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Count Dooku ([personal profile] dun_moch) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2017-08-15 06:26 pm

There’s something happening here

WHO: imPorts!
WHERE: Maurtia Falls ‘Big Sleep’ hotel, and in the Maurtia Falls Central Park directly across the street
WHEN: Noon to dusk on August 15th, a fine sunny day
WHAT: Registration in motion inside, dissent in motion outside! While the government hosts its Swearing-In and Might Club training event within the hotel, dissatisfied imPorts stage a Swear-Out protest nearby to demonstrate their displeasure! Remember to record your character’s status here
WARNINGS: Non-lethal violence in the Might Club prompt. Note that this event is divided into two top-levels for the two competing gatherings- see here for plotting and further details

Welcome, imPorts new and old! It’s a beautiful summer day in Maurtia Falls, at least by the standards of that frequently dark city, and a great day for having a party. Or two competing parties, in this case.

All of you have been taken to another universe and asked to Register with the government that hosts you. Most are willing to cooperate with this system, but some are unhappy. So while the authorities celebrate the path of heroism and generous benefits inside a gorgeous hotel, some imPorts and their native supporters have gathered in the park across the street to promote a vision of independence and betterment in opposition to the status quo. And of course, the cameras of reporters and fans alike are everywhere, recording almost everything for the world to watch.

Maybe you’re concerned about the signs of division in this super-powerful imPort community and its complicated, tense relationship with the local government. Or maybe you’re just happy to have twice as many opportunities to mingle and scoop up free food. Visit one event, visit the other, or visit both: the choice is yours. And isn’t choice what days like today are all about?
hellrisen02: (Would you care if you lost the other?)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-16 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
Can't save ya, but I can probably help take the edge off.

[Duo grins, holding a flask out to Adachi in a vaguely sneaky manner- not that Adachi had to know no one else could see him anyway. But hey, he was at least ostensibly a priest, and had the wherewithal to at least act like he shouldn't have alcohol on him.]

[He leans against a table nearby and glances out over the crowd, eyes stopping here and there on figures of interest.]
Somewhere you'd rather be, huh?
sleight_of_hand: (Er... if you say so)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-16 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi stared at the flask, before staring at the person holding it, raising an eyebrow. ]

Should I say a prayer for it or something?

[ His sarcasm certainly doesn't keep him from reaching for it. ]
hellrisen02: (Blind to the other)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-16 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Duo snorts, shaking it a little; the liquor sloshes around, indicating it had already been partaken of.] You can, if it'll make you feel better.

[He gestures it on as Adachi takes it, appearing to be only really half-paying attention to the man next to him.]

If you got roped into being here, I take it you perhaps... don't exactly buy what's being offered?
sleight_of_hand: (This world is still shitty...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-16 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Excuse him while he just... downs what's left. Sorry, Duo. ]

Ugh... yes and no. I agree with the message, but...

[ Adachi paused, his eyes sliding toward Dooku's general direction. ]
hellrisen02: (Live your life)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-16 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Okay, that just gets a flat look of annoyance out of the priest. How is he supposed to get through this now, huh, Adachi!?]

[Duo doesn't even have to follow his line of sight, and gives a short chuckle.]
But not the paper it's written on, eh?

I can't tell if you're stupid or ballsy to be here.
sleight_of_hand: (Eh heh heh...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-16 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ Look, you shouldn't have offered so little! Adachi shrugged, tossing the flask back to him. ]

Both; it depends on what side of this bullshit you follow.

[ He offered him a lopsided grin. ]

Name's Adachi.

[ This was one way to see who were Constellation members; judge people's reactions when he told them his name, seeing as Dooku spilled about who he was. ]
hellrisen02: (What did you think when you lost another)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-16 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
I know. [Duo grins cheerfully, catching his flask. None of the surprise or shock other members might have. Just sunny amusement.] I like the other one better.

[The name, he means, of course. The real question was how was this guy still alive.]

[Luckily, Duo wasn't stupid enough to go into any of those details here, where the bulk of Constellation was sure to be keeping an eye on them both. Even with his excellent stealth powers, he couldn't be sure there wasn't a telepath or empath around to sense his intents. If anything, he could keep the interaction to jeers, make it seem like he was just rubbing Adachi's poor fortunes in his face. And he was, mostly.]

[As far as 'sides'...]
I'm going with stupid. Lack of self preservation. Whatever you wanna call it.
sleight_of_hand: (The brains of this operation)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-16 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi raised an eyebrow at that. Hunh; he was sure he never saw this guy before... so how'd he know who he was? Ugh, there were too many crazy people with bullshit powers and even more bullshit mundane abilities. He finally slid his hands into his pockets, a lopsided grin on his face. ]

I like to call it dumb luck. Emphasis on the dumb.
hellrisen02: (Blind to the other)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-16 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Duo just gives a slight shrug at the eyebrow; truly, people in Porter worlds discounted too often the power of simple social and technical skills. That much was for sure.]

[Talk about hitting the nail on the head.]
Heh! Isn't that the truth. [Something Duo knew a thing or two about- not that it never came without its price.] How'd you get stuck with that name, you piss someone upstairs off before you even started?
sleight_of_hand: (...what's there inside.)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-16 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi smirked a little. ]

I guess I've just made one too many toilet jokes in front of our illustrious leader.

[ Look, it was way too easy, and Count Dookie was still one of his favorite things to call him behind his back. ]
hellrisen02: (Listen here my sister and my brother)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-16 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[If nothing else woulda done it, that got Duo to crack a wide (and genuine) grin. This was the kind of genuine yet harmless shitstirring he could safely get behind.]

Ah, you mean Count Dookula over there? [He jerks a thumb back without even looking.] Duckles? Kookoo Dooku?

...Yeah. He seems like a real stick in the mud. [Duo's smile returns to placidity, but there's still a spark of mischief that remains in his eye.] But I guess that stick's up Uranus now.

[Saying this shit with a straight face is talent, Adachi.]
sleight_of_hand: (Eh heh heh...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-16 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There are two easy ways to get Adachi to like a person: make fun of Dooku, or spout puns at him, and Duo just managed both in one go. Adachi actually let out a snort, having to turn away a moment and slap a hand over his mouth to keep himself from busting out laughing. He was still smiling by the time he turned back to him, shaking his head in amusement. ]

Not bad, though I still prefer the classic Count Dookie.

[ He shoved his hands in his pockets, that smile of his turning a little smug. ]

You really would think I'd learn after the first time he mind strangled me, hunh?
hellrisen02: (Readying to bury your father and mother)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-17 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
[The start of a beautiful friendship. Duo grins, eyes flashing towards Dooku proper to see if the man had noticed Adachi's sudden outburst of amusement.]

Oldies are goodies. [He comments with a shrug of his own, but his expression falters for a moment as the implication of the punishment sinks in slowly.]

[Mind strangle, huh.]
...That's an interesting one, alright. [Dooku's powers- could he be something of a...] With his mind... so-- telekinetic?
sleight_of_hand: (Er... if you say so)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-17 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... you could say he's a bit Forceful? Heh...

[ He shrugged casually. ]

Either way, it doesn't take much to figure out he's not one of the good guys.
hellrisen02: (I used to wonder why did you bother)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-17 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Duo stares at Adachi with a flat, raised eyebrow. Nope, means nothing to him.] Is... is that a yes? [He's almost asking rhetorically. "Forceful"...? What was that about?]

[Well, Duo shrugs to himself.]
That's the face we have. [Duo looks back out into the crowd, giving a good long scan to the figured that had gathered there. It took all types.] It's too bad how many will dismiss the thought behind all of this as needless rabble-rousing.
sleight_of_hand: (Feeling queasy...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-17 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh c'mon, man; there are other people from Dooku's universe out there! Pay more attention to the network. ]

[ He followed his gaze, frowning to himself. ]


You're not wrong... I'm not sure what this is all supposed to accomplish other than to isolate us further.

[ He paused, before sighing. ]

...not that I'm thrilled about being monitored all the time. Or being forced to do something.
hellrisen02: (I always knew this altogether thunder)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-17 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Look, Adachi. Space magic is bullshit, and Duo will be having none of that. Even though his best friends are pseudo-Newtypes.]

[After looking out into the crowd for a moment, Duo quietly snorts.]
Grandstanding. [He smiles without humor.] Inflammation is good for rebellion.

[Good for rebellion, perhaps, but not so much for peace. One did not necessarily lead into the other. Not truly.]

[He catches himself. He has to be careful about how much more he says around here. He turns quickly, suddenly, to shoot Adachi a wicked smirk.]
Dooku is a smart guy. Cause a scene that will show the government actively working to oppress our voices. This event will be a success for us, don't you think?
sleight_of_hand: (You just don't see...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-17 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi was silent for a long moment, the look of a guy that had been through this sort of thing before and failed miserably on his face. The sigh he let out then sounded really stressed that time, and he ran a hand through his hair. ]

...it depends. There are a lot of ways everything can go wrong.
hellrisen02: (What did you think when you lost another)

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-17 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[While the Gundam pilots hadn't failed entirely to carry out their mission- despite what had followed and the failures that entailed- that look was universal whether you'd succeeded or not.]

[Still, for what was being aimed at with this event...]
That's just what we're aiming for. Whether it's a mess one way or the other, it'll cause destabilization. [Duo gives Adachi's shoulder a hearty slap, smirk still curled with a flash of teeth.] 'course, I'll be gone before that mess goes down. I'm not the kind of guy to stick around for a massacre. Just sit back and enjoy the show!
sleight_of_hand: (You seriously suck.)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-17 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi frowned in annoyance at that. This kid was starting to sound like he did when he was in the TV and batshit crazy. Well, what little he could remember of that, anyway. ]

I'm not exactly in the business of watching massacres happen. Not anymore, anyway.
hellrisen02: (Live your life)

sad news everyone: FT!Duo is 45.

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-18 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
Anymore, huh.

[A hard but exasperated grin.] Sounds like a fun story.

[Well, wouldn't be the first time someone caught on to his crazy, wouldn't be the last. If he was going to let it peek out anywhere, it'd be amongst a collection of batshit rabblerousers he's trying to lead off his trail, though.]

[This guy, though... His punishment probably had only turned him further against the group, and likely, he wasn't loyal. Duo thinks he could use this, when he's more certain that he's at a point where he can safely doubledeal the Constellation. No, not here, of course, in the thick of them; but eventually.]

[He'll keep it in mind.]
So you'll try to stop them?
sleight_of_hand: (Standing by the light)

Dammit, Duo, you weren't allowed to get old.

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-18 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi paused at that question, rolling it around in his head. ]

...if I'm wrong about Dooku-- [ Unlikely, but... ] --then I'll support this thing with all I've got. If I'm not, then I'll make sure he knows first hand that he can't stop me. It's that simple.
hellrisen02: (Readying to bury your father and mother)

even prettyboys gotta become geezers sometime

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-18 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
...And if I'm playing you, and I go tattle on you about all this right now? [Duo snorts, a brow raised at the nerve of this guy to be so blatant.]

[Well, even if he was an idiot, he had balls. Duo could give him that.]

[He holds a hand up after a second.]
...Then again, I owe you one for the hints you've given me.
sleight_of_hand: (...what's there inside.)

Rude.

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-08-18 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi raised an eyebrow, like he was silently challenging Duo to run off and tattle on him whenever he wanted. He shrugged after a moment, not looking like it bothered him at all. ]

I've survived worse.

[ Look, nothing Dooku threw at him could be worse than nearly getting turned into an Adachikabob by a pissed off fire god. Literally nothing. ]

Don't worry about it. I figured out a long time ago I wasn't the only idiot keeping a close eye on what these guys were doing.
hellrisen02: (I used to wonder why did you bother)

he is very rude

[personal profile] hellrisen02 2017-08-18 09:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Duo meets the challenge head on with a wide, shit-eating grin; but when Adachi lets it go, so does he with a half-hearted shrug.]

Survivors do pretty well in these places, but people who can keep their cards close do too. 'Good luck', I guess.

[He turns, no longer facing Adachi directly anymore, but the curl of his mouth retain its humor, even with a slide in the jaw of irritation.] Better this way. [Divided, is what he means. A fractured resistance meant it was more difficult to connect them all together, and difficult to eliminate, even if it meant cooperation suffered. This was a different kind of beast from a military, the enemy the Constellation itself sought to oppose.]

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