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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!
aboveand: (Terry538)

[personal profile] aboveand 2017-05-01 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Terry is trying really hard to pretend that dream never existed, and while his heart might be beating a little quicker than usual being this close to Ken, he also knows that wasn't really him.

He hopes.
]

I've got some, but I'm still pretty new. I don't seem to have the same rabid fanbase you do. That happen all the time?
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[personal profile] ghoulking 2017-05-02 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Since last year, I got a small fanbase online - and then it's spread. Usually it's old ladies, but in an event like this, it doesn't surprise me I only see the young ones. [ yeah, kaneki's fanbase is either teenagers or old ladies; no in between. ]

[ but anyway, about that thing you wanted to pretend it didn't happen - ] I'm sorry for what happened. I- it was a huge mess, wasn't it?
aboveand: (Terry533)

[personal profile] aboveand 2017-05-04 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
This would have been a million times funnier if I had to scam away a group of little old ladies.

[The laughter fades as soon as Terry realizes what the apology's for.

...Guess we're talking about that, then.
]

...I was a little freaked, yeah, but to be honest you were only my 4th biggest nightmare trapped in that thing. ...It helps when I remember none of it was real.
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[personal profile] ghoulking 2017-05-07 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
If old ladies wanted fanfiction, it'd be creepier. [ a lot creepier.

kaneki nods softly when he hears Terry's words next ]/small>

I'm glad. Still - I know how creepy and scary it looked, though. [ he knows how his own body is, after all ] I'm pretty pleased it was just a dream as well.
aboveand: (Terry533)

[personal profile] aboveand 2017-05-09 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
How do you know they don't?

[Hey, he's gotta pay Kaneki back for those nightmares somehow, right?]

You tried to tell me back on that rooftop, right? If that's the case, it's not your fault I was too dense to notice back then. [And yes, frankly it was super freaky, but Terry's momma raised him to have manners, and so he's not going to point that out.]

...There's no way that would ever happen in real life, would it? The Soviet's aren't that strong.
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[personal profile] ghoulking 2017-05-09 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
They have tried to brainwash us before, but it didn't work well for them. [ a lot of imPorts are difficult to brainwash. Kaneki is specially stubborn and has far too many mental issues for some sort of brainwashing control to work properly on him (when they tried it on him, they just sent him on a whole mental breakdown; it was pretty dangerous, actually).

Kaneki shakes his head ]
I don't think they'd go for that route again.
aboveand: (Terry182)

[personal profile] aboveand 2017-05-11 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
...What happened when they tried it the first time?

[This is the first he's hearing about this.]
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[personal profile] ghoulking 2017-05-16 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Nobody told you? [ OH BOY sit down Terry, you'll hear one hell of a story ]

Last year, after the Russians kidnapped 50 imPorts, the next month they went further and invaded US soil. They took over the Porter cities, claimed ownership over imPorts and proceeded to brainwash and torture us.

USA military eventually intervened [ very late, in Kaneki's opinion ] and took their land back, and we all started to hate the Russians for obvious reasons.
aboveand: (Terry182)

[personal profile] aboveand 2017-05-17 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
...You're kidding.

[Only that would be the worst joke ever. Even Jokerz wouldn't find it funny.]
Edited 2017-05-17 01:31 (UTC)
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[personal profile] ghoulking 2017-05-21 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
... For how long have you been here?

[ kaneki has been two years and half now. He has seen a lot of things, lived through a lot, many that would leave a normal person traumatized (in a way, kaneki probably is). But most people don't know or realize what it all means or how serious it can really get. ]
aboveand: (Terry533)

[personal profile] aboveand 2017-05-22 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
Since October. Why?
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[personal profile] ghoulking 2017-05-25 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ he hums, touching his own chin for a moment ]

A lot of things have happened here, and honestly still do. Most people don't talk about them, and newcomers don't really realize how serious some of the things actually are.
[ kaneki shakes his head ] To hear about it is easy, until you are brought in. [ Kaneki was brainwashed, murdered, kidnapped, tortured, attacked, put in a magic island where he had to admit he was suicidal and mentally ill. None of these are "easy", no matter how people continue to treat this place as normal and natural ]

If you talk to someone who has been here for a while, they will tell you this is not a good place.
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[personal profile] aboveand 2017-05-27 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
It is for some people... but I get your point.

[Terry's quiet for a moment.]

Bad things happen all over the place. Where I'm from--Gotham--is bad news central. It doesn't stop people from living there. We learn not to stop our lives just because someone might decide to poison the water system, or shut down the electrical grid, or blow up city hall.