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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.

maskormods

THE MAJORITY REPORT: JANUARY 20TH, 2019The 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.

ambasciatore

I guess I signed up for a reward card for Thot Topic at some point but I got a birthday email wishing me a happy "95th" birthday.

Jokes on me for using my actual birth date I guess. It's not even for another two weeks. Does that mean I get to use the coupon early?

debutaunt

[When the video comes on, there is a gorgeous woman sitting in front of the camera, with a beautiful (but very clearly staged) background behind her. Flower arrangements, curtains, you get the picture. She smiles widely as she speaks up:]

Hello darlings! You would not believe what I had been through before suddenly showing up here—

[It makes it seem like a dream. But this whole ‘world’ where ‘superheroes are real,’ that also seems equally likely to be a dream! Or yet another afterlife...

But even when she had her suspicions about what’s real and what’s not, she’ll do what she’s always done. Stick it out, hope for the best, be the change she wants to see— et cetera, et cetera…]

Enough about that!

My name is Tahani Al-Jamil, you’ve probably heard of me.

[She knows they haven’t, her family name apparently has no connections here, BUT she is aware of her own powers. Namely right now, the one that means everyone will know of her, and she can work with that.]

It’s a pleasure to soon meet all of you! I’ve heard there is usually a large “welcome” party every month, is that true? Oh, it must be a joke that it’s called a “Swear In,” isn’t it? I almost really believed in that one! Truly terrible. So, what are they really called, and who is hosting them?

pocketfulof

So this is probably a pretty out there question but...Have any of you met like, alternate universe versions of people you know? I'm not just talking same name or anything.

Because I'm pretty sure I live with my dad now? Another version of my dad...This is--Gods. [He throws his hands up, a bit of the child of Apollo dramatics coming into play.] Why are gods so complicated?

queenofseers

[ The feed opens on Cassandra’s apartment- or what soon will not be Cassandra’s apartment, as one may be able to tell from the fact that everything’s in boxes behind her. Cassandra is on screen, certainly not looking or sounding as terrible as the last time she posted on the network, but still a good bit exhausted. And a bit...frustrated? It could be worse. There's a portion of the screen behind her that's hard to focus on, as if it doesn't want to be looked at. ]

Okay. So- for those of you who are actually interested in figuring shit out around this place, I’ve got a request. Or- we do, apparently. [ Suddenly, that portion of the screen is just fine being looked at, where the tall figure and gazelle skull mask of the Psychopomp looms behind Cassandra. ]

We’re looking for magic users. Anyone with... [ She taps her chin. Clearly she’s trying to find the right words, for a number of reasons. ] Offensive abilities. Or some sort of psychic powers. [ Psychopomp raises one finger, interjecting from behind her: ] Not offensive, as such. The abilities we seek have to do with the mind, particularly in the binding together of them.

God. Fine, yeah, what they said. It’s all abstract anyway, fucking...supernatural bullshit. [ She waves a hand around, as if that’ll assist her point. ] What we’re saying is we need some help on a project. A big one. So if you can do that- and if you’re willing to do it with pretty fucking high stakes- let us know.

Be warned, when we speak of high stakes, we mean the highest of stakes in this land. We mean to mitigate them, with thy help, and perhaps they will be reduced for thee enough to be as naught, but this task is not for such that cannot steel themselves to such a task. If thou art serious, we appreciate thy inquiry.

...They mean you could get hurt, if you need a translation. [ She’s a journalist. She likes blunt language. ] Oh- and if you want something a little less dangerous, we could use some help with a survey, too. Much less potentially deadly. Thanks in advance to those of you who actually give a shit, I guess.

[ ooc: Plain text is Cassandra, bolded is Psychopomp/

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crassidy

Alright there, lads and lasses?

[Brightly, followed by a brief slosh of liquid as he slurps something from a bottle.]

Been thinkin' a bit, taxin' as that is on me brain meats. Bout lots of things, really, but uh...

Tomorrow is me big One Twenty-- not as good as the oul Four Twenty but gotta wait another three hundred years for that one, like, so this'll have to do 'til then. I'll be acceptin' donations of the alcoholic and controlled substance variety, or money will do if you're underaged. Might even buy you a pint in return if y'find yourself around Maurtia Falls tomorrow.

Thought it might also be time to get some more poorly planned ink in the process, and I figured. Well. Maybe it'd be less poorly planned if I asked for suggestions from folks first. I'm acceptin' any and all ideas, even the truly shite ones. I mean, Christ, if you've seen me, you'd know I already got a whole lotta bad decisions inked out, doubt you lot could come up with worse. In before someone suggests a knob tat.

petergraham

What do u know about the occult?

shesalittle

[Karolina appears on the video in her natural form, emitting a rainbow of colors from head to toe. She looks pensive when she appears on the video, occasionally reaching up to fidget with her hair or tapping her wrist where her bracelet would normally be.] I could ask if you guys think it's worth it, us being here. If what happened on the moon is outweighed by the fact that society has made enough technological advancements to be able to throw parties on the moon. But those kinds of questions don't really have answers, not on any world I can imagine.

But, that's not the last time this kind of thing is gonna happen. And I wanna be more help than I've been. So, um, if anyone knows stuff about, I guess, channeling energy or that kind of thing, and would be willing to give me a lesson, I'd really appreciate it. [She gathers light in her hand and holds it up to the camera, just to give a visual for what she's talking about.] Even if it's nothing like what I do, just having some more to think about would really help.

Or if anybody wants to offer like, an aerial combat tutorial, that'd be great too. We could get a group together for that, or something. I don't know if it'll really come up, but, let's be real, flying's fun.

[She goes to click off the video before pausing and holding up a finger.] Totally randomly, while I'm here, does anybody have any advice for couples just starting to move in together?

craftpunk

[ Woden -- or is it David? -- he's sans mask today, sits in a chair, with his helmet. No lights today, nothing to attract the sort of attention that Woden normally craved. ]

I wonder... [ Says David Blake, with that slightly reedy, british voice. ]

How many of you have toyed with the idea of reform? In mythology, of course, it's quite the theme. Coming to terms with one's mistakes, learning from them, growing. Or perhaps merely suffering without knowledge of their past crimes. I have sources, examples, if you would like. The tale of Jaya and Vijaya is one of my particular favorites, or, of course, if you prefer the much more classic Greek, there's Sisyphus, or...Tantalus -- but those punishments are so... medieval, aren't they?

I think we're beyond such things. Coming clean about one's own crimes, and feeling... remorse should be enough, yes? [ A pause, he lifted the helmet, looked at it. David's face reflected back on himself. ]

Or perhaps not? Should we give up more, to show that it's worth it?

It was suggested that I give this up, to prove my devotion to the idea. [ He turned the helmet to face the camera, suspended on his fingertips, before he tossed it behind him. ] A costume change may be appropriate, in fact, don't you think? We've only found ourself at the end of the first drop, after all. It's about time I take the journey in another direction. Any other requests, before I take start earnestly investing in this change? I do want to prove that I am capable of being more than just an old punching bag whenever you all feel like you need one.

All I beg is forgiveness. It is, after all, the holiday season.

lasersounds

[The entire length of the video is focused on a kitchen counter, much like the one in the image below.]

I honestly have no idea what Keith is up to in the kitchen but...Do I really want to know?

Taking bets and guesses.

maskormods

THE MAJORITY REPORT: NOVEMBER 20TH, 2018 HOLY CRAP YOU GUYS! And DOUBLE CRAP, YOU GUYS!

APOCALYPSE NOW AND LATER!
As seen in official press release picked up by all major news outlets:
PRESS RELEASE FROM AEGIS FORCE: Calling all heroic imPorts and native metahumans! Aegis Force is requesting your information for an APOCALYPSE CALL LIST, to be contacted for aid in the event of a major threat to the Earth’s survival. If you are willing to volunteer for this list, please respond with your NAME or ALIAS, your POWERS and TALENTS that you can offer, and which PORTER CITIES you operate in. This information will be used to help co-ordinate heroic responses to major emergencies. If you have any questions, concerns, or information to report about ongoing cases, please contact the Aegis Force hotline.

[OOC note: comment to this post with the above information if you’d like your character added to the APOCALYPSE CALL LIST!]

MOONSHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND
As seen literally in every possible media outlet:
As activities wound down during this month's Swear-In on the Moon, remaining imPorts and residents of the International Moon Research Base found themselves under siege by the alien imPort known as "The Negotiator" who had managed to gain control of their bodies with the use of some strange "Scarabs". Those not possessed became hostages.

The attack was started when the Negotiator publicly revealed the identity of the superhero Blue Beetle to be long-time imPort Jaime Reyes, to the shock of Blue Beetle fans, fans of Reyes, and the world.

After a night while the world waited with baited breath, the Negotiator's control over the moon was broken the next day when hostages broke free or were rescued by fellow imPorts. Fights also broke out between Scarab-possessed people and imPorts, and evidently several imPorts when after the Negotiator himself before reports say that Lucina appeared from nowhere riding a Unicorn and stabbing and killing the Negotiator with a sword. His untimely death was the final straw of the incident and control over the Moon Base was restored.

OUR HOUSE IN THE MIDDLE OF DEFEAT
As seen discussed in imPort city media:
Seems that city planners are having disputes with local government over the housing situation with imPorts. Talk of changing things around, moving taxed money to fix gaps, discussion about nixing it altogether -- a storm is on the horizon. Maybe Jeopardy is the most stable place to be now, huh?

DROP THE (AM)BASS(ADOR)
As seen in imPort city media:
A new wave of Ambassadors is needed -- well, 2/3rds of a new wave. Nonah and De Chima hunger for leadership, and local governments have decided to hold special elections again. This time, however, they'll be a little different. Candidates can announce their intent any time before the Debate, which will be held live on television. After the Debate, imPorts will decide on the next Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador of those respective cities.

In meanwhile take all imPort-related concerns to Ambassador Logan Delos and his Deputy Ambassador Peter Maximoff.

If you think a particular imPort should run, be sure to make your voice heard!

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from CRUNCHED LEAF YELLOW to THE GRATEFUL RED. Bweet what you're grateful for at the Official Code Switch Bwitter account! Like not dying on the moon!

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. As per usual, there will be no Majority Report for 12/20, to accommodate the holidays.

pharmaka

[ For a brief moment after the camera flickers on, Circe appears uncertain, and then her expression at once resolves into a calm, unstirred facade, cool as a plane of water. She has unglamorous auburn hair set back in a tousled braid, eyes of an odd, subtly gold sheen, and a plain, even voice. ]

Well. I do not know whether it is for the better that most of the plants and animals and the like are familiar to me here. It would surely be a better preoccupation than what I was assigned, to acquaint myself with the local wildlife, so perhaps I will do it nonetheless. It has been made clear to me that there is an almost impossibly large amount of land to be seen.

Given I am unfamiliar with travel and with this country, I thought I would seek suggestions. In particular... [ a short pause ] I find I miss the sea. I had heard of deserts, but they are not so lovely a place to live as they are to hear tales of. And the same can be said of cities of men.

[ That is it. She says nothing about the confusion, the mingled hope and fear, that all this freedom and newness has set about in her. She is quite possibly the only divine being here. It is impossible to tell. Is that her father, keeping eye on her in the sky? If it is, she doubts he is about to say hello. In some respects she is as alone as she ever was.

In others... There are more people, more mortals, and more land than she has ever given thought to in her long life. It is thrilling and terrifying at the same time, and Circe dares to betray as little of it as she can manage. ]

semilethal

Hypothetically speaking where could I go to get some stuff

All legal and probably only a couple would need (completely unnecessary) permits

ghoulking

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.

ikanteven

This is kind of embarrassing, but anymore I feel like I don't have any shame.

So...my girlfriend is living away from our place for now, participating in a reality show taping, and I want to do something really special for her when she gets back. I just came here last month and I've been spending all my time writing a thesis to get a university fellowship—I'm afraid I've really been neglecting her.

The problem is that nothing I think of sounds like the right thing. I don't want it to just be a cliche, you know? I want it to be really different. I don't want to just buy her a bouquet, or chocolates, or something typical like that.

Anyways, if anyone has a suggestion, I'm all ears.

cigarbribery

You know, [says Foggy, dryly, in the midst of some generically nice restaurant by himself, strangely dressed very nicely with his hair trimmed and combed and his tie fixed,] there's a lot of risks to Internet dating. Creepy strangers. Getting catfished. Unsolicited dick pics. Having a terrible date.

[He turns the camera around, then, to reveal: an empty chair. He turns it back to himself, and lets out a slightly dramatic sigh of resignation.]

Being stood up by your Internet date. [A beat.] Although, I think that falls under the umbrella of "terrible dates" already?

[A quiet chuckle. For someone who's been ghosted by his date, he doesn't seem too torn up about it. Hurt, certainly, Foggy's usual sunny disposition is a little dimmer than it should be, but when he shoots the camera a smile, it's genuine enough.]

So I'm holding a "worst date ever" contest. Rules are: tell me the worst date you've ever had. If it's worse than mine's going and whoever else answers, you get [and he turns the camera around back to the empty seat] this seat that was supposed to go to my date! And dinner, and possibly drinks, on me.

Aaaaand—go.

fehus

[a placid Kurt Cobain impersonator on your feed; he's had a rough month, but right now he's looking resolved, at least. he's sitting with his knees up on a pretty autumnal overlook in the Virginian mountains, hands curled around his first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season. the cup, tilted just enough towards the camera, reads, "HAGGIS"]

Um. For people who didn't know. Laura Wilson -- um, Persephone -- she's left. Gone home. Whatever.

[for a good 30 seconds, it seems that's about all he's figured out to say, grey eyes sort of deer-in-headlights looking. then he blurts] And she's kicking ass in floral leggings wherever she is, so I don't want a bunch of sympathy about it. Or people saying sorry. It'd be better if you left me an irreverent tweet or vlogged at me about eating ass. Actually, I'm requesting it. That's what she'd want her legacy to be.

[he rubs at his face, which has gotten kind of flustered despite himself]

Uh. And I guess I'm a Co-Prince of Hel now. Just in time for Halloween. Which -- is something. Uh. I've got some plans for it, once I get the place more cleaned up. The plans don't involve cool concerts or divine grief counseling or rockstar orgies. Sorry. I'm throwing all those couches away. But I'm -- I'm gonna do something good with it. [he amends] I'm gonna try to, anyway. Something she'd like.

Watch this spooky space, I guess.

[he sips his latte, and after a moment, adds]

And if you left stuff in Hades besides weird stains and good memories, let me know. I'll mail it by cave bat. Cheaper than Fedex.

craftpunk

[ It's a hyper-synthesized laugh -- it doesn't sound like a Wario sound-effect this time -- that clicks on. There's no video, he won't give his location away that easily. Not when he knows how this is going to play out. ]

Oh, things got interesting while I was gone, didn't they? I'm honestly surprised anyone was intelligent enough to make the logical leaps -- and forthright enough to come forward. I guess that means I won't get to come to any family dinners anymore.

[ A pause, and there's a click, and a sound that some will recognize as Woden's Bifröst opening up, if you've been in contact with it. ]

I'm sure you all have plenty of petty grievances to air. You might as well get them out of the way now, so I only have to hear them once, and we can all move on, yes? It's alright, you can let it all out. It's a "Safe Space".

[ You can even hear the air quotes, and the sarcastic lilt to his voice. ]

kanyounot

[ Kanan's putting his ugly mug on video today, wow! Amazing! He's also in, like... an office somewhere, it appears? There's probably a white board and a filing cabinet behind him, a potted plant, that kinda thing. ]

Hey, everyone. If you don't already know, I'm Kanan Jarrus.

[ He gives a little wave. What follows appears to be rehearsed - like he's memorized this speech, practiced it beforehand. ]

Mayor Baelish has graciously agreed to let me take over running the Endeavor Center, here in Maurtia Falls. If you don't know what that is, it's a place established several months ago to serve the youth community here. Kids can come here to participate in all kinds of activities, outreach programs, after school classes, you name it.

Maurtia Falls is a tough town, and a lot of the kids here need help, to keep them off the streets. To give them opportunities to be their best selves. I believe we can make that happen, but I definitely can't do it alone. We need volunteers - lots of them. If you've got an interest or a skill, you can teach it to someone else. If you're involved in a career and want to get someone else interested in it, you can do that. If you can think of something, I'll find a way for you to help out.

Furthermore, I also run NeoJedha, a shelter and temple for the youth of Maurtia Falls. The Endeavor Center helps kids who might otherwise wind up on the streets, or in bad situations. NeoJedha offers a safe place for the kids who are already in those bad situations, and need to get out. Who need a place to stay, a hot meal, a shower. Maybe even some self-defense lessons. I could use some help there, as well, if that's more your speed.

Finally - I've got a job offer. I need an assistant, full-time. Someone to, well - be my eyes. [ He waves a hand vaguely at his face. HI YEAH, BLIND GUY HERE. ] Someone to help me navigate the bureaucracy, help fill out paperwork, the basic day-to-day stuff that needs done to keep everything running smoothly. Anyone interested in any of this can drop by and check us out whenever you want. We need all the help we can get.

Oh, and if anyone wants meditation lessons, I'll still be doing those, too. For a small fee - all proceeds go right back into the Endeavor Center.

[ Honestly, the only question is: when does he plan to sleep? ]

Thanks for your time.

shotgunsolutions

[Oswald has earned enough doing actual legitimate work (plus one lucrative murder) to buy himself a second, well appointed suit. He's wearing it now and adjusting his cufflinks, then his cravat in the mirror before he turns to the phone and smiles politely.]

Hello again, everyone. I'm in need of the services of a reputable assassin. If you are one or know one, please contact me.

[A pause and then an 'oops forgot to mention, how silly of me' look.]

Right, this isn't Gotham. I should be specific. My needs are all above board, I assure you. No actual killing involved.

[Today, anyway.]

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