RUE MOORE HAS IT: SEPTEMBER EDITION

[ruemoore]

Hel-lo, Metacuties~! Rue here. Did you miss me~?

So sorry about the unexpected hiatus! I was brought into another world during all that fuss last month - oh, darlings. I may just be a baseline human here, but I was living my best meta life in that world! You should have seen me, soaring through the skies~! [Rue sighs.] Ah, well. At least I know you’ve all been busy while I was gone.

[Here, Rue’s tone goes a little somber.]

I’ve heard about all the recent unrest in Excelsior. It’s sad to see such a friendly city turning on its own heroes and scientists. I know a lot has happened there, but I don’t blame any metas, no matter where they’re from, for what happened. As powerful as they are, they still can’t control everything, you know?

So don’t worry, everyone. I’m still your biggest fan - and your biggest gossip! So, let’s get to it, shall we?

[A musical sting - gossip time!]

Big news to start - a little birdie told me that Harry Osborn, classy modern man from Excelsior, doesn’t only have the brains to shine in business. He's also got the equipment to shine between the sheets! Reliable sources have commented on Harry's pet anaconda, if you catch my drift - yet this delightful bachelor remains single. Who out there could have the guts to tame this scaly beast?

It seems newcomer Billy Hargrove has also made quite the name for himself on social media, due to his huge success on OnlyStans. This retro-flavored bad boy is raking it in if his following count has anything to say, and rumour has it he’s branching out into exclusive video content and brand deals. Keep an eye out, cuties~!

On the romantic side, summer brought us such lovely warm weather that it has heated up the hearts of two handsome yet shy bachelors! Ripley and Eddie shared drinks during one of Little Love's many merry barbecues but there's a different kind of summer thirst they refuse to quench! Mayhap they need a little push in the right direction? Ripley should take a break from taking jobs and use his abilities to find the courage to ask Eddie out before his toothy guardian takes matters into his own gooey hands.

Finally, with the cutest meta I’ve ever seen - they say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but the Confluence is here to remind you that even metapets can turn your world upside down! A new category of furry black void has taken over cat lovers' hearts by the storm - Sleeper is here to prove anything your kitty can do, they can do better!

[Rue will put this picture on the screen.]

I'm not kitten you - if you need to have some pawsitivity in your life, please don't hesitate to start your day with the purrfect cat meme!

[You can just feel the puns.]

Now, let’s get back to what our newest stars are doing for the community! Don't you love the lack of smell of kaiju blood in the air? The city of Atlantis is slowly coming back to its former glory thanks to the organized effort of metas. Guild members and unaligned strays alike have worked together with civilian charity groups to help the Atlanteans and clean the waters, proving once again all you need to be a hero is goodwill and one free afternoon!

It's back-to-school season and the children of Sunset Falls are blossoming thanks to their magic training! That said, at this age, the youngsters do still need to get better control of their enthusiastic, yet wild sparkles. Fortunately for them, the pulchritudinous Lady Yennefer has a soft spot for kids and has provided them with guidance in order to make Sunset Falls a safer place for everyone. Stressed parents can now finally sleep eight hours without the bed disappearing right under their noses!

Even in Excelsior, our metas are doing their part for everyone! I’ve heard that up-and-coming hero Doctor Octopus was seen fighting a brand new nemesis, the dashingly mustachioed Walrus, during the blackout. Are these two star-crossed enemies going to be the hottest new thing in Excelsior? When reached for comment, Doctor Octopus just said, "My name is not Doctor Octopus." Methinks the dilf protests too much~.

That’s all for today, sweeties! Be good to each other - and if you hear anything juicy, be good to me~.

Comments

[exasperation]

[ this is probably a terrible idea, but he committed, so ripley is knocking on mark's door. ]

[atypical_echo]

[Dude, the idea is FINE! Mark opens the door and immediately forces a cup of cocoa into Ripley's hands.]

Okay, but seriously, are you in to Eddie? I can get it. Dude has real DILF vibes.

[exasperation]

[ ripley immediately uses it to hide his face. ]

I mean. Yes? He's nice to me. We get along. Kind of like a same wave length thing. It's nice.

[atypical_echo]

Have you asked him out yet? Has he asked you?

[Dude, Mark hasn't had the courage to even hit on anyone since getting here. He's living for flirting news.]

[exasperation]

No, we haven't done that. We've hung out. Hanging outs has happened.

[atypical_echo]

So are they hang outs or 'hang-outs'?

[And yeah, he's going to guide Ripley to his beat up thrift store futon couch.]

[exasperation]

They're hang outs!

[atypical_echo]

[Mark's smile says that needs weighty air quotes.]

And you want the hang outs to have less shirts and the like?

[exasperation]

No. I mean. I just like hangouts of like. Talking and hanging out. I haven't even thought that far ahead.

[atypical_echo]

[Awwww, that's so cute.]

So it's a real, deep connection.

[exasperation]

I mean. That's what I want more than. Anything else.

[atypical_echo]

Oh man.

[He smiles in delighted shock.]

You've got it BAD.

dw where was this tag!!

[exasperation]

No, I don't!

I don't think.

Re: dw where was this tag!!

[atypical_echo]

SOOOOO BAD.

[exasperation]

Stop.

[atypical_echo]

[Mark chuckles and gets himself settled on the couch in comfort before switching to serious mode.]

It's okay, you know. To like someone. To like him. Making connections here isn't a bad thing.

[exasperation]

[ and normally that would be true . . . if ripley wasn't haunted by a best friend turned evil whom he still looks over from his shoulder. ]

Is it?

[atypical_echo]

[Well, he wasn't expecting a serious question in response. So Mark intends to take it with all the gravity that the question warrants.]

I think it's not a bad thing. I mean, humans are about connecting with others. Trust me, I get that better than most. We stop... making sense when we're alone. And affection is something to hold on to while you have it.

[exasperation]

Yeah, that . . . hasn't really worked out for me.

[atypical_echo]

[Well, who has it worked out for?]

Sometimes it doesn't. I know what that's like. Hell, my last two relationships went that way. That doesn't mean... that doesn't mean we should deny ourselves something good if it comes to us.

[exasperation]

Uhm, yeah, I've . . . never been in a relationship.

[atypical_echo]

[Ah, that explains the reluctance.]

Are you scared of it?

[exasperation]

A little. Maybe.

[atypical_echo]

[Yeah, he gets that. He considers.]

It can be hard, opening up to others. I've been through some of the worst ways to do that. But...

But I still don't regret it. And you seem stronger than me, Ripley.

[exasperation]

I do?