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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.
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[personal profile] despicableglee 2019-11-27 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[he makes a drawn-out, thoughtful sound before taking another noisy slurp of his slushie.]

I wonder how many would think that a waste...
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[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-11-30 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Not sure. You could always make a poll on the network if you really wanted.

[This guy is........ definitely a little weird. How tightly-wound was he back in his world that this is what he's really thinking of as a second chance?

Come to think of it, without Hiro here... He could just. Be himself. He doesn't have to be a good example or act as that parental figure. Would it be so bad? So much of his identity since his parents' death was wrapped up in helping raise and look after his little brother. Tadashi isn't sure he knows how to act.]


Either way, probably good you showed up now after the doom and gloom, huh?

[Sorry about missing your feast, Xellos.]
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[personal profile] despicableglee 2019-11-30 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, certainly. [yet there's no shortage of doom and gloom by way of good ol' fashioned trauma afoot. it's rather rife with this crowd of transplants and wanderers peppered throughout the civilian crowd!

wryly:]
How nice to wind up a captive to a place with no problems whatsoever.
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[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-11-30 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't think anyone's said that. The guys you met when you got here told you about registering, right? They expect us to help when things go wrong.

[YEAH XELLOS? yEAH?]
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[personal profile] despicableglee 2019-11-30 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[he snorts, but stifles his laughter right quick.]

Hoho, that's rihihiiiight. Forgot about that! How inconvenient. As if a simple fellow like me wants to become a busybody for strangers... What a predicament to be in!
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[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-12-01 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Hey don't be rude ): ]

You don't have to register. A lot of imPorts don't. You just don't get free housing and they make using the teleporters more of a hassle if you aren't registered.
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[personal profile] despicableglee 2019-12-01 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
So...be a good citizen, bend at their whims, and you can come and go about as you please? What a good deal for some faithful creatures!

[like dogs! :)]
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[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-12-01 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Tadashi didn't say he was happy about it, did he?

He sets his drink down on the table next to him and takes a slow, measured breath. Yeah, this guy is weird.]


Either way, it's up to you. No one's going to tell you what you should do. What was your name again?
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[personal profile] despicableglee 2019-12-01 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
Aa~? You forgot already? [head tilt.]
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[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-12-01 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
Sorry, it's. Been a long week. [Okay, even he has the decency to look apologetic at Xellos.]
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[personal profile] despicableglee 2019-12-01 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'm sure, I'm sure! [he shrugs.] I didn't mention my name in the first place.
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[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-12-01 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh.

Oh now he gets it. He knows your type now, Xellos.]


...Thanks.
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[personal profile] despicableglee 2019-12-01 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
Ahaha! Thanks, now? You are a weird guy. [he slurps loudly again.]
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[personal profile] tadeadshi 2019-12-01 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a long, quiet stare here. Tadashi would... really love this conversation to end but he can't figure out a polite way to end it. What would Aunt Cass do?

Welp.]


Yeah, I-- should go. Good luck.