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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!
darted: (i cant tell whether i want to flay u or)

[personal profile] darted 2017-04-26 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Mai just looks at the kid. It's a little embarrassing that she was high strung enough to just open fire like that but she'll chalk it up to the stress of her first day as an imPort and continue to dgaf about the moral repercussions.

Normally, there'd be an apology here but APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK so Mai will continue on as if the word sorry is just in parentheses before she speaks. ]


It's been a long day. [ She pauses before hastily adding to clarify. ] and also my first day. But I can't say I fault you for being bored and mischievous here. I thought getting superpowers would take me somewhere that wasn't as boring as a library opening. [ but here we are. ]
dejerate: (The ground)

[personal profile] dejerate 2017-04-27 08:11 am (UTC)(link)
Your first? Ah, so you're new then. I've spent hours at the library already looking stuff up about this place and with school. I mean, not this library, one in one of the other cities.

[Yuu remembers how confused he was initially with it all. Heck, he still has some confused moments even now about this place and how different it is, the technology and history. Sometimes. It's pretty different from home and even then he's still from an alternate version of Earth, unlike some others.]
darted: (villainous moustache sold separately)

whoa my gmail just ate this notif!!! i'm so sorry!

[personal profile] darted 2017-05-05 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
Yea. I'm brand new. [ There's a forced smile, but you can tell she's not very stoked about it. ]

But I don't want to spend even half a minute reading and trying to catch up. Do you have a summary for me?
dejerate: (You home)

it happens.

[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-07 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
A summary? Ah, well, we were brought here by the Porter. We can't control it in who it brings or sends back. This is sort of like an alternate Earth where we're still doing the Cold War thing with Russia. We all have powers and fans here. You can choose to register with the government or not, but someone else is probably better off explaining that stuff. Ah, what else. You probably have a job and house they put you in. You can change though, if you want. I guess is about it?

[A very brief summary. But tries to help get the basics there to her at least regardless. It's all a lot to take in but he tries to break it down.]
darted: (MY BITCHES BAD N BOUJEE)

[personal profile] darted 2017-05-08 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
Yea. I'm the morning talk show host for Smiles for Miles. [ How was this girl ever in charge of smiling is beyond her. ]

I'm not really sure if it's fitting. [ She was instructed to at least give it a try, though. ] And my version of Earth doesn't have a Russia or a Cold War. We have a Fire Kingdom and an Earth Kingdom and thing's like that. Mind going on about Russia and the Cold War?
dejerate: (I tell them that's why)

[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-10 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
I'm probably not up early enough to catch it. Or too busy getting ready for work or class. But ah, Russia, the Soviets, that's another country on this Earth. Probably among the biggest, besides China. It's known as a cold war because things are tense but there hasn't been...like major fighting yet? Not directly. It's complicated. But back home that was over decades ago, so things -- the history here, has worked out different.

[Which is part of the whole point of him doing classes here. Learning about those differences. It's still a lot to take in, especially with him having missed so much of school back home due to his years with the vampires, even if he still read some.]
darted: (i cant tell whether i want to flay u or)

[personal profile] darted 2017-05-12 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
So, this place has a really tense relationship with another really large country? [ Sounds like the fire kingdom vs. the earth kingdom! But which one is which... ] That has ended in other worlds, but not here? [ This sounds like all sorts of nonsense to her. ]

That's really stupid. Why aren't we in a world where Russia and America have worked out their differences!

dejerate: (Before you)

[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-13 10:35 am (UTC)(link)
Something like that. In a nutshell. But ah, I guess because other worlds might not have something like the Porter. Or, I know ours didn't. Which is the 'why'. The war just never ended here yet. Like an alternate world where things happened differently. I know that....sounds confusing but. Considering everyone comes from entirely different worlds and times here, this isn't as much of a stretch.

[He's trying to explain and not somehow sound insane at the same time. Which he may or may not be succeeding at. Somehow.]
darted: (is this a smile i honestly cant tell)

[personal profile] darted 2017-05-15 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
I mean, I guess I'd be just as bored if I went to a world where I had superpowers but nothing to do with them. [ He succeeded, but Mai's conclusion might be a little too dark. ]

What's your name by the way? I'm Mai.
dejerate: (Moving along to)

[personal profile] dejerate 2017-05-17 12:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know if I'd call what we had figured back home 'superpowers' but. We were doing what we had to. Different circumstances.

[He shifts, giving a shrug. Well, it's. Sort of the same except not. This hasn't quite escalated to people actually being sent on missions to fight on the front lines against the Soviets here. Not yet anyway. As far as he figures.]

Mai? I'm Yuu. Ah, that is - Yuichiro Hyakuya.