18.

[pacifister]

[After Tank's concert.]

[ It's night, but the street is well lit as the camera focuses shakily on him, a comfortable distance away without making who he is completely indeterminable. The person holding the communicator doesn't say anything or identify themselves in any way. For the sake of OOC knowledge, it's Trowa.]

[As for Quatre himself, he's standing at the corner of the street, holding a violin carefully, his eyes half closed in thought. The bow is poised over the strings as if he hasn't quite decided what to play. In the background, just beneath the sounds of traffic and voices, you can hear the stray notes of music from somewhere nearby. They're playing Christmas carols, but he doesn't seem very interested in playing that.]

[A second goes by and he finally starts to play. The violin is tuned differently from what most people in the City might consider normal and anyone familiar with music will realize that there's very little harmony, the song relying mostly on melody, and a little bit of improvisation. It's been a very long time since he's played his violin this way so forgive him if it isn't perfect.]

[He stops finally, lowering the violin, and looks up expectantly, before his expression changes to one of surprise. He obviously didn't realize that he was being recorded. The video ends before he says anything.]


OOC/ETA: Fixed the link. You may want to click it again.

[Battery 14; VIDEO] kinda related to the new inFAMOUS DLC

[imonabike.livejournal.com]

... probably a bad time to ask, but would anyone know--

[Cole's hand moves to gesture like anyone else would normally gesture. ... except this time, as he doesn't really take into account that his hand is suddenly gonna light up with electricity and take the shape of weird-looking blue electric dagger whatsits.]

WHOA--

[Video goes off right after. A few minutes later...]

[TEXT]

... note to self: powers still developing

don't stab anything

11 gals Voice

[canbleadernow.livejournal.com]

Can someone clarify for me if Tony Stark has turned himself in yet for the murder of Norman Osborn?

Wasn't Chief McClane recently arrested for murder as well? Although any idiot should be able to tell he was set up.

Also, Avengers, you are not to retaliate in any way, shape, or form for this, Norman was a big boy who knew what he was getting into. I do want you patrolling in pairs though in case Stark starts going after the rest of us.

Entry 3

[cardboardworld.livejournal.com]

So, is this how it is here? When one hero doesn't like another, they come to blows and try to kill each other? That's what it seems like.

I admit, I'm not a perfect being. Not by a long shot. I've made mistakes, but I try to own up to them and try to fix the problem. But, I would never go so far as to murder another. And now there are some who are condoning this?

I had thought those who had taken up the mantle of being a hero would be able to show this world that we're here to help, not here to frighten with their petty differences. I guess I was wrong to fully believe that.

I think it's time I showed what it REALLY means to be a hero.

It isn't about the suit, the powers, or the title. It's about what you do. It's about action.

(OoC: Sorry, I need to hit the hay! I'll tag tomorrow morning!)

{21} voice.

[wantsapprentice.livejournal.com]

Bravo, heroes.

Bravo.


[ooc: Replies will be spotty since I'm studying for an exam and will be heading home tomorrow, but I wanted to get this up tonight.]

† 002.

[klutziness]

[voice starts up with a low whirring, like something from a machine. rikku sounds kind of unsure, a little hesitant, even.]

So uhm, with that guy getting m--dying and all, I figured it was probably best to actually find a real place to stay. I mean, the place I've got here is pretty nifty, but I think it'd be better if I had somewhere else to go.

[pause, and then her voice is a bit grudging.]

And a job to do.

[then her voice gets a little more animated as she goes on.]

What're my assets, you may ask? Well, little ol' Rikku is just a cute, awesome bucket of talent. I'm great with machina--grew up working with them. I can take something apart and rebuild it inside-out and better, if you want. I'm small too, which really helps when getting into those tight little spaces that all the boys out there can't quite fit into.

[pause. this part is under her breath:]

L'suh Rikku, E tuh'd naymmo drehg sycdan dreav fuimt pa y kuut drehk du buehd uid nekrd huf...

[then she speaks up again.]

And uhm, I'm handy with just about anything you want. I've had a ton of odd-jobs too, but I'm looking for something to do with machina. Just 'til I can get on my feet, y'know? Yeah, just 'til then.

[she falls silent, and then there's a little, awkward, addition:]

I'm sorry to all the people that guy was friends with. I mean, he had friends, I bet, so. I'm sorry he died.

[then the comm abruptly shuts off.]

[ voice ]

[boomboombatshit.livejournal.com]

Guess what?

GUESS.

Okay enough enough, I'll tell you:

NORMAN OSBORN DIED!

Regrettably, I have no fucking idea who he is, but that's okay because this is like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Abraham Lincoln, Josef Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Michael Jackson, Isaac Hayes HUGE.

I never thought I would be around for such an important moment in history. I feel like the Hindenburg just exploded and I was RIGHT UNDERNEATH IT.

I am so happy I could cry.

Sorry for everyone who knew and loved him dearly. My sympathies. If you need a shoulder to cry on, I'm here. I would be honored to be friends of friends of a famous celebrity. The only thing that would have made this better would be if he OD'ed. People were way too fucking open about the whole murder scandal thing, that usually comes MUCH later but shit we can't have everything.

[voice]

[youmakemesmall.livejournal.com]

[backdated to last night]

Does anyone know why Bruce turned into the Hulk? Anyone? This really isn't okay. I don't know if people realize how bad this is. I won't go into graphic detail but let's just say that even though Banner is a vegan, this Hulk eats anything with a heartbeat. Since he doesn't seem aggravated-- which in itself is a scarier thought-- I won't take any action but if he makes one wrong move, I'm poking his brain again.

I really don't get paid enough for this.

[Encrypted to the Avengers]

So, we should probably have a unified statement to this whole Tony and Osborn thing. Although I think "YAY" and "Good riddance" is how most of us really feel, it's not entirely appropriate. Thoughts?


[Encrypted to Tony]

I'm starting to think you like being in jail. You have a girlfriend in there you're not telling us about?


[Encrypted to Harry]

... are you okay?

[voice]

[topsfrombottom.livejournal.com]

Just what the Hell is going on here?

19th Fantasy // Video

[magicalworld]

Hey Billy! Harvey! Look! We're going to the circus! [Calvin is excitedly waving three circus tickets that mysteriously appeared in an envelope on his window last night.] Santa must have come early to reward me for putting that thing back on the Moon! This is gonna be great.

Which reminds me, I have a philosophical quandary I wanted to run by everyone. How do you all judge and reward good behavior versus bad behavior? Or, to be more specific, how do you think Santa judges and rewards good behavior versus bad behavior? Like, do you think he takes extenuating circumstances into account?

I mean, let me give you this completely imaginary example. There's this kid, hypothetically speaking, and okay maybe he hasn't got the best track record in the world, you know? In relative terms, at least! So speaking objectively, maybe he shouldn't get so many presents. But there's a whole bunch of special context that has to be considered! Like, maybe the kid has experienced some really big stuff over the past year, like for example getting zapped into an alternate dimension and a near-death experience or three. That sort of stuff would have changed the way he'd behave, right? He'd have to react somehow to the stress of all these huge things happening, even though all of it was totally out of his control!

I think that if Santa can really tell who's naughty and nice all the time, then he also ought to be able to realize that there are different grades of responsibility for certain things that might look really bad if recklessly taken out of context, and his gift-giving should be accordingly generous. Good and evil are all largely determined by circumstance! What do you guys think?

Seventh Rune :: Blood; Video/Voice

[deadelfwalking.livejournal.com]

[The feed is shaky, in accordance with the way Koltira is handling it--his gauntlets clutch the communicator too tightly, pressing random buttons; the feed switches from video to voice-only at random intervals throughout.]

Liadrin, your premonition was not just idle dreaming. Prince Arthas--The Lich King--he is here. HERE. I know not how he has been changed or even if he has. But I'll not allow him to do harm in this city. I won't allow him to take from anyone else what he took from me! If any of you have ever questioned my circumstances, my countenance--know that they are all due to him, and that he has brought suffering to my entire world.

[In the snatches of video, it's clear that Koltira is wearing his full armor and carrying his runeblade. He stops on the road, waylaying one of the horse-drawn carriages. The video switches to voice--]

I need the horse. Give me your horse. Here--take this, take it!

[There is the sound of gold coins clinking together; the video shows them briefly falling into a surprised man's hands. They glint in the light--clearly made of real gold. The man hands over the reins in dull shock and Koltira swings easily onto the horse, not, of course, minding the fact that it is no way a charger meant for battle. But it's all he knows.]

I'll find him. I'll destroy him.

I will have my revenge.

Selama ashal'anore.

[the feed drops out.]

51 - Anniversary

[hellcommander.livejournal.com]

As of 11:12 AM yesterday, I have been in this fucking City for a year. A whole. Fucking. Year.

I'm really not sure whether to laugh or cry.

....

fucking surreal.

☈ the 2nd fade; video

[ofthewilds.livejournal.com]

[ The camera comes onto Morrigan, standing in the dimness of the coming evening. She seems to be in the woods of some kind, the light of a nearby fire plays across her cheek. The hood of her robes has been pulled up over her head and from underneath the shadow it casts across her face, her tawny eyes gleam. There is a steadiness in her voice when she speaks. ]

Enough sleeping your days away, Grey Warden. This world has need of us now.

ooc; In reference to this. Slow tagging, if at all, until late tonight.

31 :: [ Video ]

[liverletdie]

[ Official public statement time. This is mostly for the network, although there will be copies forwarded to news outlets as well. It flickers to life in Tony's office, and he's at his desk, in the usual suit and tie number. ]

I feel as if I should make a statement regarding what occurred yesterday afternoon, at 5:30 pm. Yes, there was an altercation between myself and Norman Osborn. It had nothing to do with either of our teams of Avengers, and was completely removed from anything occurring in the city yesterday.

What happened yesterday was in every sense of the word, an accident. There are no excuses for what happened, and none that I can give. It appears that shoddy engineering played a part in it, but other than that, I can't step on the toes of the eventual investigation. I will be cooperating fully with the police force, to ensure that justice is done, and I have every confidence that I will be exonerated of any charges against my name.

I express my condolences to Osborn's team, Victoria Hand, and his son.

Thank you.

( Information for policey sorts! )

§ 011.

[symmachy]

[video flicks on with a picture of scatty sitting at her kitchen table—said table is covered with tape and scissors, and a few quaintly-wrapped packages are just visible on the floor behind her. she gives a small smile, and though she looks a little paler than usual. which isn't really saying much.]

I suppose I'm a bit early with the shopping, but—

[she glances over her shoulder at the presents, then angles her body to better hide them before turning back to the camera.]

I think I will buy some new clothing for myself, as an early, personal gift. I don't think this—[she gestures to her current tank top]—is considered proper winter attire, however unaffected by the weather I may be.

[her expression turns thoughtful, and she blinks her large grass green eyes a few times in contemplation.]

This is... [pause as she thinks of a word.] ... invigorating. I haven't felt so content in many years.

[another smile, and she reaches forward to cut the recording.]

you have to be a saint to be as sick as you are

[deadredbird.livejournal.com]

[This is "locked" from the Batfamily, which is to say, it's nominally locked but he's well aware Tim and Batman can get into it, and he hasn't even tried an encryption.]

Winter holidays are all about "family", I get that.

What kind of gift do you get the "family" you're estranged from?

Do you play nice, or... not? Or nothing at all?

Don't say "9000 pounds of cocaine", though that'd be pretty funny, come to think of it.

texted from a bus station; filtered to the police

[dickgunshoe.livejournal.com]

i apologize for my disappearance
i got a lead for a murder case
had a little chat with the mafia of a small town they don't know anything about the murders a few months back

did give me some free booze though
nothing better than mafia booze

who knew the mob celebrated christmas

[video post]

[ohexplodable.livejournal.com]

[The video flicks on to show Tabby looking very seriously into the camera. She's in a somewhat busy coffee shop, as evidenced by the ambient noise. Amara is visible beside her, looking vaguely embarrassed.]

Okay guys, serious question.

Of the two, who has the better tush: George Clooney or Brad Pitt.

AND NO, SAYING THAT YOU CAN'T DECIDE MEANS YOU SUCK.

[She glances back at Amara, who rolls her eyes and mutters something under her breath. Tabby's head whips around.]

Hey! I heard that! It's a legit question, dude, don't be a hater-

[The video snaps off abruptly when Tabby's finger pushes the button. But she's waiting for a response guys... as is Amara. Possibly.]

002) [video]

[liarboo.livejournal.com]

[the camera is being held by a much more steady hand now, he is filming for the sheer fact he wants to show that off. He's in normal clothes, thrift store shirt, jeans and coat, with a kerchief on his head and his fancypants goggles on his head]

Hello, again! Thought I'd check in and at least say thanks to the people that tried to help me when I got here. This place is really big and, well, depressing, but there's lots of interesting things I've been trying to learn about. I'm trying to figure out how the hell an aeroplane can fly. I been reading up on it, but it just doesn't make sense.



I'm never flying in an aeroplane.

But, hey, Sanji! This guy was giving away trips to an amusement park! Like Sabaody! Since we both missed out on that, I figured why not go to an amusement park here? He said we can even sail there.

Third [Video yo]

[ravagekitteh.livejournal.com]

[The video clicks on accidentally, it seems Ravage knocked his comm off of a shelf or something. This is playing on a youtube window, and Ravage is currently surfing Wikipedia, it seems. After a moment, he notices the comm]

Oh, hai thar!

I've been surfing Wikipedia like. All day. I can't stop.

Oh, I've been playing flash games, too! But mostly wiki.

[He takes a sip of Mountain Dew, and sings to himself a little while he thinks. Very softly. He probably doesn't even realize he's doing it.]

I'm your only friend
I'm not your only friend
But I'm a little glowing friend...

Okay, I'm done with wiki now. Anyone wanna chat for a little while?

1, video

[frostmourned.livejournal.com]

[The video flickers on and there is the Lich King in all his glory, staring down at the screen with what can only be described as scorn. His surroundings aren't the most usual ones seen on the network, the scenery behind the Lich King that of a graveyard. The man himself is standing rigidly, almost regally, and his sword Frostmourne is almost casually leaning against one of the headstones. When he speaks, his voice is low. And whilst the tone of it may seem calm, every word is dripping with fury and enough to give even the most courageous soul a chill down their spine.]

I do not have the patience for jokes. To take a person from one place to another, give them some hellish gnomish device and some pathetic neck adornments is in the lowest taste. That's not to say it is an ineffective method of removing a threat from a battlefield.

[A pause as the Lich King shifts position, his plated armor clinking with each movement.]

It almost saddens me to see that whomever is responsible for this .... town... is absent. I would very much like to make their acquaintance. They're probably hiding away somewhere, scared to even show themselves. Understandable; all mortals are that way. Spending so much time worrying and fretting over death that when it finally claims them they realize that they wasted their lives, fighting a futile fight. There is no hope at the end of that journey, nothing to save you from the icy embrace of death's cold hands. Nothing, no matter how much paladins talk about it, can redeem anyone.

I would prefer to be back in my world, with my armies preparing for war. And if I cannot go home, or have my armies here, then I will just have to start a new one right here.

[ A hand smooths across the top of a gravestone, slowly gathering up some of the dust that has settled there. The Lich King brings it up before his face, letting the dust fall between his fingers to the ground.]

Every place has it's uses in the end.

eleven. voice. police filter.

[shawnedium.livejournal.com]

Sooooo, Lassie should have been back by now.

[awkward pause and then a cat yowling]

...yep.