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expiationnet2024-03-15 10:45 pm
coordinatroll) wrote in expiationnet2024-03-15 10:45 pm
006 ✤ video (during the AU event)
[ The video opens with Mitama, your local hard-working high school girl at the top of her class, currently taking a small break from her studies (if you squint hard enough, you might see some textbooks lying around on her desk) to address the network, waving her hand as a greeting. ]
I know there have been some weird happenings observed lately, but I would like to urge everyone to stay calm! This is Aldrip, after all; our lovely little town is as perfect a place to live as can be, so I'm sure whatever caused those will pass soon.
[ Obviously, she can't know that for certain, but it's hard not to assume that. After all, nothing bad ever happens here, so things will go back to how they usually are soon and they can all laugh about it later. ]
In the meantime, would anyone care for a little game to distract ourselves from all that and cheer ourselves up? I figured we could all use a bit of harmless fun, so I'd like to announce the first official round of Aldrip's very own Hot or Not!
[ The girl holds up a handmade sign to the camera with a bright smile. God only knows where she came up with this idea, but she's nothing if not resourceful, so you can probably expect this to become a big thing some time in the future...! ]
So! What are the rules, you ask? It's pretty simple! Just leave a comment here with your name and a picture or two, and other residents will rate your attractiveness! They can do so either signed or anonymously, for those who'd rather not reveal their identity just yet~ Oh, and if you know someone who's too shy to post themselves, feel free to do them a favor and drop their name below!
Oh, and remember: this is all in good fun! Be polite, okay~? ♥
[ ooc: "But how can we ever make an IC Hot or Not meme canon," the discord lamented. "Hold my green tea, I have zero restraint or self-respect," I said, and here we are! Feel free to namedrop characters + their pictures (preferably linked, to spare this post from becoming picture-heavy), discuss, gossip, take advantage of the AU settings for characters who wouldn't participate otherwise ─ in other words, just go wild and have fun! ]
I know there have been some weird happenings observed lately, but I would like to urge everyone to stay calm! This is Aldrip, after all; our lovely little town is as perfect a place to live as can be, so I'm sure whatever caused those will pass soon.
[ Obviously, she can't know that for certain, but it's hard not to assume that. After all, nothing bad ever happens here, so things will go back to how they usually are soon and they can all laugh about it later. ]
In the meantime, would anyone care for a little game to distract ourselves from all that and cheer ourselves up? I figured we could all use a bit of harmless fun, so I'd like to announce the first official round of Aldrip's very own Hot or Not!
[ The girl holds up a handmade sign to the camera with a bright smile. God only knows where she came up with this idea, but she's nothing if not resourceful, so you can probably expect this to become a big thing some time in the future...! ]
So! What are the rules, you ask? It's pretty simple! Just leave a comment here with your name and a picture or two, and other residents will rate your attractiveness! They can do so either signed or anonymously, for those who'd rather not reveal their identity just yet~ Oh, and if you know someone who's too shy to post themselves, feel free to do them a favor and drop their name below!
Oh, and remember: this is all in good fun! Be polite, okay~? ♥
[ ooc: "But how can we ever make an IC Hot or Not meme canon," the discord lamented. "Hold my green tea, I have zero restraint or self-respect," I said, and here we are! Feel free to namedrop characters + their pictures (preferably linked, to spare this post from becoming picture-heavy), discuss, gossip, take advantage of the AU settings for characters who wouldn't participate otherwise ─ in other words, just go wild and have fun! ]
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Hmmm, alright. I’m game. Whaddya want in your future boo, kid?
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If you're serious about that, I might take you up on it. People around here really like to go on these long text rants. It's super boring to listen to.
[ @ lelouch
As for the other thing... ]
Gotta have self-confidence. But not a jerk. Obviously, I don't care how they look, but they can't treat me like I'm glass or I'm going to punch them.
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[ he’s literally a scientist? but at least he keeps it fun! there’s a thoughtful pause at what she says next. surprisingly good standards. sha-ming lets out a low whistle. ]
We got lots of insecurity going around in this place. Too much of it, actually. Aerith, though— she’s sassy, smart and real sure of herself. Always liked that about her. Haven’t talked to him much, but there’s Claude, the guy who runs the bar — he’s got a big mouth on him, a total smoothtalker who knows what he wants… even if you don’t.
There are some other shmucks who could use a little more pride and they’d be golden. Cloud, Gideon, my itty bitty bro and his not-sis-but-actually-sis. That’s just my take on it. Maybe by the time you’re ready for this kinda bullshit, there’ll be a townwide self esteem boost or somethin’.
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I'm not that young. [ She absolutely is and she knows it, so this sounds like a petulant grumble more than anything. ] ... But you're right, I'm not really interested in that stuff right now. People get so weird about it. I have other stuff I wanna do.
[ like figure out her earthbending... ]
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[ he’s like? genuinely shocked by this. ]
What are you, 11..? 12..? Well, either way, it’s good to keep in mind whenever ya hit the streets. Don’t let anyone tie you down, either. Have fun, kid. Mess around, go with the flow. There’s no wrong way to love, yanno?
[ the guy who’s never had a girlfriend or boyfriend in his life is a real bastion of advice, you see! ]
Alright, Little Miss Takes-No-Shit, what are you interested in then?
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[ Despite her attempts to sound and to be mature, being told she seems even younger than she is makes her grumpy. ]
Nobody's gonna tie me down to anything, [ she scowls. Toph's not about to go into her whole backstory and why she'd run away, but she already feels adamantly enough about it that she responds instinctually. ] I'm interested in -- uh... well.
[ A short hesitant pause, then she forges ahead ruthlessly. ]
All the weird stuff that's been going on.
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Good on you for knowing what you're worth already, though.
[ he's just saying! but then she says that and-- for a moment, he falls into a lull of silence. ]
...You too, huh? [ a beat. ] People keep callin' me crazy for pointing it out, but...
Everything's been so weird. Like it's...
I dunno. Not real. You feel me?
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We're not crazy! Things have been happening that --
[ She cuts herself off. Toph doesn't want to mention her abilities on the internet, where she can't just immediately prove that they're real. Being discredited on them would hurt her deeply, especially since they've just come back to her. ]
... That makes me think it's not just dreaming during the day or fairies pulling pranks. There's something really big going on.
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Awakenin' to things they shouldn't. And I've been seeing --- feeling things I know jack about.
[ he falls back into silence, just for a fleeting moment. a rarity. ]
You think it means trouble? Sometimes, when I think about it... I dunno. Makes me sick to my stomach -- and I've got an iron gut, soooo...