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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: (Heh™)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-22 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Already done.

[archie slides his hoodie off-- a new piece of clothing, and holds it out to ruby.]

Might be better sittin' down on the grass so you can lean against the stone.
by_candlelight: (Default)

[personal profile] by_candlelight 2019-11-23 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ She takes it and looks at him like she has no idea what it is, but does as he suggested, plopping down from the fountain on to the grass below. She places the hoodie in her lap. ]

Have you eaten yet? They're giving free food.
h2no: (bazinga)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-23 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[...okay, well she'll keep her lap warm at least. archie won't comment.]

Yeah. I'm fine, don't worry about me.
namesaquestion: (Wash away the dirty layers)

/slides in here :3d?

[personal profile] namesaquestion 2019-11-23 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Talk of the devil, or brat, and he quite literally skids his way into view on his hoverboard, almost going crash bang hello with the fountain.

But thankfully he doesn't. He does pitch forward as he tumbles off it, barely stopping to pick it up as he makes his way towards Ruby.] You're -

What happened out there?!

[...Suddenly, he's feeling a little more grateful his meddling over protective team did not let him near the sandstorm this last weak.

He's also kind of awkward? in that he clearly wants to komala hug Ruby while also komala hug Archie but ... How does affection in public?]
by_candlelight: (Default)

Re: /slides in here :3d?

[personal profile] by_candlelight 2019-11-23 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Thankfully he wouldn't have to try to figure out what to do for much longer, because Ruby stood up and moved over to him and embraced him of her own accord. Relief practically radiated from her in that moment. While she'd sent him a message asking if he was alive, she hadn't exactly had the courage to look at who did and didn't reply yet.

Despite her clear exhaustion, her hug was quite strong. ]
namesaquestion: (Gomen nasai)

[personal profile] namesaquestion 2019-11-24 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Honestly, Nikolai will later admit he hasn't even had the courage to look at his comm all week.

For a second or two, he goes still, eyes wide, as if he really does not know how to react before relief kicks in, the hoverboard clatters to the ground and he hugs her back. Though, is it a hug when it's more of a cling, strong enough to rival a komala's grip on its log, or that of a koala in a tree? It's also as if he's trying to hide her with his body, as if he doesn't want the world to know he has a care.

More than a care, really and it's plain to see.]
You're ok. You're ok...
by_candlelight: (Slight smile)

[personal profile] by_candlelight 2019-11-24 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ She nods into his shoulder, or, well, she thinks it's his shoulder. Her words come out a little muffled. ] Yeah. Just really, really tired.

[ She seems to relax a little, but doesn't loosen her hold much besides. ] I ws worried about you, too. [ There's a moment of unsure silence as she tries to find the right words, and in the end goes with what comes to mind first. ] It really sucked and I don't know who all survived or not.

[ Of course, she'd do it again right now if she had to, but oh does she hope that won't happen, even if it feels like it will. ]
namesaquestion: (Behind the old facade)

[personal profile] namesaquestion 2019-11-28 12:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Maybe Archer died, is his first thought, but he has enough sense to not voice that, if only because people have died, be it natives... or imPorts.

That in itself causes his throat to constrict as the redhead swallows.]
You, and Archie did. I know that much. That's enough.

[[Others, too, but he's named the two most important people to him in this world.

Speaking of, his eyes flick to Archie.]
Hmph. You just going to watch or what?

[AKA come join hug?

please?]
h2no: (this is FINE)

[personal profile] h2no 2019-11-28 05:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I was givin' you two Luvdiscs some space!

[he tries to act like he's not overwhelmed with emotion at being invited in. he fails.]

Alright, comin' in! [he knows to give fair warning for this sort of thing, for both their sakes, for different reasons. archie wraps his arms around them both and gives them a big, strong bear hug.]
by_candlelight: (Default)

[personal profile] by_candlelight 2019-11-29 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ruby accepts his entry into the hug, and then after some time lets out a small, quietly voiced question. ]

What's a luvdisk?
namesaquestion: (Hidden gold)

/slowest tagger ever :(

[personal profile] namesaquestion 2019-12-04 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
Hmph! If I wanted alone time with her, I'd have told you to scram already.

[Says the one who is now komala-clinging to both of them- and unlikely to let go any time soon.

The hug is nice, and he all but tries to burrow his head in both Ruby and Archie (more Ruby though). But that does nothing to hide the faint trembles of relief. He's never been good at emotions, outside the obvious anger and hate, or the rare times he shows exactly what he was raised to be, but...

There's a smile there, a lightness to his voice despite the snap at Archie. The faint trembles as Nikolai ends up laughing softly while his grip tightens. Gods... He'd kill for those he likes.

They are his Important People and he's not afraid to admit it in his mind, now.]


Fish shaped like a love heart.