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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.

bays

[Tom looks nervous. He's not used to speaking in front of an audience, on camera or not.

Unfortunately, this video doesn't come with subtitles. But he at least starts out trying to speak properly.]

Er...hello. My name's Tom McNair - big 'm', little 'c', big 'n' and then...

[He spreads his hands wide, hoping that will explain the 'air' part. Maybe he should've written this out on index cards first after all. Tom lets his arms drop to his sides, grinning softly as he continues.]

Right, so I wanted to thank someone for the new job 'n all. It's good though, I ain't used to just swanning around all day. I can hardly believe it. I ain't even got a CV, but I've done lots of odd jobs, most of 'em dirty. I was an assistant manager for a fancy hotel once. Had a badge and everything, A-s-s M-a-n spelled out right across it so everyone knew I was in charge when Hal weren't around. I'll do me very best though, for the the city and everyone.

Eh, I do have one question. Does anyone know when the next full moon is? And where there might be some woods and a place what sells cheap chickens. I think that's it.

[He thinks for a moment longer before giving the camera a bright grin and a thumbs up.]

Yeah, so cheers.

selfimage

[ oh well, look what day it is. with everything going on, it would be a shame if someone missed the reference. ]

Remember remember the Fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.

[ all right, to the meat and potatoes. ]

Significance reminder!! Note: Please take note that we've already had a lengthy Guy Fawkes conversation. If you'd be so inclined to keep the novelty down as he's unable to roll in his grave.

And what time would it be? Well it's history time!!!! :) Since Mr. Holiday still seems to be out of commission and unable to take calls, and we have a wave of violent naysayers that would so love another opportunity to liberate (I use it loosely) us, so I'm sure everyone has their work cut out for them. All this place needs is a little push before until we're full-fledged citizens, huzzah.

Now, what do De Chima, Maurtia Falls and Nonah all have in common? (Asiiiiiide from the obvious, ofc)

A long time ago in a universe far, far away....- there were 3 sisters. It's a little dry, but bear with me until we get to the juicy parts. N E WAY- The Sudiczki sisters decided to further their endeavors through living the dream of home ownership and mortal city founding. Amid readings I've found enough ironic jokes about the "strings of Fate" and "kindness of Fate" that would tickle anyone's pickle.

Amara married a rich guy in 1910. So we got Maurtia falls. Apparently it's always been a city for the less ethical and more business-minded. (Insert cough)

Lana headed off to follow her dreams of school in De Chima. She died in 1913, from what's rumored to be a series of experiments that she conducted on herself.

Claire founded Nonah, easily most prosperous of the three.

Now here's where it gets crazy........

Before Lana's death in 1913, she was supposed to contribute to the Nonah World Fair. Unfortunately we're a bit SOL on the deets, as all trails for the WHATEVER she was supposed to exhibit have long gone cold.

I hope everyone's enjoyed a little "possibly conspiracy" info dump. Tune in next time, etc etc.

uncurse

All right, this really isn't working for me, and we're obviously not getting out of here anytime soon.

[ Emma looks vaguely irritated as she flips on the video. A stack of papers thuds as it hits a desk off-screen, coupled with a sigh from her. ]

Who do I talk to about a career change?

nadezda

[ The bright posters of Nauru island resorts and beachside scenes in Tuvalu on the wall behind her stand in stark contrast to Elizabeth's gray blouse and tired eyes. Ambiguous messages and leaked encryptions that may or may not be a trap don't exactly call for restful nights for people like her; A Soviet spy in the guise of a stressed housewife cum travel agent who clears her throat as she moves back from the camera to take her seat in front of it. ]

Hi-- I'm Elizabeth, your state tourism agent, here to make sure that you, our heroes, have the opportunity to rest and relax between the often perilous yet essential missions assigned to you.

[ Her smile is taut, clearly unaccustomed to speaking to a machine like it's human, and she swallows nervously. ]

As you know, the holiday season is still some months away but that also means we can offer great low-season prices. Our latest promotion is for trips to the beautiful Micronesia: 25% discount for one-week holiday packages to the lovely Nauru island, 30% off for Tuvalu and, get this, 50% off for tickets to the amazing Gilbert islands.

This offer won't last forever, so stop by the counter soon or give me a call.

[ A pause as she considers what else she's supposed to say in this instance, before-- ] Thank you.

agog

[ after giving herself a bit of a pep talk about how she can do this. without fitz. about how she's capable and this is what needs to be done, the camera turns on to show jemma in a lab coat, in a lab (a stark lab) with a clip board in her arms and a smile on her face.]

Hullo. My name is Dr. Jemma Simmons. I am still a bit of a new arrival to this place which means I am curious as to how this place works. More specifically, as a biochemist, I would like to know why is it some of us arrived here with abilities we did not possess before or as some of you may call them... "powers". [ she prefers a more scientific name but she's trying to keep this easy to understand. layman's terms and all.]

So let me cut to the chase: I would like take some blood samples from you. For testing. [ she's quick to add:] This is completely voluntary of course! All I would need is a very small sample. [ she holds up a small vial before she holds up a sheet of paper.] And I would have you fill out a survey I've created first once you contact me via this post.

I assure you, I am quite professional and your samples will remain anonymous to everyone but myself. And they will be destroyed once tested. [ she offers another smile, a little more confident but it's very hopeful.]

Thank you for your time.

reptiledysfunction

[ for one of the few times in his life, Connors is actually using the video function. And, he's sitting in a nice little lab with a small smile on his face. ]

Pretty nice, huh? I finally got up the courage to ask about a promotion. You're looking at an actual research biologist now--no 'assistant' attached.

[ yaaaay still smiling. And then...that smile falters for just a moment as Connors pauses, regains his strength, and then starts talking again. ]

That's not the only reason I'm making this post, though. There's something that I need to tell people. It's...been a long time coming and honestly, I should have done this earlier. But, I'm telling everybody this now, while- [ while he's still got the courage ] while it's relatively quiet.

I know I've been a bit cagey about what my power is, and here's the reason why. Many years back, I tried to regrow my arm by injecting myself with a reptile DNA based experimental formula, designed to help stimulate cellular regrowth. Obviously, it didn't work. In fact, I'd say it made things worse. [ pause, take a small breath, continue on. ]

My power is that occasionally, in times of stress or high anxiety or simply even surprise, I change into this...this monstrous lizard thing. And I'm not myself. The way I understand it is my mind lies dormant--but it can be reached. Spider-Man's managed to save me by reminding me of my wife and son before. Anyway, it's dangerous. If I transform into that, I'm dangerous. The Lizard...it's killed people. And if you're a human, or what it thinks of as a "mammal," there's a high probability that it would try to kill you. So if I transform again, you've got to take me down before anybody gets hurt.

[ There's a pause where Curt scratches at the back of his neck for a moment. ] So that's...that. Not exactly a fun topic of conversation. [ said with a small chuckle, look at him trying to lighten the mood a bit. ] But it's something that needs to be done.

darwinatrix

[After the news breaks about Russia's threats to Alaska.]

Hm. It seems our Soviet adversaries are beginning to rattle their sabers. A large, warlike nation posturing aggressively against our northernmost borders... it's almost nostalgic. If the military had half a brain, they'd put me in charge of the damn defense.

[Now, it seems, she's addressing the camera directly.]

Does this frighten you? Or does the thought of the thundering cannons make your heart race and your blood boil?

Do you fear war?

hydraated

[Ward is so wary of using the network. He's dismissed a thousand and one ideas and plans for trying to get his message across before deciding that simple, straightforward code is the best. Hard not to imagine Skye going through all his messages.

Even if the rational part of his mind honestly admitted that was wishful thinking.

She had neither the time nor the inclination now that she'd ruined his life but trying to come up with a plan was proving considerably difficult.]

What's the government status on pets in our housing? Also I'm looking for a dog, anyone with a line on dogs that are big enough to take a little rough housing, not to mention can handle someone with super strength. Tough, but needed. Advice appreciated.

PRIVATE TO JESSE - Audio.
[this is not a man who's used to this sort of thing and he's not about to talk to the man via his inbox. Ward's tone conveys just how comfortable he is with this, which is to say not at all.]

Thank you for returning Dixie to her owner.

[Click. SO DONE.]

[these next two messages are sent at the highest level of encryption that Ward can manage.]

[PRIVATE TO DR. HSSK.]

How goes the plan to destroy all mammals doctor?

[PRIVATE TO DOCTOR CHILTON]

Would professional codes of conduct forbid me from thanking you in some way for the therapy?

[And their arrangement. He needs your help sir.]

onewiththewild

[ when the video comes up, most people would think it wasn't intentional because it's shaking a lot. It IS intentional but Toboe is a bit busy releasing all the hospitalized dogs at the Veterinary Clinic he works at.

As he does so, screams ("Let us out! Stop that! Toboe, don't you dare!!") from the nurse and the Veterinarian who had just been locked inside the doctor's office, can be heard. There is also so much barking and yelping going on, but you can tell the perpetrator (Toboe) keeps opening all the cages and the dogs are just running around the clinic like crazy ]

Run!! You can escape now! I'll meet you in a bit, where we agreed on!!

[ and the dogs bark and OFF THEY GO OH MY GOD DOGS EVERYWHERE.

And finally Toboe addresses the the video ] They do terrible things to dogs here!! They cut their-!! [ and suddenly he realizes what he was about to say, his face turns very red and he whispers ] They cut their... you know. Back there. [ testicles. He means testicles. ]

ANYWAY! It won't be happening again!

[ And Toboe's human illusion is gone and in place of a 14 years old boy there is a red wolf, THE HERO TO ALL THE DOGS and the one who will protect their privates! Something like that.

And off he goes out of the clinic, following after the puppies he just saved from a very terrible fate. No more balls shall be cut from that day on!

Who thought having a talking wolf working at a Vet clinic was a good idea... THINK AGAIN. ]

beenwaitinglong

[The typical Godot scenario: set up on a sofa with a cup of coffee. He looks a little tense today for some reason, though tries to calm himself with a few sips of coffee before he speaks.]

In the wake of Mr. Edgeworth's departure, I believe it's important to have Import representation on both sides of the law. Therefore, I will be resigning my position at the public defender's office, and am in the process of transferring over to the prosecutor's office for the city of Heropa.

[Siiiip.]

As a registered Import, I intend to prioritize cases involving other Imports. This means that if you break the law, your name will find its way across my desk. This does not mean that I'll be pulling any extra strings or going any easier on you should that be the case. So let's just all do our best to behave ourselves, shall we?

It also seems appropriate that I should offer my services to those who may come from different worlds and cultures, and who might have some questions and concerns as to how our legal system operates. Ask, and be served.

[An uncharacteristic pause goes here.]

If there are any such questions, my name is- Armando. Diego Armando. You can remember it.

[With no further discussion on how all of a sudden he's going by a different name, the broadcast ends.]

scission

[The video opens held distant and slightly off-centered on Deucalion's face. The reason for this is probably immediately apparent, though, in the colour of his eyes and the fact his gaze isn't directed quite at the camera. A voice post might have been better. Or maybe this was intentional.]

I can't say my interests in historical study ever extended to considering how changes in events might alter the course of the world, but this is a truly fascinating peek at things. Though I think I would have preferred it without some of the... nostalgia.

[Which is probably the most gentle way possible of referring to the political climate of the cold war.]

I imagine someone's already looked into how far back the divergences started? I'm sure dealing with new arrivals has grown quite tedious, but if you wouldn't mind sharing, I'd be interested in hearing it. I'll make my way to a library once I have my bearings, but having an idea of the immediate terrain seems wise.

[A pause, a small tilt of his head, mouth tugging into a slightly self-deprecating smile.]

And I'll admit the government stamping may be leaving me a touch over-cautious.

[It's not entirely dishonest. But it's also fishing. Come tell him your thoughts on the government, people.

But then, there is another, slightly more alarming thought as to the potential historical ramifications--]

It is still possible to get a cup of tea somewhere, isn't it?

fingerbang

What was the date when you arrived here?

[ This is the most important part, at least by the standards of the persona she's tried to project thus far, and as such demands the most attention and response. Hence the text!! But that's not the end of the broadcast by half. Immediately after the text portion gets fired off, the audio kicks in, and some broad starts talking. Her tone is businesslike, but not brisk -- like she knows exactly what she's going to say, but is in no particular hurry to say it.

Or like she's more than happy to listen to herself talk for ages. It could also be that. ]

I'm not about to flatter myself by assuming I'm the only one who's been watching, but I don't believe anyone's remarked on this yet. Not here, at least. And we know what happens when one keeps information hostage, right?

[ HO HO HO HO HO. She doesn't really sound amused, although her voice briefly lilts into the appropriate register. ]

If we take this entire wave of imPorts -- the ones who've arrived and departed within the year -- as a whole, there have been several different patterns for arrivals. I wasn't there, so please, correct me if I'm wrong. But to my knowledge, between the initial group in January and those who began to appear in February, there were no stragglers. There was simply the one, and then the rest of us. From then on, it appears to have been a fairly continuous flow.

But I don't think we're keeping to it now. This is based only on what I've noticed, so I can't say for certain when it started or whether the change is significant at all. Still, some of you have to have noticed there were more introductions toward the beginning of last month than there were at the end. I believe the timing has changed again -- so that the majority of newcomers show up at the beginning of the month and, as it goes on, cease to arrive entirely. A happy medium, I suppose you could call it. Particularly happy for the government, since it ensures newcomers can hardly get their bearings before they're given the choice to register.

Some of you have been theorizing that Lachesis is present again. If that's so, you should be looking to the way she measures. She was a little less organized in the old universe, as I remember -- but back then, she wasn't under supervision. It's funny how things change.

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