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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.

abittertruth

[Oh, look! It's those three red lights again. The face attached to them isn't smiling any more, but the actual expression is hard to read--partially because of the mask.]

Someone stop me if this is old news, because I'm still fresh off the boat--but I've been watching this three-ring circus near as I can tell, not one of you knows what's going on here.

It's just the wet dregs being passed off as fresh brew--and a mess of pretty words covering ugly hearsay and uglier agendas.

[He sets his coffee mug down on the desk beside him.]

Now, I'm as opposed to nuclear annihilation as the next man, don't get me wrong. But I find it pretty interesting the government can't keep enough track of all these magic yahoos it keeps porting in that it can lose fifty of them in one go--but wants its civilians to play spy games for them...?

[He's building steam, gaining intensity as he talks--someone's not all that happy.]

They paint a nice picture--they're responsible for us and we're responsible for them, we're all one big happy community--but it sounds to me like they're slipping salt in the coffee and telling us its sugar.

It's enough to make a well man sick.

And I am not a well man.

[He bares his teeth in a grin--one that's just a touch too aggressive to be sincere.

But then he stops, his visor once again hiding the majority of any meaningful expression.]

...oh. But before I go... one last thing.

Word on the street is that death has become a bit of a tease.

If anyone has proof otherwise, speak now.

[Then he jams his finger on the button, cutting the video off.]

mmnpcs

[When the imPorts open their comms, they will come face to face with an uncharacteristic image, ensuring that even imPorts who attempt to ignore broadcasts at large will see it. This is, after all, relevant to each and every imPort.

The image is nothing more than a black screen with white text superimposed on it: STATE OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY.

After a moment, the image will be quickly replaced by one of L. Chases, seated at her desk, hands folded in front of her. Her expression may be grim, but it is firm, and there is nothing but ferocity behind her stare.]

Attention all imPorts, [she starts off, voice crisp and clear.]

We are now in a state of national emergency. As of January 20th, the USSR has officially declared war on the United States, effectively endangering not only the people of America, but the world as a whole. In this time of need there is a strong chance we may have to call upon you, imPorts, to do your duty in protecting your own.

As a part of this declaration of war, the USSR has abducted approximately fifty imPorts, a number which may yet continue to grow. We do not yet know how this was accomplished, but you have our word that our intelligence is active and ready to uncover what form of technology could abduct you from afar.

We are currently in talks with foreign aid and the UN. Retaliation is a risky prospect, but I assure you, we will retaliate. That time draws near, and when it does, we will be asking for your assistance.

Until then, stay aware, alert, and cautious, imPorts. We cannot afford to lose any more of you, and more importantly, your fellows cannot afford it.

[And with that, her broadcast ends. There will be no replies.]

enustari

[Here's a face that hasn't been seen on the network in a while—at least, not outside the occasional comment section. Elsa much prefers to speak face-to-face, but this is the best way to reach the imPort community at large, and so here she is.]

All right, I'm fucking bored.

[Solid opener.]

In my world, I was a Fabricator—I still am, but I know that means jack shit to you people. So here's the simple version- I can do just about any kind of magic you can think of, and what's more, I can bind it into objects.

If you have an interesting enough request, I will do this for you. Or you can just pay me. I accept good old US currency, of course, and some trades of goods or services. Make me an offer.

[Any commissions she gets will have to be put on hold once she gets abducted by the Russians, but OH WELL.]

textualhealing

For those of you who don’t spend most of your evenings searching for yourself online (there’s no shame in it) I’m about to gift you with something you’ll totally thank me for later: imPorn.org NSFW and R rated, ladies and gents, but it might just be the greatest website ever created. Check it out. A lot of natives have taken a lot of time to make something like this, the least you could do is show them your support. You’re welcome.

[Any daring to check out the site will find a growing number of porn images, all photoshopped with various imPort faces, some poorly edited, some rather impressively done, but all entirely fake.]

clownshoes

[ GOOD EVENING PEOPLE OF THE CITY. Cities.

Have Sora, quite clearly at the swear-in from the looks of it, looking far too cheerful.

In fact, the teen is downright glowing with confidence. ]

Hey, guys! If you aren’t at the Swear-In, you should definitely come by! And if you are--

[ Sora flashes the video behind him, showing the food laid out for the imPorts. ] You should come over here, because Naruto and me are about to have the greatest contest ever!

Which I’m gonna win, of course.

[ Naruto’s sprawling orange-clad arm comes out of nowhere and pushes Sora’s face away in an overly familiar gesture as he wrangles himself into view, grinning just as manically as his companion. ]

Which I’m gonna win, y’know, ‘cos ya better believe I ain’t gonna lose out to this guy! [ A thumb is jerked in Sora’s direction. ] We’re gonna see who can eat the most, an’ even though I’m gonna win ya should make sure you’re all there so ya can watch this go down, ‘cos the only thing Sora’s gonna be eatin’ that I’m not is his wooooorrrrdddssss!!! [ Which would have been a pretty impressive play on words had Naruto not totally stolen it from something he saw on TV. ]

[ Sora spends a good few seconds just staring at Naruto for that one. And then he just turns back to the camera like it never happened. ]

So go ahead and come over! ‘Cause I bet Naruto’s the one who’s gonna be eating words!

[ And with that, the feed cuts. Anyone around feel free to wander over and watch. Or just yell at them over the network about eating the food meant for everyone. Oops.

blue is sora, orange is naruto!

#shounenherolife ]

subourbon

[The video starts with Alison perfectly centered in the frame. Her hair has been pulled back into a very tidy ponytail, her shoulders are squared, and her smile is wide, if a little fixed, as if she’s practiced and prepared for this address. She clears her throat a little before beginning, making sure to attract the undivided attention of the viewer.]

Hello, everyone! My name is Alison Hendrix and I am apparently the newest member of this “import” population. I just thought I’d introduce myself and say how much I am looking forward to meeting you all, especially those of you in Heropa 31!

[She pauses for a second to quickly glance down at her cue cards before clearing her throat again.]

I've been assigned the role of "Event Planner", so I would like to announce the opening of Every Last Detail Event Planning. Since the government apparently believes in my ability to build a business from the ground up with only the bare minimum, I would love to reach out to the community to make any industry contacts that might prove to be mutually beneficial.

[There's an edge of bitterness to her tone when she mentions the government, because these people clearly have no idea about the amount of work it's going to take to get something like this running.]

I am very experienced in this field, so please do not hesitate to contact me with any inquiries you may have. Every Last Detail Event Planning will always deliver a spectacular and unforgettable event, whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or fundraiser!

[She hopes her confidence is convincing enough. She technically planned that shotgun wedding for Margaret in college, and she was always involved in every fundraiser and community theatre production in her community.]

Thank you for your time and attention, and I hope to hear from you soon!

cantread

[Hello there network! A pretty cool-looking guy will just be appearing in a video post all of a sudden.]

So my new home is in a place called Heropa, but I ended up somewhere else entirely. Apparently some 'shenanigans' are going on right now. And since I can't go back to my actual home, I'm in a bit of a bind here.

[Is he actually going to ask to crash at someone else's house? No, of course not. He'll just play it cool until someone else invites him in temporarily.]

The name's Sissel, by the way. I'm in Nonah currently, or so the woman who gave me this file said.

[Yes, he has his file in his hand. No, it does not look like it has been opened.

For a moment it looks like he is going to end the video there, but after a bit of hesitation he adds one last bit to what he has to say.]

Jowd, Yomiel, if either of you are around, I'll be waiting for you.

((OOC: Sissel is from the endgame of Ghost Trick, and thus spoilers will likely come up in threads with him. If you would like no endgame spoilers, just let me know.))

lucke

[The feed is pretty simple, just Cu sitting at a table mulling over what appears to be an array of blades. From large decorative bowie knives and daggers, to what appears to be a long bladed spear tip that he's currently examing in his hands. By the frown and clipped tone it might be easy to discern that he's running a bit hot under the collar.]

Ok, a potentially dumb question followed by one that may only seem foolish if I've overestimated you guys:

First - Is throwing a spear considered Archery as far as the letter of the law?

I ask because as far as I can tell, Pennsylvanian law is saying only Archery hunting is currently allowed. What a pain. What's the point in limiting what kind of weapons hunters use? If I'm going to eat what's left, why sould it matter to anyone else what condition the meat's in after the kill? Tch, another unreasonable law of this era if you ask me.

[He sighs, tossing the spear head up twirling in the air with a flick of his wrist and leans back as it lands --sticking into the wood with a satisfying THOP!]

It's not that I mind using a bow, I could probably do just fine. It just isn't my speciality. Which brings me to my second question:

Anyone out there confident in their weapon crafting skills? Crafting bows, Fletching arrows, or otherwise? If I wanted to get something high quality, like better than the soul-less, mass produced stuff you find in stores now adays. I'm willing to pay whatever you need to make it happen.

OH I guess PS, if anyone wants to go hunting, despite the restrictions, speak up. I wouldn't mind the company. I could even be bothered to teach you a thing or two if you were up to it.

incendere

[The video turns on to a image of a desk almost overflowing with paperwork. In addition to the piles, there are a few mugs of cold tea here and there as well as a plastic jack o' lantern filled to the brim with candy.

Roy sits behind the desk, looking less than pleased, a pair of plastic devil horns haphazardly put on his head. He stares at the video for a little bit, before speaking in an annoyed and forced tone, as if he were reading from a cue card.]

Despite the excitement of tonight's holiday, there are those who wish to celebrate with more than just candy. While your actions are completely up to you, those of us working at the police stations wish to remind you to please consider the consequences behind some of them. Unfortunately, tonight tends to be one of our busiest nights, and we would prefer not to see too many people locked up in here. [He pauses, stares at the screen again for a few seconds before slowly continuing:] Help us save you by drinking responsibly.

We are also currently armed with buckets of candy. [He mechanically gestures to the jack o'lantern by his elbow.] Should you have any children who wish to visit, we are accepting monsters and characters of all kinds. We appreciate your support. Have a safe and happy Halloween.

[There's some congratulatory agreements from other officers out of view. Roy all but rolls his eyes, but when he speaks again it's much more relaxed and not from a cue card.]

Which reminds me, if anyone happens to have any more information about the group of people who targeted the last swear in, I would be interested to hear it. Even if it's something small, it may help us understand their intentions a little more. If you wish to contact me privately, the name is Colonel Roy Mustang.

[As if remembering he has the devil horns on, Roy quickly pulls them off and throws them into the trash before turning off the feed.]

runningstart

[ The following post begins with a series of pictures with no network tag to identify the poster. However, these pictures are absolutely of houses in Heropa that have been inexplicably (???) decorated in the dark of night.

( HEROPA 4, HEROPA 6, HEROPA 10, HEROPA 15, HEROPA 16, HEROPA 24, HOOK, LINE & TINKER )

maskormods

THE MAJORITY REPORT: OCTOBER 20TH, 2015Do you feel it? In the air? Something looking at you? Maybe it's just the SPIRIT of Halloween cascading down your neighborhood, maybe it's just your imagination... But with the brisker weather (something felt more in De Chima and Maurtia Falls, to be sure) comes a change in pace. Are you ready for changes, imPorts?

MEAL TIME
The Department of Agricultural Prosperity has announced a fascinating discovery: they've genetically altered mealworms that grow well beyond the normal scope of the species and will consume styrofoam leaving only biodegradable waste in their wake. Amazing!

ART DECO OR ART NECRO?
As seen in your local newspaper article plus some pictures/video on social media sites from spectators:
Maurtia Falls imPort Wins Decorations Contest!
That was what the residents of Maurtia Falls thought that this grotesque display of bodily horror and inhuman art was probably, anyway. Picture this: from the front walk of a [redacted] imPort residence, there's an extremely brightly lit room with wide open curtains and a body twisted in post mortem agony. It looks to be clawing at the air, with a pillow shoved over its face to smother it to death. Picturesque! Local law enforcement determined the gruesome, HIDEOUS, stuffed display to be the decorative outlet of a particularly disturbed but ultimately harmless individual. Locals have eventually adopted the display as extremely subtle horror art, brilliant in its ingenuity and probably not evidence of a serial killer living next door.

TRICK OR THREAT
As seen on Newspapers. UStube and BlueTube, with watered down coverage on MeTube because children's censorship:
An anonymous terror threat on the afternoon of October 20th sent shockwaves through the city of Nonah. That alleged target: a popular Nonah light rail. Evidence of biochemical weapons are present, a technique publicly associated with imPort criminal Jonathan Crane. The specific public transport line and government offices are shut down immediately. Local businesses in a ten mile radius are closed until further notice. Residents of Nonah have taken to social media criticizing local government for both an insufficient response and a triggered knee-jerk reaction. ImPorts are invited to expose any evidence connected to this threat.

CALLING ALL HOT FELLAS
As seen in newspapers and fliers posted throughout each of the Porter cities:
Three questions: Are you over 18? Are you a man? Are you an imPort that the public just can't get enough of?

If you answered YES to all of these questions, then you may be just the man we need!

We're looking for male imPorts over the age of 18 to model for a series of pinups to be included in calendars and coffee table books, which will be sold to and admired by the adoring public. We know you've got it, so don't be afraid to flaunt it!

All of the proceeds will be donated to charities in each of the Porter cities. Looking good while doing good: what could possibly be better?

Please call Deborah Lannigan at 888-956-4334 if you have any questions or would like to take part!

CRIMSON PEEKS
As seen in local news in Nonah, websites that cover the paranormal:
A group of high school and college students broke into a local cemetery... only to find themselves chased out by angry spirits! The footage of the supposed haunting is incredibly staticky, and sometimes difficult to decipher, but it shows odd lights and multiple figures chasing after the cameraman.

When asked for comment, employees insisted they'd never noticed anything odd around the cemetery, although recently they'd been having some problems with vandals.

What do you think, imPorts? Ghosts or hoax?

IMPORT VICTORY RAISES MAURTIA FALLS MORALE
As seen in ALL major news and online sources:
Natives and Imports attending this month's Halloween themed Swear-In in Maurtia Falls received more of a fright than they likely bargained for. Around midnight, about a dozen masked gunmen crashed the ceremony hosting both ImPorts and local native children, accompanied by their families. What sounds like the beginning of a gruesome story worthy of Halloween quickly turned into a tale of heroism, as the attending ImPorts were described as selflessly throwing themselves between the gunmen and natives to quickly rout the attack. Surprisingly, no casualties were sustained to native or ImPorts attendees, which many in attendance accredit the swift and clean victory to the thorough security measures set in place. Ambassador of Maurtia Falls, Revan, went on record saying "These security features are a result of the dedication and skill of several ImPort minds working in concert for the betterment of all. Now more than ever it is important to protect these events, which are a symbol of our friendship with the natives of this world. Because of this I will be donating several of these security features to the government to be installed at future Swear-Ins to provide them the same protection." Many have speculated that due to the combined might of so many ImPorts in one location banding together, as well as these new security features, people will likely think twice about attacking a Swear-In Ceremony any time soon.

APRIL SHOWERS BRINGS SHARK PROWESS
As seen on NBSea:
Nereus Study Group has reported the female great white shark named April is currently pregnant and making a beeline for the United Kingdom! Researchers have been monitoring the shark's progress in the world since she was caught and tagged last September. Unfortunately, it seems that her male counterpart (also named April) has been defeated or died of natural causes. Researchers noticed his signal had not moved as usual after the two Aprils met, and made a special trip out to check on him. They found a lone shark fin with tracking device still embedded serving as a resting place for a seagull. This takes the total of tagged and tracked great white sharks down to the female April and Lydia. Nereus Study Group only collects the data for these beautiful and misunderstood creatures; the sharks are carefully caught and seen to by the Salty Sea Dogs group near Heropa, started by local imPort Will Graham.

FLORIDA MAN SWIPED A SNATCH OF PUMPKIN SPICES
As seen on an enraged Bwitter and page 9 of The Heropa High Times:
The Great Pumpkin Spice drought continues. So far there are no suspects in who -- or WHAT -- could have snatched away all the pumpkin spice product so familiar to and so deeply beloved by so, so many. The hashtags #pumpkinship and #nutmegrevolution are trending.

WELCOME, AMBASSADOR URQUHART!
As seen in all major network channels, public radio stations, and quite frequently on Rumblr:
Congratulations to the newly elected imPort Ambassador of Nonah, Francis Urquhart! In a exciting neck-and-neck election, Urquhart pulled in just one vote ahead of his political rival Raina. As of October 20th, 2015, Ambassador Urquhart will lead Nonah's imPort community alongside Ambassadors Hundred and Revan.

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from TANGERINE to BLOOD ORANGE in response to the mysterious biochemical threat leveled against Nonah.

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.

wayhot

[She had tried to contact Gamagori earlier to talk, but oddly enough, there had been no response, and no voicemail, even. Then checking things, only to find that his name is no longer on the network... well. It doesn't take a lot to put two and two together. She'll stick with text for this post.]

For those of you who knew him, Nonah ambassador Ira Gamagori has gone home.

That's all.

romancier

Well, it's hard to believe it's already been a month since I arrived. I suppose if I'm really going to stay here and fulfill my duties as the superhero this city deserves, then I need to have some semblance of normalcy as well! Therefore, I require the services of a maid. Qualifications: -Must be female -Must be able to cook -Must enjoy cleaning -Must have a bubbly personality -Must be willing to become a model for occasional drawing/writings -High school students welcome -Uniform optional If interested, please report to Maurtia Falls, Residence #002 and ask for Shigure Sohma, or simply contact me.

earnedmystripes

[SUP IMPORTS. It's been awhile, hasn't it. Four months, he realizes as his communicator loads up the queue of his own posts in looking for the "new post" option. Not since he came back to disaster central after the Flare outbreak and dragon attack.

If he were the sort to appreciate such things, he might have noted an irony in the fact that he's finally posting again soon after yet another crisis.]

...Things have been pretty tough lately. It can get pretty exhausting to deal with, so I was thinking....it might be nice if we talked about stuff we've liked about being here, or moments that stood out as happy. Or, if you're new or can't think of anything, something you wanna do while you're here.

[A beat, and then he adds:]

Figuring out how to go home totally doesn't count as an answer, by the way. 'Cause the whole idea is, if you see something on here that maybe you'd wanna do, you guys could....I dunno, figure something out? It's always more fun to do stuff with your friends, yeah?

As for me, I've met a lot of great people here. Aaaand, I guess I still really wanna check out this world's version of Disneyland.

[he's an Adult, really.]

outlawrain

[The video that appears in front of you is of a big red wolf, one of the eyes working fine with the other closed tightly. He's sitting outside around some trees with a big white signboard near his paws. He moves in closer and nudges it with his nose, getting a wet mark all over it before licking it off. Pulling back, he sits up, almost like a well domesticated dog before picking up the sign with his teeth and holding it up with his paws. In a very scribbled writing, it reads the following.]

My Master, Cu Chulainn, has been leaving me all alone with no one to play with.
I need someone to take me for lots of walks and play with me.
Currently in Maurita Falls.
Will travel for playmates.

[He drops the sign and wags his tail rapidly, looking pleased as punch with what he did. He's laying down on the ground and waiting for someone... anyone, really, to respond. And although he is a canine, he is a smart enough one to reach forward to tap on the device to turn it off.

Take that, Lancer.]

debauchewy

[Ah, when was the last time he posted to this thing- it feels like ages, though it's only been a month or so, how interesting, time does fly here despite being dreadfully idle during a majority of it. And if he recalls, he wasn't even playing 'himself' really in his last message here, more just to pass the time. Of course this new post he plans will be nothing but nonsense--

or seem it anyway.]

[You can tell a lot about someone by what they have to say after all, especially during games.]

[The video shows what appear to be legs and feet. The camera stares down the legs of his white harem pants and shows his feet, crossed at the ankles up on some chair beside him, in atlantic blue high heels. Hisoka seems to be at some cafe, there's a rather pink looking tea cup at his side on a table.]

Let's play a game, shall we? I'm sure many of us looking at the network for now have nothing better to do. Have you ever played 'Would You Rather?' It relies on creativity and a degree of forethought. [And can be a lot more indepth and profound than one might think. Or so he hopes it will be.]

You create two situations and ask which someone would prefer. Shall I start? Perhaps something simple to get our feet wet.

[His legs uncross, and cross in the opposite way, a hand with bright, long, clawed nails appears and picks up the cup for a moment before setting it back down.]

Would you rather- to lose a hand forever or a foot forever?

burnmetwice

[He'd been putting this off for a lot of reasons, In part because of how completely nuts things had been lately this seemed like a really douchebag time to be drawing attention to himself—especially since he had stayed out of the damn way when everyone went crazy. So he'd waited for a few non-crises posts to go up before making his move. But then there was the other reason; there was always an anxious ball of dread in the pit of his stomach at the thought of addressing such a huge audience of people for what boiled down to his own problems.

But he had to do it. His roller rink job (besides driving him insane was not getting him cash fast enough. His voice comes over the network, tripping over itself and he's talking a little too fast in places, rambling, but at least he's not mumbling.]

Er, sssooo, uh, h-hopefully this is alright to ask?? Pretty sure I saw someone asking about job stuff the other day. People use this network for a lot of stuff so I assume it's fine... I'm kind of looking for a job. —I have a job already! I mean, another job. Additionally. I'm not trying to get rid of my other job even though it is literally hell.

A-anyway, I've done construction before... But I was hoping for something to counterbalance my other job, kinda, I do a lot of standing around watching people skate around in circles for hours and hours, so slowly, sssooo. Slowly. It's like watching an old person texting so slow it is physically painful to witness.

—So I was looking for, I dunno, delivery work or something... Pizza, mysterious packages, whatever. Going really fucking fast probably isn't a skill that's at a premium in a place like this but it will be the fastest pizza of your life, I promise. So fast it will be redundant because you'll have to wait for it to cool!

Maybe?? Other speed-types have suggestions?? Or maybe you don't want me cutting into your work. Er.

Uh, thanks.

yatagarasu

[In stark contrast to the stunt she pulled last month, Kay looks worried and serious. There are no theatrics today, no fancy gestures, just a girl who hasn't slept well the night before and who is frightened for a friend. She sighs, her hands clenched into fists on her lap.]

Mr. Edgeworth hasn't come home for three days now. [Her voice is quiet and somber, and has no room for jokes or tricks.] Has anyone seen him?

...

He hasn't even contacted me or Franziska. [Her lip quivers.] We've tried sending him messages and calling him, but...nothing.

I-if anyone has any idea where he could be, let us know. Thanks.

trickstar

Hey, uh, everyone! Welcome to all the new people here, I guess. I'm Joseph Joestar. Hahaha...

This is kind of embarrassing to just announce like this, especially right now…

Sooo… I'm getting married! To, um… Caesar Zeppeli. You've all probably seen him around right? Yeah.

…But anyway, the point of this was to ask for help. I don't really know how "marriage" works these days- like, I've seen a lot of videos about it online, but I feel like that's not exactly how it works, so … I might need some help with this. What am I supposed to do after the engagement ring thing?? I need like a document now? Does someone have to wear a dress?

[Can he wear the dress is what he really wants to know.]

Anyone who helps me with this gets an invite to the wedding, which means you'll also get a piece of cake. Who doesn't want to be paid back in cake?

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