filtered from known evils, and esp. Hodge

[deadthenred]

So Emperor and I have been thinking, with all the various and sundry sorts of crackers Stark's pulling in, we oughta get our own system of public relations. Especially with this new Hodgey-podgey child abductor anti-mutant whacko trying to beat us all to the punch. (Not that I understand exactly what a mutant's s'posed to be, but he's a creeper regardless.) Besides, the poor people living here and getting their town ripped up by giant bugs got a right to know what's going on.

Now, we were thinking of setting up an office, where people could answer telephones if there were questions, or maybe even if their house gets infested by space-rats or something, and they need help cleaning up the mess. And other things too: smiling for the cameras, that kind of thing. Basically, if you're willing to explain to people that you're not evil, and want to help out while you're stuck here-- we're gonna need all the help we can get.

Oh, and Steve, I was sorta hoping you'd let us use a room at your giant and apparently mostly empty place of residence, even if you don't wanna help out. C'mon, you know you can't say no to me.

And, in another, less-related conundrum of mine-- when you figure out how to turn the computer on, what're you supposed to do with it?

Comments

[goanywhere.livejournal.com]

Have you heard about anyone putting any more thought into putting together a more concrete emergency system?

[deadthenred]

Haven't heard of it, but it's an ace idea. Though again, we'd need enough people to implement it before it'd really take off.

[goanywhere.livejournal.com]

Then let me be the first volunteer.

I'm assuming you're familiar enough with how police systems are supposed to work?

[rwb-hero.livejournal.com]

I'm surprised you asked instead of just showing up with all of your stuff.

Of course you can use one of the rooms, at least until we can find you a good building for your offices. Can't have you working PR out of a single room now can we?

[deadthenred]

Hey, hey, I've at least heard of good manners.

With offices, I'd have to pay. And it'd be an admission I was selling myself full-time, instead of doing usueful stuff.

[rwb-hero.livejournal.com]

Or you could ask your very good friend who has more money than he has ever had because this City enjoys good art, to buy you a place and then you can do whatever you want with it.

[osborncomplex.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I was thinking about what bad PR did for Spider-man, in my world... not pretty. I'm sixteen and in school half the time, but I'd be glad to help, in the office or however.

Heh, as for the computer, you could use it to download music or movies or TV shows.

[deadthenred]

Hey, I'm the last person to turn someone away for being sixteen. Maybe you could help us with the computers. Since, frankly Emperor's technical competence is even below mine.

And wouldn't the movies be awful small?

[plantpacifist.livejournal.com]

Not if you've got a big monitor.

[osborncomplex.livejournal.com]

Awesome. I'm not too bad with those.

Kinda! TV small, but yeah, if you have a big enough screen it's not bad. I think the convenience in worth it. If you like being able to watch movies over and over, that is, I know some people don't.

[kingofthepeople.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'm working on it!

[shesnotgoogle.livejournal.com]

If you need someone for organizational/translation purposes part time then I'm your girl.

[deadthenred]

Heh, I imagine this'll all be run part time. What languages do you know, outta curiousity? I'm sure no matter what you'd be helpful.

[shesnotgoogle.livejournal.com]

Right now I've got English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian. Any other language I can get to a basic conversational level in about two weeks or so?

[pacifister]

You've never used a computer before?

are they buddies now? idk

[goanywhere.livejournal.com]

I hadn't either before I came here, actually.

Well, they haven't talked, but Duo might have mentioned her?

[pacifister]

Well, I'm not sure what sort of system is used here, but I'm sure I could learn it quickly enough to help people if they need to learn.

[deadthenred]

Not like these ones, no.

[pacifister]

Once I've had a few days to go over the system myself, I'm happy to help you.

[kingofthepeople.livejournal.com]

So we've got us an office, then!

[deadthenred]

Yep. I told you Steve'd let us.

[kingofthepeople.livejournal.com]

Wonderful. And we have people wanting to help. This is great.

Hodge has a head start, however.

[iamwonder]

I'm sorry for the lateness of this, but I would be more than happy to help with anything you might need. It seems like an extremely worthy idea.

[deadthenred]

Don't sweat it. Considering current events, I'd say you're pretty timely.

Got any experience in front of a camera?

[iamwonder]

Yes, it has certainly been... busy around the City these days.

I do, actually, as well as around ten years of experience in general diplomacy. At home I served as an ambassador, a teacher, and a diplomat, and went on the occasional speaking tour. I also speak a number of different languages. Is that helpful?