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catladyDisplay Name: Cat
Profile Photo: workin' these angles.
Notes: the following comes after selina has spent her first week doing recon, like any good bat-adjacent would know to do in unfamiliar territory. she's aware there are some familiar faces here and vagueness aside, this is her reaching out. | ooc: i am going to be The Slowest™, my apologies in advance!! feel free to reach out if you wanna handwave/establish things if that's more your speed.
[ all hints if you know to read between the lines. ]
Profile Photo: workin' these angles.
Notes: the following comes after selina has spent her first week doing recon, like any good bat-adjacent would know to do in unfamiliar territory. she's aware there are some familiar faces here and vagueness aside, this is her reaching out. | ooc: i am going to be The Slowest™, my apologies in advance!! feel free to reach out if you wanna handwave/establish things if that's more your speed.
So, where are the hotspots in Central City? The nightlife, the culture? A half-decent burger? The hotel is nice and all, but I'm looking to get into some real trouble.
[ all hints if you know to read between the lines. ]
heartofthedream[ Continued from TDM.
Important Note: Jean arrives post-Starstuck/New timeline. ]
Important Note: Jean arrives post-Starstuck/New timeline. ]
Hello, again. I returned home and then was drawn back here what appears to be over a year of your time later.
If anyone can direct me to where to find Logan, David, Josh, and-or Bruce, if they are still here, I would appreciate it. Also, if anyone recognizes the names of Krakoa or the X-Men from back home, please get in touch with me, too.
For those who don't fall into either of those first two categories, my name is Jean Grey, and I originally arrived with the first batch of people to come to this world. As I don't yet know if anyone I was with is still here, I'd love an update on the status of this place.
001. un: damian wayne. audio. ourpowers.
Jul. 23rd, 2023 10:05 pmbatricideI'll keep this short and simple.
My name is Damian Wayne. If this has any meaning to you, I suggest you contact me before I feel the need contact you.
As for the rest of you, how many of you know how to fight? I don't mean a tussle in the school yard, I mean a fight for your life. If you don't, I suggest you learn. Fast.
My name is Damian Wayne. If this has any meaning to you, I suggest you contact me before I feel the need contact you.
As for the rest of you, how many of you know how to fight? I don't mean a tussle in the school yard, I mean a fight for your life. If you don't, I suggest you learn. Fast.
robintohoodDisplay Name: DescendantBar
Profile Photo: Here
Notes: Display name is the same across all social media platforms
[It's July and after several Coyote Ugly Nights conducted by Descendant Karaoke Bar and Lounge, the business's social media accounts have started posting videos and photos of the events. The videos and photos of the events show employees dressed in tight wet outfits and doing bar tricks and/or dancing before joyful crowds at Descendant. The videos also include the music that gets played during a Coyote Ugly night.
Amongst the employees featured prominently are the bar owner “Jay Todano” and Dick Grayson.
Overall, it looks like these events are fun. Naturally, these posts also include the schedule for the next Coyote Ugly Nights as well]
Profile Photo: Here
Notes: Display name is the same across all social media platforms
[It's July and after several Coyote Ugly Nights conducted by Descendant Karaoke Bar and Lounge, the business's social media accounts have started posting videos and photos of the events. The videos and photos of the events show employees dressed in tight wet outfits and doing bar tricks and/or dancing before joyful crowds at Descendant. The videos also include the music that gets played during a Coyote Ugly night.
Amongst the employees featured prominently are the bar owner “Jay Todano” and Dick Grayson.
Overall, it looks like these events are fun. Naturally, these posts also include the schedule for the next Coyote Ugly Nights as well]
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Jun. 29th, 2023 08:58 pmrobintohoodDisplay Name: userkl&3;4jdf
Deletion Time: 7 days until deletion
Notes: Posted to the Society Secrets board. The in-game date is during the last week of June after Arcadia's guards start showing up outside of Arcadia and shortly after Jason talked to Mechanima.
Central's borders are being monitored on who comes into the city, NOT who comes out. Mechanima's not gonna bitch if Fantastic's fanboys are booted out.
Hope you all have fun with that.
Deletion Time: 7 days until deletion
Notes: Posted to the Society Secrets board. The in-game date is during the last week of June after Arcadia's guards start showing up outside of Arcadia and shortly after Jason talked to Mechanima.
Central's borders are being monitored on who comes into the city, NOT who comes out. Mechanima's not gonna bitch if Fantastic's fanboys are booted out.
Hope you all have fun with that.
Various social media | Video
Jun. 2nd, 2023 01:05 amqualityfriendDisplay Name: THE RESISTANCE
Profile Photo: A picture of Fantastic with a red circle with the line through it and dripping with blood for good measure
Notes: Terrorism though it's stopped
All your favorite social media sites have a new livestream posted to them at the same time. It starts by showing a group of hostages, bound gagged and terrified, then the camera turns around to show a woman in a face-covering spandex suit. Those who follow supervillain activity or Fantastic's exploits might recognize her as Flashstep, who has mostly been involved in attempted heists, using her teleportation powers to get past security and befuddle her non-powered opponents, but Fantastic has always stopped her.
She's usually been taunting and almost flirty in the past, but when she starts talking, her voice is unusually cold. She says that fun time is over, if the people are going to accept Fantastic, then they all deserve to die. She moves, leaving the building, a nondescript office, continuing to rant, as the wind picks up and suddenly Fantastic shows up, grabbing her before she can do anything. He wrenches the camera and a detonator out of her hands and, from what can be seen from the camera's new vantage point on the ground, roughs her up and puts her in handcuffs.
Then he picks up the camera and solemnly addresses it. He says that he understands people are upset, but that violence against innocents is unacceptable. He asks, almost pleadingly, that if anyone has a problem with him, they face him themselves and leave others out of it. With that, he turns off the camera.
Profile Photo: A picture of Fantastic with a red circle with the line through it and dripping with blood for good measure
Notes: Terrorism though it's stopped
All your favorite social media sites have a new livestream posted to them at the same time. It starts by showing a group of hostages, bound gagged and terrified, then the camera turns around to show a woman in a face-covering spandex suit. Those who follow supervillain activity or Fantastic's exploits might recognize her as Flashstep, who has mostly been involved in attempted heists, using her teleportation powers to get past security and befuddle her non-powered opponents, but Fantastic has always stopped her.
She's usually been taunting and almost flirty in the past, but when she starts talking, her voice is unusually cold. She says that fun time is over, if the people are going to accept Fantastic, then they all deserve to die. She moves, leaving the building, a nondescript office, continuing to rant, as the wind picks up and suddenly Fantastic shows up, grabbing her before she can do anything. He wrenches the camera and a detonator out of her hands and, from what can be seen from the camera's new vantage point on the ground, roughs her up and puts her in handcuffs.
Then he picks up the camera and solemnly addresses it. He says that he understands people are upset, but that violence against innocents is unacceptable. He asks, almost pleadingly, that if anyone has a problem with him, they face him themselves and leave others out of it. With that, he turns off the camera.
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May. 11th, 2023 08:07 ammetanpcsDisplay Name: MECHANIMA
Notes: Mechanima will be watching responses, but will not be responding to every message. He may chime in on occasion. This is meant to be more of a collaboration post for player characters to figure out what they would like to do in order to resolve this! While posted to Ourpowers, links and screenshots to this post will be spread across social media through various sources. It's not often Mechanima makes an announcement these days, especially one like this.
Greetings.
As I'm sure most residents of Central City have realized, we're currently handling an illness that is passing from individual to individual. This isn't something the Society would dip their fingers into during normal circumstances, but we're working under the assumption this may or may not have been unintentionally caused by one of ours.
[ The... parasites, for lack of better word, do not fall under the Society's umbrella. But given that they are certainly not quite human are spreading through the city like wildfire, Mechanima has opted to listen to Dylan Brock's suggestion and is aiming to quell the spread before it gets out of control. No need for this to put them all under an uncomfortable light. ]
We've set up quarantine zones through Central City: Centennial High School's old facility towards the North, an old lair to the West, Broadmoor Hospital to the East, and the second floor of the Society of Villainous Reformation's building for all others. We have our own research teams working to discover a cure, and are asking for assistance from any metahumans capable of discerning biological differences between beings, as well as biologists who can lend a hand. You will be compensated for your assistance.
Do not enter Central City. If you are within Central City, do not fight quarantine efforts. Do not leave the city if you are already within it. We have associates posted at every road, airport, and train station to prevent movement. Teleporters being tracked. We are watching for metahumans with quicktravel abilities.
Consider this a hostile takeover of Central City by yours truly.
Mechanima
Notes: Mechanima will be watching responses, but will not be responding to every message. He may chime in on occasion. This is meant to be more of a collaboration post for player characters to figure out what they would like to do in order to resolve this! While posted to Ourpowers, links and screenshots to this post will be spread across social media through various sources. It's not often Mechanima makes an announcement these days, especially one like this.
Greetings.
As I'm sure most residents of Central City have realized, we're currently handling an illness that is passing from individual to individual. This isn't something the Society would dip their fingers into during normal circumstances, but we're working under the assumption this may or may not have been unintentionally caused by one of ours.
[ The... parasites, for lack of better word, do not fall under the Society's umbrella. But given that they are certainly not quite human are spreading through the city like wildfire, Mechanima has opted to listen to Dylan Brock's suggestion and is aiming to quell the spread before it gets out of control. No need for this to put them all under an uncomfortable light. ]
We've set up quarantine zones through Central City: Centennial High School's old facility towards the North, an old lair to the West, Broadmoor Hospital to the East, and the second floor of the Society of Villainous Reformation's building for all others. We have our own research teams working to discover a cure, and are asking for assistance from any metahumans capable of discerning biological differences between beings, as well as biologists who can lend a hand. You will be compensated for your assistance.
Do not enter Central City. If you are within Central City, do not fight quarantine efforts. Do not leave the city if you are already within it. We have associates posted at every road, airport, and train station to prevent movement. Teleporters being tracked. We are watching for metahumans with quicktravel abilities.
Consider this a hostile takeover of Central City by yours truly.
Mechanima
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Apr. 15th, 2023 11:13 pmeatsnutsandkicksbuttsDisplay Name: UnbeatableSG
Profile Photo: An extreme close-up of a grey squirrel's face! There's some fisheye lens going on, Tippy was trying to take a selfie.
Sooo... hypothetical question: given that the space-time continuum is kinda lookin' the other way here, how do birthdays work? If you've spent a year in this dimension, but only a few minutes have passed back home, does that time count towards your actual age?
Profile Photo: An extreme close-up of a grey squirrel's face! There's some fisheye lens going on, Tippy was trying to take a selfie.
Sooo... hypothetical question: given that the space-time continuum is kinda lookin' the other way here, how do birthdays work? If you've spent a year in this dimension, but only a few minutes have passed back home, does that time count towards your actual age?
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Mar. 16th, 2023 07:17 pmkazimierasDisplay Name: Kazitude
Profile Photo: it's just a pic of this guy flashin' a peace sign
Notes: shitposting. edit to add: tw discussion of past abusive relationship in Jason's thread.
ok 1st of all congrats to whoever put school in the sky because thats the only reason i would ever go without a parent making me but also more importantly
coffee is supposed to make you feel more awake not calmer?? youre supposed to be able to read a whole book without feeling like youre experiencing brain death?? brain on adhd goes brrr but adhd brain on amphetamines just goes???
i want a refund
Profile Photo: it's just a pic of this guy flashin' a peace sign
Notes: shitposting. edit to add: tw discussion of past abusive relationship in Jason's thread.
ok 1st of all congrats to whoever put school in the sky because thats the only reason i would ever go without a parent making me but also more importantly
coffee is supposed to make you feel more awake not calmer?? youre supposed to be able to read a whole book without feeling like youre experiencing brain death?? brain on adhd goes brrr but adhd brain on amphetamines just goes???
i want a refund
Private Network | Voice | BatFam Only
Mar. 6th, 2023 10:32 amlouder_than_words[In the middle of the night a voice message goes out to everyone with access to the Bat Family private network. The message is short.]
Bruce is gone. Back to Gotham.
[Cass' voice is flat. She doesn't provide any more information.]
Bruce is gone. Back to Gotham.
[Cass' voice is flat. She doesn't provide any more information.]
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Mar. 1st, 2023 02:40 pmrenegerDisplay Name: anonymous
Profile Photo: IMG02.PNG
Notes: a shitpost
hello!!!
i'm looking for a superhero, they left their mask behind in an alleyway and i'm sure they're missing it!! it looks really cool and i swear i've seen it around before??
please help me find it's owner, i'd hate for someone unsavory to get their hands on it :(
Profile Photo: IMG02.PNG
Notes: a shitpost
hello!!!
i'm looking for a superhero, they left their mask behind in an alleyway and i'm sure they're missing it!! it looks really cool and i swear i've seen it around before??
please help me find it's owner, i'd hate for someone unsavory to get their hands on it :(
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Jan. 29th, 2023 07:27 pmforceforlightDisplay Name: Richard Grayson
Profile Photo: Basically the above icon
Notes: Absolutely brand new account
[The video opens on a handsome young man, with slightly olive skin, messy black hair and blue eyes.Not that there aren't plenty of those around right now. He's outside with the sounds of children playing off to the side and birds in the trees. The Diadem Hotel can be seen in the distance, but it looks like he's in some kind of park.]
Man, what is it with these things and not liking certain nicknames? Nobody ever calls me Richard, but no. Can't use Dick. Somebody might think I take myself seriously.
[The grin has just the right amount of self-depreciation, but the eyes never lose their amusement in the least.]
Anyway, yeah. I'm Dick Grayson. I'm from Gotham back home, not that that's likely to mean much to most folks here, but I've been living in Blüdhaven for the past couple of years. Again, not that that's going to mean much to anybody. But, I came in with the last confluence and have been trying to take all of this in. [He huffs out a laugh and shakes his head.] This whole 'hero' thing is really pretty weird. I'm not a hero. I'm just a guy who showed up here with his dog!
[There's the sound of a bark at his side and Dick's grin widens, glancing down beside him.] Speaking of dogs. You want to meet everybody, Haley?
[The camera shakes a bit as he repositions the phone to show off a small, grey puppy with white socks and belly, though missing one leg.] Everybody, this is Haley. Haley, this is everybody.
[Haley may or may not be impressed, but she leans forward, sniffing at the phone. And the camera. So everybody gets a good look at puppy nose and hears the puppy snuffles.]
Profile Photo: Basically the above icon
Notes: Absolutely brand new account
[The video opens on a handsome young man, with slightly olive skin, messy black hair and blue eyes.
Man, what is it with these things and not liking certain nicknames? Nobody ever calls me Richard, but no. Can't use Dick. Somebody might think I take myself seriously.
[The grin has just the right amount of self-depreciation, but the eyes never lose their amusement in the least.]
Anyway, yeah. I'm Dick Grayson. I'm from Gotham back home, not that that's likely to mean much to most folks here, but I've been living in Blüdhaven for the past couple of years. Again, not that that's going to mean much to anybody. But, I came in with the last confluence and have been trying to take all of this in. [He huffs out a laugh and shakes his head.] This whole 'hero' thing is really pretty weird. I'm not a hero. I'm just a guy who showed up here with his dog!
[There's the sound of a bark at his side and Dick's grin widens, glancing down beside him.] Speaking of dogs. You want to meet everybody, Haley?
[The camera shakes a bit as he repositions the phone to show off a small, grey puppy with white socks and belly, though missing one leg.] Everybody, this is Haley. Haley, this is everybody.
[Haley may or may not be impressed, but she leans forward, sniffing at the phone. And the camera. So everybody gets a good look at puppy nose and hears the puppy snuffles.]
OurPowers | Video | Tim Drake | Public
Jan. 3rd, 2023 01:23 pmmostdangerousbirdDisplay Name: Tim Drake
Notes: During the age swap event
[ There’s a spikey-haired child who has clearly already discovered Dep Gel. He’s sitting in a front of a grungy brick wall with badly chipping paint that shows the strata of different paint layers. Looks like an alley, with a thin line of corrugated metal just visible behind the boy.
Clever eyes would recognize that he’s sitting on the closed lid of a dumpster. It doesn’t look like a place for a boy of somewhere between 8 and a very small 10. ]
My name’s Tim Drake, and I’m in Central City. I’m not supposed to be.
I hope I’ve gotten this working. I guess it’s supposed to be mine? The account has my name, but that’s not right. You aren’t supposed to use real information on social media, especially when you’re a kid, because it can lead to abductions.
[ Tim glances around, like he’s expecting someone to come bursting in now that he’s said that outloud. ]
And I think I’ve been abducted?
[ He picks at t-shirt and leather jacket that he’s absolutely swimming in. ]
They changed my clothes.
[ Frowning, he looks confused at that, and as if he’s run out of things to say here. ]
You’re not supposed to give personal details online. I did, but I think the rules are different when you’ve been kidnapped? I’m not going to say my parents names or address, but I can’t walk home.
Notes: During the age swap event
[ There’s a spikey-haired child who has clearly already discovered Dep Gel. He’s sitting in a front of a grungy brick wall with badly chipping paint that shows the strata of different paint layers. Looks like an alley, with a thin line of corrugated metal just visible behind the boy.
Clever eyes would recognize that he’s sitting on the closed lid of a dumpster. It doesn’t look like a place for a boy of somewhere between 8 and a very small 10. ]
My name’s Tim Drake, and I’m in Central City. I’m not supposed to be.
I hope I’ve gotten this working. I guess it’s supposed to be mine? The account has my name, but that’s not right. You aren’t supposed to use real information on social media, especially when you’re a kid, because it can lead to abductions.
[ Tim glances around, like he’s expecting someone to come bursting in now that he’s said that outloud. ]
And I think I’ve been abducted?
[ He picks at t-shirt and leather jacket that he’s absolutely swimming in. ]
They changed my clothes.
[ Frowning, he looks confused at that, and as if he’s run out of things to say here. ]
You’re not supposed to give personal details online. I did, but I think the rules are different when you’ve been kidnapped? I’m not going to say my parents names or address, but I can’t walk home.
Our Powers | Video | Open
Dec. 25th, 2022 03:40 ambadbutsadboy[The message is public. He has too many people to send it to that he doesn't want to have to filter or tag individually. He's clearly up on a roof somewhere, bundled for the weather.]
I've put it off for as long as I can. I gave the social worker a story about wanting some time with study outside of school before interacting with my peers, due to an unfamiliarity with Earth, and they had me do a school online? For a little while.
But I've run out of time. I've run out of excuses and they want me to go to the meta school, but they said the teachers are Guild-Affiliated.
I'm not going to a school that'd encourage their students to join the guilds.
And I'm not staying with a fake family that hasn't earned my trust.
I'm only putting this message up so people know not to look for me. I have a plan and I've prepared for it. I'll be in touch. And reach out if I need help.
I've put it off for as long as I can. I gave the social worker a story about wanting some time with study outside of school before interacting with my peers, due to an unfamiliarity with Earth, and they had me do a school online? For a little while.
But I've run out of time. I've run out of excuses and they want me to go to the meta school, but they said the teachers are Guild-Affiliated.
I'm not going to a school that'd encourage their students to join the guilds.
And I'm not staying with a fake family that hasn't earned my trust.
I'm only putting this message up so people know not to look for me. I have a plan and I've prepared for it. I'll be in touch. And reach out if I need help.
OurPowers | Text | Public
Dec. 1st, 2022 12:23 pmwelcome_summerDisplay Name: MayukoShiraki
Profile Photo: see icon
Notes: 1st Annual Mistletoe PSA!!! (given length, picture it in 2 separate posts)
1/2
Hey, everyone! So I’m out here, minding my own business. Enjoying some fresh air, bracing myself for Japan’s World Cup team to either get stomped by Germany or surpass all expectations (no spoilers, I have get back to work!) when I see this outside
[Attached are two photos of a large mistletoe cluster in a bare maple tree, one zoomed in to detail the berries and leaf structure.]
For the non-botanists out there, that’s mistletoe. And it wasn’t there yesterday! Being that it’s December 1st, that means one thing. Magic mistletoe season is upon us. And so I am performing my civic duty and providing a Public Service Announcement.
Magic mistletoe differs from the mundane in that if you stop under it or by it, you’re trapped. As in, your feet are stuck to the ground and you cannot move. The only way to get out is to follow the tradition and kiss someone. Or be kissed by someone, the mistletoe’s not picky. The longer you try to resist, the more you have to kiss to break free.
2/2
OK I had to head back inside, the kissweed was starting to generate under the eaves, no problem~
Common questions you might have: “But mistletoe only grows on trees–” NOPE, it can grow on buildings, too. Because magic. Indoors and out.
“But can’t I move it or destroy it?” If you want to make it mad, you can try? It tends to be element-proof and rebuff physical damage. Plus it generates more sprigs when attacked, centered about you. The only thing that makes it go away is it seeing that sweet, sweet PDA like the parasitic creeper it is
“But it won’t last that long!” Yeeeeees and no. It’ll be here and there, all month long. The last of it should be gone by New Year’s Day.
“But Mayuko, what makes you the expert?” Sixty-two days of magic mistletoe per year, for five years, in another place that sucked people in on a monthly basis? You learn to keep your head on a swivel in December.
Those are the major points, really! I had to gloss over a bunch but if you have any questions, feel free to leave them here!
Profile Photo: see icon
Notes: 1st Annual Mistletoe PSA!!! (given length, picture it in 2 separate posts)
1/2
Hey, everyone! So I’m out here, minding my own business. Enjoying some fresh air, bracing myself for Japan’s World Cup team to either get stomped by Germany or surpass all expectations (no spoilers, I have get back to work!) when I see this outside
[Attached are two photos of a large mistletoe cluster in a bare maple tree, one zoomed in to detail the berries and leaf structure.]
For the non-botanists out there, that’s mistletoe. And it wasn’t there yesterday! Being that it’s December 1st, that means one thing. Magic mistletoe season is upon us. And so I am performing my civic duty and providing a Public Service Announcement.
Magic mistletoe differs from the mundane in that if you stop under it or by it, you’re trapped. As in, your feet are stuck to the ground and you cannot move. The only way to get out is to follow the tradition and kiss someone. Or be kissed by someone, the mistletoe’s not picky. The longer you try to resist, the more you have to kiss to break free.
2/2
OK I had to head back inside, the kissweed was starting to generate under the eaves, no problem~
Common questions you might have: “But mistletoe only grows on trees–” NOPE, it can grow on buildings, too. Because magic. Indoors and out.
“But can’t I move it or destroy it?” If you want to make it mad, you can try? It tends to be element-proof and rebuff physical damage. Plus it generates more sprigs when attacked, centered about you. The only thing that makes it go away is it seeing that sweet, sweet PDA like the parasitic creeper it is
“But it won’t last that long!” Yeeeeees and no. It’ll be here and there, all month long. The last of it should be gone by New Year’s Day.
“But Mayuko, what makes you the expert?” Sixty-two days of magic mistletoe per year, for five years, in another place that sucked people in on a monthly basis? You learn to keep your head on a swivel in December.
Those are the major points, really! I had to gloss over a bunch but if you have any questions, feel free to leave them here!
demigothDisplay Name: Nico
Profile Photo: This
Notes: If your character is in or tangentially related to Nico's friends group and wants to take credit or partial credit for teaching the ghosts of the Hurl how to dance, go for it.
[ The video's showing a low angle of a room, like the phone is propped up on the seat of a chair. In the foreground, it's mostly Nico di Angelo and a pile of turned wood that might be the balusters of a staircase on the dusty, thin-board floor.
The further in the background, however, the more height the camera is picking up. And there's definitely... something happening back there. It's hard to see what it is, at first, because Nico's holding out a tri wing screw like a YouTuber holds up a skin cream, tucked into his palm to try to make the camera focus on this.
Not hard to hear what it is, though, because music is playing with a forced, tinny element that identifies the giant 1930s radio cabinet in the background is the source. It's not that loud in the video, but there's a sense from the tinniness and how loudly Nico's talking that the dial's cranked to 11. ]
Can anyone help me with this screw?
[ He puts his hand down and starts picking up various basic tools: a flathead screwdriver, a Philips screwdriver, two different hex keys, a hex screwdriver. ]
Tried this, this, both of these, whatever this is...
[ The song hits When I do my walk, walk and the movement in the background resolves. There's a floating broom, a dogeared grimoire, a porkpie hat, and a chiffon and maribou robe. There's a sense that the items are being held four astride. It's clear that the robe has an invisible body in it, and they're dancing. And... the other items move like the invisible hands that hold them are participating in the same choreography. It's like Tiktok Presents: the big fight scene from Bedknobs & Broomsticks. And they really go for it on the chorus. ]
I am trying to fix the stairs so that nobody breaks their neck climbing a rope that's tied to a poster bed. Please don't make me go to the hardware store. I'm already banned from 2 Home Depots.
[ The porkpie hat bobbles over and one of the balusters floats upward from the pile. As it bounces back over to the other haunted items, there's a thump and the radio starts playing the song from the top. ]
I really need to get this done.
Profile Photo: This
Notes: If your character is in or tangentially related to Nico's friends group and wants to take credit or partial credit for teaching the ghosts of the Hurl how to dance, go for it.
[ The video's showing a low angle of a room, like the phone is propped up on the seat of a chair. In the foreground, it's mostly Nico di Angelo and a pile of turned wood that might be the balusters of a staircase on the dusty, thin-board floor.
The further in the background, however, the more height the camera is picking up. And there's definitely... something happening back there. It's hard to see what it is, at first, because Nico's holding out a tri wing screw like a YouTuber holds up a skin cream, tucked into his palm to try to make the camera focus on this.
Not hard to hear what it is, though, because music is playing with a forced, tinny element that identifies the giant 1930s radio cabinet in the background is the source. It's not that loud in the video, but there's a sense from the tinniness and how loudly Nico's talking that the dial's cranked to 11. ]
Can anyone help me with this screw?
[ He puts his hand down and starts picking up various basic tools: a flathead screwdriver, a Philips screwdriver, two different hex keys, a hex screwdriver. ]
Tried this, this, both of these, whatever this is...
[ The song hits When I do my walk, walk and the movement in the background resolves. There's a floating broom, a dogeared grimoire, a porkpie hat, and a chiffon and maribou robe. There's a sense that the items are being held four astride. It's clear that the robe has an invisible body in it, and they're dancing. And... the other items move like the invisible hands that hold them are participating in the same choreography. It's like Tiktok Presents: the big fight scene from Bedknobs & Broomsticks. And they really go for it on the chorus. ]
I am trying to fix the stairs so that nobody breaks their neck climbing a rope that's tied to a poster bed. Please don't make me go to the hardware store. I'm already banned from 2 Home Depots.
[ The porkpie hat bobbles over and one of the balusters floats upward from the pile. As it bounces back over to the other haunted items, there's a thump and the radio starts playing the song from the top. ]
I really need to get this done.
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Nov. 4th, 2022 09:14 pmrobintohood
Soon-to-be-open speakeasy-style karaoke bar and lounge is seeking enthusiastic dedicated employees for ALL positions. The team will be handling a colorful customer base and ensure that everyone's time at our establishment is safe and enjoyable.
Schedules can be flexible. Part-time and full-time positions are available. Must be 18 or older. We welcome people from all types of backgrounds!
[The rest of the ad lists off payrates that are above minimum wage, a few other benefits, a tentative late November opening date, and the Central City address for said soon-to-be-open business]
((OOC: Threads can be network-style or action if your character wants to talk to Jason in-person!))
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Sep. 23rd, 2022 06:03 pmfridgeflowerDisplay Name: Wallflower
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Notes: Heroes still have hobbies??
Okay. I've got something dumb and easy with only a little potential for dire conflict.
What's your favorite book? And, if you want to explain why, go ahead.
I'm going to ask anyway, most likely, because that's how conversation works.
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Notes: Heroes still have hobbies??
Okay. I've got something dumb and easy with only a little potential for dire conflict.
What's your favorite book? And, if you want to explain why, go ahead.
I'm going to ask anyway, most likely, because that's how conversation works.
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Jul. 31st, 2022 11:08 pmwelcome_summerDisplay Name: MayukoShiraki
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Notes:
[The video opens with a shot of an outdoor canopy as Mayuko speaks to… someone. “Right, so when I go back, I won’t end up on a roof somewhere? … In front of the hotel. All right, thank you-- no, it’s been fine so far, just… that issue. Mmm-hmm…okay, I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks again.”]
[The view changes as she picks up the phone. She’s sitting outside of a café, although once she sees the phone still active, she adjusts her seat and the shot’s angle away from a view of the interior. She looks a far cry from the salt-soaked mess hauled up from the seafloor upon arrival: tidy outfit, hair pulled back with a thin ribbon, light amount of makeup.]
Sorry about that-- seems that when, mmm, taking a trip out to Sunset Falls, you could arrive at the top of a building? Would have been good to know that ahead of time. Ah well, at least there was a ladder down….
[Mayuko is not sure how widespread the teleportation technology is, but she can be circumspect when needed. She flicks her ponytail over her shoulder; while she had not intended to send a message out, she might as well introduce herself.]
In any case! My name is Mayuko. Another new arrival-- that’s a monthly refrain, right? Every month, some more people drift in. I wish I could say that’s a new concept for me, but… let’s just say this isn’t my first time away from home.
Today, Jun and I… [Mayuko takes a moment to flip the view to a puppy, front paws planted on the table, snout first in a pup-cup stabilized by Mayuko’s free hand] are out here in Sunset Falls. After stepping outside this morning and seeing some of the Central buildings starting to look like wax candles, I thought it would be a good day to visit another of the cities the representatives mentioned.
[That, and the vague feeling of something being wrong in Central. An itch between the shoulder-blades she couldn’t scratch. She hoped it was just a case of nerves, after being deposited in another world, and that a change of scenery would help ease her mind.
She shakes her head, and offers a smile.]
And a free round-trip is a free round-trip! So long as you’re inside before sundown, you’ll be fine, they said.
[Mayuko looks up and flips the camera to catch a shot of a cloud of nearly transparent butterflies and flower petals floating along the street. In a tone equal parts calm and amused, she notes:]
There’s still plenty of daylight left. While I see what there is to see out here, what have you all found in this world so far? Each city has its quirks, I hear. Or maybe you’ve been somewhere strange yourself. I’d love to hear about it.
Your kind regards.
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Notes:
[The video opens with a shot of an outdoor canopy as Mayuko speaks to… someone. “Right, so when I go back, I won’t end up on a roof somewhere? … In front of the hotel. All right, thank you-- no, it’s been fine so far, just… that issue. Mmm-hmm…okay, I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks again.”]
[The view changes as she picks up the phone. She’s sitting outside of a café, although once she sees the phone still active, she adjusts her seat and the shot’s angle away from a view of the interior. She looks a far cry from the salt-soaked mess hauled up from the seafloor upon arrival: tidy outfit, hair pulled back with a thin ribbon, light amount of makeup.]
Sorry about that-- seems that when, mmm, taking a trip out to Sunset Falls, you could arrive at the top of a building? Would have been good to know that ahead of time. Ah well, at least there was a ladder down….
[Mayuko is not sure how widespread the teleportation technology is, but she can be circumspect when needed. She flicks her ponytail over her shoulder; while she had not intended to send a message out, she might as well introduce herself.]
In any case! My name is Mayuko. Another new arrival-- that’s a monthly refrain, right? Every month, some more people drift in. I wish I could say that’s a new concept for me, but… let’s just say this isn’t my first time away from home.
Today, Jun and I… [Mayuko takes a moment to flip the view to a puppy, front paws planted on the table, snout first in a pup-cup stabilized by Mayuko’s free hand] are out here in Sunset Falls. After stepping outside this morning and seeing some of the Central buildings starting to look like wax candles, I thought it would be a good day to visit another of the cities the representatives mentioned.
[That, and the vague feeling of something being wrong in Central. An itch between the shoulder-blades she couldn’t scratch. She hoped it was just a case of nerves, after being deposited in another world, and that a change of scenery would help ease her mind.
She shakes her head, and offers a smile.]
And a free round-trip is a free round-trip! So long as you’re inside before sundown, you’ll be fine, they said.
[Mayuko looks up and flips the camera to catch a shot of a cloud of nearly transparent butterflies and flower petals floating along the street. In a tone equal parts calm and amused, she notes:]
There’s still plenty of daylight left. While I see what there is to see out here, what have you all found in this world so far? Each city has its quirks, I hear. Or maybe you’ve been somewhere strange yourself. I’d love to hear about it.
Your kind regards.
