Is everyone here like him, a person who could never have dreamed of having these types of powers in the worlds he came from?

In the end, he makes a decision that he needs to get more input before deciding. The communicator he’s been given is familiar technology, and he has no problem navigating its interface. He turns on the voice function and begins to broadcast. ]


I have a question for everyone here. Actually, a few questions. I’d like to get everyone’s input, if I can—don’t feel like you’re bothering me with your answer. I want to know everyone’s experience with this and everyone’s opinion.

First, a little background on me. My field of expertise is in the field of ethics and moral philosophy. I have written a lot about this subject, and I’d like to start a new study based on how these fields may be different in this world than in the one I was trained in.

So, here are my questions:

One: Do you personally come from a world where people have the kinds of powers that they have here? Furthermore, did you have powers yourself?

Two: If so, what were the moral and ethical implications of people deciding to use these powers, or choosing not to use them? And if not, do you feel a moral and ethical obligation to use your powers to help people?

And three: Do you consider yourself a good person?
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[It's a video; Peter sits at his coffee table which has been arranged to look like a tiny, inefficient desk with a piece of posterboard for a background that spells out:
ROOTBEER MAXIMOFF-DARK: PAWS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTI0N
MAURT1A FALL'S NEXT FURRY AMBASSAD0R.
(N0T THAT KIND OF FURRY)
Because her campaign slogan is still a work in progress. Also they ran out of sticky alphabet letters so, hence the numeric substitutions. Peter pretends to hang up a landline phone that is about as era dated as he is, with an 'Oh, didn't see you there' fake-smile at the camera. (Which jiggles, someone evidently laughing behind it.)]


Hello there. Salutations.

[Channeling his fake-official, slightly-Marchesque tone of voice he's in a t-shirt but wearing a tie nonetheless and raises his brows before hesitating a second. He hasn't thought this through. His eyes scream that he's forgotten his lines. Because he's forgotten his lines, and staring at Odin isn't helping. Thanks, buddy, just keep hand gesturing for him to continue. That really, really helps?]

Uh. So, you may be wondering about the new contender for the Ambassador position of Maurtia Falls, well do I ever have a... tail for you.

[He reaches down into the space between the coffee table and sofa, pulling up a furball in a cone whose tongue is out and ears up and alert. She's dressed to the nines and sits pretty, right on top of all his 'paperwork'. Which if you look closely are mostly adverts for Porter Pizza and dickbutts drawn on ruled sheets.]

Rootbeer Maximoff-Dark has been around longer than some of us. She's seen some shit? She came to me through the route of an old friend, who I think inherited her from an Import before him. And like any of us, she lives in this city and is affected by everything that goes on here. Same as every native who walks these same streets. Living in an Import household, she's gotten a unique view of both sides of life.

[It's really a joke application but there's truth to what he got on his mind, things that have been bumping around his head like a pinball. He didn't have it in him to go out and put himself on the line directly, but maybe that's why he signed Rooty up all the same. She won't win, but at least he'll feel like he put something out there. Peter blinks, still struggling without his lines so might as well be blunt:]

Sure, she won't be able to do a lot of her duties personally but what am I doing these days, anyway? If you vote for her, I'll do my utmost to enact her strict plan of: water bowls at every public business, better funding to pet shelters and a program for pets and other Import belongings to ensure they're rehomed, reused or recycled and not just abandoned. Odin'll help me co-parent her through her ambitious journey, so honestly? You're not just electing one Ambassador. You're kinda picking three? And one. Is a dog. Can't get better than that, folks.

[Fingerguns? Chk chk noise? He looks strained and awkward still, the True Maximoff Way.]

AMA in the replies? Also, uh. She's fine. The cone's just because she got her booster shot and likes to eat her own ass.

[The video concludes with a cut to this astounding presentation.]
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[it's a phone. or something very much like one. she doesn't have the word for it, but she doesn't have words for anything. still, she can recognize it for what it is. and she can probably figure it out, she's a resourceful kid. after fiddling with it for a bit and bringing up others' posts, she grasps this can at least reach people who might be able to help. mimicking swiping gestures she's seen from the others walking around her with their phones, the girl--cassandra cain, though that name doesn't mean anything to her yet--blinks in surprise as she sees her own face, filthy and scratched, looking back at her on the screen. her hair is long, down to her mid-back and falling a bit over her eyes, tangled and slightly matted.]

--Ah...?

[her gaze sharpens. so, network, marvel as a nine-year-old girl holds her comm in one hand, gesturing and miming, only managing strangled squeaks and hisses for vocalizations when she bothers at all. she's trying to convey something, though, and her body language is clearly frightened and confused. the girl sits with her knees pulled to her chest, wearing a worn-out shirt printed with cyrillic text, threadbare jeans and sneakers close to falling apart. her arms and neck are cris-crossed with scars, knuckles recently bruised. from what's visible of her surroundings, she's in downtown de chima.

finally, in frustration, and thinking she's gotten across all she can for now, she ends the post there.
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[Sup network, there's a small messy-haired boy on your feeds this afternoon, looking a bit bummed. He's sitting at a desk with an open notebook next to him, a few things in it crossed out. If you squint, you might be able to make out a couple locations.]

Umm...I was wondering, is there a way to know for sure that someone's been "sent home"? One of my roommates...he hasn't been home in a few weeks. I thought maybe he just moved out without telling us, but none of the locals have seen him recently, either. I've tried checking the other cities, too.

If he's back home, then that's fine, but what if....

[He trails off, rubbing at his neck. If Bakugo hasn't been sent home, he's probably going to get an earful for making a post like this.]

I just want to be sure he's gone and not hurt or in trouble or something.

[He offers a small bow to the screen.]

Thank you.