video posted by @ruffboi

[ohhmrburnsides]

[When the video clicks on, you can see Magnus setting up the camera, presumably on some kind of tripod, so that he can step back and give you a full-body shot of himself. There’s a concept here, a kind of Ted-Talk-y type thing, even if it’s not fully realized. Please forgive him. He’s new to technology. He’s trying his best.]

Hello, kind citizens! Okay, listen, I noticed something tragic about Riverview and this is what it is: we are hugely lacking in the sports department. You know, like, intramural type shit? Sorry, stuff. Intramural type stuff. Anyway. I, Magnus Burnsides, aim to change this. Not to brag or anything but I do have some experience coaching a sportsball team, so I figured: why not put my experience to good use? Who wants to play sports with me?

I want this thing to be a community effort. If you know how to play sports, come coach a team! Doesn’t matter what the sport is! If you don’t know anything about sports but you’re curious, come learn with us! It’s not about being good—it’s about doing the sports! I want people of all ages, people of all sports backgrounds. Also, maybe, someone who’s good at organizing stuff because I’m not very good at that. Anyway, let me know what you think! If anyone’s down to help out, send me a message!

[He ends the video bit with his hands on his hips Peter Pan style, a huge grin on his face. … And then he remembers he has to walk back to the camera in order to shut it off.]

(ooc: If you have any questions/comments/concerns for me, hit me up at  aldigrocery !)

[ 3 ] video; un: @altin

[bringbackgold]

[ This is an unusual sight, really. Otabek has his chin resting on one of his palms, propped up. He looks pretty content. There's a hint of a smile there, too. He is pretty happy, right now. He's holding a pen in his other hand. He's working and taking notes. He clearly has some intention to make this at least a little bit about business. He scribbles a few notes for a few moments. You can hear a few meows in the background. A little black kitten is climbing up the back of his chair, and before he gets the chance to speak, this ball of fluff is making her way onto his head. He shifts his body, putting the kitten in his lap. Instead of taking notes, he is petting her as he talks. ]

Change can be such a great thing, in work and in life. I'm finding that some - well one - of these changes have made work easier. I'm feeling a little more inspired on the job.

[ Even though he hasn't even said that much, he feels like it is a lot. The kitten seems to get fidgety, and he whispers something to her. She climbs up onto the desk walks across the keyboard, blocking out the entirety of his webcam, before jumping off the desk. He watches her for a moment, turning in his chair and then back to the camera. He picks up his pen again.

Back to work. He has an easy time talking about work, at least. ]

But I have a couple of events I'd like to do over the next couple of months.

[ He even has a few things in mind for both of these. ]

The most important is a Halloween party at Element. It would be on Halloween. Costumes recommended - not required, though.

I don't celebrate it at home, but I know people love it, and my job is to ensure you have a good time. So if you have input I am welcome to it. I am letting everyone know now, and asking now, so there's plenty of time to plan and finalize everything.

[ With that. He reaches forward, about to turn off a camera. He pauses.]

Oh - and these kittens are getting so big. If anyone wants to visit them, I can make time.

Let me know.

[ And he turns it off. ]