dear_mun | May. 8th, 2012

May. 8th, 2012

I am a god. What right do you have to toy with me in such a manner? My believers have moved on. My people are scattered. My...family, such as it is, is not here. I see many curious beings loyal to those in the northwest, far beyond the desert. They wear equally curious costumes. One appears to have horns. I even see a few I recognize among the Helenes and their bastard Romans. But none of my people. Why would you bring me here, if only to reinforce my solitude, as though I have not already had an eternity to consider my existence?

I do not know what you mean when you say "memes" - what tongue is this?

totkine

What do ya even mean you already miss me, mun? Isn't grown up me still there in that dumb place? We're the same guy 'cept he's probably smarter and stronger than me so what's the difference? I guess maybe he has different friends than me or something but I still don't get why this is so different! You're a weirdo.

mind_reads

I know what you're thinking, mundane. This won't work.

And I wish you'd stop imagining me and my sister in such... risque situations.

worldsbestmarksman

[Bow drawn, arrow pointed directly at his writer. Then she went and showed people. And linked to it. Personal business his personal business.]

Delete it.

[arrow draws back.]

Now

goggle_boy

Oi. Mun.

Yeah. You.

What do you think you're doin'? Are you crazy or somethin'?

No, wait, yes you are, that's why you made that stupid journal the other day.

Can't you find anythin' better to do then throw this stuff at him?

[The game he's talking about is

scorched & the journal is

first_prodigy]

snowpointvictor

Mun. I'm not surprised about forcing me into this Ink City place, but... Go to bed. You need rest. It's about 2:03 AM. You need sleep. The game will be there in the morning.

ex_scintillating454

Dear Mun,

Perhaps it is time to accept change and move on. Not for me, Darling. You. Eventually you have to make the decision to put yourself first. Look to me for guidance on this.

As for decisions, do make one on my future. The easiest plan of attack is agreeing with me. That means choosing a place where I will have my company, my social life, and most of all, my telepathy and diamond form. Anything less is unacceptable.

You are listening, aren't you? Mun? Ignoring my wishes will do you little good.

Hurry now. Get working on it.

Good girl,

Emma

ex_caping139

I do not like that you would cast me about as if I were but a whim to you, but if your intent is to reunite me with Loki and once again attempt peace and reason...

Then I will follow.

Whatever he has done, I will not forsake him. He is my brother, whatever his 'true' parentage may be, and I still love him as one. But nor would I leave my new brothers-in-arms. They are brave and good people, and I would hope that if they are not somewhere safe, that you would bring me to fight by their side.

...I also greatly dislike this "alternate" story you are planning on joining. Tread carefully, mortal.

maidofclay

You say you have reconsidered and now seek to find me a home? I appreciate the thought, but I cannot help but notice you have been rather unpredictable of late. At times you meet your commitments, but we both know that isn't always the case.

Before you take further steps, it would be wise to be sure you are prepared. I do not abandon my allies and you should be certain you will not force me to do so.

bellyshirt

You can't play me, so don't even try! Just get me back to the mansion already!

And what's with this username? And these keywords? What the hell do you think you're doing?!

[Why, having fun at your expense, of course.]

queenofsneaks

( Spoilers for The Council of Mirrors inside. )

invitingwitch

I'm very pleased that you chose me--very happy indeed. After all, who am I to deny guests? I suppose I'm only a bit disappointed (but only a bit) that I won't have more guests. I suppose that's why you're having me say this.

That is one way to bring them. Who am I to deny that? The problem is them staying... That bridge will be crossed in time, I suppose. This leaves a question:

Won't you have tea with me? Just a sip, anyone.

recompensed

Oh, but I like this. To think the little apes could have such imagination to believe themselves superior to the entities with whom they interfere. (Loki radiates mischief, dangerously pleased with his new scheme) Wh-- have I allowed such probing into my psyche?

[Listen, I've only had you for a few days, you really aren't ready to launch a full-tilt rebellion.]

I am a god, you artless lout. You presume to dictate your will? The existential entropy that shall crumble your pathetic community begins here, with me. You--

[Okay, we get it, you can monologue with the best of them. I'm going to log out and play with Bruce for a while until you calm d--]

You believe your threats are menacing? (grin) You forget: it is I inside your head. (twists his wrist and--)

[There. Much improved. A little silence might teach you some respect, mortal.]

(the mun types the words he dictates, helpless to resist. Simpering human though she is, she still attempts to interfere, drawing to the surface every tender moment she's seen between her muse and his brother.)

A petty attempt at manipulation, mun. Were you a truly worthy storyteller, you would know sentiment does not move me. How truly flimsy was your grasp on power, that you knew me so little yet thought you could control me.

And now, muses, shall we continue unabated?

hipkibbledontlie

Oh, mun, mun, mun.

You know so little about this place, it shouldn't be funny. It's a little sad, really.

Yes, I know there's other Decepticons there. I just really don't know if I care.

We'll see how this goes, but I'm not going to put down any bets on this going well. Not yet.

magicalrealist

That's...not how I would phrase it, but sure. It works.

Yes, I'm very glad to have Patchouli as a teacher; she's taught me so many things I didn't even know were possible, but why do you insist on me learning "danmaku" one day? Learning magic from Gensokyo doesn't instantly make me qualified to be a "Touhou Girl," as you call it. I haven't been in enough situations to warrant using offensive magic like that!

...no, being in Mayfield isn't enough to use it casually! Arranging bullets in patterns could be fun, but the shots going in every direction? What if somepony gets hurt? I'd never forgive myself if that happened.

And if you're going to fantasize about that "Danmakufu" program to make it happen, then just stop daydreaming and start learning! It's one thing to squat around and think up ridiculous things, but it's another to waste potential education time!

justanothercop

( spoilers for Series Six of Lewis )

by_lois_lane

Yeah.

So..there's that whole "I had to die to leave" think. I'm really not great about that. Oh sure I know technically it wasn't really me, so technically it wasn't really him I was leaving behind. But that doesn't make it any easier. Whatever else happened, he was there and he made up for a lot.

I know that place needed a crusader for truth and justice like it needed a hole in the hull, but..there are aspects of it I'll miss. I made some great friends there that I probably won't get to see again.

On the other hand weekly torture experiments, those I will not be missing. Broken bones, being beat almost to death, shocked, knocked out, yelled at, threatened these things I could do without on a regular basis.

So if you get it in your head to send me somewhere else, please check out the place first? Let's avoid the places that intentionally want to mess with my head or body any more than real life already does.

ahandfulofrocks

You could just drop anything to do with me, you know.

I wouldn't mind it. You won't be letting me down or anything.

catsuits

Yes, I wear catsuits. They're practical for what I do.

What I don't understand is why you had to take it in such a literal fashion.

lesliemonster

Hello, everyone. This is Leslie Knope, coming to you in response to recent, anti-mun events—

[Leslie. Darling. Why don’t you let me take this one over?]

Um. [She pushes the mic aside, speaking quietly.] You said that this was going to be a joint conference. I really think it’s important that we all sit down together and—

[SHUT IT DOWN, KNOPE. Or I will make all the waffles go away forever.]

[Her eyes go wide. Pure terror.] In the spirit of companionship, I am going to let my mun do the talking. Ahem.

We all knew this day would come. The puppets are rising up against us. Burn this place to the ground. We’ll take you all back to yahoo message boards, I swear to god.

willthatbeallsir

My apologies, Miss Mundane, but I can't help but question your rather eclectic choice of muses from one of the most popular of movie releases. One would assume you would join the rest of the bandwagon and choose Mr. Stark or Captain Rogers.

I suppose it is too much to hope for that you should choose someone within the normal realm of reason.

However, I do have much work to do, so if we could hurry this little chat up, that would be most beneficial. Mr. Stark is requiring my services, as it were.

dicey

So John went 8ack home. 8ig deal. I'm sure you'll get over it, and it's not like I really care.

I mean, I guess it would have 8een ok to get to know him 8etter. I am kind of curious a8out what the 8ig deal is! 8ut you know a8out all my irons, and you know exactly where they are. :::;) Who knows if I'd even have time for him if he came 8ack! Me 8eing too 8usy to indulge him is a very real possi8ility here, don't kid yourself 8y thinking otherwise!

Kid's pro8a8ly 8etter off where he came from, anyway.

scarlet_discord

Ssssso. A one mutant crime spree against the one percent to fund my awesome-awesome vigilante career? No more broke, wandering Wanda struggling to get an in on one of the local superhero groups? This, instead?

...huh.

Welp, Robin Hood always was my favorite hero. Besides, there's no actual law on the books against "extraordinary runs of luck in Las Vegas".

As for the Barge...yeah, I probably would stay on as a Warden if people wanted. It's different when you're there voluntarily. You can take breaks. I just may need to take some time off.

...and yes, I would SO love a paid account so I could get all my icons back, along with those cool live-person ones. Fairuza is totally who I would pick to play me too, she's so awesome. But don't you dare pay for it until you have some cash to spare? I'm not the only one around here who's broke, and I know it.

yougottadeal

Don't be so worried Mun! At this point in the game everyone is pretty much a newbie, you'll get the hang of it. It's nothing a little practice and me whipping you into shape won't fix anyway.

If I can learn airbending...uh someday, then this should be a walk in the park. Trust me!

redheadpepper

You're seriously suggesting I should work for this guy Don? A boozy womanizer from the 60's who likes to sleep with his secretaries?

Because I "deal well with difficult men"?

You and I both know the similarities are only superficial.

not_onyourside

I do not like zhis place anymore. Take me back to zhe ozzer one. Zhat was better. Everyone here ees cranky and irritable.

And zhey keep secrets from me. No one keeps secrets from me.

No one.

makethisreal

You know, when you tell people about Fake Central it might be useful to give them some information, and not assume nobody's actually interested. It doesn't make any sense to be shy about it if you're going to run a community.

Even though I think you should really clean it up a little better before getting the word out... You're not the only one surprised that someone else posted there during your hiatus last month.

I'd also suggest putting your foot down about these AIM logs. I know you think it defeats the purpose, you just have to be a little bit more firm about it not happening every time... Communities don't grow without open posts.

Preparing a list of events and finishing that ad is a good start.

If you are bringing her back, you're going to need icons.

You might also like to know that applications opened for that game half an hour ago.

Quit stalling.

teenagebadboy

Just calm down, will ya? [Concerned expression.]

There's still plenty of episodes left before anything tragic happens! And even when it does there'll still be some good moments, for some time!

I'm not happy over my future either but at least I'm holding it together. [Voice cracks.] Sorta...

skyconquistador

So, you finally decided to make another account for me and make this one an AU? Good, I was getting sick of this lame name. What's the new one?

[it's ptooey]

...Mun I will rain death upon you.

redder

Yeah, not happening. I've got enough in my plate right now and you poking and prodding to see if there's a weirder world out there to send me is a no-go.

But of course, whatever I say won't change your mind. I mean, I think that this is actually helping you voicetest or whatever. Feeling clever already? I hope not.

Look, I like it in here. There's at least a 50% chance nobody is going to bother me here, so can we just leave it at it? For a while? You have no idea of how much I would appreciate the quiet without having to go on stupid super hero duty every time someone wants to break the universe.

loonylovegood

I don't mind being sent out on an adventure, Miss. It sounds quite exciting, really. But I would like to go somewhere that my friends are currently staying if it's possible. If not, that's fine too. I can always find things to do by myself, and maybe I'll even make some new friends too.

eats_all_the_food

So your sending to me to some stupid tower with a bunch of weirdos? It sounds better then hunting witches at least or dying for that matter. ...And Sayaka is going to be there? Say no more, you can count me in!

cautionwetpaint

I'll get to meet new people? Aunt Moira doesn't usually like it when I--

No, no, I want to! I do! I'm eighteen now, and if I can't go to college, I guess being here is the next best thing, right?

So, am I going to one of those games?

P.S. Why do you keep calling me Blondie? Who's Flynn Rider?

did_well_enough

Ha ha. Oh yes, your sense of humor is truly unrivaled. Me being a human? Hysterical. Really, I think I should give you a round of applause.

[Clap. Clap. Clap.]

Oh good, that still works, though it will take some getting used to in this form. Or, and I know this will shock you, you could change me back. Really, whatever point you were trying to prove has been made. I'm sure we can all laugh about this later. Except, I probably won't be laughing. I may be plotting your demise. But, details.

Point is, this is a terrible idea. You are not talented enough to play me, even you know it deep down. So accept that fact and kindly put me back in my body.

[And if I refuse?]

...

[A voice echos in the background:]

Neurotoxin generator is online.

sonsomnia

Is it so strange that I kept the early clothing of my sons?

Frigga put a lot of effort into their baby booties.

Of course I would keep them.

[Odin: the most embarrassing father of all time.]

thirdchance

I do think you rushed it a little bit, miss. It's probably a good thing you're going to go through the series again.

But I'm glad that you've picked me over brother.

He does tend to get a bit loud when he's upset though. I'm sure I can find some ear-plugs somewhere.

shannon_carter

Wow, haven't seen you in years, like six years or is it seven? Yeah, you remember over on that other journal site where you thought you were going to do something with me till no one knew who I was?

Remember? I do.

So let's get a few things straight. First off..fix my back story. Alternate universes can only do so much to make things make sense. Second, if you so much as twitch your finger toward a fan art icon I'll break it. I'll set it again but still... Third, most people aren't going to know me, deal with it. They are going to think I am some gender swapped Captain America and you know what? That's fine, because if I am going to be mistaken for anyone in the world, he'd be the only one I'd be ok with.

Ok so the ground rules are understood. We need a plan, plans make everything work better, leaders use plans. You know what? I'll make the plan, I'll fill you in when I figure it all out.

andtheotherguy

You want him in your skull. Do you have any idea -

Oh. I see. You're nervous that I might be too normal for you?

[A flash of that tight, bitter smile. A breath.]

Fine. Mock me. I can handle it.

madenough

Right, then, so this is-- what. Just you being complicated? No wonder we get along, honey, you get where I'm coming from.

Still, you know, places to be, wars to win, things to build. Let's get this party started.

draco_lucius_malfoy

I can't tell you anything. I won't. Now just...get out of here before...

[A shaky exhale and he buries his fingers into his hair.]

Don't make me explain. Get out.

relativemotion

Your foolish attempts to play me are laughable at best since you lack the mental capacity. Do us both the favor and give up.

Instead you should play something more suitable, such as a rock, for example. It does not require you to strain yourself thinking.

allay

A daemon?

It would be nice to have a constant companion, of course, but I don't know if I'd be willing to give my soul corporeal form. It's honestly a bit risky, wouldn't you say?

spearbreaker

My player means well, but she has not the blessing of children, her own or otherwise. She does not understand what it means to hold the lives of others in her hands, to be responsible for them as well as to them.

It is not as simple as failing one child to save the other.

When one cannot foresee the consequences of decisions, decisions that seem so minor at the time, well meant, that cannot be undone and possibly never forgiven, one does not always make the best choice.

But I am Father to All, not only to the son of my body and the son of my heart and it is a hard task indeed to balance this responsibility. Something, I fear my player will not understand and take into account when seeking to thrust me into these situations for her amusement.

notsoclay

Surely you have the wrong location, Mundane. I see no opportunity for a fight in this place. All I sense is the frustration of those stuck here, but my enemy is not one that is tangible.

Send me somewhere quickly, and do not bring me here again. I do not wish to be at odds with you, Mundane.

bestboyfriend

See, that wasn't so bad. I know it's kind of weird to be going outside of your comfort zone to play me, but trust me, we're not so different. And there's no pressure to app if you feel like it's too much right now. There's always summer.

Come on, you'll be fine.

You really want some advice? Okay, how's this? Try dipping your toes into the giant Marvel pool of superheroes a little deeper. I don't think Billy would let me live it down if I didn't properly geek out at all of the big name superheroes in the Facility right now.

Speaking of which, whatever you do, don't let him come here. I mean it.

the_amazing

Dear Mun,

What a week, huh? Lots of quality catching-up time. First, we marathoned the new show, which you said was funny and cute (unless you were just talking about me again, right?). Then, we caught a flick, saw Cap and Iron Man and all the guys kick butt and take names and be generally all kinds of awesome. And you're even less worried about my movie with that great new trailer that came out! How can this get any better?

Oh, right. Maybe put me in a game again? Don't worry about dropping out of the last one. If it wasn't the right fit, it wasn't the right fit. You'll find something more suitable if you just try.

Or if you're still being ridiculously insecure - which you have no reason to be, by the way - at least meme it up a bit. After all, we met MJ in that one thread. Just sayin'.

Sincerely,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

becausecheating

Be wary, mundane. I will not have choices made for me. Only I decide where I go.

After all, none of these places even have taverns. The sort of place without libations is likely to be boring. Painfully so.

figurine

Well now.

I dare say this was entirely unexpected. While not unpleasant, it's merely something I would not have originally planned. It does appear to be that you have some sort of plan in mind or at the very least a basic idea though. And even though I would prefer not to leave the refuge at the moment I am not entirely opposed to a bit of traveling.

I only need to make sure the cupboard was locked or else Muta would help himself to all of the food.

mary_jane_watson

Hi, can we talk, redhead to redhead?

We both have a similar feeling about certain story arcs that have come my way, I might be using a few more colorful words than you are about them. I liked my life the way it was, I don't particularly care for it being used as a plot device.

I heard the excuse, married couples are 'dramatically inert,' if that's so true why are their so many stories about married couples in every other medium? I've played dozens of married women in soaps and on stage. My life in particular had more drama than I wanted more of the time, so that argument is pure crap.

I'm not saying you can change an industry, I know you can't; and I know that there are people out there who probably really like how the stories are going now. But how about you and me agree that none of it happened? We'll retcon the retcon right out.

So, if that works for you, it works for me.

chickfury

I don't get why you find this so very, very funny.

Did you hit your head or something?

I think we have issues.

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