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[mannerism]

(un: p. carter )

[ some of you might have seen this username on the network before. she isn't a stranger to responding to other people's messages, nor to holding private conversation but as for addressing the entire network, well. this is certainly a first time.

peggy carter is in her office in the riverview police force. it's a slow afternoon, which is the only reason for this little message, really. ]

They're really quite attached to their celebrations aren't they. If I have to secure another event, be it a dance ball, a speed dating evening or anything that involves ribbons, glitter, gifts and large, outdoor parties, I fear I may have to file a complaint. Honestly now, this is getting out hand.

[ no one needs this amount of cheer, surely. ]

More importantly, I am searching for someone who might understand a thing or two about what makes these little devices tick.

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video » @LOKIOFASGARD

[ikols]

Have you not been partaking of the festivities? Like, any?

video »

[mannerism]

[ loki of asgard, is it? well, at least one could easily learn his name this way.

and look at her sitting a little straighter, already on the defensive. ]

At one or two. There aren't that many of us at the Force, someone has to make sure everyone is secure.

[ that, and she isn't so keen on socializing. ]

[ikols]

[ That's his name, girl, feel free to wear it out. ]

And how grateful we are to you for your service. [ Why does this feel like a fight of feints. ] Which did you enjoy the most, if I may ask?

[video | un: edward.elric]

[alchemyfreak]

It does seem pretty excessive.

[mannerism]

[ thank goodness for a sensible opinion. ]

every each month without a single recess for us to catch our breath. I'm not entirely certain we have enough men to secure them all.

[ she purses her lips and finally admits, ]

especially as some of them would like to attend these things rather than merely working them.

[alchemyfreak]

[That... sounds exhausting, put into perspective.]

Everyone has their own idea of a good time.

[As much as Ed could get caught up in the events once there, he was hardly one to admit to enjoying them - or even to expect as much - in advance.]

If you need any help in the future, I'm kind of a Jack of all trades on the Guard. My main focus is the Surveyor Unit, but I fill in where I'm needed.

video | un: iron.man

[buildsomething]

[Tony's looking a little distracted, not even looking at the screen as he messes with something off to the side, but he can't not respond to that voice.]

What do you need Au-- Peggy?

[Yeah, he almost just called her Aunt Peggy in public. Awkward.]

[mannerism]

[ my goodness, that was a close call, wasn't it? she almost smiles. maybe she would, if this wasn't visible to so many pairs of eyes. ]

I want to understand these things a bit better. I know how to operate them well enough by now, but the way they work is a mystery to me. I don't much like being dependent on something I cannot at all understand.

[ call her old fashioned but it is what it is. ]

[buildsomething]

[That at least gets him to glance over with an arched eyebrow. And ignore the almost slip.]

Well, I mean. I've built them before. Not these, obviously, but ones back home. So I can probably take you through it.

video; @eddie

[causational]

[He gives the camera a wry look - he's not at his desk, but he is in his car, suit and tie, on duty.]

Tell me about it. The Flower Festival was the worst, I've never seen so many drunk teenagers.

[A pause.]

And I might know a guy who could help with your tech questions. What are you looking for?

[mannerism]

I must say, when they went over my supposed resume and affiliated me with the Force, I did not think this would be our main course of action. I've walked far too many drunken bastards to their doorsteps.

[ oh, aren't you the perfect picture of helpfulness today, Eddie? ]

I want to tinker a bit with mine. See how it works.

[causational]

I mean, I'm not going to claim that I'd rather be dealing with drunk idiots than murderers, but it's still a total pain.

Oh, cool. I could probably teach you a little bit about functions and stuff, but if you want to really get a good lesson on what's going on inside it, my boyfriend could help. Do you know Cisco Ramon? He goes by @ciscodelamancha on here.

v i d e o » un: d.pavus

[tevinteraltus]

[If all the shelves filled with jars with questionable contents, crystals, crystal balls, thick leather-bound tomes, and other assorted things (including beakers, flasks, and a human skull) are any indication, he's at work as well, at the research center's magic division, when he responds, his eyes quietly amused and with just the hint of a smile on his lips.]

Oh, I don't think they celebrate too often. Besides, it's much less dour than lamenting the loss of loved ones, isn't it? If we assume they've moved on to be somewhere more pleasant, they deserve a party, don't you think?

[He raises an eyebrow at her statement, though, looking thoughtful before responding.] Well, no two devices are the same, are they? Mine, I assume, is quite different from yours, as we were given the opportunity to choose. It's most likely several different things make them "tick". Magic, science. Magical science. Why the interest, if I may ask? Also, my name is Dorian. I don't think we've had the pleasure.

[mannerism]

[ well isn't this a charming setting? the skull adds a nice touch to it all. ]

Once a month! every each month since my arrival and I have been here for some time. I admit, it's better seeing a measure of happiness than grief but I could do with a month of recess from all of this.

[ sad or happy, it's her job to make sure these celebrations are safe to all those who choose to take part in them. ]

Magical science? is this a branch of study in your world?

[ as for why she asks, ]

I use it every each day. the least I can do is make sure I understand the device I've become dependent upon.

[ and, after a pause. ]

Peggy Carter.

[tevinteraltus]

[You know what people say about Necromancers and their bones.

Ignore that.]

I suppose it is a bit extravagant, but the alternative is realizing we're countless untold distances from home, isn't it? Personally, I'd rather a party.

[He chuckles.]

Quite the opposite, really. The healers are true sticklers for their science, assuring everyone that all healing is possible without the aid of magic, and the other philosophy, of course, comes from Spirit mages who insist if they can't mend it, it isn't mendable. Personally, I've never found the fault in science, and magic has its limitations. We need a bit of both.

[He nods. He can certainly get behind that.]

A pleasure to virtually make your acquaintance, Serah Carter.

video; @star-lord

[nostalgiabomb]

I dunno. I kinda like all the parties.

[ But that's mostly because Peter was raised among a bunch of assholes who whipped out the good liquor (and the shitty liquor) at the drop of a hat. He's pretty sure they once celebrated someone fixing a finicky door on the Eclector, even. ]

Havin' a problem with your comm?

[mannerism]

Not a problem, no. I only wish to try and understand it better. This sort of technology is a bit beyond my time, I fear.

[ and you know what, no. she cringes and asks: ]

Star-lord?

[ really? ]

video

[realimperfect]

[ Hey there Peggy, Re-L from her own side of the office here, probably bored off of her socks for some reason or another. At the very least she looks amused, a brow quirked and the corner of her usually straight-set mouth turned upward. There's no daring motion to laugh just yet, as much as she damn well wants to, but - ]

Not enjoying the constant food and festivities I take it?

What exactly are you looking for, information wise?

[mannerism]

I admit, I did not imagine my career including escorting drunken people to their homes and keeping them from drowning in the river.

[ it's better than coffee duties but it's still not quite there with making the world a safer place. ]

Someone to take this thing apart and put it together again for me, as it is. I think I've just found a rather worthy volunteer.

[ bless tony stark. ]

[video] username: ilikehorses

[shoplifter]

Are dance balls and speed datings fun?

[Says a rather straight-faced and curious kid on the other end of the feed.

She has a lot of catching up to do, okay.]

[mannerism]

[ oh well, the little, clever, thieving thing. ]

They do not distribute free hats and gumballs.

[ yes, she remembers. ]

So perhaps not. Unless you really like dancing.

Audio; un bat.enthusiast

[super_sane]

["Ash" clears his throat.]

The devices aren't terribly difficult to get the hang of. Do you not have them back home?

[mannerism]

[ well that's a very curious username, isn't it? her own is straight to the point but others seem to be ever so creative with theirs. ]

Not at all, I fear. This kin of technology hasn't thrived in the year 1946. Not on my Earth, anyway. I understand that changes between universes.

[ curiouser and curiouser, as carroll once wrote. ]

Video @the.boneless

[ragnarsson]

Perhaps they're merely lulling us into complacency with these festivals so that they can take us all somewhere and turn us into meat for the next batch of arrivals.

[Ivar doesn't really believe that there's anything to the Soylent Green theory he occasionally likes to tell people, but he does like messing with people a little bit.]

[mannerism]

Perhaps.

[ cool and dry. it's not an option that escaped her, really. peggy is not an optimistic in nature. not anymore, that is. ]

it's an interesting way of passing the time. I'd say if that was the case, they should have done it during the spring festival. three-quarters of the city's population was heavily intoxicated, after all.