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WILL YOU HELP SAVE THE WORLD?

Mask or Menace is a panfandom urban 'superhero' genre DWRP game, where heroes, villains, and everyone in between seek to survive and thrive in a world loosely parallel to our own.

prophesiedone

I'm not good at this coding business, so I will leave that to those of you who have the time and patience. [He could make time, but can you imagine how much he fidgets? It's like trying to teach a puppy a new trick.]

If you need what I received, just ask below or send me a message to my inbox.

[Also coffee. He has coffee. This is a bad idea.]

Why is everything pumpkin flavored? I'm not really complaining except...

It might get old? After awhile?

harvesthoney

Hey fellow imports [Lacey waves.]

There's less than three weeks until Thanksgiving. Canadian Thanksgiving, that is. I want to celebrate and can't have a proper dinner on my own. Even with my powers, I couldn't eat a whole turkey. [And she doesn't want to be alone on her first major holiday on this world.] So here's a question - I'm wondering if there would be any interest in a dinner party hosted by me.

[She pauses for a moment.]

Oh, that's not a question. Would anyone like to come to a dinner on the 14th of October?

There, that's a question. I'm guessing for most of you, that's just another Monday. Why not make it special? We can think of things we're thankful for, or just talk in general, and enjoy plenty of good food. If you can't make it to dinner, you can still join drinks and dessert afterwards. We could play games, cards, or more talking. There'll be more details when it gets closer. It'll be great!

bifroster

[Jane appears on the network, looking a little ... stressed out. Her eyes are clenched tightly, her jaw is locked too, and she may be grinding her teeth as well. Behind her, there are some obvious modifications to her home. The room seems to be the dining room, with a large table (but a lack of chairs) and whiteboards hung up on all the walls, with scribbles, string, printouts, and more.

More details could be made out if the curtains weren't all drawn shut, making the room as dark as it can be in the afternoon.]

Does anyone know where I can find something stronger than tylenol for a headache? I have been practicing using my power and I am pretty sure that is why I have the migraine of the century.

prophesiedone

[Change is hard, but maybe, in the long run, it will be good. This message will be brief, yet oh how he has changed over the past month. Is that facial hair? Has he gotten a haircut? Yes to all the above. But don't worry, it wouldn't take much for him to return to how he was before. At least externally.]

If you're wondering about the Death Star, I'm willing to tell you what I know.

[What he remembers, rather, which isn't much. But he has paid attention to Luke and Leia, who know far more about the subject.]

I'm glad it's gone and you should be too.

[When does he get to throttle Sidious again?]

thepowerofthor

[ There is a moment of quiet, then there is a Thor on the screen, one who is well-trimmed, carefully dressed, and settled into a chair facing the screen. Only his face is showing as he squints at the camera. ]

Hello to all you wonderful Midgardians! I hope you are finding this day bright and good. And finding much beer and combat in it as well! I am Thor Odinson, late of New Asgard.

I am here to ask where you all go when you want to most have fun? What do you do on this world? Also, what video games do you recommend here? I am still adjusting to the strange crowds and being stuck on one world, and unsure of what to do. So I seek your wisdom and your advice, good people!

[ He points at the camera, a grin on his face. ]

You are my only hope.

[ And yes, he might well be glancing down at notes on a card that is out of view. Maybe. But either way, at the end, he grins at the camera, gives a solemn nod, and then the screen goes blank. ]

prophesiedone

[Anakin has come a long way. He began this journey as an angry man bent on achieving his dreams no matter the cost. Now he is soothing an adorable bunch of squeaky puppies. In fact, he is holding one against his shoulder, gently patting their back.]

If you like puppies, come by for a visit. [A fluffy white young cat is watching the spectacle from a safe distance away, looking...unhappy? Unsure?]

You can give Obi-Wan's kitten some attention too. [The puppies are a bit demanding and just as he calms one, another one starts to fuss.]

I know, I know... It's okay. [He has them snuggled on a big cushion and their bellies are definitely full of milk. It's almost time for a good nap.]

jadus

[Jadus is standing somewhere in the Jeopardy desert, his featureless mask glinting in the sunlight. His voice is as calm and emotionless as ever.]

It is clear that many are blind to our situation. Many may find a digest of current knowledge useful.

( [A general-purpose primer on the metaplot essentials follows.] )

This concludes my report for the general imPort population. I now turn my attention to those of my own galaxy, for I have questions.

( [Jadus has been wondering these things for months. Now, he finally asks.] )

redcosmedic

[ On radio stations throughout the various Porter cities, a new talkshow is being advertised: ImPort Diagnosis. When it finally airs, the announcer gives his usual patter to hype it up. ]

"We're pleased to introduce a new weekly segment to our schedule lineup! Please welcome your new insider source to the imPort community and the host of ImPort Diagnosis, Knock Out!"

[ Knock Out's voice comes on, smooth and unflappable; if anything, he definitely seems like he's used to carrying a one-sided conversation and not unnerved by the thought of an audience. ]

Let's dive right in: if you've ever wondered whether we imPorts spend time thinking about Big Concepts, you're in luck: there's been a spate of imPorts pondering those very things lately. From anguished musings about justice to questioning one's true purpose, from finding one's life trajectory to the never-poignant matters of existence, imPorts deal with the same existential concepts as you do, our most gracious world hosts.

And why is this important to know? Because sometimes imPort actions can seem discordant with the image of touchless paragons that they are to the public. And it is this doctor's opinion: that is a good thing. It reminds both sides that they're not so different from one another. A touchstone of commonality, as it were.

[ It's clear by the way Knock Out's waxing poetic that he likes the sound of his own voice just as much as the radio show producers are hoping listeners do. ]

Finally: it's been a rough month for your favourite imPorts. Next time you see one of them on the street, cheer them up with a hug. Preferably in public, and persistently. Don't let your heroes suffer alone!

[ He's not sorry. ]

ct_7567

[ When Rex appears on the network, his expression is a solemn mask - ashen, strained, but without a great degree of feeling beyond weary professionalism, posture drawn straight and tall, poised as he ever is. ]

I am addressing you all today to inform you that Cassandra Igarashi is dead. Those who valued her deserve to know. If you had been close to Cassandra in any measure, you will already be aware that she had been expecting this, and that she had been unwell for quite some time now. She wished to face it with the integrity that you have come to expect of her.

[ It hadn’t been a dignified death. It had been a sad, bloody affair. He doesn’t voice this. ]

For those who didn’t know her and had seen her in her last days, all I ask of you is that you not judge her by her actions while she was unwell. She wasn’t herself, though she fought her illness bravely. Cassandra has always been a loyal and honest friend, a staunch defender of what she believed to be right, and far better than most of us deserved. If she doesn’t come back, that is how she ought to be remembered. If she does, you will be able to see her as she truly is, and as the person it was our privilege to know.

[ There are five full seconds of silence. For all that the words are effusive, his speech is matter-of-fact, with military precision. But even more crisp is the announcement, ] Woden is dead as well. That will be all.

[ ooc; if your character was sufficiently close to have been in the house during Cass’ last month or had been mentioned pretty often, you may assume they were contacted privately/can contact me and I’ll drop a note in your IC inbox! ]

darkpants_warmfeeling

What does justice mean to you?

You can't just say something easy like 'giving people what they deserve' or 'doing what's right.' Nothing's that simple. Somebody has to decide what's 'right' and who 'deserves' what. Either you or someone you think gets to make those calls.

And trust me, having people looking at you to decide those questions isn't always an easy spot to be in.

Say something happened where a lot of people got hurt. Something that could destroy everything, everyone, the whole world. And it wasn't really anyone's fault. Someone just got fucked over while trying to do something good. And maybe the only way anyone knows to stop it is killing that person while they're helpless. Someone who did nothing wrong.

And then it gets done. Everything gets saved. Now everyone has to live with the consequences. Decide what comes next. It gets better, too: even if someone gets punished for what happened, all they can expect from the law is months of probation. And no one died permanently anyway. So maybe it's all pointless.

Maybe you can see where I'm going with this. What do you do with something like that?

What the hell is justice here?

hadthehighground

[Today Obi-Wan is just going to make a brief announcement to the comm in the form of a video. He's at home, and is looking like his calm, composed self. Though there is a small bag on the bed behind him that looks like its in the process of being packed.

A tiny white kitten is also crawling into it while he's not looking.]

This is Obi-Wan Kenobi, and I just wanted to inform all of those who it may concern.

Anakin Skywalker and I will be leaving this country tomorrow. We will be in Japan for the duration of two weeks and will be mostly unavailable.

Also, I want to thank Ruby Nakamura for the suggestion of visiting Mount Koya. That is where we will be staying.

If there is any sort of emergency or an urgent need to contact us, be assured that we will be checking our devices at least once a day.

loyal_soldier

[This is not a well thought-out text. This is middle of the night, post-brain-surgery, still-in-recovery text. He's barely awake, not thinking straight, not sure he can.]

clone troopers were implanted with control chips

how many of you already knew

[Any immediate reply will have to wait. He's fitfully drifted off again.]

prophesiedone

[So after a three month hiatus from the network - at least with him beginning any communication or broadcasting - Anakin comes back with a single question. The reason why this remains text is because he doesn't trust his emotions right now; he feels more lost than ever and more guilty than ever. He can't hide from this world or any other, unfortunately. Sometimes he wishes he could lose himself, for a little while, in a dark, quiet place where no thought or emotion could intrude.]

If you want to relax, where do you go?

[A bubble bath or a night sky strewn with stars won't quite cut it anymore.]

I'll go to the other end of this planet for peace. I can't hold onto it in any of these cities and I've tried.

[But he has caused so much strife with his family, it really is no wonder he can't settle down in the midst of them.]

hadthehighground

[He was gone for a week. A WEEK. And he comes back to find Anakin an emotional mess and a certain Sith Lord mentioning something about thoughts becoming reality on the network a few days ago. What incredible timing this all had. Considering Anakin's state, he decides it would be a good idea to check in with others who were probably affected.

The filter includes: Anakin, Padme, Leia, Luke, Kanan, Ezra, and Rex.]

It would seem that fate has terrible timing. I just came back from a brief trip overseas, and I see that I missed out on quite an event. Is everyone all right?

My apologies for not being here to help.

hadthehighground

[What shows up on the feed today is a rather contemplative looking Jedi, casually stroking his beard in thought.]

For those that are familiar with this planet, what would you consider to be its most spiritual sites?

[He's certainly very serious. Perhaps this Jedi is looking for a religious experience?]

I've done some research already on my own, but I'm undecided and would like some personal input.

theycalledmeacurse

[ Rogue is sitting outside with an idyllic landscape of spring green forestry behind her. Her characteristic white-striped brown hair is loose and moving in the breeze, and despite the topic at hand she seems... almost relaxed. It's not something many outside her close circle see often. Even her typical southern drawl seems softer than usual, though that might have to do with the glass of wine and half-full bottle sitting beside her. ]

Before I was brought to this version of Earth, my own was at war. A war to wipe out what became half the population. I fought to help end the war, but then I was captured and held prisoner for three years.

[ She pauses to take a sip of that wine, savoring the taste and buying herself a few moments to properly compose what she's here to say. ]

Is there a support group here for former soldiers or civilians who have been through such experiences? I'm sure there is for the native population, but our situations are usually so different from the people of this world that there should be one specifically for imPorts. Right?

bookkeeper

[ Annnnnd they're back, those fluffy little buggers from about a month or so ago. They're a little bigger now, though not by much. It's gotta be mostly all that fur. And they're super playful, as seen with Nate trying to follow them with the camera as they're running around and pouncing on one another in the spacious corner boxed off in the living room where he's kind of gotten some baby gates linked together. ]

Hey, so for those of you who had put holds on taking one of these guys, the vet's given the All Clear. They all checked out as healthy, their shots are up to date, and everything else seems good.

Head's up that I'm only around after 5 weekdays but I'm available all day most weekends. If you gotta, y'know, arrange a specific pick up time. I can also swing by on my lunch hour, too, if you need.

Let me know whatever works.

generalgrievous

If you have wronged somebody in your past, how have you then made amends?

Or have you even attempted such a recompense?

bookkeeper

All right so, I’ve got a bit of a problem here and I’m wondering who can help.

[ Nate has to adjust how device and angle it to then show the box. And inside ... kittens. Fluffy little buggers, some white with black or gray tipped ears while others are completely white, all six of them. As soon as they see him crouching next to the box, that's when the chorus of tiny meows begins.

Guess it's time to try and talk over them. ]

Not sure how old these guys are, and I'm not going to tell you where I found them. It's uh, probably best that I don't. Anyway, anyone know where the nearest vet is?

Oh yeah— all but one are up for adoption. After I get them checked out by the vet first, of course.

[ Sorry Elena not sorry. ]

hadthehighground

[The feed opens showing the face of a bearded man that some may or may not recognize. His expression calm and seemingly in good enough spirits for being a new arrival.]

Hello there. This is Obi-Wan Kenobi, and it seems that I’m back.

[Although it’s a bit fuzzy, this Jedi does indeed remember his previous time in this world.]

Its been awhile, hasn’t it? At least from the perspective of those of you who have never left.

[For him, it’s not been long at all, and he was a bit surprised by the ordeal. After all, he discovered that he’d apparently been gone for a year or so. There are some mixed feelings certainly, but he’s not really upset that he left and then returned just as abruptly.]

Have I missed anything?

[Yes he was briefed on the general state of things, but he’s more interested in what’s been going on with those he knows here.]

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