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Mask or Menace | MODERATORS ([personal profile] maskormods) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2015-09-13 05:44 pm
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Keep us from saying anything

WHO: ImPorts!
WHERE: Heropa, Florida.
WHEN: September 13th, from 6 PM until 11 PM.
WHAT: Registration in motion... among other things.
WARNINGS: None anticipated; please let us know if this should be edited.


" The new frontier of which I speak is not a set of promises -- it is a set of challenges. It sums up not what I intend to offer the American people, but what I intend to ask of them. It appeals to their pride, not to their pocketbook -- it holds out the promise of more sacrifice instead of more security. But I tell you the new frontier is here, whether we seek it or not. "
( from jfk's speech "the new frontier," 7/15/1960. )

An autumnal festival might seem somewhat out of place in sweltering Florida heat, however those in attendance and have helped arrange the set-up of this Swear-In are getting into the swing of things. The atmosphere isn't overtly ecstatic or loud as previous Swear-Ins have been, and those paying close attention can get an underlying sense of tension coming from the Federal agents making their rounds as this event's security. Unlike the previous ceremonies -- and for such a smaller event -- there are more agents than what might be considered the norm.

There are a number of festivities to partake in, though; booths have been set up to host activities ranging from pig lifting (lift a boar over your head and you win it!), guessing how many eggs are in a large crate, wood chopping, pumpkin pie eating contests, horse shoe throwing and quite a few more... with a mysterious fascination with all things Pumpkin Spice. Other activities include "Spot the Communist", a small maze with cardboard cutouts of people where participants need to guess which one is the Communist and who's a patriotic American citizen. There are some pamphlets that can be found around the other booths entitled "COMMUNISM: What is it? And how can we stop it?" which could provide some hints on which cardboard cutouts are a dreadful Russian spy in disguise. (Hint: the girl with the molecular biology textbook is quite suspicious.)

The number of media representatives is a small group this time, their main focus on a specific booth with a platform and microphone. Every few minutes a local from the town steps forward, speaking into the microphone about their concerns about the ever present Red threat. Behind them a large poster is erected, practically looming over them foreboding as they talk openly about the possibility of nuclear disaster, losing their children, the American dream and everything else this country has ever provided for them. At one point, an angry local rushes the stage, snatching the microphone and gesturing to the imPorts among them in a furious motion.

"What we need is for imPorts to do their jobs! They have been so busy fighting with each other and causing trouble they've forgotten about us! I'll be damned before I see this country fall to stinkin' Commies because of these spoiled folk!"

There are, however, posters around representing imPorts fighting against the Red Threat surrounding the stage. They're different enough from the imPorts to lend the artists credible deniability, but included on the posters are the Green Glow, pictured without his symbol, ring, or mask (they've got the nose all wrong!), the Steel Saviour in red, white and blue, the Sherrif who has a bewildering goatee, Roaring Leopard in yellow and black, and something labeled merely as Armour Guy, inspired by a new spat of newcomers but with patches all over the armour in every shade they seemed to be able to think of.

Also available by the stage is a small podium with a government worker heading it, a sign above proclaiming: "DO YOU, IMPORT, WISH TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE RED THREAT? SIGN UP HERE! Once imPorts edge closer, they'll learn that they're seeking out anti-communist spokespeople to be featured in commercials, art, and more! In order to commemorate this, they will name a major highway after the imPort chosen. Sign up here!

Last, but not least, the government will have booths available for signing up for ASSIGNMENTS, though it's not necessary for imPorts to be present at the Swear-In to sign up later. Should they choose to sign up to provide local aid, they will receive a short debriefing, but those who sign up for occupation will get a small, sealed file to look at later... how curious!

( Please state your character's official status -- REGISTERED or UNSETTLED -- in the subject header of your thread. )
boobwindow: (power girl? yeah i heard she's cool)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-09-15 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
I think the resemblance is close.

[ Peej teases from several feet in the air above Hal's head before she descends, joining his side to examine the posters. When she sees "Steel Saviour" depicted on one of these posters, that gets a hearty laugh from her. ]

Stark's gotta love this one.
aviate: (( hj ) don't be mean)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-09-15 11:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Hal is not a paranoid man and takes Peej's appearance in stride without any griping about identities. He doesn't care about that sort of thing here, but others care a lot so he's putting in a little effort.]

I don't look like that at all! [He crosses his arms and huffs.] This Stark guy is probably going to be as offended as me. It looks like General Glory barfed that up.
boobwindow: (vaginas: a horror story for men)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-09-15 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I know they're supposed to be propaganda posters, but they're more hilarious than anything else.

[ She does hope nobody is falling for them. Sorry, but these posters are absolutely ridiculous. ]
aviate: (( hj ) smh)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-09-18 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
But did it have to be me?

[Sorry Hal, but you brought this on yourself.]
boobwindow: (ehhh)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-09-19 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I guess they're not going to be keen on Batman.
aviate: (( gl ) do i look like i care)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-09-22 10:10 am (UTC)(link)
[And there goes any chance of recovering Hal's mood. This isn't even about their very very public argument on the network although it did contribute.] Screw that guy.
boobwindow: (girl please nobody's that gay)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-09-22 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Not that it's a complete surprise, but she can't help a low whistle anyway. ]

Wow, he had a whole list of people to piss off and he checked off every single one of 'em, didn't he?
aviate: (( hj ) windswept hair)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-09-26 10:31 am (UTC)(link)
Lying tends to do that.

[He's going to assume they also found out about the not actually the right Batman thing.]
boobwindow: (er)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-09-27 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
Come on, let's get a slice of pie.

[ She gestures to the stalls ahead, her eyes scanning quickly to pinpoint which table is providing the food she can smell from all the way over here. ]

This whole thing is a mess.
aviate: (( hj ) being broke sucks)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-09-29 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Hal doesn't move and slowly pats his pockets.]

Um...

[His wallet died during Crisis on Infinite Earth's and his AU wallet doesn't realise they're his wallet..]
boobwindow: (judging you)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-09-30 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
... do you really not carry any money?

[ Seriously, Hal? She removes her glove for a moment. ]

Here's hoping they take wrist scan.
aviate: (( hj ) all thanks to me)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-09-30 09:31 am (UTC)(link)
I don't have any to carry around.

But you're a real life saver, I'll pay you back I swear.

[No, he won't.]
boobwindow: (... okay there)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-10-01 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ This is why she doesn't talk to you, Hal. Among other things. Plus you're in space a lot. ]

How the hell are you broke?
aviate: (( hj ) pouting)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-10-01 09:15 am (UTC)(link)
You know that time the toilets all came to life? Me and Kotetsu are the only ones who can get them replaced because our other options are a teenager and a guy who arrived just in time to watch it happen.

[This is the official excuse this time, but undoubtedly there would have been some other reason if it hadn't occurred.

He drags a hand down his face.]


I'm gonna punch Clark again for making me donate that money.
boobwindow: sorry i have to leave right now immediately (shoving breadsticks in purse)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-10-02 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
How much damage did that do again?

[ She was far away from that mess, but it sounded... well, nasty, from the responses on the network. ]
aviate: (( gl ) noooooooo)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-10-03 09:43 am (UTC)(link)
The new guy blew them up!
boobwindow: (unironically using "feels")

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-10-04 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ If this was something else, she might have laughed. ]

... ergh. I think I'm going to lose my appetite, actually.

Why the hell did he do that?
aviate: (( gl ) how did you know)

[personal profile] aviate 2015-10-07 10:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Hal immediately looks concerned when she mentions her lack of appetite. Is he still going to get his free meal if she's not eating?]

I've got no idea, maybe he was drunk or something.
Edited 2015-10-07 10:05 (UTC)
boobwindow: (straight up zoinks)

[personal profile] boobwindow 2015-10-11 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
Who's this guy anyway?

[ Luckily, she's got a stomach of steel and can push the unsanitary thought to the furthest corner of her mind for now. She walks straight up to the booth serving pies, the volunteers gaping slightly at being approached by a superheroine before asking what she and her friend would like. ]

Two slices, thanks.