dear_mun | Sep. 2nd, 2012

Sep. 2nd, 2012

Is there a reason you keep doing this? We both know very well you won't put the effort into actually putting me in a game again, or even actively playing me. I have long ago come to terms with it, and just because you noticed an ad and a place where Raphael is doesn't mean you should be pulling me out of the dust.

After all... there's a lot of work to do. A review is required and you keep saying you want to make new icons....

I'm not being a pessimists! I'm simply being realistic. See how you feel in a month, and then we can talk.

greeneyedoe

What am I going to do with you? [She is giving her Mun a fond smile, at least.] I don't want to be taken away from Hogwarts, but it is flattering to know someone is interested in me. And, when it comes down to it, you are nice enough - if a bit misguided.

Just let me talk to my family and friends once in awhile, okay? Yes, that list does include Tuney. She is my sister and, believe it or not, I am foolish enough to miss her.

Actually, I'm foolish in a lot of ways. [Her smile is lacking some of its usual warmth.] But I'm proud of who I am and what I've accomplished.

That's enough for me.

lighthanded

Correct my misconception, but...

Picking up perfect strangers you're quick to call 'bad ideas' speaks a little more of your kind's poor survival instinct than it does of my character, isn't that right?

I suppose I should be flattered you must think I have a trustworthy face.

foughtthedaleks

( cut cut cut )

breaksthelandscape

Uh, mun? Maybe you should think about taking a rest cycle soon. You are starting to get a little carried away with all of these -- what did you call them, "feels"? -- about...well, me. I know that I am not the most confident program on the Grid but I don't think hugs are the answer here. Hugs aren't going to inspire a revolution or stop Clu. They certainly aren't going to make it any easier for me to become 'the next Tron'. They won't solve any of Tron's problems either so, no, hugs would not be 'mutually beneficial' to the both of us. Aren't we awkward enough as it is?

Also, how do you make the little ISO stop crying? She has been bawling for the last two hours and won't stop clinging to me. I don't want to hurt her but this is getting just a little uncomfortable.

la_rapiere_des_sorel

To be honest, mun, I'm quite annoyed that you would even think of such an absurd concept.

You've barely any time for your only other character, yet you dare to consider such a ridiculous notion? Honestly, this is a waste of time, and you know it. You know that you'll procrastinate until the last moment again.

[...] What do you mean 'this time is different'? Do you realize, mun, that I'll be the only one of my world there?

And, unless you can enable someone to bring my beloved Amy into this game as well, you realize that I won't care for anyone enough to build up any sort of friendship with them, yes?

So, really, mun, you're better off ditching this pathetic idea. Or, at the very least, you could entertain the idea of bringing that masked puppeteer into your darling game instead.

fuckpointyou

Right. Okay. I mean... [ makes a face. ] It's not like I have time off, and I'm flattered, I... guess? Being Chief of Staff for the Vice President is kind of a big job, and between Jonah's Daily Shit Storm of the Day and Dan's new push-up bra for Selina, I've got a lot on my plate. Besides, this job is literally my life right now, I don't know what I'd be doing without it. Maybe I'd... get a dog.

[ Sighs and pulls out her Blackberry, shaking her head. ] Work is so much easier than life.

dupe

I'm not about to talk you out of it, you know. Got no reason to shout when it's either this place or the tunnel.

[ she's all quiet, practically mumbling. fingers twisted in knots and her peepers caught on her shoe buckles, because looking up would mean owning up and she can't heckle that just yet. ]

I'll do things different this time, I swear it. I've got my head on straight and I won't fall off the tracks again, not like before. I know better now, I really do. Maybe all I need's a clean slate, someplace I can mark up right this time, no players or games. [ she could keep saying it until timbuk marries tu, hoping that'll make it stick, but it's hard to believe it when her voice is so shaky and her hands aren't looking any better. won't fall off the tracks again, won't fall. won't fall. she's nervous, but she's got a right to be. right or reason, one of the two. ]

You just gotta give me a chance, that's all. One shot. If I gum it, I'll handle it on my own. That's the straight, I swear.

donaghy

Dear mun,

The only complain I have with going to a game is, how will I get my haircuts every two days? And who will dye my hair? Are you implying that you wish to see me run around like a redneck on a warm summer afternoon who wears a buckle with their name on it?

- Jack Donaghy

nanjiwaware

So you're finally letting me run free? I have to say, it's impressive how you've managed to come up with this so quickly given it was all "spur of the moment" to you.

Yeah, it is a long time coming... for both of them. [The "real" him, that is. Silly multiple games having the same event in roughly the same time.] -but you'll know all about the one in a week. How he doesn't want to accept reality.

It's about time he acknowledges me, don't you think?

buusagi

Honestly, Mun, I'm flattered that you picked me up. I don't get too many chances to stretch my legs, and it's nice to have someone to chat with besides Sesemann and the rest of the Council. And no, talking to Jade doesn't count as "chatting". Yulia knows that tracking him down for a talk is more for his benefit than mine.

Much as I'm flattered, though, my running off to have adventures in some inter-dimensional nexus would leave Malkuth rather emperor-less. It's a tempting offer, but I can only pull off the plainclothes act here for a few hours tops before my attendants get all flustered. Going AWOL for a few months would be hell on all of us. (And don't think that I don't know about games where time "stops" for everyone back home. "All of us" includes me, too.) So as fun as it sounds to go and be a superhero or to fly around in a spaceship, I don't have much choice except to pass.

If I had any other job, you know that I'd be sold on this. I don't like to be a stick in the mud, but my people have to come first.

With love,
Peony IX
Emperor of Malkuth

P.S. It's getting to be time for autumn fashions. This is your season, Mun. With a little creativity, I have a feeling that you could shine.

syndicswillpay

Listen, mun... I've got no idea why you'd want to change how I look. I thought I was fine with the person you chose before.

...Yeah, I know the author's vague on my description, and there's no fan-art like other books, but I don't see the point in changing. And if you re-app me into that game, who's going to recognise me?

You're better off with a fresh re-app rather than making me return. I don't like the idea of that second loss, okay?

To the honour of our ancestors,
Admiral John Geary

emperorofnothing

( ((Really, read the update. It's incredible)) )

fondonts

Let me see if I follow your logic here sweetheart.

You and your pals are talking via the "Internet" Neat idea by the way, massive means of connecting one group of people to another. Very neat. About Peggy and I, and then you decide the ideal thing to do is run right off and add to your workload?

Well.

You may not be a Stark but you sure as hell have the attitude of one. Although I'm asking you to take it slow out of respect, not out of lack of effort. You're used to playing guys in blue, not guys with engineering degrees and the president's private line on file. Let's not do anything stupid.

i_am_da_lawson

You do realise this is going to make any future interaction I have with asari a little more... Guarded, don't you?

Or maybe just confusing.

~~Why didn't Cerberus have anything about this on file?~~

tardisogram

Woah, Nelly. You can't even remember half of what's happened in my life. I mean, sure, I am not saying don't do it. Excitement, adventure, to infinity and beyond and, you know, other Disney-Pixar quotes, but watch who you're winging.

Also, this username? Bit nerdy.

tasteslikecoconut

Wow, look at you, aren't you a champ. Holding down that... two shots and - was that a mixed drink with orange juice? Right, yeah. I'll just be over here slow clapping for all your achievements.

And by clapping I mean laughing.

firstaid

Mundane,

I must admit that I do with to see Yuri again in the City, but... is it really necessary to go to such lengths? I also don't really want to go along with your plans to be cursed with 'sexy'. Oh, um, I mean, I always get upset when those curses miss me, but... [sigh.]

However, I would really like to see Yuri again. I believe we all would. We all miss him so much.

ambrosial

LONG T1M3 NO S33
HOW LONG H4S 1T B33N S1NC3 YOU C4M3 B4CK H3R3?
H4LF 4 SW33P??
YOU TYP3 SO SLOWLY, 4R3 YOU R34LLY TH4T RUSTY MUN??? *R34LLY*??
B3TT3R WORK THOS3 P4TH3T1C4LLY SHORT MONK3Y LIMBS OF YOURS THOUGH, W3R3 GONNA MAK3 TH1S HAP3N
GOTT4 G3T R34DY FOR 4 N3W G4M3
OR SHOULD 1 S4Y OLD >;]
H3H
L3TS ROLL, MUN

great_healer

A Dalek... Parliament.

How low they sink without me...

As do you.

meanerpeixes

( Cut for courier and possible spoilers )

thelittleguy

Maybe you're just looking in the wrong places.

eyestalk

( spoilers under the cut, of course. )

ohspooks

Come on it's time you get this emotional stuff all wrapped up in a pretty box and kick it the fuck out of your brain!

Your creative streak is coming back and we're getting restless in here. Belial is driving everyone crazy--even Molly! Hell, we all know Molly has been collecting dust since...wow. Please don't let that happen to me okay. We're going to hit the workshop.

You've got a few months to start outlining something for November! Make this year your year with writing and art. You can so do it. Chill!

And Abax? Don't be afraid to try again? You've made so many changes since then and hell, they gave you good feedback. Plus they make it so you CAN try again. Trying never hurt anybody and honestly I don't think anyone thinks any less of us from getting rejected.

We can do this! Bel, Noelle, and Emery are so on board.

I know it sucks you lost your closest friend that helped you construct Bel and played Dollhouse with you. But come on kid, we've all got to stop dragging our feet.

Let's do this!

-A

not_virginia

It's been a while, hasn't it? I suppose it would take the Apocalypse - or near enough to it - for you to start this up again. At least, this way, I can keep an eye on Tony and make sure he doesn't go on any more suicide missions. I've really had enough of those to last me a lifetime. Or two.

Anyway. I'm no Avenger, but at least I can help rebuild things.

[A sigh and a small, patient smile.] First things first, though - are you sure you have time for this? Your schedule's pretty full these days.

...What? Don't look at me like that. I was an assistant for a long time. It's a hard habit to break.

lastcenturion

No, I don't know what I was expecting either.

I suppose things could have been worse. You know. Overall.

makessouffles

Mun? Bit of a weird name, that, but - you know - to each their own.

So - tell me then, mun - by making this journal for me, does that mean we're going to go see the stars? 'Cause there's no way I'm just sitting, cooped up in here. Not a chance.

distortedscream

...Don't even think about even tweaking my mind and personality, that's--

...Oh, you probably won't do it? That's...rather kind of you.

...Maybe you weren't that persuasive to them, but it was a worthy attempt, and you appreciated the compliment on your writing, didn't you?

...And there other places we could try....

...I'm not being 'nice' to you--despite your unexepected kindness--you're just being rather pitiful right now! Pitiful enough where I feel compelled to throw you a bone!

[Would've been nice to see any form of Thundercracker again. And that other Starscream had seemed pleasant enough.]

triptoprofiling

You're a few weeks off but thanks for the belated wishes. There's hardly anytime these days to make room for celebrating so it was nothing special. Besides, once you get to my age, you'd want to keep it on the down-low that you're steadily climbing the ladder up to 40.

whatrhymeswith

So you ditch the angel and you pick up me? Talk about self-worth issues.

What's with the handle, though? You really think anyone's gonna remember some throwaway line from five years ago? Oh, it's poignant. For the direction you're planning to take me in.

Sheesh. Just tell me that direction's got strippers or pie or something to make up for all that poignancy.

uproot

This could be fun. I feel like I've been so limited in my opportunities these past few years, you know? A little exploration is just what's been called for. Make some new friends, see some new sights.

But don't you think I might have an easier time of it if you weren't seeking out the very people who... well. Know me, I suppose. I don't think I've made a very good impression. Can't make a fresh start if you're dragging all the skeletons along.

Then again, haunted house. I'm sure they'll blend in just fine.

ineuphony

Y'know if you want to extend your break a little longer, I won't object. But seeing how you've been bothering me lately, it looks like you're raring to go. It was nice while it lasted...

-- So! What are you cooking up for me this time? The new destination seems sketchy. I'm sure you're going to have me in some kind of shenanigans dealing with it, right? Or are you planning something stupid for me to do with Tom again? -- Wait, wait, lemme guess: I'm dressing up in some ridiculous outfit for the whole ship to see and somehow having a pig tail. Any of these in the ball park so far?

Sorry, but saying I'm "relaxing" this month is kinda hard to believe. I know you way too well. You always have something up your sleeve. You might not have any ideas now, but you'll think of something. After all, making my life a living nightmare is what you're good at.

painteddoll

My love, my dearest. You knew exactly what you were in for, from the moment this all began, and yet you forced yourself to believe it could not be so. If I had known you were so obstinate, perhaps we ought to have directed you towards friendship with the little frog, after all.

Do what you must, but please. Gullibility is such an ugly and drab sin.

I would say take back what is yours, but you keep saying it's my name you're so upset after and I don't believe that to be true. I already have one name and it has always been my name. This Dolores you - and the other - speak of is someone else, entirely.

supurrior

A-a game?!

I have no obligation to do this. Hmph, what a farce. Explain.

[Poor Kuroneko seems to be caught off-guard. There's no denying that she is worried, but let's cover that up with more insults.]

...

You have the gall to say I should be flattered...! In the end, it comes to this? You poor, lazy pig. You won't be able to handle me, and you're pitifully bad at commitments. Yet you think this is a good idea. You really are the lowest form of garbage. Not only among mundanes, but all humans!

You're frustrating. That is one thing we can agree on, isn't it? And this place will remove all powers you say? Now I know I shouldn't even bother controlling my own dark abilities around you. Huhuhu...sleep with your eyes open until then.

greatone

Just an idea, but if you don't want to read you should maybe switch to someone from the holovids. They might be able to hold your attention span better.

And no, I don't know if I'm up for what you have planned. I'm needed with my squadron. It might've been awhile for you, but the war is still happening for me and we haven't won yet. Try and keep the perspective up, it'll do you wonders.

in_loveless_memory

Why the hell would I understand what Seimei is thinking? I don't understand anything going on regarding him and Soubi and... ugh Nisei.

Current Mood: annoyed

bitetodeath

Stop giggling over that list. You've already read it over ten times.

lovesquiddy

His name is Squiddy.

...

What's so funny about that?

...

Why do you keep laughing, Mun? (Nanami can't help but look put out.) He should be glad I didn't name him "the furry squid".

(She tilts her head, confused.)

What do you mean he's not a squid? I know a squid when I see one.

bucksicle

"Winter... Soldier"?

Well, I guess I'm a soldier, and I did fight in winter...?

frickinawesome

I'm not the comic relief.

lordofchaos7

Muuuuundaaaane!

Yeah, you!

What do you think you are doing, mortal?

Do you think you have the guts or the talent to play me, a Lord of Chaos, with the correct voice?

I'd like to see you try it.

I...guess I'll play around here.

I'd rather go to a game.

That's where the real fun is.

mama_saber

You don't need to remind me that I've been incredibly lonely since arriving in that place. My family is my life and without them I've found myself more then a bit lost. I will manage, but I would like to see them all again if the chance may present itself.

Even if they may be version of them who have lived different lives from those I know, it would still be comforting to see a familiar face in a strange a place as I find myself now.

imfinished

Have I mentioned I'm not okay with this because I am so not okay with this. Did you even talk to Lady Palutena? I'm pretty sure she didn't sign off on this, and if she did we are going to have to have a serious talk about this at dinnertime.

Speaking of which, do they have even any decent food there? It's surprisingly vital to my survival...Not that I...really even understand how that works.

You can take that up with Lady Palutena, she handles the logistics, I just run around and shoot things.
...Or maybe Mr. Sakurai?

...

What's that? I'm not supposed to talk about Mr. Sakurai when I'm there?
What!? I can't even break the fourth wall!?

Awww...this is the worst idea, ever. Usually when I'm thrown into extremely dangerous places, I at least have Lady Palutena to help me out and keep me out of trouble. It's gonna be so lonely, I'd even go for Viridi at this point...

[Sighhhh...]

Alright alright, I promise I'll try not to talk to myself too much this time...

aceshigh

What in the- did that just happen? You just flew us into the maw of the krayt dragon and we got out alive?!

...Well. I may just have to change my mind about you, mun. Even if you might never send me anywhere, that was some damned good flying. You did good. Let's just never fly into the Imp's training grounds again. Okay?

- Ace

pixiesized

I wouldn't get your hopes up for October just yet. With our luck? Even if they somehow managed to find "me," it's probably just going to be Carina Walters all over again, or worse: Ultron. Then what?

Speaking of Ultron: if you could tone down your enthusiasm for throwing me in the middle of some horrible Ultron storyline, I'd really appreciate it. Creepy, obsessive robots are so not on my list of things I want to deal with right now. Pretty sure my plate's already full.

asynchrony

Oh? Just like... that? How prosaic.

I'd thought it was courteous to at least bring an old love flowers. But maybe, as more forgiving poets might say, you're not very adept at the details of seduction.

scarredchick

You gave all of the others your new e-mail, but how could you forget someone as awesome as me?! Don't you dare forget about me! I want to interact with others, not get stuck in your head!

And here you thought I was just unpopular. Kesesesese~ I've probably been super-popular and you've just been rude!

Current Mood: embarrassed

programmable

I haven't the time to be flattered, and I haven't the naivete to be grateful. You muns don't do anything for free, and what you do do would make Unicron blush.

This piteous selection of icons is encouraging, though. You don't seem all that dedicated. I suppose I can expect to get back to the work that really matters within a couple of megacycles.

...what is a "meme"?

bloodinbloom

( Potential spoilers for Trauma Team )

lasttrumpcard

[This.]

...Well, that's interesting. Khalia Chival XVI, eh?

[OTOME game, Ace. OTOME GAME, BRO. A prank, yeah, but still extravagant nonetheless. The main character's face just reminded him of a certain someone... Yup.

Oh, Tabata is such a magnificent bastard, by the way.]

notthepandahero

Mun-san, Mun-san. I'm flattered with all the interest and all, really I am.
But you do know you're stretching me a bit much for this meme?

Kidnapping is shallow. It's something only petty cowards would do.
If I liked someone like that, I'd just tell them.
Yes, sure, collars are a cute accessory, but I'd rather be the one wearing one. [kehehe]
As a fashion piece, not a restraint.

I also have to nitpick your choice in victims, anyway - that Kariya kid isn't as cute as you make him out to be.
Hayabusa and Shinoyama are much cuter, right? One has goofy lipstick, the other has goofy lips.
Match made in hell!

chiefswan

I don't really get what's going on here, but you seem like a nice enough kid, so I'll make you a deal: I'll let you get this - whatever this is - out of your system, if you promise you'll go back to...doing whatever it is that you do here, with whoever it is that you usually do all this funny business with.

... It's not my business what you get up to in your spare time, as long as you're not breaking the law by doing it. That's your parents' job.

I think we have issues.

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