FANPORT JUNE 2017

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WHO: ImPorts!
WHERE:Nonah Convention Center
WHEN: June 23-25, from 9 AM - 12 AM every day.
WHAT: Registration is in motion alongside FanPort, the most popular imPort convention around! Come on in and see imPort-led panels, the artist's alley, cosplayers, and more! If you have any questions, or wish to amend the way we have written up your characters' panels, let us know here!
WARNINGS: None anticipated; please let us know if this should be changed.

Locals, imPorts, come one and all to FanPort, the annual gathering of imPorts and imPort enthusiasts! Registration volunteers are wrangling the long, long lines wrapping outside the convention center, but attendees are passing the time by competing in a contest sponsored by a local radion station: to create the best imPort-themed viral video clip and post it to social media! #PowersPower #Fandemonium #FanPortVIP

Unless they choose to mingle, as guests of honor, imPorts get to skip the line, receive a gold-trimmed IMPORTANT badge and be escorted through a secure entrance into the convention center proper. But there's no escaping the crowds once they're inside, you will be rubbing shoulders. This year's FanPort is seeing record attendance, and the venue is swarming with enthusiastic con-goers. Once they make their way past an impromptu welcoming committee of squealing fans, imPorts can explore...

ARTIST'S ALLEY

The bustling ballroom is full to brimming of fans selling their creative wares. Hundreds of prints are available for purchase, featuring everything from Magnus Burnsides striking a heroic pose to an artful portrait of Dandy Mott in his study, with his tie unknotted and dribbling down his front. There's even an action crossover depicting the Blue Beetle versus Iron Man, or Jesse Pinkman dancing with Reggie Mantle. Crossover time!

Other tables feature 3-D creations, with maskets full of keychains, buttons, T-shirts, homemade plushies and more. If you can dream of it, it probably exists, and it would be a challenge to name an imPort without some kind of creative representation!

Some artists and fanfiction writers have teamed up to create doujinshi about various imPort couples. imPorts who are known to be seeing each other are likely to see a drawn version of their relationship in this section, but there are also true rarepairs that go against canon, like Lapis Lazuli/Shale, Frederick Chilton/Sam Merlotte, Kitty Jones/John Murphy, Danny Pink/Mitchell Hundred, Jessica Jones/Laurie Collins, Han Solo/Luke Skywalker, Count Dooku/Archie and Rusty Venture/Sadie Doyle. And some of these books are sultry! Outright SHOCKING. You really must buy a few, if only as gifts.

If you don't see what you want being sold already, there are plenty of commissioners who would leap at the chance to provide an imPort with a custom print or doll, just for them! Although some of the dolls getting in the way of the big, popular ships may just be used as voodoo dolls, so watch out!

COSPLAY CONTEST

What's a fan convention without cosplay? There's not a single room in the convention center that lacks multiple cosplayers, but many of them are in it to win it at the cosplay contest. Some have gone to store after store to buy just the right street clothes to accurately portray imPorts like Daryl Dixon and April Ludgate, but others are up for a challenge and are showing off incredible armor creation or sewing work with their Riptide, Maeve Millay, Jean Grey, Petyr Baelish, Doreen Green, and Kanaya Maryam costumes.

And what of imPorts who want to join in? There are only two rules: imPorts may not enter as themselves, nice try jerks, and nor are they allowed to use shapeshifting powers. Other than that, they're welcome to join in on the competitions and the festivities! There are awards being given for everything from Best Performer to Best Costume to Most Accurate Posing, so jump in, and enjoy! ImPorts ARE free to give their own input (or imPut! Haha! So funny!)

IMPORT HALL

Aside from the panels, this is where imports are welcomed as special guests! Above the entire affair is a huge sign that reads, cheerfully: "WELCOME IMPORTS!". Here, imPorts are welcomed to set up their own booths to sell their goods, autographs, and pictures, advertise their businesses, or to simply meet some of their fans! A special photo-op booth is available for imPorts who are game for one-on-one meetings but don't want to set up a booth. Security is tightest around this area, but only for the safety of imPorts; if any fans get a little too touchy-feely without the imPort's consent, rest assured, they'll be hauled out in short notice. There is also a special demonstration area, marked off with cones, where imPorts may show off crowd-appropriate powers for some oohs and aahs.

This is also the place where willing and participating imPorts are showered with special gifts featuring everything from fanmade scrapbooks of their public exploits and fanart, home baked goods, or samples from all sorts of corporate representatives eager to have imPorts represent everything from their makeup lines to their gas-buster pills.

REFRESHMENTS

Forget the generic, slightly stale burgers and fries most commonly found at convention centers. Just outside the venue is a series of imPort-inspired food trucks and stalls. Ready for some Persephone Paprikash? What about some Emmett Brown-ies for dessert? Delicious! And we can't forget the line of So Carbonated They'll Make You Tina Belcher craft sodas. imPorts get a discount if they show of their tattoos to prove they're not just fantastic cosplayers!

DESIGN-YOUR-OWN POWER STATION

This year's FanPort has a special charity room for imPorts who feel like doing some community outreach. Long-term patients at Nonah Children's Hospital who are well enough to travel have been brought to the con, where imPorts who sign up to volunteer will help them dream up their own powers, design their own superhero costume and dress up using a wardrobe of donated costume parts. Each child can then pose in front of a green screen with their favorite imPort to create a superhero team-up!

RAVE

The first two nights of the convention, attendees can get their groove on after hours! The grand hall is opened up to various imPort inspired acts, such as the Woden-inspired Welcome to Valhalla, the Yurio Plisetsky-inspired Ice Ice Babies, and the Stark family-inspired Kings of the North. All of these shows are complete with light shows and complimentary glow sticks, and once the clock hits past 9 PM, a bar opens up in the back for natives and imPorts alike, provided that they're of-age — and yes, they will be checking their IDs!

Want to get your rock on? These acts will gracefully step aside to allow imPort musicians to take the stage, but will respond even more happily to jam sessions.

PANELS

► ICE SKATING

What does it take to be a champion on ice? How do the pros spin so fast without getting dizzy? A Q&A session will be followed by an exhibition skate on imPort power-created ice. Starring imPort Guests: Otabek Altin, Viktor Nikiforov and Yuri Plisetsky

►THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WESTEROS

There are 50 states in America and seven kingdoms in Westeros. What's life like in this land far far away? Attendees will receive a short introduction, followed by a Q&A session and other activities. Clean cut folk, reconsider—anyone with a majestic beard gets front row seats! Starring imPort Guests: Robb Stark and Theon Greyjoy

►LEADING THEORIES FOR ALTERNATE UNIVERSES AND THE CAUSE OF IMPORT POWERS

An introductory-level discussion of the science and logic behind the predominant theories for the existence of imPort powers and the nature of alternate universes. Adam Parrish will be expounding upon the most modern studies and theories, with Skeets providing practical experience, expertise, and exposition. Starring imPort Guests: Adam Parrish and Skeets

►BEING DEAD AND COPING WITH IT

ImPorts are the life of the convention, but what if they're dead back home? This panel will offer helpful tips on coping with certain mortality. Starring imPort Guest: Danny Pink

►RESTORING WORLDLY CONNECTIONS THROUGH MUSIC

This panel discussion includes audience participation as it explores how natives and imPorts alike can (re)connect with the Earth via singing, and explains other-worldly philosophies on creating more worthwhile connections with others in being one of the keys in restoring the balance of the world. A concert demonstration will promote the beginning of a peaceful connection between those living on Earth and the world they live in. Panel sponsor HNBN (Heropa's News Broadcast Network) will provide weather-related merchandise to be donated to multiple charities that are connected to natural sanctuaries, parks, animal shelters, homeless shelters, and other charities that promote imPort and native unity. Starring imPort Guests: Nike Lemercier

►BEYOND MEDICINE: IMPORT HEALING TECHNIQUES

This panel reprises last year's edition, with a focus on Miracle Springs. Attendees can witness an introduction and demonstration of healing powers on native volunteers, particularly those suffering from conditions that are incurable with this world's medical technology alone. Participants must sign a waiver, with priority given to terminal patients. Panelists will administer treatment based on greatest need. Coupons for Miracle Springs will be distributed to anyone who doesn't get a chance to be treated during the panel. Starring imPort Guests: Jesse Pinkman and Haen Hithiel

►ETV'S "FUCKUPS & TRYHARDS"

An episode screening and Q&A panel with the teen stars of ETV's edgy reality hit, which reviewers have alternately described as "a cinéma vérité glimpse into the lives of troubled imPort youths and the emotional complications of confronting alternate realities" and "basically just two assholes who look alike pranking each other for a half hour every week." Witness the controversial duo in person and decide for yourself! A memorabilia-signing session will follow. Starring imPort Guests: Ronan Lynch and John Murphy

►FROM TELEKINESIS TO TELEKINES-YES

Along with some brief demonstration, this session provides a brief overview on gaining powers, tips on how to deal with them, how to control them, how to best utilize them in daily life, and how to support your friends and family through adjusting to them. All information is high-level, and panelists will be available to mentor powered individuals on a more one-on-one basis. Starring imPort Guests: Erik Lehnsherr and Charles Xavier

►SPOTLIGHT: YOUR FACE IN THE TABLOIDS

An open discussion with various guests on how their imPort celebrity status has impacted their lives, through scandals and through influences. This panel will conclude with a series of mean bweets being read by their directed subject. Starring imPort Guests: Erik Lehnsherr and friends

►SHIPS AND YOU IN ANOTHER GALAXY FAR AWAY FROM HERE

Is your ship grounded or does it fly? What's the cannon situation? Who has the best ship of all? ImPorts who have touched the stars are invited to share their experience in an intimate talk about their ships, what it took to make them fly, ways to be safe and other related topics. Attendees are invited to bring fanart of their favorite imPort ships! Starring imPort Guests: Han Solo and friends

►MAURTIA FALLS OF THE FUTURE

A two-day historical recounting of Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania as an imPort city -- how it started, how it has changed, and what is in store for its future. One the second day of the panel, imports who either currently live or have lived in Maurtia Falls are invited to speak about their experiences and why more imPorts should choose this city as a place to live. Starring imPort Guests: Petyr Baelish

►TO TOUCH A MOCKINGBIRD

Get up close and personal with the Northern Mockingbird as you learn facts about them and get to have the chance to see them mimic other birds and even human voices! All birds are friendly and love treats and head scratches. This panel will run on day three of the convention. Starring imPort Guests: Petyr Baelish and mockingbird entourage

►MY BUDDY MY BUDDY AND ME

An advice show for the modern era! Come listen to the sage advice given by your fantasy friends, and maybe learn a thing or two about life! Starring imPort Guests: Taako, Magnus Burnsides, and Angus McDonald

►GOVERNMENT AND IMPORTS: NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF A NEW LANDSCAPE IN LAW AND POLITICS

Senator Mitchell Hundred and available Ambassadors will engage in a discussion panel that includes multiple resources, pamphlets and giveaways for attendees. A Q&A session will follow. Starring imPort Guests: Mitchell Hundred and associates

►ALIENS AND HUMANS: BRIDGING THE GAP

This discussion between humans and aliens who now make their home on Earth seeks to foster greater understanding. Panel moderator Supergirl will relate her own experiences and encourage others to share theirs. Starring imPort Guests: Supergirl

►YOUTHS IN ACTION: WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

This panel of teen heroes will discuss the importance of using extraordinary gifts for the betterment of their community, as well as tips and tricks to stay safe during missions. Other topics will include: The Importance of Secrecy, What Not to Wear, Pros and Cons of Crime Fighting, and more! There will be Q&A sessions for both the panelists and any superhero guests that join in. Panelist Kyle Conlen will also discuss plans to create a youth center dedicated to keeping extraordinary teens on the right track. By organizing teens with experienced leaders, it will give them an outlet for their powers in a healthy and safe environment. Donations are appreciated! Starring imPort Guests: Kyle Conlen, Yusuke Kitagawa and friends

►DRAGONS AND MYTHS

Panel moderator Aurican will host a Q&A session on what it's like to be a dragon, how to deal with dragon mythologies, and how to live with the fact that people are scared of fire-breathing lizards. Demonstrations will include the reveal of his true draconic form and safety-checked flame snorting. Starring imPort Guests: Aurican

►THE TRANSACTION OF MULTIVERSAL INFLUENCE ON THE EMOTIONAL DISRUPTION OF VETERAN IMPORTS

As host of the panel, Doctor Frederick Chilton will analyze the emotional and psychological consequences of imPorts having lived in this world, a universe foreign to their own, for over twelve months. He explicitly explores the manifestation of dissociation, maladaptation, codependency upon other imPorts, and the rare case of expressed criminal psychopathy. His presentation includes statistical data as well as anecdota, using Dorian Gray as an example of codependency with fatal but ultimately beneficial outcomes. Chilton's conclusion is that the longer you are in this world as an imPort, the more dramatically the environment affects you, sometimes profoundly influencing your behavior in unpredictable way, and he argues that the data supports a myriad of impacting variables within that environment, with no one singular cause to blame. Starring imPort Guests: Frederick Chilton and Joseph Kavinsky

►BUSINESS FOR BEGINNERS: HOW IMPORT-RUN BUSINESSES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Bela Talbot will present an overview of the steady growth of her business and how she learned a great deal through hands-on work and research. She will pass on tips and guidance, with a Q&A session to follow. Starring imPort Guests: Bela Talbot

►MAGIC AND YOU! THE SUPERNATURAL EXPLAINED!

This panel will explore magic as a general concept, the theory of magic, how it is used in different worlds and advice for dealing with it. It includes a practical demonstration in which Sabriel and other interested imPorts show off some basic skills. A Q&A session is included. Starring imPort Guests: Sabriel

►RISEING UP: IMPORTS AND THE LAW

This panel discusses how the law interacts with superpowers, both in this world and the imPorts' worlds of origin. Starring imPort Guests: Sabriel and RISE members

►THE FASHION OF SUPERHEROICS

Kayana's annual showcase on superhero costumes and the design philosophies behind them pulls examples from throughout the imPort community, and now some natives as well. Following this, there will be a demonstration of new developments made as a part Kanaya Maryam's partnership with OsCorp that may change the face of crimefighting in the future! Time will be allotted for a closing Q&A session.Starring imPort Guests: Kanaya Maryam, Normie Osborn, Peter Parker and Revan

►HOW TO BE A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY

This open discussion tackles the issue of how imPorts and native citizens alike can be a hero in their city. Detailed focus will go to social programs, charity work and opportunities to beautify the city. It will also include a brief lesson in self-defense and the ways people can protect themselves in case of disaster. Starring imPort Guests: Jon Snow

►BOTTOMS UP! A GUIDE TO OTHERWORLDLY BOOZE

IDs will be checked at the door for this adults-only panel! Renowned TV host and alcoholic expert Sadie Doyle will lead an audience discussion on favorite drinks and trends in spirits from their own worlds, followed by a sampling of locally-produced beers and liqueurs that are known to be imPort favorites. If time allows, there will be a group sing-a-long of the best bar songs. Starring imPort Guests: Sadie Doyle

►ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND YOU

A panel to explain all of the questions you may have about artificial intelligence and to offer their own perspective. Are AIs going to take over all your jobs? Can AIs feel? Do AIs get their feelings hurt when jerks start questioning their validity as people? Is it okay to literally store them in a box for a number of years? Check that all that out here and more! Starring imPort guests: Skeets, Blue Beetle III & Friends

►UCCY INC' THE NEXT WORLD PREMIERE + PANEL DISCUSSION

The world premiere of Daryl's off-grid survival living show The Next World! Episode One (of six) will be screened live before it hits televisions in July with a Q&A Discussion Panel following. Be sure to check in for some hot, hot behind-the-scenes insight with the Executive Producer, the Director, and even one of the clients that appears on the show! But, of course, nobody's really there to see them, so be sure to pop in to see the real stars of the show. Starring imPort guests: Daryl Dixon, Carl Grimes & Enid

►DE CHIMA: HOME TO HEROES

An open Q&A for the denizens of De Chima to discuss the direction citizens wish to take their fine city! How can the city give back to its people? What is really important to those who live in De Chima? Will people ever stop getting angry over consequential nonsense like disliking the water fountains in the local park? Hear about all of that and more, including a touching dedication to Lucy Pevensie. Starring imPort guest: Jon Snow

Comments

[fourlevels]

If the audience really wants it, I'll skate. But we don't really have to tell them anything. Audiences make their own story no matter what we say anyway.

Just no more lying.

[beautiful_monster]

Okay... Okay, we won't lie.

[fourlevels]

I mean it. I won't do it anymore.

[ The look he's giving Yuri right now is probably the most focused and alert he's been for days, ever since the coffee shop meeting. It looks almost overly intense after the vague blankness he's had in his expression lately. ]

[beautiful_monster]

It really isn't just... [Yuri looks from Viktor to the surrounding crowd that is quickly taking notice of the exchange taking place between the skaters.]

We should talk about this later.

[fourlevels]

... Okay.

[ He keeps staring at Yuri for another beat or two before he finally turns his head. He puts on a pair of sunglasses as well. While still inside. (There were a few teenagers that squealed at the sight so he's totally justified in doing it okay.) ]

[beautiful_monster]

[The only reaction Yuri has is a slight tensing of his shoulders and turning his gaze back to the notebook. Normally he'd completely miss the meaning behind Viktor hiding his eyes like that, but now with so much of his attention being focused towards keeping an eye on the man it stood out like a neon sign, and it stung. Should he have agreed to talk right now? They had a public image to maintain, but maybe he was putting too much importance on that...

The doodles he's drawing on the page grow more and more vague and unrecognizable the further down that line of thinking he goes.]

[fourlevels]

The rink is this way, right? Or should we change at home?

[beautiful_monster]

The space they cleared out for it is that way. I still have to make the ice, so I'm going to change here after I finish it.

[fourlevels]

[ Viktor pauses to look back at Yuri, eyebrows raising above the sunglasses. ]

Won't that wear you out?

[beautiful_monster]

[He shrugs lazily.]

I can handle it.

[fourlevels]

[ His voice drops slightly. ]

Are you sure?

[beautiful_monster]

[Another shrug paired with carefully avoiding eye contact. He's really not sure at all, but he doesn't care. He's sure he's had enough coffee today to keep him going for the rest of the week, so it's probably fine, right??]

I'm sure.

[fourlevels]

... Did you need anything from home then? I'll go get changed over there and come back.

[beautiful_monster]

No. [He pauses, pen going still and frowning down at the notebook.] ...Make sure I remembered to feed Potya this morning. She should've gotten half a can of wet food, but I can't remember...

[He'd been so busy that morning—getting breakfast made, planning their hair for the day, coming up with the choreography for his performance today. Had he thought to feed his cat? He might've only thought he did for all he knew.]

[fourlevels]

[ What. Viktor turns to look at him, eyebrows raising again. ]

You forgot to feed Princess?

[beautiful_monster]

[He makes an irate sound and hunches over the table.]

I just said I don't remember, so just check on her!

[fourlevels]

Alright, alright, I'll check.

Anything else?

[beautiful_monster]

No, there's nothing else.

[fourlevels]

Okay. See you in an hour?

[beautiful_monster]

Yeah, see you then.

[Assuming Viktor makes it home without forgetting to check on Puma Tiger Scorpion on the way there, he'll find that her food dish is, in fact, still freshly washed from the night before and waiting to be filled.]

[fourlevels]

[ Pets are important okay he totally remembered!! Though she probably gives Viktor A Look like how dare her food not come from the loving hands of her own person, but he puts down a can of wet food for her. (A whole can instead of the half Yuri said. He remembered most of it at least.)

After feeding Makkachin and taking him for a quick walk, he pauses by the stairs, debating something. He hadn't felt like skating when Yuri asked him, but there's that voice in the back of his head sounding vaguely like both Yakov and Yuri at the same time: Put on your damn costume, Vitya, and get out there. Smile even if you don't feel like it because that's what they want.

Viktor sighs and heads upstairs, already taking off the shirt he wore at the earlier panel. He only had one skating outfit here, but he couldn't wear it, not the whole thing anyway. He could wear the pants and undershirt, and roll up the sleeves to make it look more casual, but he'd have to leave the outer shirt behind. The layer that was close to his Free Skate program from last year, but modified to match Yuuri's exhibition outfit with silver instead of gold. He couldn't wear that. Not now.

So he changed into the under layers and threw his Russian kit on over it, regardless of the heat outside. He didn't want to get any fan's hopes up if he didn't end up skating after all. But he packed his skates, just in case, and grabbed something out the door for Yuri to eat when he got back to the makeshift rink he was making. ]

[beautiful_monster]

[When he makes it back to the convention, he'll find Yuri just finishing up the makeshift rink. He does look a little more worn out than before, less able to keep up the facade of being rested now that he's gone and exerted himself—still is exerting himself to keep the temperature over the ice cold enough for it to stay frozen until each of the three of them have taken a turn.]

[fourlevels]

[ Viktor just about called out to Yuri, the diminutive "Yura" on his lips before it dies without being spoken. He still can;t bring himself to say just "Yuri", but he doesn't want him to yell at being called Yura either, not again.

Instead, he hold out the thermos he grabbed from home, having stopped by the Cat's Eye cafe on the way back so they could fill it with hot soup; the bright red of his tracksuit is noticeable against the more muted colors around them. ]

Here. You look like you need this.

[beautiful_monster]

[Yuri blinks at the thermos for a minute, only taking it after a few awkward seconds of hesitation.]

Thanks... I'll save it for after my program.

[It was a nice gesture, and he did look actually grateful for it, but he was so worn out that he didn't want to risk pushing himself on a full stomach and getting sick in the middle of his exhibition. Bad enough he was going to skate tired already.]

[fourlevels]

[ Viktor thought about pushing it, of encouraging Yuri to take a few swallows to warm him up. But he just shrugs, not wanting to make Yuri argue with him either. ]

Okay. I'll wait over there then.

[ He nods to a place just past where their prep area is marked off, in the audience itself, even though he changed outfits. Surely he's going to skate? OR not?? ]