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

I was looking at a Riverbed

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!
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[personal profile] jojoceanman 2017-04-26 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
Really? In that case, I advise staying away from any of the ones rated "18+". You seem a little too young for that.

[Kid must be 15 or 16 judging by appearances alone. He's just trying to be a good adult.]
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[personal profile] dejerate 2017-04-26 11:26 am (UTC)(link)
I'm -- what does another year really matter? Why eighteen anyway?

[It isn't like he's entirely that dense and oblivious. Yuu's just not had time for such things to focus on relationships, even if he didn't spent the last few years mostly pushing everyone away in the aftermath of what happened at Sanguinem, the underground vampire city back home.]
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[personal profile] jojoceanman 2017-04-27 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
It's a content label. Means it's for adults only. [He scoffs.] As an adult, I say it isn't worth your time.

[He hopes "adults only" gets the point across, but Jotaro has never been very good at social tact and just assumes everyone gets what he means.]
dejerate: (You home)

[personal profile] dejerate 2017-04-28 07:57 am (UTC)(link)
What, is it like really violent or something? Cause that really doesn't matter in my case with everything back home.

[What with there being a war against vampires and all. The experiments done to try get any sort of edge against them in reclaiming power over the bloodsuckers. Yuu being right up on the front lines once he turned sixteen and all. So he doesn't figure this as such a huge deal if he's right in that guess.]
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[personal profile] jojoceanman 2017-04-29 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[He sighs.]

Good grief. I'm not going to explain it. Just do as you wish.

[He's not going to tell some teenager that these books might have porn in it. Even he has limits to bluntness.]
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[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-01 11:58 am (UTC)(link)
What is there to explain? Apparently if something is rated that, I'm not supposed to touch it. I mean, I'd understand with little kids. But I'm not.

[He probably knows of porn. Just hasn't been interested in it himself with other priorities back home and all. Even if he is a teenager. Things are....complicated, back home. Even here to some extent. He still hasn't considered the idea of it or relationships.

Which might change if he doesn't notice one of these books are geared towards that sort of thing.]

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[personal profile] jojoceanman 2017-05-03 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, you're not a kid. So go ahead and read it.

[Don't let your dreams be dreams...... though he is gonna hover around just to see the reaction.]
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[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-04 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, give him a moment as he skims through the book.....and gets to well. The more graphic parts. He blinks, his cheeks and nose tinging red as he slams it back closed onto the table.]

The hell do they bother? Even if they were right or not about whoever being together. That's none of their business to -- to make something like that.

[How would they like it? Who even reads this?!]
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[personal profile] jojoceanman 2017-05-06 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
I warned you. [in the most vague way possible.] The natives seem to like using us as characters in their stories. And in their smut.
dejerate: (They tell me that)

[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-07 11:12 am (UTC)(link)
Sm-- you mean this sort of thing? I don't get it. Why they would make and read this...

[Sure. Relationships and....well, sex, happen. But that doesn't mean Yuu wants to sit and read about it so explicitly. Whether written or more visual.]
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[personal profile] jojoceanman 2017-05-08 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
...Your response alone shows you're not ready for this kind of material.
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[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-10 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
My -- I know about this stuff, and relationships. I've just never....

[Never had the time or interest himself in pursuing anything. Not yet anyway. So it's not something he's dealt with personally, first hand. Which probably has something to do with the appeal of the idea of drawing or reading about relationships? Or something. ]
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[personal profile] jojoceanman 2017-05-12 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[He shrugs.]

It isn't something you should worry about anyway. These people just treat us like characters to use to get their kicks.
dejerate: (This is a call)

[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-14 11:25 am (UTC)(link)
Like characters. That's...sure, that's one thing for manga or novels, that people make up. This is -- we are actual people. How would they like it if there were stories like this about them?

[Because he is pretty sure they wouldn't. So why would they think this is okay with the imPorts? He's sort of gotten more used to the whole 'fan' thing but this seems to be pushing his comfort levels.]
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[personal profile] jojoceanman 2017-05-16 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
They wouldn't. [Obviously not, no one would.] But that's how it goes when you're famous.

[Ugh.]
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[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-18 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
None of us asked for everyone to be fans or whatever. We didn't get a choice. But that doesn't mean that gives them permission for stuff like this.

[He waves the story in his hands before setting it back down to the desk of the fan who created this stuff. He doesn't mean to upset them if he does, it's just that he can't help thinking how they might not appreciate it if this was them in the imPort's shoes.

Let alone if there were such stories of him being involved.]