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Mask or Menace | MODERATORS ([personal profile] maskormods) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2019-11-19 01:09 pm

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WHO: Everyone!
WHERE: Jeopardy -> Heropa
WHEN: Nov. 19
WHAT: A resolution and a swear-in
WARNINGS: Please label threads

Somewhere, in a place that is and is not Jeopardy, time has passed. To some, it may have felt like mere hours; to others, days. For time doesn't truly touch this place. Only fate exists here, for imPorts to change or allow to proceed as it will.

Somewhere, the sisters look into the hearts of those with the power to decide the fate of this entire world and know their choice. A blinding light grows, forcing even the strongest to close their eyes, and as they do so, a vision of what could have happened appears in their minds. A world wreathed in flames, fire and screams echoing ceaselessly as they depart; a peaceful world, healed and whole and well—and a certainty that another world has paid a heavy price.

And then there's the sensation of three powerful forces leaving, two taking an unwilling third with them to wherever they are going. This world will be left as it is now, and its future will be whatever the people here make of it.

MEANWHILE, IN HEROPA


One week into the mysterious storm that has enveloped much of Jeopardy, citizens across the nation are losing hope. The government continues to monitor the situation at a safe distance, but cannot enter the affected part of the city, though one SEAL team did make an attempt, only to become lost in the wind for hours before emerging without ever making it through. While the storm hasn't grown, neither has it shown any sign of changing.

The heroes who bravely charged into the storm have not officially been given up for lost, but with no news coming from Jeopardy, few believe they will emerge unscathed. To honor their sacrifice (?) and offer sorrowful natives a means of coping, a candlelight vigil kicks off outside Heropa City Hall at 4:30 PM EST.



Speeches are given. Commemorative t-shirts are sold. It is at this point that a large portal of light opens up in front of the building and deposits all imPorts who entered the storm, as well as a confused but unharmed Layla and Sally Clapp. A stunned silence falls over the crowd — followed shortly by an eruption of cheers.

Organized chaos quickly reigns over the occasion. Medical personnel are quickly called in to aid any imPorts who might need it, and government officials quickly descend, one thing on their mind: what the heck happened, heroes?! ImPorts are asked to state, for the record, exactly what they experienced — which leaves a lot of room open for the more creative among them. Just what each imPorts is willing to confess to or lie about is up to them, but there are other imPorts at hand to refute or support all statements.

While imPorts are technically free to go, all are encouraged to enter the building for a debriefing with government officials. Those who care to share their story begin to paint a picture of what happened, and a flurry of transportation begins to move between City Hall and the local porter outpost, as Jeopardy will certainly require some aid now that it is fully accessible. Reports begin to filter back that while there have been some casualties and collateral damage to the city, it is far less of a disaster than the government anticipated during the storm, no doubt due to imPorts' efforts. Additionally, news from other porter cities begins to arrive; with the dissipation of the Jeopardy storm, all dimensional anomalies elsewhere have ceased.

Following the briefings, ImPorts may go home and get some rest, although they may have trouble shaking off the crowds — which are largely ecstatic that the people who apparently saved the world are in front of them.



While imPorts were occupied with the post-disaster debriefings, locals have used the time to launch an impromptu celebration of their defense of this world. Local restaurants, breweries and nanas have hustled their finest wares over, and free food and drink are flowing for the homecoming heroes. A local party & events organizing company has strung up some lights and tents in the park across the street from City Hall, lending a festive atmosphere to the area. T-shirts being sold to honor the assumed-fallen heroes have been 'edited' with permanent marker, going from 'FALLED HEROES' (there was an error in the print run, given the notice of less than a week) to 'RISEN HEROES' and are, regretfully, being given away for free.

For those who stay, an impromptu party breaks out, and the occasion quickly becomes the latest swear-in, albeit with a more casual emphasis on the actual swearing-in than usual; a card table is set up with the usual seals and documents, but it's a bit haphazard.

Along with tasty libations, local musicians start jamming on acoustic guitars in the park's gazebo, setting up some cheerful background music—or maybe you're not too tired to dance? A local physical therapy school has rolled in multiple portable massage tables, with free sessions for sore heroes!

The locals who haven't dispersed yet are also around, likely to seek autographs from the world savers, while podcasters, BlueTubers and regular nosy nellies might lean in with a recording device, asking for the real story of what happened. For imPorts who become too intoxicated or exhausted to porter home, many locals are offering couches to crash on — although the pillows they use may later show up on ePay.
h2no: (hey buddy)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-19 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[archie responds in his native language, having forgotten he'd turned off his own translator. to darin, it probably just sounds like nonsense with a vague sentence structure and a "shit" stuck in there somewhere. it's archie, of course there is.

a beat.

oh. right. he thumps his comm device.]
Cheers. You an' Allura doin' okay?
forgeabettertomorrow: (I don't really get it but...)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-19 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
We're both here, ain't we?

[He taps his drink to Archie's but doesn't take a sip.]

...How you feelin', Old man?

[It's been awhile since he addressed Archie so fondly.]
h2no: (huffs)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-19 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[it has been, and it makes him feel fond. though-- bittersweet, as all things are starting to be. same thing blue called him. archie's not intent on being miserable right now, though.]

Hmmm... young upstart of a turd. [his hum indicates he's aware there's something else there, but he doesn't press. now really isn't the time.] Feelin' a lot better about this apocalypse than I was my first couple. S'pose I'm just waiting to see now what all the real aftermath's gonna be.
forgeabettertomorrow: (Ehehehe well...)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-19 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Darin laughs and takes a sip finally.]

Don't you worry too much. I'm not going anywhere so I'll see to it that things get sorted in time.

If you ask me, I think you've been through too many of these things. I think maybe you deserve a rest.

A prolonged one.
h2no: (HAHAHAHAHAH)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
...Mmmm, I do wonder what state this has left the Porter in. If people who haven't made it will get to come back through it...

[and people still arriving or porting out. he's more concerned about people who died in this moment, though.]

What, you gonna try and talk me into retiring at 35? If you kick me off Aegis I'll just join ImPact.
forgeabettertomorrow: (Don't know how to quit)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
[He shakes his head.]

Whatever state the Porter's in, I'm sure we'll know soon enough.

Come on, doesn't the prospect of retiring sound good?

[He's joking.]

Although, that would just give you more time to get into trouble.
h2no: (this is FINE)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
Naturally.

[it's the waiting he doesn't like!! he wants to know going home and getting people back who were lost is still on the table!!!!!!!!!!! archie won't bother darin with those worries, though. half of them are selfish.]

Absolutely not. At least Apollo lets me do cool crimes!
forgeabettertomorrow: (this Lance guy sounds alright)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, and you know whose desk those 'cool crimes' wind up on, right?
h2no: (fluff)

1/2 i'm sorry

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
Jacob's.
h2no: (#yikes)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
[he grimaces and clicks his tongue.]

Shit. Yours. Fuckin'-- whatever. What did you mean by prolonged, huh?
forgeabettertomorrow: (Ehehehe well...)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
Ash's actually. I was just breakin' chops.

A break. From this. From stupid hero crap.

A vacation or a sabbatical or whatever you wanna call it.
h2no: (hey now... hey)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
[he raises his eyebrows at that.]

It's not stupid crap. I wouldn't be doing it if I didn't believe it.
forgeabettertomorrow: (But what does 'being anime' even mean?)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
...I know.

I'm just...I dunno.

I just thought you might like a break. A rest.

If anyone's deserved it, it's you.
h2no: (hey nice)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[archie just rolls his eyes and nudges darin's shoulder. figured the guy would get overinvested in something like this.]

Shit, Darin, if it means that much to ya I'll take a week off!
forgeabettertomorrow: (sure whatever you say)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
Good.

Everyone deserves their fair share of rest.
h2no: (this void is my home now)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
And when are you plannin' to have this time off you so sorely deserve, huh?
forgeabettertomorrow: (Don't fail me now beautiful wings)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
Me? I got all the time in the world. I'm sure I'll find time when I can.
h2no: (yeah.... no)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
[he rolls his eyes again, expression flat.]

So, what, you're gonna Linoone everyone into takin' time off but fuck it when it comes to you? C'mon, bro. That's not how you leader.
forgeabettertomorrow: (sure whatever you say)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
I know that.

I'm saying I'm not going anywhere. So I'll rest when I can.
h2no: (i might've fucked up)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
Good. [he huffs.] Sorry. This shit got me on edge. Seen way too many people fuck themselves up over this sorta thing over the years. Guess that worry goes into overdrive even when we're done.

...It's almost even worse when it's over.
forgeabettertomorrow: (I don't really get it but...)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
I dunno. All things considered, I think we came out in the green this time.

... ... ...

[He shifts a bit awkwardly.]

Just...relax. I think, for the time being, we're all safe.
h2no: (biiiiiiitch)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
I don't doubt it.

[he shrugs.]

I'll be fine, Darin. Don't worry about me.
forgeabettertomorrow: (I don't really get it but...)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Wanna know the truth?

I'm...not really all that worried about anything anymore.

I kinda feel...free.
h2no: (peek)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[he looks over, clearly surprised.]

Yeah?
forgeabettertomorrow: (Don't fail me now beautiful wings)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2019-11-20 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah...

It's...hard to explain.

[Especially since he doesn't want to bring up what he sacrificed.]

I guess I just feel like...there's less uncertainty in the world.

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