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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.

ohmydarlinme

[ Hey look it's Clem! Hi Clem! Only she looks a little ... guilty, and sheepish today. She's curled up on a chair by the window, with a book open in her lap, and a look of concentration on her face. Occasionally she glances up and around at a sound of the apartment settling, or a bird chirping - any noise she wasn't expected she jumps a bit in surprise. ]

.... I kind of messed up at work today. I think the man I work for is mad at me.

[ Or just a little concerned, Same thing. But uh... what exactly she did to make him concerned in the first place ...well, she knew she screwed up badly there. ]

Is Thane still here?

[ She hopes he is, but...wouldn't be surprised if he was gone - that tended to be the norm; people leave. At least he hasn't died right? After an awkward pause, she decides to offer another question. ]

And... um..What's a tibisp? I can't find it in the dictionary.

wanttobeahero

[ When the video starts, it's obvious Henry's in his room, which is not where he'd prefer to be. With it being the weekend, he'd much rather be outside exploring De Chima a little more, but today it's just really gloomy outside and it looks like it might rain any second. That's not necessarily a deterrent, but it's the kind of weather that's more conducive to relaxing indoors and watching movies. So, that's what he's been doing until relocating back to his room for the time being. He hasn't really had a chance to meet as many people on this network as he'd like, so that's what compels him to speak now.

Mostly he just has questions.

Questions are a good way to start a conversation, right? ]

I was wondering...does anyone else have experience with...healing? Not the kind of healing where you fix someone's broken bones, or cuts or anything. But where you fix their...heart, I guess? Their mind. Empathic healing, it said in my packet. So I should be able to make someone feel better if they're sad or scared, or upset in some way. I just was wondering how many other people can do that, too.

[ He really likes the idea of that, but it's not as straightforward to him as his other power (even though it makes sense to him, of course): forcefields. He hasn't tried either yet, but forcefields are something you can see, you know what you're doing and if it's working. ]

I'm Henry, by the way. I live in De Chima, and my mom's here - well, one of them - so that's pretty cool.

Do you like where you're living right now? What do you like to do for fun?

Oh, and if you're living in De Chima too, where can I get the best pizza?

lurings

[ even in the florida heat (does florida even have fall or is it just summer and summer lite? sigh, she wants four seasons again.), abigail had a scarf neatly looped around her throat. she looks exhausted and much like she's sitting up in bed, but considering the video feed comes relatively late at night when night is turning to morning, it may be that she just woke up.

her question is simple and she doesn't waste time leading up to it, just spits it out and lets it soar away into the ether before she can think better of it. ]

Does anyone else have trouble with nightmares?

onewiththewild

[ Toboe has been thinking about this for a while now. To hide or not to hide. In his world, to expose himself is incredibly dangerous. when he did it once, Leara screamed and she was so scared, and so many people chased him and his pack... To keep hidden is self-defense, so he won't scare others and others won't scare him back. So he can be with humans without being shoo-ed, without being sent away. But here, he is a "hero" and the ones he has spoken to always so nice. They might be scared at first, but they eventually say it's alright. Some even pet him after or get so excited.

So a wolf comes to video. Some would think it's a dog, but in all honesty, it's way too big to be one and there is no species of dog that looks like that. Except a wolf. ]

Hello. [ that's a good way to start ] I was brought here two full moons ago, they gave me a tattoo and they said I was a hero. I don't know much about that, but they say the things I can do are "powers" [ though he was always able to do them, back home ] A lot of you have tried talking to me and I don't usually talk back because I don't want to scare anyone. But... I do want to talk to you. [ without being pushed away or screamed at ] I think that's why I'm doing this image thing. [ it's called video, Toboe doesn't remember ]

I can also do something else. All wolves can [ in Toboe's world, but he assumes every wolf can ] and that's probably a bit more scary than talking. Wolves can create an illusion, so we can look human. It helps us to mingle among you, so you won't be scared of us, and so we can protect ourselves- [ he is talking a bit fast, but at least Toboe realizes it - so he stops. He also figures it's better to show than to explain it with words.

In a blink of an eye, a boy takes the place of the wolf. You don't see a transformation; a second there is a wolf, the next second there is a boy there. Anyone used to the supernatural or to really weird stuff might be able to see the human illusion flicker, and for a couple of seconds instead of the boy, they'd see the wolf again. The boy has posted to the network before, so it's not like he is a new face. He smiles, a bit awkwardly ] We can do this, too.

I'm Toboe.

ohmydarlinme

[ The feed focuses in on a park bench. Just a park bench, yep. Though the keen eyed might notice something is a little off - there's a bit of a distortion in one spot on that bench. Also there's a small pink bookbag left on the bench near said distortion. After a few seconds of this, the distortion suddenly solidifies into the form of li'l Clem, who looks totally floored at the first successful use of her ability. ]

I did it! Did you see? [ Goodness, she almost sounds lively! A second later she looks around, sobering again. ]

Well ...actually the point of it was not to be seen, so I guess not? I kinda have a headache now though.. is... that normal?

[ Hrm. Maybe she's not doing it right. She scooped up her bookbag in any case, collecting the phone device and getting ready to be on her way. She stops short when she spies a cat sitting nearby, but after a few seconds of a staring contest, she gives up whatever she was doing to keep walking. She tried sensing the kitty, but this empathy thing isn't as easy as it sounds! ]

ohmydarlinme

[ Clem's been on her own before, but not for this long - and with no flatmates, she was admittedly kind of lonely. Most of the day she was out and about exploring, but with certain things in mind and an intent to try talking to people a little, she collected her little device, vaguely reminded of her walkie. ]

So... the school year started, and they said I had to go. It's weird. I haven't been in school in over a year. I probably forgot a lot of things.

[ Which won't be a problem now with her sub power. She sees parents dropping their kids off at school a lot though, and it only reminded her that her own parents were gone, and.. well, she tried to pretend she didn't see them. ]

But it's kind of fun? It's... different. [ Different from back home. Homework, tests, spelling, all that stuff - it still felt like a completely different life, and she found it hard to concentrate. But she was trying..! That had to count for something, right? ]

Um... I have a job too now. I've never had a job before...but ... serving ice cream doesn't sound so hard, I guess?

[ Awkward pause, awkward paaaaaause. Aaaaaand she clears her throat a little, disconneting the feed. She will be heading out to the ice cream shoppe today though, if anyone happens to be in Heropa and would like some ice cream ~~dropped in their lap~~ in a tidy little cone. ]

runningstart

So, hypothetically speaking, if someone were to move into an apartment that has like...nothing- as in absolutely no things in it...

What should that person probably get? Like, are some essentials optional essentials, or...? Laundry baskets, for example. Not necessary. That's what floors are for.

-oh and assume this hypothetical person has very little money. Like, you look at their bank account and you just feel this pang of regret, that a bank account this sadly empty could exist. But also you feel grateful that it's not you.

Also assume that this supposed apartment is supposedly in a semi-bad part of town. Not this town obviously, because this is all just speculation, but just to lay some ground rules in this discussion.

oxfordian

[ The camera opens up with a panning shot of a hotel that looks a few decades past its prime. The paint is peeling in places, the roof is in desperate need of maintenance, and weeds are sprouting up through the cracks in the pavement. And this is the good side of the building—the other side features quite a few lovely boarded-up windows.

After a long moment, the camera is turned around, taking a moment to focus on Charles. Emma and Erik are visible in the background. ]

Welcome to the future home of the Xavier School for ImPorts. That still sounds strange to say. As you can see, it’s been a while since the building has… seen its prime. [ Charles smiles a bit, his expression notably optimistic. ] Although that is where you come in! We would like to prepare the building for a proper opening in September—and I believe that with the help of any and all volunteers, it could be entirely possible.

[ Emma being Emma, the first thing that comes to mind is catty, but she knows enough not to snipe at her nominal boss on camera, at least not right off the bat. She takes a few steps closer so she can address the audience over Charles' shoulder. In her usual heels, she has several inches on him. ]

While Charles is rather more of an optimist than I am, this isn't my first construction project [ Do you have any idea how often mutants have to rebuild things? Do you? ] or first time running a school for super-powered students [ A lot of them are even still alive! ] so I'm confident we'll have everything in order in plenty of time. We're also looking for faculty and staff, and we'll be casting a wider net than a more conventional school, so if you think you have something to offer, please get in touch.

[ Charles turns his attention to Erik as though silently asking him if he has anything to add. After a moment, the communicator is handed off to Erik. ]

There will be dormitories in the school for anyone who desires an alternative to government housing-- registered or otherwise. [ There's an emphasis on "otherwise". He's made his anti-registration stance fairly public by now. ] In light of last month's events in Colorado, security will be an utmost priority.

On a related note, Charles and I were able to question an accomplice in the kidnapping. If anyone else was able to uncover any information on the parties responsible, I would appreciate an opportunity to compare notes.

[[ There will be an open log for renovating the school later this week. Here is the previous OOC plotting post about the school, for those who missed it. The school directory is over here; please comment on the directory post if you are interested in having your character be a student, teacher, and/or resident at the school! ]]

ohmydarlinme

[ Well it's been a couple of days since the swear-in, and if Clem was sure of one thing, it was this: She should not have walked home in the rain.

There's a stifled sneeze when the audio function turns on, and a few minutes of silence follow. Finally, a sign of resignation. She's not sure what is the best medicine, and she's trying to remember what it looked like when she last was sick. Halp? SHe's a newbie at this stuff. ]

I... have... a question. [ Someone is going to laugh at her, she feels, but she's going to ask anyway. ]

I haven't ever been to FLorida before, but...has anyone ... [ She stops there, decides not to ask. ]

Nevermind, it's stupid.

[ She'll ask something instead. ]

What would you do, if you got someone killed..?

[ Heavy questions from Tiny McTinyTot. But it's guilt that weighs heavily on her head, and she was curious how other people deal with it. ]

[ ACTION ]
[ OR If you rather, Sniffles McGee, aka Clem can be found departing either a pharmacy or a supermarket, with a small bag of goodies, on her way back to the Government apartments. Feel free to run into her either at the pharmacy or the way home if you would rather! ]

braided_icarus

Whoever mentions the word 'camping' again gets a fist to the face. Just saying. Those assholes even got Winry involved in all that, dammit.....

[Oh, yes. Ed is quite evidently still pissed off to high hell over that. Winry is not a fighter and should never be involved in them. Ed's tried to make it a point to keep her out of the front lines back home, as it were. So she never has to see him fighting. But that was unavoidable with the arena mess. At least he didn't get hurt too badly, all things considered. It could be worse.]

Anyway, I had something I wanted to ask, Major. Not....about dinner. About the job thing. They won't let me sign anything because I'm a minor, apparently. I was wondering if you were still willing to help set this up? Maybe they'll let you sign since they're being stubborn about letting me just do it myself.

[Which is ridiculous when he is so used to being treated more like an adult with his status back home and how different things were in general back home with that particular time at 1914, but still. He's working on this. Slowly.]

Also, might have neglected to mention, but Al and I moved in with Winry, so we're at Residence #35 now instead. I know I've offered to help one or two of you with my alchemy, so that's where I am, if anyone needs anything fixed or made, I can see what I can do. Working on setting up a proper shop for it, but....it's a work in progress.

centurybaby

[ It's the witching hour. And the feed is very, very dark-- except for occasion sparking from the overhead street lamp, which briefly provides scant light to the sidewalk. In the background, an attentive eye might notice at the traffic lights are out. And all the business signs. And really every thing electrical as far as one might be able to tell.

There's the sound of fingers snapping, then a blue spark comes to life before settling into a flame at the tip of Jenny Quantum's thumb. The little light illuminates her face as she lights a cigarette. ]

Here's a word of advice for all you newbies:

Don't get attached. Don't give a shit. Don't get comfortable. Stay focused. Stay angry.

[ She sits down on the curb and snuffs the flame out by grinding her thumb against the pavement. Her voice goes on in the dim: ]

Otherwise this place is gonna break your fucking heart.

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