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I'LL BE A TEENAGE IDOL JUST GIVE ME A BREAK

WHO: ImPorts!
WHERE: Heropa's Convention Centre.
WHEN: April 14-16, from 9 AM - 12 AM every day.
WHAT: Registration is in motion alongside FanPort, the most popular imPort convention around! Come on in and see imPort-led panels, the artist's alley, cosplayers, and more! If you have any questions, or wish to amend the way we have written up your characters' panels, let us know here!
WARNINGS: None anticipated; please let us know if this should be changed.



Welcome, imPorts, to the one and only FanPort! As they're driven outside of the convention center, they'll see line-ups leading well out the doors filled with those dressed normally and cosplayers alike, complete with plenty of scalpers just outside of the doors. As guests of honour, imPorts get to skip past all the busy lines and are ushered into the Convention Centre through the back doors, only to be greeted with a veritable swarm of people. The quiet room being used for the Swear-In aside, this venue is absolutely packed, and filled to the brim with enthusiasm. Venture in a little further, imPorts, and see what awaits you...

A R T I S T ' S A L L E Y

The Artist's Alley is a bustling place, filled with creative minds of all sorts. It's easy to find tasteful - and not-so-tasteful - prints of imPorts to hang on the wall from everything to Power Girl leaping heroically into the air to Dorian Gray with his back turned and a sultry expression on his face. Of course, Artist's Alley isn't restricted to mere drawings: it's easy to find piles of plushies and keychains, buttons, T-shirts, and other types of exciting merchandise!

Want to simulate the mind as well as the eye? Look no further than the piles of doujinshi ready for the taking. Most tables are dominated by interactions that are seen as at least somewhat legitimate - such as Shepenko, Geiszlieb, and Pricefield - but there are tables in the back who crow about rarepairs like Laurie/Maya, Olivier/Kang, Gansey/Manolo and more! There's plenty of creativity on display, but be careful: as long as all involved parties are of age, there may be a scene a touch steamier than expected!

If you don't see what you want being sold already, there are plenty of commissioners who would leap at the chance to provide an imPort with a custom print or doll, just for them!

C O S P L A Y C O N T E S T

It's not a true convention without cosplayers, and for this event, the cosplayers come out in droves. There are those who have clearly raided their closet for ideas - claiming that they're the more ordinary looking imPorts like Jesse Pinkman or Alison Hendrix - but others have delighted in the challenge that the stranger imPorts have presented to them. Non-humans such as Kanaya Maryam and Marceline Abadeer are common for those who want to flex their make-up skills, but otherwise, heroes with identifiable costumes or who commonly wear period dress are popular choices.

And what of imPorts who want to join in? There are only two rules: imPorts may not enter as themselves, nor are they allowed to use shapeshifting powers. Other than that, they're welcome to join in on the competitions and the festivities! There are awards being given for everything from Best Performer to Best Costume to Most Accurate Posing, so jump in, and enjoy!

I M P O R T H A L L

Aside from the panels, this is where imports are welcomed as special guests! Above the entire affair is a huge sign that reads, cheerfully: "WELCOME IMPORTS!". Here, imPorts are welcomed to set up their own booths to sell their goods, autographs, and pictures, advertise their businesses, or to simply meet some of their fans! Security is tightest around this area, but only for the safety of imPorts; if any fans get a little too touchy-feely without the imPort's consent, rest assured, they'll be hauled out in short notice.

This is also the place where willing and participating imPorts are showered with special gifts featuring everything from fanmade scrapbooks of their public exploits and fanart, home baked goods, or samples from all sorts of corporate representatives eager to have imPorts represent everything from their clothing and perfume lines to their hemorrhoid creams.

R E F R E S H M E N T S

After all this fuss and bluster, it's time to get some refreshments. Just outside the venue, a series of imPort-inspired food tracks and stalls have set up shop, and are ready for your business! Want cotton candy in the shape of Qubit's hair? How about spooky, squid ink Scarecrow pasta? Dipper Dots icecream with a side of Mabel Mint Crisps? Some Minato Aritacos? Whatever your fancy, this is your place to find all the food you could ask for and more, complete with discounts if you're willing to show off that fancy imPort tattoo to prove that you're not just an exceptionally good cosplayer.

B A L L P I T

Even imPorts need a break from all this attention, which is where the ballpit comes in. It looks like they may have run out of funding when they planned this one... but hey, only imPorts are allowed in the ballpit room, and surely they'll be able to entertain themselves.

R A V E

As the convention begins to wind down in the evenings, other people are just getting started! The grand hall is opened up to various imPort inspired acts, including but not limited to the acts described in the last Majority Report, including new acts such as the A-T-inspired Roller Blade Bunnies, the Kid Flash-inspired All I See Is Yellow, and the Jinseok Jin-inspired Blissful Beauties. All of these shows are complete with light shows and complimentary glow sticks, and once the clock hits past 9 PM, a bar opens up in the back for natives and imPorts alike, provided that they're of-age -- and yes, they will be checking their IDs!

Want to get your rock on? These acts will gracefully step aside to allow imPort musicians to take the stage, but will respond even more happily to jam sessions.

P A N E L S

PLEASE STOP MESSING UP THE TIMESTREAM

What happens when imPorts bring in their own technology to a world unprepared for it? What happens when they try traveling in time? How does this adversely affect the world around them, and how can you help stop it? Find out here, as an old man yells at an audience that's mostly excited to see an imPort in-person. Starring imPort guest: The Doctor.

LEAVE ME ALONE & DON'T TOUCH MY LUGGAGE

A short, five-minute panel in which con-goers can get the necessary information about that odd trunk with feet they've seen scurrying around. This necessary information includes: 1) leave its owner, Rincewind alone, and 2) do not touch the luggage, complete with stacks of informative pamphlets. Brevity is the soul of wit, right? Starring imPort guest: Rincewind the Wizzard.

THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF BEING NON-HUMAN IN A VERY HUMAN WORLD

Join some of America's non-human imPorts in discussing the trials they face on a daily basis, and why they have decided to create SELF, an organization built to help them! While this is no doubt scintillating stuff, new members and businesses that may wish to invest are welcome. Starring imPort guests: Kang, Sabriel, and more!

MAGIC: NOT JUST FOR YOUR KID'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Curious about magic? Tune in here for a discussion of the ins and outs of magic, differences across worlds, and what it's used for! Not interested in all that nerdy crap? Make sure to arrive for the second half of their presentation for a real life demonstration of magic! (FanPort does not take responsibility for any injuries or loss of property that may occur during this demonstration). Starring imPort guests: Sabriel, Elsa Brandt, L'Arachel, and more!

RISEING ABOVE: CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS IN IMPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT What we should really be talking about this convention is ethics in imPorts, and what better way to start than with America's very own law enforcement organization, RISE? Find discussion on the ethics of superpowers, dangerous imPorts, and how differently imPorts from other worlds and cultures view this world's legal system. Get out your pens and paper, because there's sure to be plenty of college students writing about this as a practical assignment! Starring imPort guests: Sabriel and RISE.
BEYOND MEDICINE: IMPORT HEALING TECHNIQUES Interested in imPort healing techniques? Have some sort of nasty injury or illness that native medicine just can't fix? If you're willing to sign a waiver, this is your chance to get it cured, thanks to the saint-like generosity of charitable imPorts. Just be warned that those suffering from deadly conditions will take priority! Starring imPort guest: Jesse Pinkman.
STAYING FIT WITH YOUR DOG Think something as mundane as workout routines with man's best friend is too mundane for this convention? Think again! A real expert on exercise is here to teach you and your pooch how to stay fit with both indoor and outdoor activities, complete with a Q&A, a photo-op, and doggie demonstrations. If you're not interested, that's fine; stay for the cute dogs... or for their handsome owners. Hubba, hubba! Starring imPort guest: Commander Shepard.
A SALUTE TO THE SUPERSUIT! Who says that you can't fight crime and look stylish at the same time? ImPorts are here to discuss the dos and don'ts of supersuit fashion, showcasing the most cutting-edge suits that natives no doubt see on the news every day, and tips for all con-goers and, needless to say, extremely invested cosplayers. If other imPorts are interested in sharing, they are welcome to do so! Starring imPort guests: Echidna and Wallflower.
DENDARII SECURITY CORPS This panel is what it says on the title: a prolonged advertisement for the Dendarii Security Corps. Don't worry, though, there will likely be tales of dashing adventure, and maybe you'll even discover how the heck to pronounce Dendarii in the first place! Starring imPort guests: Miles Vorkosigan, Gregor Vorbarra, and Tex.
IS THAT A DRAGON IN MY GARDEN? All these sentient imPorts hobbling around are all well and good, but aren't you interested in what exists on other worlds? If that's the case, this panel is for you! Listen as imPorts discuss fantastic creatures, robots, aliens, and super smart dogs that just don't exist naturally in this world, and enviously follow along to the various stories those with far, far more exciting lives than you have to tell! Starring imPort guests: Hawke and The Doctor.
PHOTO-OP WITH THE BULL He's huge, he has arms, and he's got pecs to die for. What more could you want in a man? Take a photo with the Iron Bull today in his specialty booth for a small fee... and even attack him with a plastic sword if you dare. Starring imPort guest: The Iron Bull, of course!
SURVIVING UNDER FIRE: THE MILITARY APPROACH TO FIRST-AID Even conventions need to touch on serious issues sometimes. In the wake of so much violence, your charitable neighbourhood imPorts are here to show you how to conduct first-aid in tight situations, something that's doubtlessly useful to each and every imPort fan in the audience. Starring imPort guests: Kaidan Alenko and Commander Shepard.
BIOTICS 101: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SPACE MAGIC What the heck is up with those glowy blue powers from space? Join your imPort guests for a brief lecture on what biotic powers do, how they work, and what it takes to keep a biotic going. Provided is a table of food as a demonstration of just how much they eat, and more entertainingly, live demonstrations of what they can really do! Starring imPort guests: Commander Shepard, Jacob Taylor, Kaidan Alenko, and Samara.
IN THE ARMS OF AN ANGEL: ADOPT AN ANIMAL OR SUFFER CRIPPLING GUILT Have you noticed a large amount of imPorts walking around with cuddly furry, feathered, or scaled pets? That's for a reason! Join us today in a panel about the animal shelter, and the dos and don'ts of adopting an animal today! Starring imPort guest: Carl.
MAGNETS AND MOTORBIKES You see that panel above about how not to introduce technology outside of this timeframe? Ignore it! Look at cool bikes instead! Join imPorts in a practical discussion of building motorcycles, magnetic technology, and take a look at their cutting edge technology. Note: All racing that goes on outside of FanPort is not affiliated with this organization, nor is it condoned by it, and they are not responsible for any injuries incurred in outside demonstrations. Starring imPort guest: Gogo Tomago.
BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH IMPORT TECHNOLOGY Continuing the trend of bringing imPort technology to the forefront, come and watch this panel for a spirited discussion of imPort technologies, and how it will pave the way to the future and a brighter tomorrow! Want to know what it can do for you? Step right up, and take a look. Starring imPort guest: Tony Stark.
IMPORTS AND REGISTRATION: A CONTROL MODEL THAT SPANS WORLDS Join your friendly imPorts in discussing Registration, and how this has been used - effectively, even! - in other worlds! Take a look at how it's used for the safety of everyone involved, as told by one of America's greatest success stories. How could Tony Stark ever be wrong? Starring imPort guest: Tony Stark.
IMPORTS AND THE LAW: AN EVERCHANGING LANDSCAPE Want something with a lot of pizzaz, with a ton to look at, and plenty to interact with? Go to some other panel! If you're interested in law, and the ramifications of the ever-evolving state of the law in light of changing politics and the shifting population of imPorts, however, this is the panel for you, in as much detail as anyone could possibly ask for. Starring imPort guest: Mitchell Hundred.
Q&A WITH THE AMBASSADOR(S)

Ever wonder what it's really like being the Ambassador of an imPort city? Whether you want to know what colour tie the ambassador in question likes wearing, want to know more about due process, or just want to get a juicy scoop, step right up to where at least one Ambassador is ready to answer your questions! Starring imPort guest: Mitchell Hundred.

WALK WALK FASHION BABY

Do you want to get fashion tips from a preteen? Do you believe that they know what you should be wearing better than you? Well, you're in luck, because imPort kids are the best dressed around! Follow our imPort guests into a world of fashion from clothing to hairstyles to tasteful cosmetics! Starring imPort guests: Pacifica Northwest and Ken Amada.

CHUCKY KENTUCKY WORLD PREMIERE

Everyone welcome the premiere of America's newest teen pop sensation: Chucky Kentucky! ImPort fans have been abuzz since this event was announced, speculating on everything from his doubtlessly fashionable clothes to the dulcet tones of the voice they're bound to hear. Come see his premiere for yourself -- but come early, because there will surely be a line-up out the door! Starring imPort guests: Edward Elric AKA Chucky Kentucky, Winry Rockbell and Roy Mustang.

AIR TREK: THE COOLEST TECH AROUND

So, what's with those rollerblades you see around town? Find out here as imPorts do a live demonstration of what A-T is really capable of! If you want to watch some cool tricks and see the extent of the athleticism-on-wheels that imPorts are capable of, here's the place! Starring imPort guests: Yayoi Nakayama, Kururu Sumeragi, Ikki Minami, and Mikura Kazuma

LAWYER AT LARGE: IMPORTS' IMPACT, INVOLVEMENT, AND INFLUENCE ON TV & MEDIA

Want to discuss all imPort-driven media? Well... this probably isn't the place for you. If you wish to discuss Jeff Winger's TV show, however, and learn a thing or two about his firm, this is the place for you! While this is mostly Q&A, don't worry; maybe Jeff will even divulge a secret or two about his killer work-out routine. Starring imPort guest: Jeff Winger.

WELSH KINGS, LEY LINES, AND THE NEW WORLD

Calling all history buffs! One of your friendly imPorts is here to teach you about natural magic and the supernatural, including all sorts of spooky splendors like ghosts, mythical Kings, and how the supernatural fits into World History. While it may be more informative than it is strictly entertaining, it's bound to be a treat for inquiring minds. Starring imPort guest: Gansey

SCREAM QUEENS SECRET PANEL

This secret panel is... wait a second. This panel isn't secret at all! Using the glories of false advertising, imPorts take the stage to announce a benefit concert to be held within the next month. Ask your imPort entertainers questions about what it's really like to be them and listen to a song or two, but if it's a concert you want, you'll be disappointed... unless you stay for the real deal for their next panel! Starring imPort guests: Marceline and Maya Fey.

SCREAM QUEENS CONCERT

Now this is where the party's really at! Join one of your rocking-est - FanPort's description, not her own! - vampire superstar in a performance ready to bring the house down. And hey, if you want to shell out some cash for some merch and support your local artists, that's certainly a plus. Starring imPort guest: Marceline.

RELIGION: HOW TO JUSTIFY YOUR FAITH IN A WORLD WHERE THE DEVIL EXISTS

Whoa. Things are getting heavy around here as one very special imPort takes the stage to talk about the influence of the devil, dispel common myths about his possession of equine features, and a meditation on what Lucifer means to the common man. Starring imPort guest: Lucifer.

KISS KISS FALL IN LOVE WITH THE PINK PRINCESS! TV SHOW TODAY!

A Q&A panel featuring The Pink Princess herself, expect droves of the kids the show is directed at, and yes, plenty of adult fans to flock to this panel in droves! Gain hints as to what the Pink Princess is going to be up to next, and look at some awfully familiar silhouettes for future partners and villains... but of course, everyone's here for one reason, and that's the cute-as-a-button leading lady. Starring imPort guest: Maya Fey



protects_the_small: (I swear to Goddess you fuckers)

[personal profile] protects_the_small 2016-04-30 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"I...don't know I've heard her referred to that way, she has her aspects as mother, maiden, and crone."

His trailing off seems to indicate...something. Kel isn't sure she wants to know anymore.

"I suppose it would make it harder when your gods don't show themselves. Though not much good always comes of manifesting."

Like busy-body Chambers who send passive-aggressive dreams every night.
angelfire: (Frosty the Snowman)

[personal profile] angelfire 2016-04-30 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, now look at that. Not a flighty goofball after all. Lucifer resisted the urge to smile; his face was suddenly dead of all expression but fixed intensity, like a cat watching a mouse.

"Hardly. We all have our skills, after all. Some of us are simply born that way, and others learn it. Like you, for example: you're a fantastic actor, I really am quite impressed."
hunterrabbit: By <user name=frottage> (Heh)

[personal profile] hunterrabbit 2016-04-30 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Imagining it is great, but actually owning that would be even better. Especially because they barely got the chance to appreciate that happening in real life.]

It'd be perfect, wouldn't it? We could each get one framed and hang them up. A good mantle piece, maybe.

[A tasteful image above a fireplace. Not that she has a fireplace, but its the thought that counts.]
seekingsestra: (i am just a shadow of a shadow)

[personal profile] seekingsestra 2016-04-30 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Really? Just like that?

[This seems too easy.]

Do you have powers of finding people?
wizzardly: (!!!)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-04-30 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Rincewind has used crowds to run away before. Worked properly, nothing can slow a pursuer near as well as a throng of bodies. But the key to escape through a crowd - the vital key - is that they not be paying attention to you, much less pawing and clamoring like you've offered to heal their leprosy.

Rincewind's denials stick like water to a sieve so he stops talking, snarls and shoves and looks for an opening.

That's because they're bloody idiots, he thinks, shooting Lucifer a glare for his comment before he or his eyes can think better of it. Because they think they can worship something like you without consequences, because they don't realize what giving yourself to a higher power actually means.

Because this world doesn't know the danger in praying to something that answers.

The second between the hand on his shoulder and flight doesn't allow for much thought. Rincewind thinks he sees the Luggage charging out of the corner of his eye, is aware of a taste like oil and the smell of something more metallic than blood - and then the crowd is gone. The noise is gone too, cut so sharply it's like someone's pressed 'mute' on the world.

The terror jolts through him then, electric, and Rincewind's running before the reality of the narrowed space even registers. It hits about the same time he does. The wizard's hands search the wall and there's nothing, is there, not a knob or a latch, not a single lock to press his power into. Rincewind doesn't need to know where Lucifer's taken them; a cage looks the same in any universe.

Ah, he thinks. Okay then.

Rincewind turns to face the angel, so saturated with fear that it's crystallized into a sort of glassy calm.

"Right," he starts, pleasant and brittle, "it was 'surrender' you were looking for, if I remember correctly, wasn't it? A signature of some sort?

"Or, alternatively," he swallows, "if you've decided to hurt me badly instead, I'd just like to make it clear that I had no idea it was your mark when I first offered to remove it."

airshow: (Were they human bite marks at least?)

[personal profile] airshow 2016-05-01 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ James attempts to dodge — and it goes about as well as dodging a leap in a ball pit ever goes. Which, for those who don't spend enough time in ball pits to know the ins and outs of plastic ball traction, is not at all. ]

—fresh! Wait, I don't need to inspect yours in exchange, right?
glitterateur: sugarplums (i am mildly illiterate.)

[personal profile] glitterateur 2016-05-01 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
Only the power of knowing a whole lot of people! But a finding power would be cool, right? Like you'd never have to worry about where somebody is or wonder if they went to the store or not!
seekingsestra: (everything i say has come before)

[personal profile] seekingsestra 2016-05-01 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. [She gives a little half-smile and nods.] I am good at tracking people, but with power would be much faster.
rideme: (An honest mi-steak)

[personal profile] rideme 2016-05-01 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
Huh. Yeah, I gathered it was about us, but... not the rest of that shit.

[Meanwhile, Bull just starts lifting kids again, while Chloe stays up on her perch.]

You ever gone to one?
4thdimensional: (down and out)

[personal profile] 4thdimensional 2016-05-01 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Something seems to darken in Doc's expression---it's almost a mirror image of Sorey's. He's very, very familiar with nukes, and they have a personal weight on him.]

Yes. Nuclear weapons have extraordinary, terrible power. The world's in its current state because the threat of such a weapon being deployed shapes our political decisions, our destinies. In a way, we're pawns of that war as well.

But we have our gifts and perhaps a chance to forge our own path. Don't lose sight of that.
rassera: (That face when)

[personal profile] rassera 2016-05-01 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Tadashi's clarification hits him pretty hard, eyes metaphorically pulling back the film he'd been looking through and...staring. Sure, he knew that Tadashi saw him as a hero because of...well, that thing he'd rather not talk about (it's still odd to see yourself as an anime character, says the guy who is being treated like an anime character at a convention). But...this was different.

The way Tadashi's looking at him's different than what those fans look like.


It's a little humbling.]


Hey, can't let my fans down, right? What kind of hero would I be?

[That fist reaches up (up a little more than usual) to knock his shoulder]

I did, but it's done nothing for my appetite! Let's get something!


...Did you really find something with my name on it?
viced: (Let's legalize polygamy)

[personal profile] viced 2016-05-01 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Well, who knows?

[ He grinned, and his head tipped, as if he were considering the possibility. His lip curled up in a half-smile, his eyes sparkled, and crinkled at the corners. ]

That could always change, in the future.
viced: (This is not a come on)

[personal profile] viced 2016-05-01 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Mm," he nodded, and held a hand to his chin. His lips tightened, before loosening, and he looked around. Honestly, he could see that happening in the future. Then again, considering his ambitions...

"I'm sure that will happen, sooner or later," he said, his voice low while he considered what kind of a leader this man would be. "What would be your plan, if you ran? What do you want to do for the people of your city?"
rassera: (I heard ya)

[personal profile] rassera 2016-05-01 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[He knows, but there's also a certain honor in it, entrusting one of your own to each other--to solidify their trust in each other. If Kaneda wasn't there...Tetsuo would have to fend for himself, and as much faith as he puts in his little brother...

He'll always worry.]


Not that we gotta worry about that shit, right?

[And just like that, he changes the mood back.]

It's not gonna happen anyway.
rassera: (I missed you too)

[personal profile] rassera 2016-05-01 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Kaneda grabs a piece of newspaper and crumples it up really quick, dabbing it on the white paint ever so slightly. Some of the white peels off, leaving stylistic little 'craters' in its wake.]

Perfect.

[And as if to get her opinion on it, he stands back, gesturing to the canvas.]

Think it's finished?
rassera: (That's what I'm sayin')

[personal profile] rassera 2016-05-01 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[It's not until there's a break in his laughter that he notices the ball pit starting to sink around him, eyes widening as he looks in both directions. That's...not good.

Looks like their hour in the ball pit's over! Kaneda--while still laughing--scrambles to his feet and goes to grab Adachi by the back of his shirt, lugging him out of the sinking ball pit and trying to make haste.

If they get away, it's not their fault! It was some other person.]


C'mon! Before anyone knows we did it!
foreverbouncing: (I am so totally sly.)

[personal profile] foreverbouncing 2016-05-01 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmmmmmmmm.

[She makes a big show of examining the painting again, completely exaggerated and with no clue what she's doing, then grins and nods.]

Sure. 100% Charlie approved.
viced: (Confrontation)

[personal profile] viced 2016-05-01 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ He wanted to pinch the bridge of his nose. He wants to show -- outright -- how frustrating this is, but he can't. You see, he's a politician, and unfortunately, as a politician, he needs to show a certain level of decorum. Especially when it comes to dealing with the fucking Devil. He couldn't ignore that detail, after all. No matter which way he looked at it, he was still arguing with Lucifer.

Who'd just come up to his podium like it was nothing. He kept his head high, eyes on the crowd more than the devil.
]

I stand on the side of the law. We have these people out there, breaking the fucking law -- I think that they should be punished -- [ A beat. ] -- I think, actually, coming up with more restrictive punishments need to be considered, as well. We have repeat offenders, and that can't stand.
helladoomed: (Chit chattering)

[personal profile] helladoomed 2016-05-01 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
Nah. Never really managed to get out of Arcadia Bay before I came here.

[Kids are getting a two-for-one photo shoot, since she'll high-five them, grinning, or throw an arm around their shoulders when they're high enough.]
psychofailed: (pic#9993973)

[personal profile] psychofailed 2016-05-01 08:10 am (UTC)(link)
[....Kogami's not going to say that that reaction is kind of adorable, but. Well, it is. He's a little endeared despite himself, honestly, and if Aerith looks back at him, she'll notice he's following a bit more readily. His expression's softened out a bit by now, too.]

Mm. He helped me out around the time I came here.

[And uh, maybe mentally scarred him a lil bit with his first experience with actualfax magic, but shhhhhhh.]

Hospitals are pretty boring, so shaving off even a little time there is nice.
airshow: (Because ADVENTURE.)

[personal profile] airshow 2016-05-01 09:34 am (UTC)(link)
I didn't know it could be both, [ he replies, with obvious exaggerated awe. ] Personal experience, yes or no?
quaerit: sᴄᴏᴜᴛsɪxᴛᴇᴇɴ.ᴄᴏᴍ. (g a z i n g)

[personal profile] quaerit 2016-05-01 12:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Superstition is exactly what it seems, to most people. Most people haven’t gone looking with such veracity, though. Gansey is no green enthusiast. He’s been at this for seven years and counting. ]

I was given…a taste of the ley line’s magic, you could say.

[ This is the most obscure way of putting it that you could imagine, though it is actually true. It’s just not the whole and personal truth, for the simple fact that Gansey doesn’t know Gregor well enough for that. In fact, he’s recently discovered that he knew him even less than he thought, so he’s giving the clean version. ]

It was very real, but also came with little explanation, and I wanted to understand what had happened. A lot of research, study and physical exploration followed, and what you see here is the product of all of that. Glendower is buried on the ley line, and I will find him.

I felt I was very close indeed, before Fate intervened to bring me here.
quaerit: sᴄᴏᴜᴛsɪxᴛᴇᴇɴ.ᴄᴏᴍ. (e h)

[personal profile] quaerit 2016-05-01 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Christ.

[ Their headmaster is just about the last person Gansey wants to think about now. He eyes Adam warily, suspicious of this new, delighted mood of his. He's enjoying this far too much. ]

There's a difference between being known amongst your peers, and...and seen as some sort of celebrity. I might be known, but I don't have fans.

[ He says that word like it's a curse word, something to be clearly enunciated and spoken in polite, hushed tones. ]

Especially not for something so...gratuitous.

[ Which is one way to describe it, he supposes. ]
sleight_of_hand: (...what's there inside.)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2016-05-01 12:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, well, when you're that fed up with how the world is, you need to learn how to put on a bright little smile for the people that just mindlessly go about their day without thinking about the shit they've sunk into."

He couldn't help the bitterness in his voice. He hated his world back home, and the crap with the Russians and the American government going on like everything was just fine now was enough to grate on him. It was irritating and he couldn't stand it... but he knew it was necessary now. Change didn't just happen over night; sometimes the shit needed a bit pill to be dissolved, and those took awhile to swallow.

It was a moment before Adachi took the charm off, slipping back into goofy mode.

"Not that I don't appreciate the thought, but..." he began. "My past is important to me, you know? I don't need something to protect me from it."
sleight_of_hand: (Eh heh heh...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2016-05-01 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi realized what was going on a split second before he was grabbed, and he let out a squeak as he was hauled out of the pit. He managed to get his footing once they were on solid ground, fumbling to stand up straight, and having trouble getting the grin off his face. ]

This is all your fault, you know.