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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



viced: (Presentation)

[personal profile] viced 2016-05-08 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
Mitchell?

Mitchell laughed. Not derisively, and not loud and long, but a soft, amused sound that escaped, and he shook his head, nodding along with it. Pragmatism. When in politics, you used what you had to get the result you wanted. Oh, how Mitchell knew that one all too well. He'd done everything from levying stereotypes to enforcing laws because the subjects made him uncomfortable -- the Roma in particular, that had always been unpopular afterward.

His nod was knowing. "You would be correct, the money's exactly what you have to have your hands on. I've been there -- back in New York? It's... very similar. You don't fuck with paychecks if you want any chance of success, so I'm not surprised they turned to the guy signing them," a pause. "I assume it worked out well?" he asked, before he placed a hand on his hip. This was... He liked this person. He had that savvy, uncanny intelligence of a politician. He didn't expect Mitchell to be the saint he pretended to be for the cameras.

He had a feeling...

"I have a... perspective, that agrees. With yours. Particularly with change. I... actually tried to force things? In my thirties, when I'd just gotten superpowers, before I turned to politics, and I'll tell you this: it didn't do shit. Just made me public enemy number one, and caught me a reputation for being a shitstain on my city. I only just barely made up for it, and could have died in the process -- so you'd be right. Archangel isn't exactly going to make friends doing things the way they are. I think..."

He nodded. "I think you could do something about that," he admitted. "Now if you need some assistance..."
rassera: (Yeah that's what I fuckin' thought)

[personal profile] rassera 2016-05-08 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
. . .

[Jaime, no.]

Can someone really steal your girl like that? N...ot that I have one, or anything.


..


Are you hungry. Let's get something to eat.
wizzardly: But it didn't believe in people either. (The voice didn't believe in gods.)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-05-08 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
'No'?

Rincewind did meet Lucifer's gaze then, and startled at how little personal space remained between them. From a distance, it must have looked deceptively intimate; their fans would have been all abuzz. Up close, Rincewind could only think of predators, of jungle cats or snakes, all cold eyes and fangs.

Too late, he recognized the trap. He had a sudden flash of memory to his conversation with Chilton only a few days prior.

"Lucifer works eye-for-an-eye," the man had said, "and you took someone from him."

"Wait!" Rincewind jolted hard to try for distance, heartbeat quick as a rabbit's in a snare. Even still he struggled to camouflage his panic with a desperate smile - look, look how harmlessly compliant he was, really. But the effort crumbled even as he attempted it, betrayed through twitching lips.

"Wait, there's no need for that. I'm a coward, you know that, why - why waste magic on a mark when a threat serves just as well?"

He has no idea the extent of what Lucifer's marks could do. Bugger it all, he didn't even know what a scapula was! And where the hell was the Luggage? If he could just keep stalling, then perhaps - perhaps -

Except that between his fear, the spread of unearthly wings around him, and Lucifer's own calm, self-assured expression, inexorable - Rincewind couldn't think of another damn thing to say.
unwiseheart: ([50])

[personal profile] unwiseheart 2016-05-08 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
The one step away was all he would be getting. After that, Nicolas stood still.

"Then they're confused. Everyone's darkness should be their own, not yours. Either you fooled them or corrupted them, though seeing who you are, neither of those would be very surprising."

He wouldn't comment on what exactly he considered Kitty to be. Young, sure, but he had hoped her to be less naive. Perhaps that had been where she'd made her mistake in the first place, back at the resort, in trusting someone like this, in going off on her own, no back-up, no warning.
amadaman: ((p3) 040)

[personal profile] amadaman 2016-05-08 07:45 am (UTC)(link)
We don't have to watch it at the house. We have your arcade...
circulets: (tsunleo (99))

[personal profile] circulets 2016-05-08 08:08 am (UTC)(link)
What exactly did you hear?

[ Color him curious, he'd really like to know what to prepare himself for. Sorey tends to drag him into most situations rather carelessly.... ]
historiology: (Sorey's Theme; Purity)

[personal profile] historiology 2016-05-08 09:59 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. If we want to figure this out, we have to work together.

[Sorey wants to believe that. Has to believe that. So there's a nod of agreement there, even a small smile.]

Thanks. I will. You too!
foreverbouncing: (And I want a pony...and a blimp...and a)

[personal profile] foreverbouncing 2016-05-08 10:52 am (UTC)(link)
Nope. Just the midget one. I think he was the only one?
historiology: (Default)

[personal profile] historiology 2016-05-08 10:54 am (UTC)(link)
There was one that talked about his luggage or something?

[About leaving it alone? Sorey still isn't entirely sure. But some of them could be interesting.]
quaerit: sᴄᴏᴜᴛsɪxᴛᴇᴇɴ.ᴄᴏᴍ. (w a l k i n g)

[personal profile] quaerit 2016-05-08 11:05 am (UTC)(link)
That's exactly how I think of it.

[ His quest. It's a grand term, one that calls to mind thoughts of Arthur and the Grail. This, too, is how Gansey thinks of it.

Glendower is his Grail.
]

It's frustrating because I felt that I was close. I felt I was nearing the end. It's not that I can't be patient, because Jesus, I've been seven years worth of patient. But I was close.

It's a matter of knowing I'll go back to finish it, because I can't not. This world, for all that it offers, is just a stop along the way. I can't stay here forever.
quaerit: sᴄᴏᴜᴛsɪxᴛᴇᴇɴ.ᴄᴏᴍ. (h o n e s t)

[personal profile] quaerit 2016-05-08 11:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Gansey's mind suddenly travels to a place where these images are being stared at not by himself and Adam, but by Blue, and he's horrified. ]

No! Jesus Christ, you can't tell her about this! I'll never hear the end of it.

Not a word to anyone, Parrish. [ He points at him. ] I mean it!
quaerit: sᴄᴏᴜᴛsɪxᴛᴇᴇɴ.ᴄᴏᴍ. (w a l k i n g)

[personal profile] quaerit 2016-05-08 11:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ Gansey had been lifting his hand in greeting to a few local teenagers he knows from school. Matthew's voice drags him back again. He looks around, eyebrows lifting. ]

Did you see something else?
sleight_of_hand: (I'm just so innocent)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2016-05-08 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
If Adachi realized the kind of bullet he just dodged but essentially being sassy to Satan, he either didn't care or just didn't acknowledge it. It was really hard to tell, considering the casual smile on his face that didn't even seem to twitch.

"Don't hold your breath on that happening," he replied casually, giving him a small salute with two fingers, before he turned his back, starting to move away.
sleight_of_hand: (UWA!!!)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2016-05-08 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi let out a noise that was both awkward and offended all at once. ]

Y-you still started the whole thing! Cause and effect!
angelfire: (Let me count the ways)

[personal profile] angelfire 2016-05-08 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, dear me. It sounds like you have aspirations on my crown, Mitchell. Punishing ne'er-do-wells and trying to nail perfection. I'm impressed.

Aren't we impressed?

[ He turned to the side, looking out across the crowd, and he revved them up with a couple of deliberate raises of his arms. The crowd hooted and applauded, and Lucifer stepped in toward Mitchell, clapping him on the shoulder. ]

Now, I should let you get back to charming these people with your droll, dry law talk. What do you think?
angelfire: (Oh let me see no)

[personal profile] angelfire 2016-05-08 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Lucifer's hand was iron tight. Rincewind may as well be pinned under a bus for all that he could move, now that Lucifer had elected to hold him still.

"Waste magic. Silly. As though there's any limit to my magic."

He dropped his hand on Rincewind's shoulder, and it took a moment - seconds - for the mark, his own little ID chip, to be burned onto Rincewind's shoulder blade. That was it. It was painful, but unlike Miles, whose bone was brittle anyway, Rincewind wouldn't feel the casting after it had settled. Well. Unless he could feel the magic sitting inside him--that would be a different matter, wouldn't it?

"Nobody touches you. This mark makes you mine, Rincewind, whether you like it or not. If someone were to try and kill you, I'd be there to stop them--or maybe congratulate them. Usually that would be a selling point. With you, it's just proof. That I don't let my possessions go."

His breath fell softly on Rincewind's throat as he leant in closer. "A mark for a mark. That's it. Now--thank you for your time, Rincewind. Let's chat again soon."

The archangel vanished.
angelfire: (Me?)

[personal profile] angelfire 2016-05-08 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"You really should advocate for me, Nicolas. "Nobody's fault but their own" is the line I've been spouting for years. I didn't say the Darkness was mine, alone, it just exists in them too."

You know, Cain had an awful lot of kids.

He angled his head, bending inward. "But if you're accusing me of corrupting Kitty, I'd have to tell you that you're barking up the wrong tree. She's a demon in sheep's clothing absolutely without my help, and if you've fallen for the cute and fluffy routine, you should worry about yourself. You're not seeing reality the way it really is."
iamtetsuo: (Hmmm..)

[personal profile] iamtetsuo 2016-05-08 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm. I've seen a few TVs there, but they didn't have anything to play tapes.

[Maybe there's one or two still intact - there's gotta be, right? Or maybe Vanessa's been hiding things that aren't strictly needed in preemptive damage control. Things he'd never really cared enough to ask about before.

There's a long, long list of those.]
amadaman: ((p3) 046)

[personal profile] amadaman 2016-05-08 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
...

I'm putting them on discs...

[he at least knows what tapes are]
iamtetsuo: (shitty little brother mode)

[personal profile] iamtetsuo 2016-05-08 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh yeah... those. You can record on those things?

[TETSUO.]
wizzardly: (Red star at night)

[personal profile] wizzardly 2016-05-08 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
It was over quickly. A flash in the pan, in the grand scheme of things. Rincewind's scream was therefore more a bark than anything else, a sound yanked out of his chest as short and sharp as the pain burned into his bone. The whole of his slim body bowed outward as far as the clamp on his shoulder would allow - not far at all - and then it was over. Something pulsed steady under his skin, a second heartbeat soft as a breeze over green grass - but it wasn't pain.

Rincewind shook, wide eyes turned up to stare at Lucifer in breathless, terrible awe. He heard every word. There was no chance he'd forget; he wasn't that lucky.

It wasn't until the devil was literally at his throat that the wizard turned his head away, wincing, and not until the chill swept from the air that he dared to give in to the aching quiver of his legs. Rincewind sank, shell-shocked, down the plasterboard to his knees. His hat fell off in the process, and he didn't bother to put it right. It was only a moment later, as if delivering the punchline to a cosmic joke, that the Luggage burst through the wall at his side.

Rincewind didn't look up, only listened to the frantic stomp of its feet on flat carpet as it searched for its vanished quarry. Through the hole the wall he could hear the FanPort crowds again now, the excited chatter and laughter. Slowly, wearily, Rincewind put his hat back on. When he looked up the Luggage was standing a short distance in front of him, projecting a nervous, ashamed demeanor. It shuffled its weight on its many feet.

"...You couldn't have done anything," Rincewind finally sighed, deciding to give it a pass. "Come on.

"Let's go."
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[personal profile] baetiful 2016-05-08 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
He nodded in response to Mitch's question about whether owning the gold cloaks had gone well. It had gone well for him at least. Not so much Ned Stark.

But, it felt damn good to have Mitch's confidence. And what that meant in regards to the other two ambassadors, well, Petyr didn't know and it would probably be in poor taste to ask. As curious as he was to have Mitch's opinions on them, that would have to come after they had the grounds of a friendship beneath their feet because for now, he wouldn't be able to trust Mitch to be anything short of diplomatic. "I am grateful, truly, for the faith you have imparted in my ideas. Unfortunately, until the time comes when a position opens up, that is all they will be. Ideas. Ambassador Revan seems to operate under his own set of ideals. Ideals that involve publicly embarrassing the president." Well, simply because Hundred had to be diplomatic, did not mean Petyr had to be.

"I find it odd. Ambassador Revan was not in attendance at your panel. I saw Ambassador Urquhart there, and you would think the man who represents Maurtia Falls would also be around to support your message." His hands clasped at his torso. Okay. Maybe just a little bit of subtle questioning and shit stirring would be fine here. "Is he truly as divided from you two as he comes across?"
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[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2016-05-09 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
...Um, this might be a strange question. But why? Doesn't that just make it harder to get away with anything?

No kidding. There was way too much talking and nothing ever happened.

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[personal profile] viced 2016-05-09 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, the old tried and true method of dividing and conquering. Mitchell didn't particularly like either Ambassador, but then again. Mitchell didn't like anyone that wasn't going to further his goals. Pure pragmatism, and he shook his head. It was a dangerous line of questioning, but a reasonable one. One that Mitchell had to be careful about, of course.

"It's certainly not a line I would have chosen," he admitted, cautiously. "Back home, I was Mayor of New York City, and we had the Iraq war going on, something that many people -- including myself -- weren't enamored with, and they chose my city as the one to host the party convention," and what a shitstorm that had been. At least until the actual event, and hell, he'd even offered to give a speech, but he hadn't exactly had the opportunity. Thankfully.

It would have been a hell of a speech. Maybe if he'd made it, he would have...

Well, nothing to think on now. "But I think that some of us are certainly more interested in forging their city on their own, instead of working as a cohesive unit."
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[personal profile] vorbarra 2016-05-09 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, yes. Miles and myself feel the same way. We'll always be drawn back to Barrayar eventually.

In the meantime, there's nothing wrong with making the most of the opportunity we have while we're here. However frustrating it is to be interrupted in media res.