[Video] The wolves, my love, will come...

[naturesplaya.livejournal.com]

[The camera comes on to reveal a well-built man, perhaps in about his mid-thirties, who's shirtless, grubby and shivering. There's an ugly-looking couple of recently inflicted gashes across his forehead; they've stopped really bleeding but still look nastily fresh. He's got a ton of tattoos, but ink does nothing against the cold; all he's wearing are his trousers and, around his neck, the dog tags. He looks dazed and confused; he sets the communicator down on some flat surface and sits down, back against the nearest wall, arms around himself. It looks like he's in the foyer of a building; he's not yet left the building he was Ported into, because winter plus bare feet and torso equal one very unhappy werewolf.

Yes, werewolf. It's currently not obvious (unless you just so happen to know him), but anyone who has the ability to sense such things will feel their puppy-sense tingling.

When he speaks it's nervously; he's so far removed from his natural element that he can't summon up his usual charm. His teeth are chattering a little.]

I don't know if anyone's w-watching this or what's going on, but my name's Tully, and I think someone's made a b-big mistake bringing me here. If anyone can tell me what's going on or where I am, or could m-maybe bring me a jacket, I'd really appreciate it.

[He lifts the comm carefully, turns it to pan around the building's foyer; he's huddled away in a corner, hoping nobody will notice him. He finally turns the camera back on himself, giving it the best kicked-puppy look he can manage under the circumstances.]

I don't know where I am, but maybe someone else recognises this place and can come help me, yeah? Is there anyone out there?

[video]

[sable-cloak.livejournal.com]

[Lamont sits on a lounge chair, an expensive cigarette dangling from his fingers as smoke curls about him. He’s in an actual smoking lounge and the gentle murmur of conversation can barely be made out in the background. The comm appears to be sitting on a high table from the angle it's recording.]

It’s rather unfortunate how difficult it is to locate a proper smoking lounge in this city. Next door there’s a large walk-in humidor and I’m thinking it might be nice to see what’s available.

I do wonder, what other creature comforts others have found here since your arrival. Smoking parlors and evening clubs were personal favorites.

( [Private – Dr. Cross] )

[PUBLIC, video]

[darkknightfall.livejournal.com]

[Bruce looks a little annoyed as the video clicks on, but otherwise alright, black business suit, outside of the building the teleporter is housed in.]

I'm not quite sure what to call the vacation, Gotham or the City. It was good to be home, even if Gotham has its own problems, though I certainly didn't expect to be back here again so soon. What've I missed?

[OOC: As a side note for all the new players: Bruce uses separate communicators for "Bruce Wayne" and "Batman", and while I'm fine with characters knowing Bruce Wayne = Batman if they would in their canons, I'd please ask them not to reveal his secret identity anywhere where a member of the Rogues' Gallery might be able to find it. Thank you!]

[01] [VIDEO]

[webpits.livejournal.com]

[The video starts with a shaky extreme close-up of Jessica, in which she's swearing softly under her breath. It then cuts to her sitting cross-legged in the middle of a bed in a small, anonymous room, facing the camera but never looking directyl at it. Her face is blank, but her eyes are red-rimmed.]

Uh, hi. I guess I'm back to being a hero again? It was a little touch-and-go for a while.

[She pauses to fiddle with a watch on her wrist.]

This thing is supposed to detect aliens, hah, which would have been super useful a few months ago. But it's going kind of nuts right now. I don't know if my, um, mandate, I guess you could call it, covers alternate dimensions or parallel universes or fucking delusional episodes, whatever it is that's going on right now. Maybe I'm still trapped in a Skrull stasis chamber and my life one huge ironic reality TV show for scaly green aliens.

So, yeah. Jessica Drew, private eye. Or Spider-Woman. Whatever suits the moment, I suppose. Are any other Avengers out there? Jeez, right now even the Great Lakes squad would be a welcome sight. Just a familiar face. Even a friendly face. Well, one that I can verify isn't a shapeshifter.

006 ♣ [voice]

[doubleoohbaby.livejournal.com]

[The usual British monotone sounds more weary than usual, though his boredom shouldn't be mistaken for a bad mood. Not considering the week he's had.]

As far as City-wide events go, it's been rather quiet. Too quiet, perhaps.

Except, I suppose it has to be noted, amongst the teams as of late. Both X-Men and Avengers. Which sparks the question of what draws one to working for a team?

How can you honestly tell the one you're in is really fighting for the cause you believe in, beneath that dark depth of morality?

And what makes entrusting your life and safety into others such an appealing activity?

this is done entirely out of love; VOICE

[notsoloyal]

I have a question. Do any of your find it hard to understand me? My accent I mean. Getting asked to repeat something three times is a bit new, and my accent cannot be that thick. Apparently I sound... British? Although personally I do not think so.

[He sounds COMPLETELY British.]

Hnn. I really do not see how my accent can make me so difficult to understand to the point where I need to repeat something more than once.



( PRIVATE TO: SOUNDWAVE / COMPLETELY HACKABLE )

[ooc → Will tag back in a few hours.]

re: first: video

[ofsteel.livejournal.com]

[CONSIDER IT EARLY AFTERNOONISH?

Before you is a perhaps-familiar face? He's looking a little less than himself; pale and tired. But it's sunny out, so he's getting there.

Inhale, exhale.]

...Well. Now's as good a time as any. [beat. gathering his thoughts.] It's been a long time, everyone. No doubt there's a lot more new faces than old. There's a lot I need to catch up on, certainly, but I'd like to know who's here first of all. Where and when--time displacement's an issue, too. I'm sure most of you are aware of that.

[pause, looking away a minute to consider.]

Those that I don't know...My name is Superman. I'll help where I can, when I can. We're all stuck in here for an unknown period of time, but that's no reason not to reach out and lend a hand where needed.

[exhale. taking on a more hopeful tone, shrugging his shoulders.]

As for the old friends...I hope you're well. It'll be good to see you.


[clark's responses will be VIDEO unless otherwise stated]

[VIDEO] Locked from: Joker, Harley, Carnage, Twoey, M'stra, Emplate, and Maddie

[prettymorlock]

[The feed opens up on shoes and the floor before the camera is righted to show Sally jumping up and down like a loon in her black Dazzler shirt.]

Oh my god! That song was just perfect--AND DID YOU SEE HER OUTFIT?! She has the best shoes ever! THEY SPARKLE. Remind me to ask where she got them!

[Sam's voice is heard above the crowd: Don't forget we're recordin' this for a reason. And so she turns towards the screen and waves.]

BOBBY!

Sam and I are really sorry you couldn't be here for this but we thought we'd record a song for you! And we're buying you a t-shirt! So it's almost like you're here! And there will always be more Dazzler concerts for you to go to!

Oh! And anyone else who can see this you should seriously come down to All that Jazz! The food is great and the music is awesome! The cover charge is really reasonable and it's for charity! So you're basically earning good karma points by having fun. It's kind of a win-win.

[The music begins again and Sally takes the comm away from Sam, forcing everyone to see a rolling shot of the crowd before it settles back on Sally and Sam in their matching shirts. He's leaning close to tell her something that can't quite be picked up by the audio but causes her to laugh.]

Don't forget to rest and try not to drive the staff insane, Bobby!

[Shoes are seen once again.]

How do I turn this thing off? Saaaaaaaaaaam.

[/feed ends]

[Voice + text]

[shiromadoushi]

With the announcement of the Duel Monsters' tournament Upper West Toys will be holding a series of dueling clinics and workshops for anyone interested in improving their game before the tournament in a month. There'll be groups for both novices and for advanced players, and even if you haven't played before, we can teach you how and give you a fighting chance in the tournament! There will also be more open Dueling days if you just want to get more practice in! And as always, anyone from the network gets a 10% discount at the store! Just tell the casher you know me to get it!

[[Attached: Text flier with times and dates for specific clinics and open duel days and how to get to Upper West Toys]]

[[A pause and the business/announce-esque practiced tone is gone from his voice]]

Aah, right! And If there's anyone who wants to help on the instruction side, please let me know! I'm hoping there'll be a big turn out for this!



[[OoC: And if anyone's interested in any sort of log with this stuff, lemme know!]]

[ voice ]

[werewalf.livejournal.com]

So... um.   Despite my most recent "dilemma," I'm actually going to go through with this-- oh.  Wait.  I'm talking to myself, aren't I?  Oh---oh I'm not... wait! OH!  Oh!  Blast--

[shuffling noises]

Hey!  Hello.  Hellooo.

Um.  So, I just wanted to let, er, people know that I'm going to start teaching English courses.  There's a lot of native Japanese speakers here who don't speak a lot of... um English.   So!  I'm going to start instructing beginner's English courses at the institute here.  SO.  Ah.... yeah.  That would be the whole of... things.

[ LOCKED TO TULLY ]

Listen.  Not a whole lot of people know about... me.  I know you're all about embracing the... whatever, but I'd like to keep things under wraps.  Please PLEASE don't make things difficult for me.

[/end lock]

[text]

[lady-fister.livejournal.com]

I am somewhat confused by the quality of warrior in the future. For all that they posture and pose, men don't ever seem to fight as hard or as well as female opponents. I was taught that the opposite is supposed to be true?

Is it something in the water here or is it that I simply do not meet the right men?

[[ooc: She spent a while translating this to English, thus the formality. Additionally, all replies are text and relatively slow irl unless otherwise noted. She's tired and doesn't want to bother with fixing her English accent.]

{26} filtered to the Coalition (no hax)

[wantsapprentice.livejournal.com]

[The video begins in darkness, the shadows clinging to the walls giving the background an eerie cast. It's the interior of one of Slade's hideouts, the only illumination to be seen shining out from multiple monitors. There are videos playing on each and every one of them -- major events such as the invasion of the H.I.V.E., all recorded for posterity. There's a man standing before them, his hands folded behind his back. After a few moments, he turns, the atmosphere brightening slightly, just enough for his features to become distinct.

Then, he begins.]

( Ladies and Gentlemen, acquaintances and allies alike... )

[ooc: List of Coalition members is here. Sorry this post is so late. @_@]

the prisoner's dilemma

[fuckrobertfrost.livejournal.com]

Two suspects are arrested by the police. The police have insufficient evidence for a conviction, and, having separated both prisoners, visit each of them to offer the same deal. If one testifies for the prosecution against the other and the other remains silent, the betrayer goes free and the silent accomplice receives the full 10-year sentence. If both remain silent, both prisoners are sentenced to only six months in jail for a minor charge. If each betrays the other, each receives a five-year sentence. Each prisoner must choose to betray the other or to remain silent. Each one is assured that the other would not know about the betrayal before the end of the investigation. How should the prisoners act?

How would you act?

Be honest. This isn't about morality.

[ Video; Encrypted; Untraceable; Voiceover ]

[not-his-best.livejournal.com]

One day, a scorpion was walking along the riverbank trying to find a way to get across the river when he spotted a frog. The scorpion approached him and asked for his help, to which the frog replied, "No I would not give you a ride. If I do, you'll sting me, and I'll drown..."

[ The video opens up to a nondescript alleyway. Location: between a bar and a pet store. The first thing that comes into focus is a young, blond female -- a worker at the shop next door as her name tag has a paw print, along with: hi, my name is: Caroline. Her face has been marred, and her uniform slashed in places where the fatal wounds still gleam with wetness.

It's a first person point of view, the communicator held outward to capture the murderer's movements. Stepping over the first body, another one is revealed. Same slashes, different places. Two more line the path, having met similar fates as the first. ]

"But, Mr. Frog," said the scorpion, "if I stung you, you would drown. And if you drown, I would drown also." The frog thought for a moment and then agreed and thus the scorpion climbed onto the frog's back as they made their way across the river.

[ At the end of the alleyway is a girl -- bleeding but still very much alive. Begging, whimpering, pleading. The filmmaker approaches her, and his hand moves out with an experienced speed -- one half surgeon, one half psychopath. A single fluid motion of his wrist, like a painter (and there's one of those in his head too), is what brings the girl's life to an end. The video sweeps over the crime scene. ]

And the scorpion replied, "I just could not help it. It is my nature..."

[ End transmission. ]

[Video] Very Short Charity Concert Bootleg

[soultospare.livejournal.com]

[A very shakey camera lens is pointed from behind a heavy curtain, at two people on a stage. They're facing the opposite direction of the camera, where a crowded audience is packed in and cheering. One is the Amazing Spider-Man, rocking a purple guitar, and the other is Dazzler, who is accompanying him in a duet of his theme song.]

[Slowly, the camera zooms in on Spidey's butt.]

[Then it zooms back out and turns away from the performers, to a close-up of a young girl's elated, freckled face. Her hair is bright pink, while her eyes are black with no whites to them whatsoever. Behind her head can just barely be made out some sort of filmy, rainbow-colored... are those wings?]

This is AWESOME! Whooooo! [She cheers, before throwing a peace sign at the camera and sticking out her tongue.]

Fifth [Voice]

[ravagekitteh.livejournal.com]

So... I kinda got grounded. No comm, no energy drinks, no video games for a whole week...

Anyway, I was wondering... ehll-ohh-ehll, I'm kind of only allowed to read books for the next week and I've never really read a full book before. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is... I can has recommendations?

[~27, police filters, backdated to juuuust before Alpha's post]

[nyc-detective.livejournal.com]

Hey guys, I've got a few announcements. First up, congratulate Lassiter. He's just been promoted. Hopefully he won't let it go to his head, but if he does, maybe we can let it slide for a little while. He deserves it.

Second: I want an update on all major cases you guys are working. We any closer to bringing in Shego? Grey, I know you were on that case. And Pete, any word on how on earth we're going to arrest Death?

Third: We've-- [She pauses just as she catches sight of this post.] It'll wait until later.

We need to find this girl and this scene now. Anybody recognize the location, or any landmarks? Let's move it, people!

[Private to Blackarachnia]

[theprimerprime.livejournal.com]

We need to talk. Now.