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maskormenacelogs2019-01-13 09:11 am
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Entry tags:
- !event log,
- anders | n/a,
- apollo | n/a,
- boba fett | n/a,
- brandon heat | n/a,
- catra | n/a,
- ct-7567 | captain rex,
- elena fisher | n/a,
- fuu hououji | zephyr,
- harry dresden | the magician,
- jaime reyes | blue beetle,
- knock out | n/a,
- marie d'ancanto | rogue,
- n/a | the midnighter,
- norman | n/a,
- princess allura | n/a,
- proinsias cassidy | n/a,
- riptide | riptide,
- roxas | the key of destiny,
- tim drake | robin,
- tina belcher | n/a,
- wanda maximoff | scarlet witch,
- † alphonse elric | n/a,
- † cassandra igarashi | n/a,
- † circe | witch of aiaia,
- † dean allen | the gray man,
- † ezra bridger | n/a,
- † fern | n/a,
- † hans gruber | n/a,
- † jacob taylor | the protector,
- † kairi | destiny's embrace,
- † kanan jarrus | spectre 1,
- † karolina dean | n/a,
- † kasia nyx | nox,
- † riku | darkeater,
- † rodimus | n/a,
- † walter strickler | stricklander
JANUARY SWEAR-IN: DEATH ISLAND
WHO: Everyone!
WHERE:Death Sacrifice Island, New Zealand
WHEN: 13th January
WHAT: SWEARING-IN TIME, on the beautiful Island of New Zealand, Sacrifice Island.
WARNINGS: None so far
Welcome everyone to Sacrifice Island, once known as “Death Island” (and still called so by many). Located in the beautiful country of New Zealand, and under their government’s jurisdiction, Sacrifice Island is a place where investigation and scientific development happens: it’s the headquarters for Onward Research Station, laboratories that hope to learn how to neutralize the effects on humans/animals of chemical/biological weapons.
But this island holds dark history as well. It was in this very same place that seven young imPorts permanently lost their lives on October 3rd 2008. This tragedy deeply marked the history of United States and all Heroes of the nation, and is remembered with heavy heart. With hopes to never forget these painful events but to also look for a brighter future, United States of America and New Zealand both joined their hands and decided to raise a memorial for the lives lost at the island.
This memorial will be inaugurated on the 13th January along with the Swearing-In ceremony for the new heroes who have arrived this month. Media has been invited as well as this is too a political event to strengthen relationships between New Zealand and USA. Old and new imPorts are all welcome to come and pay their respects to the Heroes who are gone, swear their allegiance to the US government (or not), forge relations with a foreign country or simply show their presences during this event. Whatever reason one has, they will be welcomed.
TRAVEL
Thanks to the interest of many, an airbus has been generously loaned for free in order to fly the imPorts to Death Sacrifice Island. The airbus includes a dining area and each imPort has their own little cubicle, with chairs that can be converted into a bed. The trip will take a while for sure, so the travelers are welcome to mingle while they are on air, meet the new faces, and try some delicious airplane food. Or they can try sleeping, if other imPorts are quiet enough.
Because it's a long flight, there will be many movies to choose from: there is a strangely big collection of Adam Sandler movies, and apparently the big hit has both Adam Sandler AND Jerry Seinfeld and tells the story of a Wasp that falls in love with a Human, while it leads a rebellion against the humankind. If you aren't into Wasp movies, well- good luck picking something else that isn't as amazing.
ISLAND
Miss the hot summer weather? Well, New Zealand certainly has a lot of it to offer. The weather is the kind that would invite anyone for a swim, even though it’s not one of the activities offered during the Swear-In; in fact, the island has no beaches as it’s surrounded by cliffs. The island itself is beautiful, with a lot of greenery indigenous to the country, forming large forests through the island’s surface and surrounding the research center. There are no animals roaming around, with the exception of some birds (do not expect Kiwis, though), but imPorts are warned not to go too deep into the island’s forests or they might get lost.
At the east area of the island, stands the top of the art Onward Research Station, near the only beach the island offers. The airbus will land not too far away, in a small flight track that crosses the green forest, and imPorts will be directed to the center where they will be greeted by scientists, politicians and, of course, a lot of media.
Onward Research Station is white, clean, and shiny. Everything looks like it has been double or triple sterilized and visitors can almost see their reflections on every surface. The technology is probably the best you’d find in the entire nation: quick silent hoover carts that transport people and objects from a section to another, trays that hoover with food, snacks and drinks, and holograms of several scientists that made a difference while working at the Research Station can be found on specific marked areas. ImPorts that wish to know a bit more about the place will have the chance to press a button for a holographic guide who will tell them the story of the Center, their researches and hopes for the future.
However, since Onward focus on chemical and biological weapon studies, much of the area is very much Off Limits to prevent accidental contamination. There will be security (physical and electronically) to stop people from snooping around and causing huge accidents.
The center has allowed local tourism to be part of this. New Zealand certainly wishes to show their own culture, and thus there will be many who are eager to share it with the new comers. Talks of their fauna and flora, their national bird as well, history of Maori who voyaged across the Pacific, good old Rugby, and of course mentions of certain really popular fantasy movies that have been filmed there – one can certainly become immerse in this lovely world. Not so far away, there is also a buffet area with a lot of variety, all typical New Zealand dishes, including Maori dishes naturally. Try Hangi, or lamb, or delicious sea food, and end your meal with good wine and cheese.
Photographers, journalists, paparazzi will be everywhere. Not just for US ImPort Heroes, but due to the political connotations this meeting has as well. It’s no surprise that apart from “who are you wearing”, heavier and much more serious questions will be asked, involving politics, past events, current political feelings, where and for whom imPorts stand for.
The nearby beach isn’t amazing, but they worked really hard to change that. The whole area was cleaned as well, with new, white and shiny pavement that leads visitors to a special area: the memorial. There is a huge marble wall with the names of those imPorts who’ve lost their lives; there is a screen as well, and whenever someone touches one of the names said screen will activate show a video of the selected imPort while a voice tells the visitors a little about their life and death. Nearly, there is another holographic guide who, when activated, will tell the story of Death Island.
MEMORIAL
Anyone can access this history by checking out the Memorial, but in the afternoon, everyone will be invited to the beach. Here, imPorts and everyone else will be taught the dark history of the island by a spokeswoman dressed in white, while the screen on the Memorial Marble wall shows the lost imPorts.
“A scientist who held hatred for the imPorts used this island as his private base of operations, where he built a deadly ray and threatened to use this weapon against the United States. Seven imPorts heroically followed to investigate, only to find this ray permanently end their lives. These heroes and their tragic deaths are today remembered by us all, a memory of a dark and sad past – but we too hold on to hope, hope their deaths were not in vain, and hope we can rebuild and move forward.”
The speech is met with solemn nods and soft applause, while the names of the Heroes show on the screen:
DAVID GREEN; Chosen, age 19
MAGENTA MOVELLO; Mauve Avenger, age 17
IRA BRAUNSTEIN; Power Prince, age 21
JUDE BYEON; Bludgeon, age 17
CAROL "CARRIE" KING; Reign, age 18
MASON LOCKLEAR; Entropy, age 16
MALIK ISAIAH MARCHETTI; Journey, age 40
After, the woman will give stand to few more people who will give their own words about the memorial and the events of Death Island, including a New Zealand Minister and also an imPort: Tohru Adachi.
Once speeches have been spoken, people are welcomed to leave white flowers near the marble wall and learn more about the personal lives of each lost hero by touching their names and watching the movie about each. For those who don’t wish to stick around, the buffet area is always open, and people are more than welcome to return to their activities.
RETURN
The event will be over late night, and all imPorts will be brought back to the airbus. Since there are records who came on the airbus, it’s better not to try to stay behind – as welcoming as they were, those who work at Sacrifice Island have no plans to accommodate everyone more than necessary.
Media will be the first to leave, followed by imPorts and finally every politician involved. Once up in the air, the airplane lights will be turned to minimum, to allow imPorts some well needed rest. That is, if they want. Sorry if your neighbor is noisy.
WHERE:
WHEN: 13th January
WHAT: SWEARING-IN TIME, on the beautiful Island of New Zealand, Sacrifice Island.
WARNINGS: None so far
Welcome everyone to Sacrifice Island, once known as “Death Island” (and still called so by many). Located in the beautiful country of New Zealand, and under their government’s jurisdiction, Sacrifice Island is a place where investigation and scientific development happens: it’s the headquarters for Onward Research Station, laboratories that hope to learn how to neutralize the effects on humans/animals of chemical/biological weapons.
But this island holds dark history as well. It was in this very same place that seven young imPorts permanently lost their lives on October 3rd 2008. This tragedy deeply marked the history of United States and all Heroes of the nation, and is remembered with heavy heart. With hopes to never forget these painful events but to also look for a brighter future, United States of America and New Zealand both joined their hands and decided to raise a memorial for the lives lost at the island.
This memorial will be inaugurated on the 13th January along with the Swearing-In ceremony for the new heroes who have arrived this month. Media has been invited as well as this is too a political event to strengthen relationships between New Zealand and USA. Old and new imPorts are all welcome to come and pay their respects to the Heroes who are gone, swear their allegiance to the US government (or not), forge relations with a foreign country or simply show their presences during this event. Whatever reason one has, they will be welcomed.
TRAVEL
Because it's a long flight, there will be many movies to choose from: there is a strangely big collection of Adam Sandler movies, and apparently the big hit has both Adam Sandler AND Jerry Seinfeld and tells the story of a Wasp that falls in love with a Human, while it leads a rebellion against the humankind. If you aren't into Wasp movies, well- good luck picking something else that isn't as amazing.
ISLAND
At the east area of the island, stands the top of the art Onward Research Station, near the only beach the island offers. The airbus will land not too far away, in a small flight track that crosses the green forest, and imPorts will be directed to the center where they will be greeted by scientists, politicians and, of course, a lot of media.
Onward Research Station is white, clean, and shiny. Everything looks like it has been double or triple sterilized and visitors can almost see their reflections on every surface. The technology is probably the best you’d find in the entire nation: quick silent hoover carts that transport people and objects from a section to another, trays that hoover with food, snacks and drinks, and holograms of several scientists that made a difference while working at the Research Station can be found on specific marked areas. ImPorts that wish to know a bit more about the place will have the chance to press a button for a holographic guide who will tell them the story of the Center, their researches and hopes for the future.
However, since Onward focus on chemical and biological weapon studies, much of the area is very much Off Limits to prevent accidental contamination. There will be security (physical and electronically) to stop people from snooping around and causing huge accidents.
The center has allowed local tourism to be part of this. New Zealand certainly wishes to show their own culture, and thus there will be many who are eager to share it with the new comers. Talks of their fauna and flora, their national bird as well, history of Maori who voyaged across the Pacific, good old Rugby, and of course mentions of certain really popular fantasy movies that have been filmed there – one can certainly become immerse in this lovely world. Not so far away, there is also a buffet area with a lot of variety, all typical New Zealand dishes, including Maori dishes naturally. Try Hangi, or lamb, or delicious sea food, and end your meal with good wine and cheese.
Photographers, journalists, paparazzi will be everywhere. Not just for US ImPort Heroes, but due to the political connotations this meeting has as well. It’s no surprise that apart from “who are you wearing”, heavier and much more serious questions will be asked, involving politics, past events, current political feelings, where and for whom imPorts stand for.
The nearby beach isn’t amazing, but they worked really hard to change that. The whole area was cleaned as well, with new, white and shiny pavement that leads visitors to a special area: the memorial. There is a huge marble wall with the names of those imPorts who’ve lost their lives; there is a screen as well, and whenever someone touches one of the names said screen will activate show a video of the selected imPort while a voice tells the visitors a little about their life and death. Nearly, there is another holographic guide who, when activated, will tell the story of Death Island.
MEMORIAL
“A scientist who held hatred for the imPorts used this island as his private base of operations, where he built a deadly ray and threatened to use this weapon against the United States. Seven imPorts heroically followed to investigate, only to find this ray permanently end their lives. These heroes and their tragic deaths are today remembered by us all, a memory of a dark and sad past – but we too hold on to hope, hope their deaths were not in vain, and hope we can rebuild and move forward.”
The speech is met with solemn nods and soft applause, while the names of the Heroes show on the screen:
DAVID GREEN; Chosen, age 19
MAGENTA MOVELLO; Mauve Avenger, age 17
IRA BRAUNSTEIN; Power Prince, age 21
JUDE BYEON; Bludgeon, age 17
CAROL "CARRIE" KING; Reign, age 18
MASON LOCKLEAR; Entropy, age 16
MALIK ISAIAH MARCHETTI; Journey, age 40
After, the woman will give stand to few more people who will give their own words about the memorial and the events of Death Island, including a New Zealand Minister and also an imPort: Tohru Adachi.
Once speeches have been spoken, people are welcomed to leave white flowers near the marble wall and learn more about the personal lives of each lost hero by touching their names and watching the movie about each. For those who don’t wish to stick around, the buffet area is always open, and people are more than welcome to return to their activities.
RETURN
Media will be the first to leave, followed by imPorts and finally every politician involved. Once up in the air, the airplane lights will be turned to minimum, to allow imPorts some well needed rest. That is, if they want. Sorry if your neighbor is noisy.
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[Darin jumps back to Riptide's aft and lets out a ground shaking stomp, just as they hit a breaking wave, launching Riptide into the air.]
No! It's not! And that's the damn point! I don't care if you hate me, but don't pretend you know a thing about me! If your only argument towards me is that all I care about is myself, then I'll just give you a real reason to hate me, dumbass!!
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he dumps darin down on the jetty, then switches to his human form, climbing up on it himself. riptide can't hide his emotions as well as a human and they're telegraphed far louder-- he just about glances over at darin and his expression is a clear scowl. not that... that'll have any effect on guy.]
We're going back to the base. You have some guards to grovel forgiveness from.
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[He doesn't struggle when Riptide catches him but blinks owlishly at Riptide when he drops him and takes on his human form.]
...What the hell are you doing? You can't bring me in like that. You can't even push me like that.
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[he crosses his arms.]
You're coming with me. It's not an option.
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[he huffs.]
Like I said. Inconvenience for fucking everyone. Goddamn moron.
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How does that not bother you? You're literally outnumbered by a billion to one here, but they can't be bothered to give you guys the right to just survive as you are?
Riptide, you hated the concept of eating food if I remember correctly. ...So why?
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Don't try and make this about you being some unsung hero that sees through some bullshit Porter power, because I'm not interested.
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Oh please! Stop forcing this altruistic dumbshit narrative you keep trying to foist onto me! I'm not trying to be a hero, just a halfway decent person! But you seem to have it in your head that everything I do is for personal gain!
Guess what?
I don't care! Are you that freakin' jaded by the universe that someone respecting your opinion warrants you making up some nonsense story about their intentions?? Can't I just talk to you?!
[It's Darin's turn to prod Riptide's chest with an accusing finger.]
No wonder you waged war for four million years! You can't let a mistake drop within a human lifespan!
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[riptide's expression is unreadable for a moment when darin brings up the war, but he doesn't rise to it.]
Don't go there, [he says, flatly.] Are you coming or am I telling them I changed my mind and you're resisting?
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I mean, dammit Riptide, I don't really care if people don't like me. And you know what? I used to never question it because I thought I just deserved it. But, and maybe you'll find this shocking, but people have actually filled this empty head of mine with thoughts that maybe I deserve a little better.
I'll come with you, but at least give me a reason for hating my guts. So far, the only thing you've got wrong about me is that you think I don't care about anyone else, but hey, lay it on me.
[He decides he's not going to wait for Riptide. He'll start making his way down to the station himself.]
If you're gonna supervise me, then move those crappy human legs of yours.
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[he starts walking on his crappy human legs!!]
I don't like your attitude. I think you're obnoxious and a complete tryhard. Yeah, we got on at first, but then I got to know you better and I didn't like it. I'm sure you're gonna give me some huge speech about how you're trying to be a better person and that I need to let things go, but I don't care. Not everyone is going to get on! Maybe we will in the future, but right now you're the most irritating person I've ever met, and I say that having known someone who shot me in the head out of petty spite.
It's not deep. It feels like you're trying to make it into this grand deep thing and I hate that.
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[Darin shrugs.]
Anyway, that's fine. You're allowed to not like me and now that I know why I know there's no reason for me to try and make peace, so I can at least stop trying to get you to give me a chance. But, for the record, I actually am sorry for jumping aboard without permission. I at least owe you that much.
[No speech. No argument. Darin's actually happy to not have to keep trying to get through to him.]
Someone shot you in the head? Damn, you Cybertronians are more sturdy than I thought.
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[he shakes his head-- hopefully he knows where he's going. this place is vaguely familiar from when he was exploring the island earlier. shouldn't be too long of a walk.]
Not with a bullet. It's complicated. Forget it.
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[Well, that's interesting. But asking him to forget something like that is just damn near impossible.]
Oh well. I'll ask Knock Out about it next time I get the chance to talk to him.
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[he stops, looking back at darin. damnit, why did he even have to say that?]
It involved technology I don't really want a Decepticon to know us Autobots had and were actively using. Even if it was on each other.
[sorry, knock out.]
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That sounds...bad.
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[he won't bother to explain the more delicate parts of the origins of the faction names.]
Decepticons wanted to take over the planet, Autobots wanted to stop them. It's bad, but the war's over, so. Knock Out being one doesn't make it bad. It just makes things a little complicated.
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[So the other guys in that war showed up. And Knock Out was one of them...? That's...]
[He pats at the air reassuringly.]
I won't say anything about the...bullet-less gun, or whatever. I'll forget it came up.
...Guess I'm just a little surprised. Knock Out doesn't seem like a bad guy but...
I guess it's not exactly something I can see. Everyone on opposing sides of a war believe they're in the right. I'm...glad you guys can get along though.
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he's actually found himself missing nickel and the scavengers a few times, too. he doesn't know if it's genuine because he barely knew them or if it's just loneliness.]
If you say so. We're almost there. You see the guards up there? I think they were the ones that were chasing you.
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[Darin steps forward, hands in his pockets.]
I won't be bothering you anymore, so don't go straining your processor or what have you.
[Darin starts making his way over to the guards. He takes his hands out of his pockets and holds them up in surrender.]
All the same, I'm glad more Cybertronians are turning up. It sucks being lonely so...I'm glad you're not stranded here alone anymore. Later, Riptide.
[The guards run over and apprehend Darin, putting him in cuffs, which Darin doesn't fight despite it being easy to break out. At least he's keeping his word to Riptide.]
Hey guys...miss me?