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maskormenacelogs2017-08-23 12:20 pm
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Entry tags:
- !event log,
- abigail hobbs | n/a,
- jonathan walsh | snake man,
- poe dameron | black leader,
- tina belcher | n/a,
- wanda maximoff | scarlet witch,
- † andrew pulaski | apollo,
- † cassian andor | fulcrum,
- † count dooku | darth tyranus,
- † hans gruber | n/a,
- † jacob taylor | the protector,
- † kanaya maryam-lalonde | psychopomp,
- † ken kaneki | one eyed king,
- † loma | shade,
- † magnus chase | n/a,
- † manabu yuuki | punching bag,
- † motoko kusanagi | the major,
- † peter maximoff | quicksilver,
- † yusuke kitagawa | fox
SWEET FORGIVENESS, YOU HELP ME SEE
WHO: imPorts!
WHERE: The vandalism occurs across all four Porter Cities; the ceremony takes place in Nonah's Community Centre.
WHEN: August 23 - 29
WHAT: As the repercussions of the Clone Invasion continues to ripple across the Porter Cities, tensions rise and burst out in the form of crude vandalism and outcries. In an effort to acknowledge the points on both sides, the Days of Forgiveness are hosted in order to allow everyone's voices to be heard. Please feel free to use this post for all in-person reactions to the vandalism in addition to the Days of Forgiveness!
WARNINGS: Mentions of death & violence.
VANDALS & SCANDALS
From August 23-27, imPorts will find a certain tension in the air, even after everything they've done to help - no matter how much imPorts try, the things and people that the citizens of this world have lost cannot be brought back, and some members of the public feel this pain more keenly than others but have no place to express it. Grief and loss turn to rage with great quickness and potency, and the amount of people willing to defend imPorts only stokes this flame ever higher.
Maybe these particular imPorts had nothing to do with the going-ons of the past few weeks. Maybe they're helpful, or maybe they're murderers, or maybe they're just ordinary people trying to live ordinary lives, but the fact that they're imPorts puts a target right on their foreheads, and these people have no better place to direct their ire.
In workplaces, imPorts may find their windows smashed, supplies damaged or stolen, with graffitti spread messily across the walls. To their employers, there may be a scrawled: IMPORT WORSHIPPER or TRAITOR, or STOP HOUSING MURDERERS. To the imPorts themselves, there may be graffitti decrying them: IMPORTS GO HOME or NOT OUR HEROES.
Should imPorts live in government housing, there's much of the same graffitti, although eerily, some may be a little more on-point, addressing things they've heard in the news or through the grapevine. ALIEN, some will say, MURDERER, FREAK, CANNIBAL, or even COMPLICIT. Or perhaps they'll find something else - it all depends on what poor soul it is that lives there. The vandalism starts off slowly, but as reports on it gets more attention, despite the fact that it is often criticized, the vandals are emboldened and begin to strike out more and more frequently.
Should any individual be caught in the act, they'll have a similar story: friends and family dead and gone, daughters and sons, mothers and fathers, best friends and co-workers, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Perhaps the job they've laboured their whole life at vanished in a flood or a fire, or perhaps their family home of decades fell to ruin. It does not excuse their actions in the least, but the fact remains that while they are angry, they're just as apt to cry as they are to scream.
While these acts may be jarring to those on the receiving end of them, it's important to note that they do not necessarily reflect the majority; for every person that lashes out, there's another willing to lend a helping hand. ImPorts are, after all, among one of the most divisive topics in American society today.
DAYS OF FORGIVENESS
Eventually, elected officials decide that speaking out against the misguided backlash is not enough, and they decide to host the Days of Forgiveness in Nonah on August 28-29. Here, they will address these issues head-on, hoping to speak directly to all people in order to try to diffuse tensions and give imPorts and natives alike the chance to speak their piece.
The occasion itself is sparser than usual - a buffet is provided, as are plenty of long benches and tables for citizens and imPorts alike to sit at. At the back, there are two large bulletin boards, each with an opportunity to put up notes: one, to address the good acts and charity of imPorts towards the citizenry and the good acts and charity of citizens towards imPorts; and the second to address grievances. Directly in front of that is a series of two-person tables, allowing imPorts and civilians to speak face-to-face; to discuss what has happened; to understand, and to forgive. ImPorts are also encouraged to speak to one another - after all, imPorts are often the ones to bear the brunt of the attacks done by other imPorts.
At the back of the room are imPort historians, individuals who have written entire thesises on the brief history of imPorts, and their effects on this world, whether it be technological ("our technology, it's accelerated in a way that we haven't seen since the industrial era!"), historical ("we don't know how the Cold War would have gone without imPort interference, and so much of what has happened is because of imPorts directly - without them, we would be living in a much different world, but would it be a better one, or a worse one?), or sociological ("now we know the true meaning of superhuman - what does that make the rest of us? What is our place in this world?"). They'll be enthusiastic to discuss how the world has changed with anyone who wishes to speak with them, and will otherwise be playing silent, captioned clips of news reports on imPorts on repeat.
First, however, comes a federal official, hair cut into a neat bob and wearing a neatly pressed shirt and trousers, glasses worn high on her nose.
"Ladies and gentlemen. We have experienced terrible, terrible loss, not only because of the attack of these terrible clones, but in the past few years. We live in tumultuous times. To those who have lost their homes, to those who have lost their friends and family, we can only give you our deepest sympathies, and ask that you come to us to ask for assistance. We will provide it, and we will protect our citizens, we can guarantee that.
But these acts of vandalism, these hate-crimes, they cannot go on. ImPorts, what has happened to you is an unspeakable violation. You are not the perpetrators here - quite the contrary, you are the victims of these horrible crimes, and we cannot overstate our pride in your conduct, in your willingness to help during the attacks, help during the re-building process, and yes, help to secure those responsible for these terrible crimes. Thanks to the assistance of an anonymous group of imPorts, we have identified the culprits as none other but the conglomerate Heavens Scent. We are not at liberty to divulge every action we will be taking against them, but rest assured, their products will be pulled from the shelves and each of their facilities will be shut down.
Would that things were that simple. We recognize that while imPort contributions to our society far outweigh the ills, there are a number among their ranks responsible for terrible crimes, and we would be remiss to simply sweep these instances under the rug, to forget those who have lost their lives and homes, their livelihoods and loved ones. We do not ask for you to forget this: we simply ask for the imPorts and citizens alike to forgive, and we believe in your capacity to do so."
She offers the crowd a thin smile.
"Now, I am certain you've heard enough of my voice by now. With that, I would like to take this time to once again thank the brave men, women and imPorts who have contributed to our rebuilding efforts and in helping the people of America, and I will turn the stage over to you, the people. Thank you."
People come on and off of the stage quickly, and despite the government presence at this event, it's officially run by the Historic Society of Heropa, who vets what will be spoken about prior to taking the stage. Should anyone seem to incite violence or take advantage of the stage for personal gain, they will be firmly escorted off-stage and away from the event. Luckily, on the side of the citizens, there are very few cases of this.
Here is but a sampling of the speeches that will be given:
And so it goes. Won't you come and share your voice as well?
WHERE: The vandalism occurs across all four Porter Cities; the ceremony takes place in Nonah's Community Centre.
WHEN: August 23 - 29
WHAT: As the repercussions of the Clone Invasion continues to ripple across the Porter Cities, tensions rise and burst out in the form of crude vandalism and outcries. In an effort to acknowledge the points on both sides, the Days of Forgiveness are hosted in order to allow everyone's voices to be heard. Please feel free to use this post for all in-person reactions to the vandalism in addition to the Days of Forgiveness!
WARNINGS: Mentions of death & violence.
VANDALS & SCANDALS
From August 23-27, imPorts will find a certain tension in the air, even after everything they've done to help - no matter how much imPorts try, the things and people that the citizens of this world have lost cannot be brought back, and some members of the public feel this pain more keenly than others but have no place to express it. Grief and loss turn to rage with great quickness and potency, and the amount of people willing to defend imPorts only stokes this flame ever higher.
Maybe these particular imPorts had nothing to do with the going-ons of the past few weeks. Maybe they're helpful, or maybe they're murderers, or maybe they're just ordinary people trying to live ordinary lives, but the fact that they're imPorts puts a target right on their foreheads, and these people have no better place to direct their ire.
In workplaces, imPorts may find their windows smashed, supplies damaged or stolen, with graffitti spread messily across the walls. To their employers, there may be a scrawled: IMPORT WORSHIPPER or TRAITOR, or STOP HOUSING MURDERERS. To the imPorts themselves, there may be graffitti decrying them: IMPORTS GO HOME or NOT OUR HEROES.
Should imPorts live in government housing, there's much of the same graffitti, although eerily, some may be a little more on-point, addressing things they've heard in the news or through the grapevine. ALIEN, some will say, MURDERER, FREAK, CANNIBAL, or even COMPLICIT. Or perhaps they'll find something else - it all depends on what poor soul it is that lives there. The vandalism starts off slowly, but as reports on it gets more attention, despite the fact that it is often criticized, the vandals are emboldened and begin to strike out more and more frequently.
Should any individual be caught in the act, they'll have a similar story: friends and family dead and gone, daughters and sons, mothers and fathers, best friends and co-workers, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Perhaps the job they've laboured their whole life at vanished in a flood or a fire, or perhaps their family home of decades fell to ruin. It does not excuse their actions in the least, but the fact remains that while they are angry, they're just as apt to cry as they are to scream.
While these acts may be jarring to those on the receiving end of them, it's important to note that they do not necessarily reflect the majority; for every person that lashes out, there's another willing to lend a helping hand. ImPorts are, after all, among one of the most divisive topics in American society today.
DAYS OF FORGIVENESS
Eventually, elected officials decide that speaking out against the misguided backlash is not enough, and they decide to host the Days of Forgiveness in Nonah on August 28-29. Here, they will address these issues head-on, hoping to speak directly to all people in order to try to diffuse tensions and give imPorts and natives alike the chance to speak their piece.
The occasion itself is sparser than usual - a buffet is provided, as are plenty of long benches and tables for citizens and imPorts alike to sit at. At the back, there are two large bulletin boards, each with an opportunity to put up notes: one, to address the good acts and charity of imPorts towards the citizenry and the good acts and charity of citizens towards imPorts; and the second to address grievances. Directly in front of that is a series of two-person tables, allowing imPorts and civilians to speak face-to-face; to discuss what has happened; to understand, and to forgive. ImPorts are also encouraged to speak to one another - after all, imPorts are often the ones to bear the brunt of the attacks done by other imPorts.
At the back of the room are imPort historians, individuals who have written entire thesises on the brief history of imPorts, and their effects on this world, whether it be technological ("our technology, it's accelerated in a way that we haven't seen since the industrial era!"), historical ("we don't know how the Cold War would have gone without imPort interference, and so much of what has happened is because of imPorts directly - without them, we would be living in a much different world, but would it be a better one, or a worse one?), or sociological ("now we know the true meaning of superhuman - what does that make the rest of us? What is our place in this world?"). They'll be enthusiastic to discuss how the world has changed with anyone who wishes to speak with them, and will otherwise be playing silent, captioned clips of news reports on imPorts on repeat.
First, however, comes a federal official, hair cut into a neat bob and wearing a neatly pressed shirt and trousers, glasses worn high on her nose.
"Ladies and gentlemen. We have experienced terrible, terrible loss, not only because of the attack of these terrible clones, but in the past few years. We live in tumultuous times. To those who have lost their homes, to those who have lost their friends and family, we can only give you our deepest sympathies, and ask that you come to us to ask for assistance. We will provide it, and we will protect our citizens, we can guarantee that.
But these acts of vandalism, these hate-crimes, they cannot go on. ImPorts, what has happened to you is an unspeakable violation. You are not the perpetrators here - quite the contrary, you are the victims of these horrible crimes, and we cannot overstate our pride in your conduct, in your willingness to help during the attacks, help during the re-building process, and yes, help to secure those responsible for these terrible crimes. Thanks to the assistance of an anonymous group of imPorts, we have identified the culprits as none other but the conglomerate Heavens Scent. We are not at liberty to divulge every action we will be taking against them, but rest assured, their products will be pulled from the shelves and each of their facilities will be shut down.
Would that things were that simple. We recognize that while imPort contributions to our society far outweigh the ills, there are a number among their ranks responsible for terrible crimes, and we would be remiss to simply sweep these instances under the rug, to forget those who have lost their lives and homes, their livelihoods and loved ones. We do not ask for you to forget this: we simply ask for the imPorts and citizens alike to forgive, and we believe in your capacity to do so."
She offers the crowd a thin smile.
"Now, I am certain you've heard enough of my voice by now. With that, I would like to take this time to once again thank the brave men, women and imPorts who have contributed to our rebuilding efforts and in helping the people of America, and I will turn the stage over to you, the people. Thank you."
People come on and off of the stage quickly, and despite the government presence at this event, it's officially run by the Historic Society of Heropa, who vets what will be spoken about prior to taking the stage. Should anyone seem to incite violence or take advantage of the stage for personal gain, they will be firmly escorted off-stage and away from the event. Luckily, on the side of the citizens, there are very few cases of this.
Here is but a sampling of the speeches that will be given:
There is one woman, thin and nervous, voice thick with a Bulgarian accent who goes on a brief tangent on how difficult it was to immigrate to America before saying, "One reason I am here - why I can be here, is that in... the bombs, an import came to me. An alien. Pale skin, horns. My daughter did not lose a mother. ImPorts here have done... bad things. But good, too. I am grateful. My home, flooded, but they save lives."
Another is a young man, eyes red and puffy, voice hoarse. "Two years ago, I lost my father to the fear gas. It was on the news. It was a - it was a horrible way to die, and I miss him every day. God, I do. And then, last month, the zombies - I couldn't watch the news. I couldn't look, in case he was there, with them. It's not enough to have our family killed, but to have their corpses desecrated, and then - then you say that you do not have enough, after all that we've lost? How are we to go on like this?"
Another is an elderly man, shoulders hunched and stooped, struggling to get on-stage. "I was there too, when the fear gas hit. Horrible. Horrible. But the young lady - the one with dark hair, and the bells, she was there. I was dying, and so was my little grandson, and with a word - we weren't. They are not all bad. The acts of the few do not erase the good they've done. We've lost, yes. But we've gained too. I forgive them for what I've lost. I hope you do too."
Another is a young woman with a prosthetic leg, stepping up to the stage with ease taking a deep breath before speaking. "I don't know what to think. They are capable of so much, and we are capable of so little. Even when it is not their fault, the damage caused - it is immense. I can't walk like I used to, not after being attacked by - goddamn blobs, for what, a science experiment? But later, in Philadelphia, where I thought he was safe from all of this mess, my Dad was saved during the earthquakes by some imPort that - I don't know, he said he summoned something? He's not dead, and neither am I. Maybe they're not so good, maybe they're not so bad. They're just people. But I forgive them for what happened. I really do."
And so it goes. Won't you come and share your voice as well?
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Keeping frugal then. You could caulk the tops of the screws on the door. Also, you could always get some little black domes. You know, the ones that usually have cameras in them, but just... don't put anything in there. No one will know, but the fact that there might be security will deter most people.
[Not ones with more practice, but the people who had done this hadn't been practiced criminals. They were just frustrated people.]
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Hm- I will look into it, then. it doesn't sound so hard to get.
Thank you, Akira-kun.
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[He laughed a little at that. Who knew he'd be giving security advice? But of course, he has some real experience with security systems, so why not?]
Let me know if you need any kind of help with security in the future. I always enjoy solving a problem, especially if it'll help protect peoples' lives or well-being.