tushanshu | Entries tagged with † victor borkowski

[ Jack's voice is one of the biggest changes that he'd been affected with: higher and lighter, even without the soft tone that he's speaking with right now. If you haven't spoken to him since the misspell took hold, it might even be hard to identify the audio only feed as his, unless the console ID is checked. ]

Traci didn't show up for work today so I went to check on her. Her suite is empty... it looks like she's gone home too.

[ A pause, almost like he intended that to be the end of the feed and then he speaks again, this time with resolve and a lilt much more like Jack Frost. ]

I know this has been mentioned offhandedly a few times in the past but I hadn't heard of anyone taking it on, so I'll be doing it from now on: keeping track of everyone whose come and gone from Tu Vishan. And I don't just mean their names and dates... but what made them important while they were here.

[ another pause, and the faint chirp of Baby Tooth in the background ]

That's all, I guess.

bereavements

[ Lincoln Lee, yes, but no, well, a person who looks like Lincoln Lee is in front of his console's camera except, this Lincoln Lee lives in the fire sector. So, his expansive suite can be seen behind him. He's not happy. Why did he sleep so late? No, better question. Why is he affected now?! ]

Somehow, I know this is your fault, Stiles.

[ A sigh as he sits back. ]

For those of you wondering, I'm not Lincoln Lee. And this switch stuff can kick in a few days late. Awesome. Guess I can join the chorus of people saying, "Find out what the fuck is going on with this?" [ He shakes his head. ]

It's Isaac, by the way. [ He mutters... ] Sleep in one freaking day...

zerotoawesome

[So, instead of Santo's usual sexy stony visage, the video is greeted with this lovely face:

Or, you know, it would be, but Santo is currently wrapped up tighter than his bff Dust. The sheet is wrapped around him from head to toe, leaving only his eyes visible, at least until one of his new bunny ears pokes it's way out and the whole costume comes undone.]

Okay, I don't get why everyone is complaining about this so much. I mean, I guess I can't judge since I'm not a kid or an old man or whatever people are turning into.

Because, I mean, come on! Look at me! I'm a freakin' Playboy Bunny now! Literally! I'm like a mutant with stripping as a superpower!

Uh... Not that I'm going to be stripping, Fran! I promise. I mean, I'm not even looking at myself in the mirror.

Not that I don't want to, because you're seriously sexy, but I'm not because I'm respectful like that. I'm a gentleman.

[Yeah, as calm as he wants to seem, he's pretty uncomfortable about all of this.]

Anyway, so is this how everybody feels things? I forgot what it felt like to not be made out of rocks.

[The longest ass pause ever.]

And I need to ask the most important question that will ever be asked on this thing... How are people going to the bathroom like this? I mean, how do you not look at yours- other people's, you know... Their bits?

backinakidflash

[Bart has gotten clothes that fit and has finished internally flipping out enough that he can handle making a console post. He saw how crazy the posts had been earlier, and he was so not up for that. ]

Anyone who points out the obvious and says omigod you're older will be ignored until I figure out how to ban them.

[um. Maybe he's still not all that up for it.]

Has everyone been accounted for? I know a lot of people are in a tizzy right now, but... there's people I haven't seen in the past 24 hours, and I really want to make sure there's no 9 month olds crawling into a well.

[There's a little cringe at the thought.]

Sorry for the mental image. In other news, I'm thinking of teaming up with Dick to make chili cheese dogs. Anyone have suggestions for meat and preservative substitutes?

( [Privates to Dinah, Barry, Kon, Tim, and Hayley] )

crotcharrow

[That's certainly not the sculpted pectorals of a bare-chested man that you can see on the camera, nor the chiselled features of a handsome speedster. That's curves and soft features, and a moderately flat chested lady (and yes, still shirtless) who's looking rather angry and flustered.]

--Billygetyourassoverhere and fixthis 'foreIkillyou!

[Guess who didn't notice they were a lady until they needed certain parts. And guess who's not smart enough to backread and find out what's going on. He takes a breath to try and slow his stringing words into something more understandable, and runs a hand through his short hair, messing it up.]

I didn't even do anything to you! You don't mess with a dudes junk! C'mon, that's like rule one! If you're not over here in like, three minutes, I'm coming to get you.

[He looks like he's about to turn off, before looking behind him and shouting off screen:]

Hey, Rik! Does this mean I'm a lesbian no-- [and the feed cuts out.]

alpha_squad_leader

So we have some kind of crazy magic making all kinds of messed up stuff happen. Has anyone started gathering up a list of everyone that's been effected by whatever spell this is and what happened to them yet? It might be helpful in fixing this. Please tell me someone is working on fixing this too.

[35% Filtered to Billy Kaplan]

We really need to talk. Obviously.

wintershepherd

[ Guess whose internal almanac confirmed that today is officially the first day of Autumn? That's right, this guy! Who's currently bouncing around his treehouse like an over-caffeinated grasshopper while Baby Tooth peeks in the corner of the console screen with an expression like welp that's Jack for you. Whether viewers can perceive them, especially the newer arrivals, will remain to be seen. ]

WHOOOHOOO! Goodbye Summer, goodbye! Have a good vacation! Don't hurry back!

[ And then with a final whoop of joy, the feed turns off! Yeah, that's all he wanted to share. ]

optout

[ Orion comes into view with the unapproachable disposition that only radiates off the truly unpersonable and quarantined nuclear spill sites. In stark contrast to the point of defiance the woman seated next to him is a shining lighthouse set against her companion’s stormy mood with a bright, excited smile illuminating every moment she invades his personal space with her slender arms looped through his. ]

We're looking for an interior decorator. [ Orion looked to his partner almost pleadingly, it was obvious that ‘we’re’ really meant ‘she’s.’ Shockwave gladly took over from Orion, smile widening further. ]

Someone willing to deal with a few odd requests here and there. I have a number of ideas, of course, but my skills lie decidedly elsewhere.

[ Not for lack of trying, however, for Shockwave’s curious enthusiasm was nearly impossible to dampen. ]

Money is a non-issue, and we really would appreciate any help given while we try to consolidate our apartments into the one. Shockwave has some nebulous idea of what she wants but I might as well be banging rocks together.

And if anyone has some experience in construction, there’s an outer wall that needs replacing on the third floor and a garage door to be installed.

[ 100% Botcryption to: Tony Stark (616) ]

I need you to stop by and have a look at something concerning our previous concerns about this energy crisis. You'll make the time.

[ Shockwave shoots Orion a slightly exasperated look, smile still in place. ] What he means is that we think you'll find it interesting.

Blue = Orion
Purple = Shockwave

skybluejeep

So I've been thinking. A dangerous pastime, I know.

Entertainment is kinda sparse here on the Turtle, which blows. We're human beings. We need stories and pretty things to keep us going. Since the day Ugg and Grugg the cavemen sat around a big fire eating their unsustainable mammoth paté, they've been telling stories. We've been telling stories. It's part of what makes us people, ask any anthropologist.

And all we have here is...this. The network. Full of gossip, and chatting with new friends, and setting up awesome beach parties, and tamale parties, shout-out to those who set up those things because they were great and a lot of fun! But it's not stories. It's not sitting around the television wondering how this season of Albuquerque Meth's gonna end. It's not entertainment. And we need some.

And now, uh...Clark Kent? I think that's his name, sorry dude, he's set up this spiffy new news radio! Which is great. We need that. But it can't broadcast news twenty-four seven, right? It's not CNN. Or even Fox and thank god for that.

So I was wondering...would anybody be interested in some scripted radio shows? Like, let's kick it old school. The Texaco Comedy Hour! Who knows what evil lurks in the minds of men, that kind of thing. I've never written a script before, but how hard could it be? Or if anybody wants to help, or do voices, or whatever.

Any interest?

fatedchaos

[Vanessa's half turned away from the console when she turns the video on. Multitasking is a lifesaver, honestly. Her fingers are moving over the keyboard sitting next to her, playing a soft melody that's almost like a lullaby. She is a good egg mommy, okay. Turtle-baby needs pretty music.] I don't how it's possible that our items end up in this universe, but I have to say, this is way cheaper than saving my pennies for a piano or something. I can write all the music I want, but it's not the same as listening to it.

[Her fingers keep moving even as she glances up at the screen with a small grin.] Which means that I put the extra bit of juulan I had set aside to a good cause. For those of you who were interested - and anyone new! - I put down a payment for a building in Water to use for the outreach program. We can meet there. [Because the kedan in Water are still hero worshipping her, and she got a place really cheap. It's not the best, but hey. She can't argue with cheap.]

If you don't know what I'm talking about, a couple of months ago, we stumbled on this totally gross drug called Dust. And we want to help the people who are addicted, if you think that might be something you're interested in. You know, helping people, saving Asti, stopping Mally. Heroic things. [She goes quiet for a second, biting her lip.] We can meet and talk about where to start soon.

wintershepherd

So that was quite a trip. Hope no one got into too much trouble! Much as it's interesting being in the world's biggest snow globe, I'm glad to see the sun again.

[ It's interesting only if you ignore the whole being under miles of water. And trouble being either at the party or in Sibrilee and especially because those damned arches. But his smile stays light and easy on the video feed. ]

Good news! I've found a shop to move Finnick's fishing store over to and it'll be open the first of the week! All the fresh fish you could want, or I'll freeze it for you if you want it to keep it for a special day.

[ Attached is a location ping for a shop in a busy district of the Water Sector. ]

Speaking of changes, the seasons are going to be changing soon... Ol' Nickly Thize's not here to welcome in autumn. I can do the leaf changing here but I gotta say, I'm not a fan of the huge roaring bonfire thing he likes. I never thought I'd miss Marzyana chasing me off her beets and rutabagas... maybe Johnny can give her a cider kiss one of these years and sweeten her up.

[ Oops getting a little too nostalgic! Jack shakes his head, seeming to get back on track. ]

What kind of things did you guys do when the seasons change at home?

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((OOC: For new people! Here's is Jack's permissions post as to whether your character will be able to see/hear him or will only see a blank feed. Thank you!))

fuzzyelf

This trip has been interesting so far, though a little sad when you remember that the others on Sinbrilee are actually ghosts. I've got to say though, for ghosts they hold a pretty good party, not what I expected. [Though neither was finding a turtle egg.]

Is this kind of thing often? Going other places I mean...and finding items from back home. Does anyone know how these items even get here?

lostundercover

[Costigan looks the pinnacle of unamused as he bats dismissively at the figure behind him, who, at first glance, appears humanoid.]

Jesus H.. Fahkin'.. Stop! [He mutters before turning to face the console in his suite.]

Can someone please get this fahkin' thing away from me?

[The figure is mostly cloaked as it moves into the frame, lifting a translucent hand to offer Costigan his empty prescription pill bottle. The undercover immediately snatches it out of the thing's hand and throws it across the room. One paying close attention might notice that his fingers moved through the construct's.]

It followed me back from the fahkin' ruins. I think I freed it from a room oah somethin'? Now it won't leave me alone.

[The figure begins trying to communicate with Costigan using hand signals, but he ignores it. Stupid magic. :|]

Keep it, kill it. I don't cahe. It's drivin' me fahkin' crazy.

[ooc: The figure is Sabriel's construct. Translations: fahkin' = fucking, oah = or, cahe = care.]

alpha_squad_leader

[Two things might come off as unusual today. The first being that Victor's using voice rather than video and the second being that he's not posting from his suite. Those paying close attention would notice he sounds upset.]

I know some of his friends from his world are still here so I should let them know. I'm pretty sure Wally West is gone. He wasn't there this morning and he didn't show up where we were going to meet up. I couldn't find him at any of the places he usually hung out and when I stopped by his suite some of the Kedan were cleaning the place out.

[He heard that's what happened when people went home so he's taking a guess.]

If I'm wrong, someone please let me know.

[He's hoping he's wrong. After a few moments of silence, Victor sighs and ends the feed.]

alpha_squad_leader

[Victor's got a comic book in hand when he turns on the feed. He's being very careful with it but he is reading it.]

I know I probably wasn't the only one who wasn't happy when the turtle started to dive but where we ended up turned out pretty awesome, right? I've found some pretty cool stuff while I was down in that city. The Kedan have been paying pretty decently for some of it too which is great. I've got to ask you guys somethings though.

Is there a Billy Kaplan out there? [He grins as he asks this.] I ask because I found this box with his name written on it and it had a ton of comic books in it. [He lifts the book he's reading.] Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I could never find this issue back home.

[He finishes reading the comic and leans off camera to carefully put it back into the box.]

My other question's a bit more serious. I've heard that during that during the whole mess where everyone lost their powers [He frowns, looking faintly uncomfortable.] that a lot of people went on missions and conducted investigations into things. I was wondering if anyone that went on those missions would be willing to meet up and talk about them. I was curious about a few things so if anyone's up to talk, let me know?

giveaway

( A sleepy Steph starts up the video, yawning a little before she takes her thumb off the camera to reveal herself. She's not messy or sloppy or anything like that, just yawning. Her voice is very matter-of-fact and she nods occasionally as she speaks to confirm how right her point is. )

Y'know I think this place needs to give newbies a warmer welcome. Hotels give you like coffee and maybe a fruit basket? We need that, waiting in our suite for us. Maybe with a cute message card saying something like, "Welcome to our city, and oh, remember you're stuck here! Have a mocha on us!" It's common courtesy to give folks some kind of compensation.

( She pauses. She's forgetting something, isn't she... Oh, right! )

Oh yeah, I'm Stephanie. Or Steph. Probably not Stephie. ( Bad memories associated with that one. ) Aaaand I really want a mocha. That actually sounds really good right now. Nice to meet you and especially nice to meet you if you know about a Turtlebucks close to the Wood Sector.

( Confirm her secret identity in this place as an ordinary and hilarious college student? Check. She honestly is seriously thinking about her situation, but for now she doesn't want that to show through as Stephanie Brown. Gotta be safe and all. )

I think that's everything? Laters.

traitorously

[Someone’s looking cheery (it’s Catty). She’s sitting in front of the screen next to a less-cheery Vanessa, absently doodling on a piece of paper] Okay, so one of the things that we found out during the whole ‘oh no the turtle is dying and turning helpless teenaged girls into shadow monsters’ thing is that, the general mood of the people on the turtle affects Asti, and vice versa.

This is important, obviously, because no one likes a sad turtle. Especially when we’re living on the back of it. And you know who some of the saddest people in the world are? Drug addicts.

[Catty, you were literally the only teenage girl stuck as a shadow. Vanessa makes a face, although it’s not really certain which part of Catty’s spiel is getting the face made at.] What Catty means is that, during our investigation, we learned about this drug called Dust. It’s getting kind of big. We also learned that it’s possible that the things we do here can affect Asti. So it stands to reason that people who are using drugs could make him sick again. [She flashes a small smile.]

We were kind of thinking of maybe starting an outreach program? To help with both teenagers and adults addicted to Dust. Or addicted to anything! [Stop putting poisons in your body, yo.]

Right, exactly. And there are only so many people we can do the goddess of hope thing at, you know? We can’t be everywhere. Plus, it turns out that not everyone is willing to listen to a pair of seventeen year old girls, so having some help would be great.

[Omg, no she didn’t. Did she really? Vanessa goes a little pale but tries to ignore the fact that Catty has totally just spilled the beans on that secret. Maybe nobody will notice. Yeah. No noticing.] You mean, not everyone is willing to listen to you. [Her lips purse.] So yeah. If you’d like to help us help not just the kedan but Foreigners too - because we need to look out for each other - let us know. [A beat.] If you don’t know who we are, I’m Vanessa and this is Catty. [Jerking her thumb at the brunette now.]

[The brunette gives a small wave and a thumbs up, and then switches off the feed]

[ooc; Catty is black and Vanessa is blue!]

takeittothemax

[He's sitting in his chair in front of the console looking as dignified as possible. This probably won't last. If only he had an obnoxious white cat to pet. His grin's stretched wide, which, if you know him, means only one thing:

Poorly thought out business venture.]

How many times have you tried to walk down a street at night, only to be stopped by gang violence? How many times have you tried to find a job, only to get turned down by the Kedan in charge on some trumped up anti-Foreigner charges? How many times have you tried to get a good discount, only to have your haggling result in nothing but a headache and a priceless antique that fell off the back of a truck?

[Sympathetic shake of the head.]

There's got to be a better way.

[Big grin.]

Starting today, for the low low price of absolutely free, one of those better ways just got even better. Having trouble fitting in? Want to forge a new bridge in Foreigner - Kedan relations? Just feel like making a buck or two? Stop by [address here] in the Metal Sector, and we'll get everything sorted out.

The TurtleBuddies. Coming soon to a turtle near you.

wintershepherd

[ Jack looks better than he has in months and the combination of his newly cooled 3-A treehouse and the wearable unit Jack kept under his hoodie for when he went out meant he was back to his usual good (ahem) spirits. He was busy during the Yard Sale and may have borrowed some of his "allowance" from his shares of SI to fund a few of the things, but he thinks they'll be well worth it. All gifts are delivered overnight with no excess fanfare, just his initials in the corner of each simple folded card. ]

So, someone should catch me up on what kind of summer holiday things should be happening around here. Not that they'll be nearly as good as winter activities, but I'm gonna be gracious and give them a chance.

[ private to Tony Stark (MCU) / basic encryption; ]

[ There's no evident trace of Jack's consternation from a few days ago in Jack's voice -- nor his expression, though he doubts the man has acquired the ability to see him yet. ]

So I wanted to apologize for the mix-up when you arrived and introduce myself properly. My name's Jack, it's nice to meet you. Don't worry about the whole not-seeing thing, that'll probably wear off, it's kind of part of the spirit thing. Also, please don't mind the bed that's in the Stark Building freezer if you go in there, kind of a long story. Anyway, it sounds like Pepper and Bruce have got you settled in, so maybe we'll run into each other at SI some time! Catch you later, Tony.

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((OOC: Since we have lots of new people, don't forget to check out Jack's permissions post for whether your character can see/hear him or whether they will view an empty feed/audio only/etc. ))

( Cut for gift list! )

tactile_telekinesis

[Kon's on screen looking a little tired and maybe a little embarrassed, which he isn't hiding very well either.]

I feel like I'm on the worlds biggest come down and it sucks some major ass. That was not my best moment in time. [Someone has stupidly gone back and looked at the post with Bart and possibly shrieked in horror. Or died under the desk. Kon takes a moment.]

So, what else is gonna happen? Crazy adventures with no powers? Check. Jailtime? Check. Getting high as a kite on fuzzballs? Check. I'm running outta ideas, I've almost done it all.

Okay, so we know to keep me away from those things, so far so good.

Also, anyone good at fixing doors and tables? I kinda broke mine when I freaked out before. I'll pay. And no BC, sorry, our skills combined aren't that good, I'd like to have stuff on the table and not have it collapse.

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