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Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish ([personal profile] baetiful) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2017-04-22 07:56 am

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WHO: imPorts!
WHERE: Maurtia Falls Memorial Library
WHEN: April 22nd, all day.
WHAT: Registration in motion at Maurtia Fall’s new and improved library. Come to see the grand unveiling and stay for the snow sculpting contest, fun costumes, or games. You might be encouraged to remain as quiet as possible in a library under normal circumstances, but just today, you can feel free to be as loud as you want!
WARNINGS: None anticipated. Let me know if that should be changed!

Although it’s April, Maurtia Falls is covered in a blanket of glistening snow. And whether the arrival of all these Westerosi folk is to blame for the prolonged winter or that pesky groundhog who saw his shadow, it seems as though spring will not rear its head today at least. But have no fears! A path has been shoveled and the large stone steps leading up to an even larger building are cleared, greatly diminishing the risk of slips (and lawsuits.) Welcome to the newly constructed Maurtia Falls Memorial Library!

Invited guests have been encouraged to come in costume -- dressed as either their favorite literary hero/character or author. And although imPorts are not necessarily book characters, they will find several mini-me versions of themselves running around from children who just wanted to use the day to dress up like their favorite imPort. Is that a tiny Rincewind with a lunchbox luggage? Look at that crazy cotton ball hair on that mini Doc Brown! And that little know-it-all girl is definitely playing a very convincing Kitty Jones!

The day begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which might fill imPorts who know Ambassador Baelish with dread because it means he’s going to give a speech. But it’s surprisingly short and concise, thanking everyone for attending, expressing excitement over what the library means for the city, and stating that this project is the result of everyone’s kind efforts and that it will be immortalized as a true testament of the things they can accomplish as a collective. However, simply because Ambassador Baelish isn’t as long-winded as usual does not mean the others who have been invited to speak will not be. Among such honored guests are Senator Mitchell Hundred and Count Dooku.

But once the ribbon is cut, the large doors are opened to reveal the common area of the library. And if you thought the main room contained all the books the library had to offer, surprise! There are at least three more side rooms that contain everything from comics to classic literature. ImPorts may notice many names fancily engraved into the stone pillars and archways. A little plaque hanging at the entrance indicates that these are the names of natives who have lost their lives in the city of Maurtia Falls and how you can honor the fallen by donating to the families at the front desk. Near that plaque and on display for the event are several signed copies of The Methodical Walter White by Doctor Frederick Chilton (available for purchase), The Luminescent Moon Trilogy which is a series from The City and was loaned generously by Kanaya Maryam (protected by magic seals to prevent theft), and in honor of the recently departed Dorian Gray -- The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is accompanied by a framed picture of the actual Dorian Gray along with a pretentious inscription that says: Forever immortalized and never forgotten.

But books aren’t the only form of entertainment at this Swear In! In the Tony Stark Information/Technology Wing, imPorts are invited to try out a demo of the newest mmorpg ION (ImPorts Opposing Nations) -- a game where you can customize and create your own imPort character, give them a power/costume from a small list, and from there, choose to live heroically or villainously within the world’s setting of a highly corrupt set of nations. As you level up, you get the chance to unlock new powers and abilities or enhance the set you currently have. However, there are still many glitches to be ironed out, so don’t be surprised if your character turns the corner and comes out with the face of Komasan! Or if you encounter something even more unsettling.

If video games aren’t your thing, perhaps you’ll be more interested in heading to one of the classrooms for a featured game of Magic and Mayhem (an RPG table top game that hit the majority report back in February). Or maybe you’re feeling less adventurous and more generous. If so, there are many different money raising events going on with all proceeds donated to those many families who lost loved ones in this city. Feeling photogenic? You can donate your time to take pictures with children and fans at one of the many stations with silly backdrops. It only costs five dollars per picture to allow professional photographers to capture all your best sides and give away a happy memory to a fan. Feeling vindictive? A panel has been set up with popular fanfiction writers from across the country. For only about five dollars per fic, this team of writers will make magic happen and write up any pairing you so choose in any situation -- from as benign to as salacious as you want! (The more lewd it gets, the extra the cost.) None of these writers are profiting personally from this, of course! Oh no, no. It’s all for fun and charity. No lawsuits allowed! But that one writer cosplaying Jeff Winger will tell you it’s the premise of her next big fic, where all the male imPorts enlist Mr. Winger to help them win a huge lawsuit, and as a payment Jeff demands that they [CENSORED].

But perhaps you’re feeling hungry instead? Lunch is served all day in buffet style. Catered by many of the most expensive eateries in Maurtia Falls, you can find piping hot food to all tastes -- whether it’s sweet and spicy wings from Wingin’ It to a bouillabaisse from Francey Meeting You Here. Lettuce Help has also donated a wide variety of fresh salads if none of the warm food meets your dietary requirements. And if you’re just looking for a hot drink on this cold day, the staff at Brewed Awakening is prepared to make you anything from cappuccino to cocoa. All of this is free of charge, but each of the companies have a tip jar out if you really like what you taste.

If you’re feeling competitive and don’t mind the cold, the largest event of the day is taking place outside. It’s a snow-sculpting competition! Participants are invited to make as large and elaborate of snow sculptures as possible. The grand prize winner will receive $1000 and get their sculpture made into an actual statue outside of the library. This will be handpicked by Petyr Baelish himself, so anyone incorporating mockingbirds will have a clear advantage! Of course, everyone’s a winner here, and there will be several small trophies and prizes handed out to anyone who participates. Do bear in mind you have some steep native competition. One sculptor in particular is making a very convincing (and anatomically correct) homage to recent newlyweds Hermann Gottlieb and Newton Geiszler.

And if none of the offered events catch your interest, no one is stopping you from enjoying what is probably the last snowfall of the season. Have snowball fights, make snow angels, be that jerk who puts snow down your friend’s back. The only limit to your fun is your own imagination! That and some of the killjoy imPorts who are attending the event as well. But hey. That’s not on Ambassador Baelish!
fourlevels: (vn238)

[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
Ah ...

[ Viktor's mouth worked then, about to say something before deciding not to do so, falling silent instead. The softness in his expression remains, but it shifts towards something hinting at sadness or regret. ]
sleight_of_hand: (Bonds really are a pain...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi glanced up at that, feeling uncomfortable. ]

D-don't make that face. I was keeping it to myself, because I really don't want to butt in between you and Katsuki-kun. It's obvious he loves you, and you love him. I've got no business trying to shove myself in the middle of that.

[ He paused a moment, a faint smile coming to his face, though it was a little sad. ]

...besides, it doesn't matter. The fact that you helped me realize I can feel something like this matters more to me than you feeling the same way.
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ Viktor looks back up from where it had slide downward to meet Adachi's gaze and smile. ]

It does matter though. I'm just sorry that—even if you were able to feel something like that, that it also comes with ...

[ With pain? Rejection? Unrequited feelings? Saying any of those outloud sounds harsh and absolutely not what he intends despite their inevitability, so he lapses into silence once more. ]
sleight_of_hand: (Oh... well then)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi shook his head. ]

It's okay. Really. I've spent most of my life either just letting it pass me by, or hating everything outside of myself. It... feels nice, feeling something else.

[ Even if it will never go anywhere. ]
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ That tugs at the corners of Viktor's mouth, happy that his friend can find the positive in it. ]

... I am flattered though. That you would feel that way about me. That I had a part to play in that for you.
sleight_of_hand: (Bonds really are a pain...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ More than Viktor probably realized, but Adachi wasn't about to say as much. Instead, he smiled faintly, reaching over to nudge him. ]

...I'm gonna look around s'more. I heard they had the imPort inspired table top RPG here.
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ The corners of his mouth lift even more, a faint smile erasing any sadness that was left in his expression. ]

Would you like company?
sleight_of_hand: (The happiest man on earth)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ Adachi met his smile happily. ]

If you want to.

[ He tossed him a wink. ]

I submitted a character awhile back. Maybe they accepted it.
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
I actually have no idea what that means. I never played many games growing up.
sleight_of_hand: (Foggy skies)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
C'mon; I'll show you.

[ He went to reach for Viktor, but thought better of it, instead nodding toward where the tabletop games were set up. ]
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ He had stood still during Adachi's aborted gesture, but starts walking with him easily. ]

... Nothing has to change, you know.
sleight_of_hand: (Feeling queasy...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
...I'll be okay with that once I'm sure Katsuki-kun isn't going to murder me for being honest.

[ But his hands still stayed firmly in his pockets after that one. ]
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
He won't murder you ...
sleight_of_hand: (Er... if you say so)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ He knows, he knows... ]

Okay, fine, I'll make sure he's not eating katsudon any time soon.
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, it's not often he does anyway.
sleight_of_hand: (I'm toooootally a good guy!)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, but it's terrifying to think he gets super strong from eating it. Like how does it even work? Does he turn into one of those buff muscle guys?

[ ...that was a ridiculous mental image, and Adachi had to pause to let out a snort. ]
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ Viktor does too. ]

No, he really just looks the same, he just has to be careful how he handles regular things.
sleight_of_hand: (Feeling queasy...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
...now I'm picturing him trying to do something simple and crushing everything in his hands.

[ That seemed like a pain; he flinched slightly in sympathy. ]

Okay, so maybe it's not that funny.

[ When they got to the tables, Adachi picked up one of the books, flipping it open to show the characters to Viktor. ]

See, you can either pick characters from this or make up your own, and there's someone that controls the story of the game.
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ Viktor chuckles again. ]

That did happen the first time he ate pork cutlets. It really caught up by surprise.

[ But he leans in curiously. ]

So you can just make up anything to play with?
sleight_of_hand: (Eh heh heh...)

[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
Mmhmm... see, you need to write up your character information, and then you roll dice to determine what your character's statistics are...

[ He turned the page... and let out a happy noise. There's a picture of a reptilian punk with a bow that bore a strong resemblance to Adachi. He couldn't help himself, he shuffled a little closer in his excitement... totally so Viktor could get a better look at the book. ]

Look! They did make one of me!
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-25 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooooh, you made that one up?
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[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-25 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I gave them permission to use my likeness, and asked that the character be an archer. The rest was all the publisher.

[ He can't help but look a little giddy about it. Oh man, he wants to have a poster of that; it was kinda cool! ]
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-26 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Can you get a copy of it since you like it?
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[personal profile] sleight_of_hand 2017-04-26 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
What, the image or the book?

[ He let out a sheepish noise. ]

Well, I don't have anyone to play with, so getting the book would probably get me yelled at.

[ Tiny Russian rage will come at him for wasting money again. ]

I'd have to see if I can contact the artist or something.
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[personal profile] fourlevels 2017-04-27 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
The image if nothing else. The least you can do is try, right?

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