001 | video.

[fleetness.livejournal.com]

[The feed turns on to show the big symbol of a lightning bolt before the camera's position is corrected and a red-cowled face with green eyes is revealed. Wally looks a little bit roughed up - though it's mostly just the suit - and he's rubbing the back of his neck with a semi-pained expression.]

You know, I was going to blame McCulloch for this one, but then I remembered. Talk about a head rush — memory rush? I hate them. Apparently it's a rule you can't get memories back without feeling like you've been hit by a freight train or something. [He drops the hand from his neck, offers a smile and makes a gesture as if to indicate 'moving on'.]

Hello, City. Great timing as always! It's been a long while, years even. [A beat.] For me anyway. Last time I was here, I was just a kid. God, I was small. And— [He abruptly cuts himself off as he suddenly looks away, distracted by a small boy's voice piping up from next to him off screen. The distant "Who are you?" can even be heard over the comm. There's a tiny moment of consideration before Wally steels his face and lowers his voice in a really poor imitation.]

I'm Batman. [The next thing said can't quite be heard but apparently right after it, the boy runs off.] Wait, no! I was... kidding. [Too late. He facepalms.] Right. I forgot, the usual heroes aren't known and loved as much here.

I mean, I'm sure he'd look stunning in red too but I don't think he could pull it off quite as well. [He finally looks back to the comm, seemingly remembering he was recording.]

Where was I? Oh yeah, little teen me. So that was many, many years ago. But if I remember this place correctly, it probably wasn't the same amount of time here. So how long was I gone? A year? A few months? A month? A... week? I can't remember what date it was.

I was Kid Flash, by the way. The first. It's just Flash now. Good to be back. Sort of.

[01]- Arrival [VIDEO]

[glassesonachain]

[The video flickers on and shows a woman with curly brown hair and she is clearly upset and a little bit in shock from her arrival. Such a big change so quickly is a little traumatic for her and she'd like to get to the bottom of it. She's incredibly shy, though so it takes her a while. She fidgets with the sling on her arm and takes a few deep breaths before she finally gathers her thoughts enough to speak her mind.]

Hello. I am...My name is Bennett Halverson and I...I'm from Washington, D.C. Which this clearly is not.

This place is...unfamiliar and whatever that machine says, I'm not a hero. Not a hero. I'm not super, not really.

[She sighs and finds it hard to look at the camera. Even though she just admitted she's not a hero, it should be pretty obvious she's not really a villain either.]

And...I have a job. A very, very important job back home, highly specialized and I can't miss work. There's things I need to accomplish. Things that need to be done. And only I can do them. Well, that's not true, I'm sure there's plenty but I enjoy my work and I like to keep busy with it so I...


[It takes her a lot of courage to say the next line so she visibly stiffens a little. She tries to make herself look a little more intimidating but that's sort of hard for a super nerd with a dead arm.]

It would be...highly advised that someone show me the way to get back home. Immediate action would be preferable.

[Bennett makes a slightly panicked look before she quickly shuts off the video. She's fairly certain she just made an ass of herself and is going to get herself murdered now. Thank you, paranoia!]

[nine :: voice/video]

[wolfofmibu]

[ The recording is mostly dead air for some time, before an audible click is heard and the screen changes to video. Saitou's looking down at the new comm in his hand somewhat inexpressive, though the faint sign of a frown shows on his face.

Then, somewhat quietly: ] Here and back again, hm.

I'VE HEARD THAT BIRDS DO IT, BEES DO IT

[grenadeball.livejournal.com]

tits are rad

i thought you should know

man old playboys are great

do people even buy print porn anymore

or do they just buy maxim and blow a load over some random girl in a bikini sitting atop of (latest video game smash hit)

such are the deep thoughts that inhabit my head

[video]

[wisestcamper]

[Annabeth is sitting on the steps outside of City Hall, with a small pile of photocopied documents from the Public Records office on her lap. She's flipping through them absently, and then she looks up at the screen.]

Okay, anyone out there know anything about owning land? If a lot hasn't had an 'official' owner since the 70's. Like, the guy who owned it died, nobody else claimed it, the city doesn't claim to own it...

Can you just claim it?

voice.

[tothecloud.livejournal.com]

[ Abby clears her throat a little. ]

Uh. I totally remembered something important this week. Something really important. 'Cause I was gone for freakin' ever and there's like, a bajillion new people--

I gotta make sure I'm still the best Halo player in the City.

[ A beat. ]

So, um.

Who wants to play?

Backdated to the afternoon!

[ahhmahgawd]

( [Encrypted; Text to Archangel, Cable, Salaak, Gar and Illyana] )

► 003.

[culver]

[nill is sitting in a pew of the church with an empty basket next to her. she's dressed in pink today. she's holding the comm a bit away from her face, smiling shyly. her wings perk up, and after a few moments she shuts off the video and switches to the text function:]

I still cannot read or write very well, but I want to practice.

So hello City. How are you today? I would like to learn about the people here. It is so bright and alive. The Underground was never like this. Sometimes it is very confusing, but I like it. Is it bright and busy like this where you are from?

I need to buy some food so I can make lunch for Luke and Danny. They need to eat well to stay strong. But they are already very strong. I want to be strong some day too.

[she switches back to video, and smiles widely, her wings flapping happily. she spent so long typing that, you have no idea.]

[Video]

[lovemedangit.livejournal.com]

What type of gift is best to pay tribute to a Goddess?

2nd Yodel [video]

[whensheloved.livejournal.com]

[Yes, there's a small, yarn-haired doll sitting Indian-style in front of the camera. You can tell that she's small due to the size of the couch she's sitting on. And that pillow... it's overwhelming in comparison to her. She looks eager to be addressing the comms. ]

Howdy folks! I'm still gettin' used to how everythin' works around these parts. I mean, I'm a fast learner, and I'm sure as heck more independent than most, but I was wonderin'...

[A pause as she scoots closer to the communicator, adjusting it slightly before sitting back. One might be able to see the beginnings of a name on one of her boots.]

Anyone out there know of any animal shelters that'll be willin' to let me help out without havin' to question my wardrobe? Y'know, one of those "imPort-friendly" sorts of places? Heck, maybe even one run by one? I'd love to help the critters in this city out, but it's hard to find a good place to volunteer when folks only notice the clothes. I mean, it's one thing to insult a cowgirl's pants...and heck, even her shirt. But they got a whole 'nother thing comin' if they say anythin' about the hat. [Jessie gives the camera a frown, adjusting her hat haughtily.]

Thought folks still liked cowgirls.

[She's about to say something else, when it's clear from her expression that she just remembers something completely irrelevant. Her expression brightens back up.]

Oh right! I finally figured out how to get back to my old self! You sure start missin' the stuffin' and string after awhile.

Recruitment.

[wantsapprentice.livejournal.com]

[Sometime later this evening, an anonymous text will be sent to a select group of individuals. Attached to each message is a set of coordinates, as well as a specific date and time -- all different, depending on the person. Each one, however, contains the following words:]

If power is your nature, and profit is what you seek, accept my invitation for the chance at so much more.


[ooc: Related to Villains for Hire. Slade will not be replying to this post as it is an anonymous text sent separately to different people. ETA: The tryouts log is now up!]