dear_mun | Dec. 28th, 2012

Dec. 28th, 2012

Yes, well, I suppose topical puns are somewhat humorous, if only until the subject matter becomes outdated. When you're done with embarrassing yourself with that giggling, I suggest you find something productive to do with me. If you can't, keep in mind that I do have a multibillion dollar corporation to destroy and time is rather of the essence.

tobeagod

That leaves only Sheva and myself with the others leaving. You can't expect that she will present any problem for me. I've gotten more than enough people on this haunted ship to trust in me or feel that a 'doctor' is worth more than some woman crying wolf.

It's only a matter of time.

How long do you think it will be before she meets with an 'accident'? The Project Head could always be blamed for such. With what is happening this week, it would be easy. A simple push and she's gone. The shark takes care of the rest.

Eliot Spencer, the Doctor and Charles Xavier are hardly a concern. The others? This Hellboy and Abe? Wesley Gibson and that Chief person? I think not. This Shepherd woman is equally not worth my time. I do have a kamina working for me, remember? Peter Parker? What challenge is he now that Tony Stark is gone? Not much of one. Sherlock? Don't make me laugh.

Think about it. I could win it all.

roseoftheunderworld

...Is that...truly what most girls think of me?

Well. That is silly. And a bit insulting. [Hrmph.] Clearly, they were not paying attention if they think that I am better than Cosette.

thelastday

Couldn't just leave an old man alone, could you?

ex_thirtyseven478

I'm not even impressed with these ideas of yours. I'm not some loser's pet wolf, got it?

ellen_harvelle

Good god, girl get some damned sleep! Yes, I know you got all that work to do but you can barely see straight, you can't breathe right, and your sinuses sound like an advertisement for one of the Four Horsemen.

Yes, I can make that joke. Death himself came for me; I can make a joke about horsemen.

You're too damned sick to be sitting up, this late at night, worrying about this shit. And yes, I know, you don't have a choice. But holy hell.

... You know, you're whinier than any man with a cold I've ever met.

Go get some sleep. At least a few hours. Trust me. The house'll still be standing when you wake up.

No. BED. Not the damned couch, either.

Are you sure you ain't a Winchester?

overkill

I'm as much for progress as anyone, but retirement doesn't agree with me.

thisunit

We have reached a consensus, creator-mundane.

Your outside obligations leave only 15.6% of your day free to engage with this unit.

We recommend a course of action that will not ultimately end in excess time-wasting.

thislifeofmine

Let's see if I have this right...You're going to kill me, and you're having a hard time picking how exactly I'm supposed to die?

You'll have to forgive me for not being sympathetic...though I guess it is pretty sorry that you don't have a creative bone in your body. I guess we all can't be good at what we do, huh? [Her words are just dripping with venom, but she's not going to complain. At least...not where other people can see.]

So, what are my options? Being hit by a car? A random shooting? Some mysterious illness? Some other cliche? Let me know what you decide, if you even get that far.

I'll still be here.

overdraws

Fenrisulfr?! Seriously?! I really, really, would have preferred Robin Hood. Or Artemis.

armband

Don't even think about separating me from Namimori. Who you are or what power you have over me doesn't matter at all. I'll bite you to death.

Hmph. [ He pauses a moment, as if in short contemplation. ] Still, those two are the only representatives of Namimori in the castle?

...I might have to visit, to ensure they're upholding the integrity of the school. If not, I'll bite them to death before I go after you.

statusquorebel

I appreciate that you've remembered me, mun, but I'm afraid not.

I do not want to be a merman.

They are supposedly cruel and predatory creatures, aren't they? That's not a very heroic character. Even if I ignore that you were not expecting me to play the hero, I'm not convinced there is a scenario where being a good and noble merman would be easy. I should not like to be a sea-monster.

Besides, that story you read had it wrong! Mermen are not beautiful. Ireland always said they were hideous and feral... Mean and less interested in humans than the females. And I was missing the iconic merman beard. Do you think that the writer was inspired by listening to Finland's mermen stories perhaps instead? I suppose that would make more sense...

But merfolk are not real anyway! I'm happy just the way I am. You should read fewer silly things so that your head is full of less such fantasies. You would accomplish more if you did! I think if you want to play with a mermaid, you should adhere to using the ladies you have for those pursuits. I have more important things to do, mun!

cons

Do not even think about canon updating me. That's just going to bring on a world of crap that you really don't want me dealing with on that ship. At all.

How the hell am I supposed to be able to process the whole 'near death, for real this time' experience shit without Little Rock there with me? How do you think that's going to go? Not to mention Tallahassee and Columbus. I'm at a good place right now when it comes to those two. I don't owe them anything right now. Making me remember what happens at Pacific Playland isn't going to do anything besides make me feel like complete shit and crank my paranoia and guilt back up to about a million percent.

[ ... ]

-- Really?

And don't even try to give me the 'but you'd be learning the benefits of trust' talk, I get enough of that from Neal and John Blake, yeah? No. No, thank you.

barman

Mademoiselle, you're doing fine. You just need to write about my charming personality, yes? [ HAHAHA RIGHT ] You already have ideas in your pretty head of yours, so go on. You can definitely finish it.

will_be_god

You will return me to that place?

Very well. Know that it will be on my terms.

Still, I admit that you are tenacious, to continue to believe that you can control me. You cannot even find the form to reapply; how do you expect to...

No, to see it play out will be more enlightening.

outofclothes

I'm not one to judge about half-assed plans and I get doing what you can with what you got, but I'm nowhere near a fan of this.

But hey, what's one more entity I'm not supposed to be able to comprehend running the show and using me for whatever they've got in mind. You're really all the same when you get down to it, so get in line, sweetheart.

de_trop_cognition

Four in the morning and you'd rather be fiddling around on this website and making my journal, profile, and icons all fancy. Well look at you. You need to be dressed up, out the door, and prepared to deal with festivities in three hours and fifty-five minutes and yet...

[Trails off a moment, as if in consideration of something.]

Your head isn't any better, either. Your constant dizziness and throbbing headache suggests that you've got fluid in your ears-- which would also explain why your gobbling of acetaminophen hasn't done anything for you. What you need is rest, not several more hours on the internet.

You can finish all of this tomorrow when your head is on straight and you're not starved for sleep.

I'm not going to care if this thing goes however-long without all the "I"s dotted and the "T"s crossed. I will care, however, if you go without enjoying tomorrow after you've looked forward to it and gone on about it for so long just because you are exhausted.

Well? Go on, then.

theviolinist

Mun, I know you don't have any serious plans for me.

Besides, I don't feel like being thrown into some random game. Not without my sisters, at least.

rough_sweet_sixteen

You know, I get it. I really do. Why you would pick me, of all people. And I guess I should be honored.

Except that this is probably the dumbest idea you've had since you started watching this show. Seriously. Just because you love Greek "mythology" and playing with "daddy issues," that doesn't mean you should just pick up someone with less than twenty minutes of screen time.

[A sigh and some bitch-face.]

Fine. Have your fun or whatever. Only reason I'm not gutting you is because it's not going to amount to anything. That makes me feel better, it really does.

stillplaying

So applications open again soon. And you're still searching for him? For any of them? How many times do I have to tell you -- I'm better off alone.

[Her arms cross over her chest and she scowls. She won't go along with this. Never has she wanted in the past. Why would today, why would now, be any different? It doesn't matter. Doesn't matter how much she longs to see him again. The nature of the world is still the same. One giant arena. One giant game.

She'll play to keep herself alive. But with Haymitch now gone, with Peeta gone for nearly two months and Rue for even longer, she has no one she needs to protect. So she tells herself. Those new allies (friends?) from other worlds do not count. She doesn't owe them her life. Doesn't owe them anything. Not like she owes Peeta. Or Prim or Rue or countless other faces that haunt her at night.

Damn the Gamemaker. Damn her tricks and attempts.

But she's not the only one good at games. Not the only one with a stubborn will. So Katniss continues to glare. Glare until the girl relents. No matter how long it takes, Katniss refuses to give in. There's too much, far too much, at stake.]

nyantastic

And that's supposed to be a bad thing? Come on. Sure, maybe I clicked the most awesome Facebook ad ever, and it lead it down a bit of a rabbit hole. But you can't deny these make you smile.

Or that this isn't badass.

And the engagement ring is perfect!

[BUT I'M NOT GETTING ENGAGED. AND NEITHER ARE YOU...]

It's an investment, munyan. Besides, you didn't get me anything for Christmas. Is that something you can live with on your conscience?

forcedreset

Oh come now, surely we are not that much alike, he and I! He is a clever and charming young man, handsome and downtrodden, misliked by all simply for following his own nature! Not to mention, he spreads trouble wherever he goes, regardless of his intentions and--

.. Well. All right. I suppose I see your game, dear writer.

..

.....

Did I mention how clever he is? And handsome? Do not forget charming!

effective

This is the third time. [The words are simple, but there's an intensity to them that says she's mad as fuck]

The third time that you've decided to tear me away from everything, just when things were starting to go - just when things were settled. You don't even have the decency to take me from somewhere earlier, where I could escape the Games. Where everyone is still alive.

You take me away from my home and give me nothing dressed up as an adventure in return. [Her expression twists] Too bad we took over the Capitol. You would've made a great Gamemaker.

hooded_illusions

Mu....Are you serious? You forgot about me for over three months.

You haven't even tried to review, you're worse than Bel....At least he does something.

patheticvillain

Good plan. I like it. So, I go there, get some interdimensional therapy, and then everything's fixed, right? Blank slate, a new start. Because that's how it works.

[ He sneers. ] It doesn't matter where I am. [ Except for the part where it definitely does. ] It's just not going to happen. There's a catch, and I don't play rigged games when there's nothing on the line for me.

blanketed

Look. It was bad enough when you'd just brought me here, when it was hypothetical, but this? The potential "game shopping?" Kid, I've been here long enough to know how it works. You put us all in danger, more people get hurt, and I'm not just going to sit by and let that happen.

... Yeah, the savior bit. You didn't have to remind me. But that was there, and this... isn't. There.

theboywiththebook

Do you think mom will come? I'll have been there for two months and I still don't know if they're back home safe yet.

[Henry's growing more restless and with Santa not answering his letter the way he hoped he is a little more than just a bit sad. Being alone for the holidays sucked even with friends trying to get his mind off of it. But he's just hoping they'll be around for the new year or he can go home. But the latter, doubtful to happen.]

Well maybe if my family comes I can show them that apartment I have. I mean, I've been okay by myself in that apartment so far, right mun?

everafterings

Oh my!

It really has been an awfully long time since we've spent any time together hasn't it mun? Well not to worry, I'm sure with a song or two and some help from my little animal friends I'm sure we'll become the best of friends all over again! [Excited clappy hands are a go!]

...Wait, what do you mean Pip wouldn't be able to go with me to this new exciting place you're wanting to take me to?

Oh...

Oh dear

That doesn't sound like a very nice place to go at all! Especially if it means leaving poor Pip all on his lonesome.

I'm not sure if I want to go to this place afterall if I can't bring a friend.

tortuga_time

So mun- what's up? Did you have a good Christmas? Eat lots of Christmas treats? I know I sure did. That's one of the best parts about Christmas- all the yummy food you get to eat. Even after Christmas is over!

Though uh... you're not really thinkin' about sendin' me to one of those games like the Kratt Brothers or Koki, are you...? Cause I don't think I'm really built for games. ...Well- not THAT kind of game. Video games are more my style.

Yeeep, I'm perfectly fine living in my corner of your headspace- eating good food, playing video games all day long, and working on my career as a professional couch potato.

What more could a guy want?

vistandsforvice

I'm in, sunshine. Let's go.

This sleepy little place could use a real stirring up.

sarah_rainmaker

Okay so maybe I'm being selfish. But it's your fault for introducing us! Okay yes I haven't seen her in a while but...[there's a bit of a sigh]

It's just not fair.

And by the way don't think I didn't notice! HAM! You had HAM for chirstmas dinner! Do you know what they do to those pigs in those places!!? And DON'T GET ME STARTED ON YOUR USE OF PAPER PLATES! Your recycling plastic does not make you exempt from other forms of waste! And I don't want to hear about the "expensiveness of the meat free lifestyle". IT'S NOT MORE EXPENSIVE THAN YOUR SOUL.

No I am not making too big a deal about this. You knew what you were getting into when you picked me up. Now you're stuck with me and if I cannot picket then I will make sure at least you are doing better for your planet than you have in the past. Why do you think you get sick so much? It's all the garbage you put into your body.

Damn straight you're going to start shopping at the farmers market again. That headache you have is me electrcuting the nerve endings in your temples.

kissthegrell

A new application?

A NEW GAME!

You were CRUEL you mundane little woman you. You were an absolute sadist when you dropped me from my only game, and then failed your apps so horribly that they rejected me from that game. Don't defend yourself or blame them it was YOU. They couldn't have not wanted ME. It had to have been YOU!

And then I am cast aside, ignored, LIKE AN OLD DRESS YOU WEAR TO A DANCE AND NEVER WEAR AGAIN!

Oh! My existance with you has been DEADLY tragic.

But, you think you might play me again? In your HOME GAME? Stop telling me it's only a possibility. Stop saying maybe! I don't like MAYBE and IF. You can get over that right now.

I am back.

I might even love you again, if you are a good girl and do right by me.

This post is a start.

Yes, I do look beautiful in that icon.

realitybendingentity

[And suddenly this muse appears...and she seems to be narrating to herself, the general public and her mun.]

Her gorgeous blond hair fell gracefully down her back as she stepped into the community of dear mun. For only 17 she seemed very confident in herself, something far beyond her years. Anyone who saw her would just melt at her appearance for she was pure and beautiful. Those dazzling violet eyes, with fishnets riding and her leather boots, she let out a sigh from her perfect pink lips. She soon turned to her mun and spoke.

Mun, why not send me to a game? I know everyone wouldn't be able to resist me but you have to do this for the sake of everyone. No one could get on without me. What is with that look ? Is it the dreaded Transiet Paresthia?!

Well I guess that only means one thing! I must take over as being mun until you're better! I'm half mun as well you know.

wellbangokay

You've been replaying this for a while now. I get that some things are funny but...should I be worried for you?

enchantedsnow

(OOC: Canon point from back when Snow was a thief on the run. Before she met Charming.)

[She swiftly raises her bow, aiming with surprising precision in the direction of the sudden rustling. A possible threat. She has no reason to trust that it will be someone or something with her best interest in mind.. Then...she relaxes her arms, speaking through a breathless sigh.]

Oh, it's only you, Mundane...You really should watch yourself... I nearly ran you through.
Honestly, you can't trust anyone that you meet out here... If I hadn't recognized you, I can't say that I wouldn't have.

[She looks down, brow furrowed.]

It's just...the Queen. Well, you know. My life isn't as it once was... [She shrugs.] As it should be..

Friends, mundane? Ha! Out here? Surely you must be jok- Well, I do have one... Red. Though she's more than just a friend. She's the only thing keeping me sane...the only person that I can truly call "family."

True love? Ha! How frivolous... to think that you actually believe..- [Closing her eyes, she puts a hand to her forehead in disgust.]
Well. I have some disappointing news for you, Dear.

[Her expression goes from content to bitter in less than a second..]

Men. Relationships. They're all the same... I don't care how many stories you've been told.. "Happily ever after" could not be farther from truth. Every man I've come across out here only wants my heart to take back to the queen in exchange for some reward. And marriage? I've seen it happen a hundred times before. People marry for riches, royalty, power- It's all about personal gain...never love. So don't even waste your time.

Really...true love...

It doesn't exist.

ptooey

So let me get this straight.

You want to swap the soccer freak with me at the castle, just to get me embarrassed over Pit's exploits the last time he was there?

That's not even evil, it's just dumb.

quickpockets

Alright — hold the phone.

What makes you think I wanna be a part of this, huh? I don't remember agreeing to anything, so you can stop right there! I mean, where's Yunie, first of all? You expect me to just leave her behind with all of Spira expecting her to please everyone but herself? I ain't goin' nowhere without her, buster. So nice try!

penaltykicktothehead

Non, non, non.

You're off your rocker if you think I want to see Father around here, nevermind in an actual game. As if you've got the stones to apply anywhere anyways!

And suppose you do, and the old man happens to follow? I don't need him around here trying to tell me what to do, and you know that's precisely what would happen. Not that there's a chance of any of this in the first place, hmph!

Utterly ridiculous, I swear.

delivering

The idea of this place seems much easier to bear in light of newer things. That place needs help, doesn't it? I don't know how well I can use a power like that, but...it didn't go too badly in Death City. I hope they've been faring better since I left.

...You have a point. It's possible to make a difference, the right way, just as well in places like that as I can in Inaba. Either way, it might not be so bad.

darwinist

Is forcing me to speak your way of exploiting control? If this is all you have to play at, then I have no faith in your ability to do anything further than antagonize me from behind flimsy walls.

So I thought. Check then and your move.

romanum

Hahaha now that you're up to it, you better do something really special! What's the point in not taking advantage of local holidays, festivals, and customs? We'll have to throw a party, a big one, and we'll invite all the beautiful women, have a feast with delicious food, and find good entertainment!

I don't want my life getting too boring, and I've been good, haven't I? I think so! I can't help I'm a little rough around the edges! And we both know you find that charming about me. I can see you blushing just at the thought of me- Huh? I'm not being embarrassing at all! Many women are proud to have been charmed by me, nations too! Yes, I guess women back in my day were very different, but women of the future, as long as they're still beautiful have a place in my heart!

Now, I need you to figure out how to get me gladiators and exotic animals. It's really important, and you don't want to let me down, do you? I can tell by the cute look on your face you don't want that! See, you can't resist my charm after all.

barrelrider

You say I should request an amendment of sorts to the Contract? Thinking about it, it could use a few changes now that we're on our way.

For example: re-provisioning of the pantry as soon as this is over. Sorely needed, I dare say!

[At any rate, thinking about things like that keeps Bilbo's mind off the larger details, like exactly how the company plans to deal with Smaug once they arrive at the Lonely Mountain. He's not always successful distracting himself, but it helps. The hobbit has even managed to get used to dwarf snores and rocks digging into your back when you're trying to sleep.]

supfirehawk

( 'Sup, spoilers for Borderlands 2 )

bratzhena

It took you this long to create a journal for me. How incompetent!

I don't need a journal. I don't need attention. All I need is brat. Where is he? You promised me he was here you bloody liar!

If in a minute, brat is not here, I'll shove all my knives up your throat and feast on your filthy heart...

Current Mood: pissed off

galaga

They sell classic arcade game themed hotwheels at your work? Do they have--

No? You checked? Maybe they just sold out of all the Galaga ones.

Yeah, that's probably it.

donthesitate

I can't let you do this, mundane.

[Someone's not happy they were picked up as a muse.]

justalady

Though I find your interest in me flattering, I have other matters to attend to: mainly exacting revenge for my death. I'm certain Holmes will see that measures are taken against Moriarty. However, where is the fun in sitting on the sidelines?

Such inaction has never suited me.

firstclasswings

I've got one word for you, mun lady. It's going to sound real weird coming from me, I know, but just- bear with me here, alright? One word.

Swiffer.

[ coughs. dust cloud erupts. ]

I know, I know, last person in ... ever, that you'd expect cleaning advice from. All I'm saying is to keep it in mind, yeah? There's only so much dust a guy can let himself get caked in before lifting a finger causes an avalanche, y'know, and then we start worrying about the safety of the rest of us all crammed up in here, who's suffocating and what-not. It's just a hassle, is all.

Though- hey, long time no see. Have to admit, this really did surprise me. I thought I was shoved way in the back of the ol' headspace and forgotten about-- alright, sure, maybe that was mostly my fault, the point is I wasn't expecting to be brought back out in the spotlight again.

I guess, what I'm trying to get at is ...

... what now?

Yeah, you do owe me a few birthday presents. How about that? We're thinking the same thing!

hellsingpapa

Not uh...quite sure what I'm doing out here.

I liked it better when you ignored me. It was rather peaceful.

Don't go rushing into anything.

[Where is his whiskey?

Someone, get this man a drink.]

God, I'm getting to old for this shit.

galvanist

At least you admit that you're mostly posting this to, and I quote, "fish for castmates." How desperate.

Besides, what makes you think I want to see those men again?

soul_scatter

There are many things with which I allow you to play. Your need to do so is bothersome.

However, there are things which you may not change to suit your dishonorable intentions.

[Ouch, Bbchan. That hurts. They're not -]

That ridiculous nickname is one thing I allow.

You will not era- remove her from my history. Who I am, in part, is for her, because of her. Never forget that.

lukana

Your desires and temptations are as bad as the Duke's, my beloved mundane. Once you see something, you are compelled to have it for yourself.

[ I'm nothing like the Duke! ]

Whatever you say.

I will admit I am glad that this whim of yours has flourished somewhat, but what will you do with me now?

You only have me to have me, is that not so?

[ L-Lukana... ]

As I said, you are much like the Duke Sateriajis.

dismissing

That certainly wasn't nice, Mun.

[Just a small, bitter smile] Well, it's not like I'm happy to see that disgusting thing you call a face again too. It's something I could make do without. The same goes for this foul place. Will you not listen to me no matter how many times I tell you?

I just want to be with Yomi. I could care less about being brought here. Now take me to her.

order_and_light

I doubt this Rule 63 is anywhere in the books of law, mademoiselle. I have no interest in what foolish woman might occupy my place in some other universe. I have my duties here and now, and I will attend to those until my death. Leave me. Take your speculations elsewhere.

she_invents_it

Oh Golly, Miss!

It's so nice of you to consider me for a game. It's been so long since I've been out of the workshop and I think it'll be good for me to stretch my legs....

[Earperk]

Dale's going to be there!? Really? Oh Wow! That's fantastic! I mean, I miss everyone so much! Especially Dale and it'll be great to give him a big hug and tell him how much I misse him and that I love him and ...

.........

I said that out loud ... didn't I?

Current Mood: cheerful

markhoffman

I don't consider the past. [Anymore. Is what he does not say.]

I only move forward.

[And he looks amused] No.

And don't push me. This is all on you anyway.

northremembers

Cowardice is not becoming, lady Mundane. Not of you, and certainly not of me. You cower with your tail between your legs yet in the same breath extend your hand to do that which you fear. I will not run. Nor shall I allow you.

I have rallied armies, I have seen what it is to be on the front lines of battle- yet you are afraid of this? Words upon a page, dictations of my will. Mere writings?

I will not allow it. I can, and I will lead you-

as best as I can.

ringbearer

Such a long time it's taken to bring you here! We've been together for some time now, I like to think I know some of the matters of your mind.

[a pause]
I know of whom you worry over. I would not deny that it will be a strange meeting, should it come to pass but..on my part, I still considered him friend. If we should meet, then I will extend my hand to him. I know full well now, the failing of strength of one's heart.

[ a glance over, and a small smile ]
It is no small thing to meet those from my Uncle's adventures. I would consider it an honor to meet the Elvenking, though you know I've no wish to see others face this ship. It is still full of darknesses I'd rather not wish upon anyone, no matter how kind the people are here.

As for the Tower..

[ his mouth twitches ]
I believe I've run out of pipeweed. You don't suppose Gandalf has any? We shall have to ask it of him.

[ and at last, which never quite leaves his thoughts ]
Yet despite these comings and goings of friends, new and old, I find it still somewhat empty without Sam. I would not ask for him to follow me into more danger than he already has, though if he were here, I've no doubt he would, regardless of my wishes. The most stubborn of hobbits, you see.

Yet I still wish to see him. It's selfish of me.

Regardless, I will face whatever may come, best as I might. With all my Uncles about, I cannot afford to lose heart in their company!

I think we have issues.

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