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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 2019-11-20 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Sure, [he says, shrugging off his hoodie. it's a little dirty, but not particularly worse for wear. going by the state of his shirt under it, the hoodie is a relatively new addition. he holds it out to her.] You want help gettin' that armour off? Might make relaxing a bit easier.
fauxmarth: (wow glass is edible now?)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-20 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
[she's not clear on the intention behind the offering, so she blinks quizzically at him until his words make sense.

ah. the armor...]


...You're right. I forgot... [it was starting to feel like her skin, back there in the storm.

she'll set the hoodie between them while she sets to unclipping her gauntlets and pauldrons.]
h2no: (or what)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
Honestly... [he says gently, chiding but not seriously. archie moves to help unclip the back straps on it.] Do you need any patchin' up?
fauxmarth: (i mean. ok. but like. uh.)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-20 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not sure. Maybe.

[she shrugs the pauldrons off after Archie's unclipped them, slowly rolling stiff shoulders with a grimace.]

Maybe just...bruises...
h2no: (this void is my home now)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm...

[he holds a hand out, glowing with the familiar light of his healing ability.]

Come on. I know you're tired, but you should be seen to by one of the EMTs.
fauxmarth: (:TTTT)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-20 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[she shifts a little to accommodate his help, peering at him over her shoulder.]

You think I ought to? [...] I suppose I should.

[maybe that much compliance is telling.]
h2no: (one path)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[a look of concern flashes over his expression at that, but... well, he'd rather do this without too much trouble.]

Yes, of course. We can get there and then I can help you to Helix or back home, if you'd like to rest properly.
fauxmarth: (we chill.)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-20 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I committed to lingering a while longer before returning to my house. [...with Guzma. she’s hesitant in mentioning that, whether he’d care or not.]

If those EMTs are here, I can see to it myself.
h2no: (i might've fucked up)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure. Whatever you wanna do.

[he looks a little... surprised that she wants to go alone? he wants to go with her, but... he won't, not if she doesn't want him to.]

Ah... I can leave you to it, then. If you leave me your armour I can get it to Darin's workshop for him to repair when he gets back to work.
fauxmarth: (sparkly bishojo mode activated)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-20 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[as he says that, she looks down at herself, still partly decked out — the greaves mostly. this special armor Darin worked so hard on for her behalf, smattered with blood and such, cracked in places...

doing what it was made for, he’d say, probably. but it was a gift; she’d have liked to have taken better care of it.

she told Batman that, maybe, going forward the world wouldn’t have a need for such things as Falchion. maybe it won’t have need of battle armor, either.

or her, in a sense. battle is what she knew most of anything, after all. thanks to Grima.

Today is the first day of the rest of our lives!]


Archie...

[she sits back once more, looking at him.]

Is it...really over?
h2no: (hey now... hey)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-20 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[he reaches out, trying to support her as she goes back again. a little worried she might be blacking out...! he doesn't remember to turn off his healing power for a moment, either. archie puts his arm around her back to support her again.]

...I don't know. They say it is, but... I don't think we'll know for sure for a little while. There could still be OTO cells out there. Maybe it is, but I can't believe so just yet.
fauxmarth: (i have as many as 5 regrets)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-21 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
[she leans against him, her head settling on his shoulder.]

I don't know if I can, either.

[or if she'd fully want to? that's a grim thought that she certainly wishes she didn't just have!]

But I want...to try and be happy for a little while. Even if we don't know for sure.
h2no: (bad feelios)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-21 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't think it'll come easy, regardless. S'not like we won't have any shit left to do, here. Still ready to help with crime and shit, aye? That's not gonna stop just 'cause the world ain't endin' anymore.

[he nudges her shoulder.]

'Least you know you're in the same boat with other people. Don't feel bad if you can't grab hold to that for a long while, alright? You've been through a lot.
fauxmarth: (we chill.)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-21 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
As has everyone else. [and him. this poor man. how much more is he expected to put up with? he's not a soldier, he shouldn't be subject to this.

even if...he did choose Aegis...

she exhales, eyes half-lidded.]


I don't know what I've done to deserve such care. Thank you, Archie...
h2no: (yeah.... no)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-21 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
You mean other than helping to save the world? C'mon, Lu. You don't gotta do anythin' to deserve love and care. You get it anyway. That's what unconditional means.

[he gives her a nudge.] You gonna take some time off? I'm thinkin' a week or five.
fauxmarth: (i...guess you can eat cake that way)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-21 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[that pulls a faint smile out of her.]

Not that long...but Darin already said everyone deserves at least a week to rest. I'll honor it.

I promise.
h2no: (:D)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-21 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Good! [he chirps, clapping his hands. then, leaning in conspiratorially:] Ya know... I think Darin was tryin' to talk me into retiring.
fauxmarth: (i mean. ok. but like. uh.)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-21 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[she squints at that, giving it a beat of consideration, because what is good humor in the face of potential serious consequences? Lucina is still Lucina: business first, amusement last of all.]

Surely he's not thinking he can worm out of being free of the occasional dissenting voice? Or trying to imply you're too old... [because she'll have Words with him if she must!]
h2no: (nice)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-21 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Nah. He's just tryin' to be nice. 'Sides, ya think Ashley wouldn't give him an earful if he tried anything? She'd destroy him. Don't you worry, you won't be gettin' rid of me that easy.

[he leans back, looking up at the sky. thinks of that simulation kanaya had made, though tries to keep the tone light for lucina's sake.]

He does call me old a lot, though. Breaks my heart. Cry myself to sleep over it.
fauxmarth: (i like that just fine)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-21 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[without an ounce of sarcasm:] He's just trying to get under your skin. You are very spry for your age!
h2no: (anime side mouth)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-21 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Damn, right I am. I'm only 35!

[doesn't help he looks like he's in his 50s. ah, jamjars.]

C'mon, Lu. You wanna get some churros on the way to the EMT? Might as well treat ourselves while we have the chance to.
fauxmarth: (gosh.)

[personal profile] fauxmarth 2019-11-21 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[well, she already treated herself to something at Tina's table, but...]

That sounds lovely, actually. Yes, please!
h2no: ([robbie rotten drops the fucking bass])

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-22 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[he smiles-- archie knows this isn't over but you gotta take the little things where you can, right? he leans over to give her a lil smooch on the side of her head-- doesn't matter how much gunk might be in her hair. she still gets it!!!!!! then stands up to help her up.]

Let's get goin', then.