Subject: "... Good grief."
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Posted on: 2015-05-20 16:54:00 UTC
"A sensible question. That's two now. Anyway, the point of a hardcopy is to be hard-wearing. You'll need a high-quality paper, nice high gsm - that's grams per square inch, if you're wondering - and I like cream, personally, but there are a lot of colours available. Treat paper like a nightclub bouncer. What you want is heavy, hard, and really bloody thick."
As discussed on the Board, here is the revamped version of the PPC Agent Mailbox event! See the original post on the Board for the rules and have fun!
Accepting questions for Trainees Miguel Correa and Violet Rose Greenfield in addition to Agents Chris and Ami Seeker, all in Floaters.
Seeing as you had a connection to a Legendary in your homefic like I did, what was it like? Was it similar to communicating with the legendary in question? Also, what is your moveset? I know a certain *someone* who wanted to ask how you'd handle being in competitive battling...
You know the Doctor's little speech about how he can feel the Earth rotating underneath his feet and see everything that ever was, is, and could be? That's kind of what having Celebi powers feels like. I didn't communicate with it so much as become one, either.
Tell your "certain someone" that I'm not qualified or designed (seeing as how I'm still technically human) to be a competitive battler. We're pretty sure I can use Confusion and Recover if you stretch the definition, but that's about it. :P
You know what's the best way to care for a Charmander? 'Cuz well, I never had a real one before...
Hmm...I've never had one either. I hear they're stubborn, though. As long as you make it clear you're the boss and let him fight tough opponents, you should be OK.
Now I'm curious; how'd you get your Charmander?
... 'cuz I needed to learn resposability or something, and asked me what I wanted. So I said a Charmander, and she got Lizzie for me.
((In reality, it was one of my newbie gifts; sonofheaven176 let me choose my choice of starter Pokémon and I chose Charmander. Sadly, I'm unable to justify using a Replica of Kristoff's Hat.))
How hard is it to live life in an environment designed for humans? Do you use the disguise generator to switch to a human if you want to use a keyboard or are your hooves good enough for the job?
Actually, Chris says I'm not allowed to use the laptop until I can set up the DVD player correctly without asking for help. I'd have a lot less trouble if we knew where the instruction manual was. (meaningful look at Chris)
It's not overly challenging, really. Most things I can just handle with my magic if I'm not sure about them. The console's not a problem; they thought ahead and gave it a touchscreen option that I use with the disguise generator.
How long have you been playing violin? How do you find the time to practice in between missions and...whatever else you're up to these days?
So, say you want to get a haircut. (Papercut?) But later, you get tired of it. Is your hair able to grow out?
How does it feel to have paper hair?
((Goddammit Solvig! Think before speaking!))
Alloy: Papery, I suppose? It is not like I have much to compare it to. It can make it hard to shower, though. Thankfully, I can just put some plastic over it.
What do you least like about your partner? Conversely, what do you like most?
Question for both and be honest. If both of you got into a fist fight against each other, who would win?
No weapons, no magic. Just good old-fashioned fisticuffs.
Alloy: I am not sure. If fighting as I would in the RWBY continuum does not count, I would almost certainly win! If not, I would, well, still probably win, but it is possible I could get tripped up. Possibly literally.
Ginger: Uhh... I dunno. I mean, it's not like I'd preemptively admit defeat or anything, but Alloy's from a continuum full of crazy backflips and wall-running and stuff. Now, if she couldn't run... heh. I'd certainly have a chance.
Notwithstanding the fact that I can't use my armor during most missions, of course. But if anything, it helps me rely on strategy rather than brute force.
And before you ask, no, I didn't steal your Universal Translator. I don't have any item-stealing moves or abilities whatsoever. Honest!
"Actually my strength isn't derived from raw power in the same way that Mr. Incredible's is. It's momentum-based, meaning I'd have to get my body moving for any real impact. THAT SAID, though, I've accidentally hit my teammates a bit TOO hard every so often, which is why people get uncomfortable when I try to shoulder-punch them nowadays lest I send them through a wall or two! So the short answer to your question would be a solid yes. Unfortunately. I'm amazed it hasn't happened to Cupid or Lapis yet, but time will tell..."
Would you like a Star Wars-continuum Galactic Civil War Era life-like cybernetic replacement hand? Is fully functional, and in good condition. I offer a fair price and a free cup of Ba Sing Se-style jasmine tea.
((Technician Shui-Hua Liu, always looking to get a profit.))
Medical was specifically against the replacement hand until further notice. They were afraid that any residual glitter from my, uh, mishap from my fourth mission would get into any hypothetical cybernetic implants that I end up getting, and I'm not sure if they'll be able to get rid of it completely. I'll probably go back to Medical after a few missions with my current prosthetics and reevaluate my physical state. If they revise their prognosis so that I can get a new hand in the future, though, I'd be more than happy to take up your offer - especially because I've been meaning to sample Avatar-verse jasmine tea!
*toys with a small drop of water with her, then launches and freezes it in midair, in the form of a snowflake* Which I eagerly await for.
(I've been meaning to explore how Lapis would deal with her missing hand for a while. I'm thinking of having her go back to Medical a few stories later to have her hand checked up, possibly after her plot holes start coming back near the end of a mission. Maybe once she gets the whole matter of her being an ex-Sue cleared up, then the thing about her hand may finally be resolved. We'll see! :D)
(( But Shui-Hua doesn't, she just wants a quick buck at Lapis' expense. XD))
Uhh... No. Why would we? One, half of the technology used is useless without Benders to power it up, and two, all of the technology from my home-continuum is heavily outclassed by technology from any Sci-Fi or Superhero continuum.
So, you answer me this: Why would the Department of Sufficiently Advanced Technology, Testing and Application Division, bother 'snagging' it?
((Congratulations Lapis Lazuli! You just made a Waterbending engineer mad. :D))
Congratulations, Lapis Lazuli. You just angered someone again, with your reckless speech.
My office, tomorrow, 9 a.m., not 'buts' or excuses. What? Becoming an Agent does not mean you stop being my patient.
((What? Don't tell me you had forgotten this subplot. (:< )
(Cupid's asked Shui-Hua a question in your agents' inbox.)
Would you like to meet Lizzie?
OH DEAR ARCEUS FIRE MY ONLY WEAKNESS NO GET THAT THING AWAY FROM ME
*ahem* Yeah, I-I guess I could say hello. Just... be careful when you handle him and all. I don't like fire...
Also, a question I've been meaning to ask myself. Have you ever played the Pokemon games? If so, what generations are you familiar with? And can you sing the Kanto Pokerap?
Well, now I'm familiar with Generations One thru Four, a little with Five, and not quite with Six. Learning of about Seventy sub-continua is hard y'know, that's why I haven't taken the time to learn the Poke-Rap.
For Falchion, (and Velociripper): What's it like being an author avatar?
For all of RC #333: How's Lapis doing? Is she OK?
For Salvo: What's Intelligence like? What do you guys do?
What would you say is the best part about working with the PPC? There are perks to the job, after all.
Has there never been a time where the job felt like it was worth it? Like you'd actually done some good in the world and helped people?
Doc and/or Vania in Floaters
Séverine and/or Yoof in the kitchens
Mollie and Ollie in the Nursery/PPC school
Is it true?
Yes, you know what I mean. Don't try to hide it.
hS ((is evil))
You carry so many books in your pockets, are you sure they're not bigger on the inside?
The shorts are from real world Kohl's. I'v just gotten really good and stuffing books safely inside them. After all, can't leave the house without something to read, right?
Plus, I hadn't even heard of Doctor Who until after I joined the PPC, so . . .
Can you guys tell us what's on this week's menu? Is it fresh?
But the rest sounds delicious... ish. Carry on.
Another question, this time for Doc: how is life with Vania? Does she keep you on your toes?
I had requested not to have a partner, but I wound up with her. She's . . . well, noisy. And bouncy. It's distracting, and hard to read. She also used to keep dragging me out of the RC to do stuff around HQ, but that's slowed down recently, thank Gan.
But, I have to admit: I would be in way over my head without her. Being in the Word Worlds has a lot more real danger than I thought the job would entail, so it's nice having a senior agent around to keep me safe.
If only she would stop the singing thing . . .
We all know you're a ravenous book lover, but that you're also into Star Trek. What novel or book series is your favorite? And do you like it or Trek better?
((The original trilogy, at least; the four novels published later got a bit Star Wars prequel-ish for my tastes. But the original trilogy is very fuax-historical sounding, and the sci-fi details aren't very intrusive, and I bet you/Nume would love them!))
((And then we can have long, confusing debates about how psychohistory actually works!))
((I got my hands on a copy of I, Robot back when I was ten and it's still my favorite of his works to this day. Especially the first story, it still makes me cry a little.))
((I'm sorry, but it's just not for me. This seems to be a common problem I have with really, really old works of literature: I get bored of them. Lovecraft's about the only one I like. I've tried Lord of the Rings, Frankenstein, I Robot, The Gods Themselves, probably some more things I don't remember. I just couldn't stay invested in them. I feel shame TT_TT))
And admitting things like that are why I sometimes feel like I need to hand in my geek card. Call myself a sci-fi fan, will I, when I haven't even read I, Robot? Pshaw!
~Neshomeh
Uh, I don't know if I'm allowed to ask, because I know soft toys aren't allowed to stay on wards because they're an infection vector (the Doktor told me), but, um, do you need a hand? Because cuddle therapy's been known to work, and I wanna help people as much as I can, now that I actually can. If that makes any sense. Sorry if I've wasted your time.
Yaaaaaay! I mean it was mostly the fact that I'm fuzzy was the problem and and and YAY! I'll be right down!
*What follows is a small, obnoxiously adorable Pokémon prancing - yes, prancing - through FicPsych handing out cuddles to the poor unfortunates within.*
How do you manage to endure living alongside all those idiots and lunatics that populate this place?
Solvig: *In the background* HEY! What's that suppos'd to mean?
Yuuna: SHUT UP! *Rubs her temple and groans* Please, tell me your secret for that...
I think thinkI will start putting tho-- *Explosion is heard in the background*
Solvig: *In the background* Sorry, my bad!
Yuuna: *headdesks* I need a chocolate-banana milkshake...
Would it be okay if I gave you a hug?
But, er, why? I mean, do I even know you?
Speaking as a fellow badfic refugee whose homefic was deleted, have you and Gall ever had any missions that got prematurely cut short by the badfic being taken down? If so, does it really look like the collapsing dream thing from Inception when that happens while you're in the story?
Anyway, I haven't seen Inception. Film isn't my favorite medium.
(( I always save a copy of the fic I'm sporking against just such an eventuality. Also for note-taking. ))
And I figured it was better to ask than to glomp.
What would you say is the most dangerous situation you've ever been in?
In my natural form, I'm never in any real danger, but Valon... well, I saved his life on our last mission, but I don't think he's going to forget being strangled almost to death anytime soon.
... but he refused to take it. He said something about not wanting anything to mess with his mind.
((Yeah... Valon refuses Bleeprin on principle. He's staunchly opposed to mind-altering substances, and to him, Bleeprin qualifies.))
Your dragon is so awesome and cool! What's your care routine for him like?
Alright, another question: if you could be a dragon, what species and why?
What would you say is the best part about being in the PPC?
Are you asexual or anti-sexual (meaning you have urges, but don't want them)?
What, in your guys' expert opinions, are two continua that should never, under any circumstances, be mixed?
Nume, Kirk or Picard?
Ilraen, have you ever met Agent Farilan?
My first mission with my partner was a crossover between Monster Musume, a romantic comedy harem manga, and Prototype, which is about as grimdark and bloody as you can get. I believe we in the industry refer to that as "pepper-jack cheese" logic.
I must say, it's a pleasure to finally meet another member of the noble Andalite race living in this... place.
You say you wish to meet Aldrea? A foolish girl who didn't know her place. You have clearly been living amongst humans for too long, especially since you no longer seem able to distinguish between the sexes. Yes, I am female, if my purple fur and delicate tail blade were not obvious enough.
I have been working in the Department of Intelligence *derisive snort* for several months now. I was rescued from a badfic, much like yourself. However, it would seem that is the only thing we have in common.
*slightly mollified. And flattered.* Well, you should still realize that these humans are inferior compared to ourselves. It does not behoove you to stoop to their level, Ilraen.
Could you perhaps explain why they allow their females to fight rather than have them go into more suitable departments such as Intelligence or Sufficiently Advanced Technology?
((Girl's got a single-track mind. XD ))
((...right after we finish polishing our mission's rough draft. ^^; ))
((She's not at all pleased that the Time Lords are more advanced than the Andalites and hates them for it.))
In which you can ask stuff to Sergio, Nikki and Corolla.
Was it hard to adjust to DoSAT after being in the field for so long?
I got used to it pretty quickly though. I never thought I would like tinkering with stuff this much...
Still, I do miss the action every once in a while, so I did everything I could to get allowed on the field again. There's always that missio nonce in a while where you need a techie on the field, and that's where you can always ask for Corolla!
More specifically, this is the mailbox for Laura Dukes, James Pittman, Danny Richardson, Gremlin, Xericka, Cornelius, Rachel Calendar, and Teyala Solnerii. Enjoy!
Are you afraid of rampancy? Is there any way that DoSAT can help you reach metastability?
First: What's the best thing that's happened to you since joining the PPC?
Second: What have you been up to? You haven't run any missions in a good long while.
This is for Wobbles, the Notary, and Doktor Trollenfisch. Have fun with them. =]
*holds up her French horn* Want to play a duet with me?
*AND THERE WAS MUCH OOMPAH-RELATED REJOICING*
It ist feelink like ein big responsibility, my vord yes! But, as long as you are beink careful und do not take zer silly risks, it can be zer greatest of fun, my vord yes!
Until you are required to be vatchink zer Sues. Then it is, alas, not so fun.
"It is you who wastes my time. In short, there are none, because, leaving aside that the greatest possession of a Time Lord is the mind and power of their heritage, whatever any other abilities may be I will not possess them. It is like a mantis ant wishing they might breathe under eighty yards of molten rock. I care not for such fantasies and you would be wise to do the same."
How do you feel about custard/cream pies?
So simple, but so effective! The surprise pie's one of the greatest gifts to clownkind! You can put it anywhere and everywhere - well, not quite everywhere if you're me because there are things I'm not allowed to touch or come within five feet of - and it's always, always, always hilarious. The pie's the greatest leveller we have.
"Is this why you keep throwing them at me, human?"
Eh, sorta. =oD
How exactly did your feud with the Guardsman begin? Because it kind of seems like belligerent and unresolved tension of the intimate variety.
((Can take this as a question from prospective agent Cipher-7 who is for the time being on the shelf so to speak))
what is this "scyther" i have heard so much about? my partner has informed me that it might be something i might be interested in. i am uncertain if she is simply making jests of my personal preferences for mating partners.
((In case it hasn't been shouted enough, Chakkik is gay for mantises.))
"Uh... Chak? Wwwhatcha doin'? I didn't even know it was possible for you to drool..."
((He likes what he sees. The realistic one looks like Kha'Zix, one of his Lust-Objects.))
((Despite all the evidence to the contrary, I am not in fact a complete idiot. Which bits are missing I leave to your imagination.))
So what's this Tree business? OH GOD PLEASE DON'T HURT MEEE
*What follows is the protracted sound of screaming and a clown trying to sit on a slightly damp-faced Time Lady's head before she does anything more egregiously stupid than normal.*
So there's a song by the Kinks about a guy who starts falling for a girl at a bar, who turns out to be a transvestite, or transsexual, or something.
Ever heard it?
((Valon was at Rudi's, remember. This bit of trolling is fully intentional on his part.))
Valon opened the door and bared his trademark grin. "Well, hi there, Wobbles! First guess: You've got something for me from the Notary, yes?"
((Oh dear... did Valon go too far? His goal was just to annoy her, not actually hurt her. If he'd known she'd react like that, he wouldn't have done it.))
((She sends bombs. Girl's got issues.))
Wobbles, if there was a piece of tech you wanted to use, what would it be? I'm looking into devising a way around your problem!
Notary, do you have your own sonic screwdriver? I've always wanted to see the different variations!
And ooh, what kind of weapon? A staser, I bet. What kind of staser? How long have you had it, and has it ever needed repairs?
"My weapon is an early-model handheld staser, category 7, rated primarily for use against Ogron-level threats and below. Dalekanium warping power is limited, but can penetrate up to codename: Warlord-class Dalek battlesuits with sufficient sustained fire. I'm afraid the operating manual caught fire some time previously. This may have been a result of target practice."
And just so you know, if it ever needs repairs or maybe upgrades, I'm more than happy to take a look at it!
((What is this madness? Someone who doesn't immediately draw her wrath?))
"It has been sufficient for my sole foray off-base, but should it become necessary I shall prepare the paperwork in advance. Indeed, I may be able to help you right now..." The Notary scribbled down some complicated-looking strings of numbers. "These are the forms you will require for a personal effects requisition from an Internal Affairs operative. Fill them out perfectly, in triplicate, and return them to me. I can then get you an unsullied but surplus-to-requirements laser screwdriver for you to experiment with at your leisure. I'll look them over once you're done - they have to be absolutely perfect, or the prodnoses won't have any of it. Good day."
No problem! Haven't had to do this since tenth grade, but it won't be that hard.
And sweet, a laser screwdriver! I've got a leftover Sue laser spanner, but that's it. You're the best! :D
"Remember, in triplicate, then get them to me. I'll make sure they're absolutely unrefusable. It's the only way to make any headway against those people."
No, seriously, I'm asking. The Notary wasn't a completely hostile windbag to someone?
The end is nigh! The Long Night is upon us! SECURE YOUR DOORMATS!
You know, you're a lot nicer than most people give you credit for. *beams and runs off, papers clutched to his chest*
The Notary considered calling after him, but in the end just stalked off down the corridor. It was a victory, a good piece in her long game against the Grunt, but it felt... hollower than normal. Or perhaps she did.
The Notary would find the forms, perfectly filled out in triplicate, sitting nearly stacked on her desk in her RC. A sticky note on top of the stack read "See? I told you it would be easy. —Alex"
Whistling "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" to himself, he turned it on and bent over his ice gun, intent on finally making that last modification to the melt settings and blissfully unaware of what was soon to come.
((Oh man, I wanna hug the Guardsman so badly. This is not going to end well.))
"I g-got it from the Notary," he stammered, looking between Terrabyte (who looked like nothing he'd ever seen before) and the still-shaken Guardsman. He swallowed. "If I was doing anything I wasn't supposed to, I'm sorry! I'll turn in my laser spanner if you want me to!"
"Alex Dives. I'm an intern here." He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I'm so sorry about the screwdriver, if I'd known... shoulda listened to my sister, she likes to rant about the Notary. But she really didn't act as bad as I'd been told, I thought Rina was overreacting."
"No, don't be sorry. Tales of the Notary are always outlandish by nature. Their scale and audacity are comical, if somewhat aggravating. It makes one wonder why she's pulling off these stunts in the first place."
Alex shrugged, looking sheepish. "Sorry, can't really help you there. I'm good with machines, not people." He glanced over at the Guardsman. "Um, Mister, I'm really sorry... is it okay? The screwdriver?"
Alex gnawed his lip in a manner reminiscent of his sister. "I mean, I offered to repair her staser if it ever needed it, but that's it, really."
The Guardsman shook his head. "You're sure you didn't do anything else? The DIA confiscation system isn't triggered very often-- you need special permissions and such for that."
"But it was all about rights to handle her staser and repair it and whatnot, I read the fine print." Alex shrugged, looking helpless. "I have no idea how this happened."
((Though I wouldn't be surprised if someone used this as ammunition in a future Badfic Games.))
What is the best part of Gallifreyan culture, and why? Conversely, what is the worst part, and why?
What is the best type of paper, and why?
"A sensible question. That's two now. Anyway, the point of a hardcopy is to be hard-wearing. You'll need a high-quality paper, nice high gsm - that's grams per square inch, if you're wondering - and I like cream, personally, but there are a lot of colours available. Treat paper like a nightclub bouncer. What you want is heavy, hard, and really bloody thick."
There is no such thing as a bad part of Gallifreyan culture, foolish human! We are the most noble race to ever exist in all the multiverses, and our shining cities were the hub of innovation and culture... *drones on*
Fascinating stuff.
"Do be sure to say something that's actually incorrect."
What is your favorite thing in the world?
Also, what, in your opinion, is the hardest word to pronounce?
"It ist mein collection uff zer music uff zer Biggenbrassenparpenthingen! Allow me to be demonstratink for you all!"
---
[[What follows is eight hours of oompah music, played at Coca-Cola volume. For those unfamiliar with the turn of phrase, this is the kind that can actually dissolve the listener's teeth.]]
I've got a question. Why is there a giant stack of paperwork on my bed? How did you even get anywhere near my bed? I thought my TARDIS was locked.
-R
"We... I believe the term is 'snuggled'. Quite a lot. Clothing was involved, but not much."
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The Notary is trying to develop a sense of humour, in much the same manner that an abandoned cup of coffee is trying to develop a fungus.
"The one in the cafeteria."
The Notary finished editing the security footage, pressed send, and grinned.
"The big one."
"I was... not expecting you to catch on this early. I'm rather new to this whole 'pranking' business and, er, I... may possibly have co-opted some of the emergency broadcast protocol code to put it up. For a total length of... hold on, let me check... a fortnight."
*rubs forehead* I'll see if I can get Alex to take a look at it. And I'm not volunteering his services for you, Notary.
"Did he get it? Has he dismantled it? You are related - do you share a bond? No, of course not, I'm being silly, he's as human as you used to be prior to your ascension. Oh, that'll teach the Grunt a thing or two about personal bloody privacy!" The Notary rubbed her hands in glee and cackled like a storybook witch after a dose of phosgene.
OH MY GOD, WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY BROTHER?!
"I mean, he might have been a little bit shot, but I can't say for certain and that all depends on how grumpy the Grunt's feeling."
Are you seriously suggesting I'm a— a— a Sue?
"I read your report. I read all the reports. Recently, a CAD described you as displaying a 12% Suvian contamination rate. That is more than double the safe limit for a field agent, and it has therefore set the wheels in motion. Since you are a Time Lord, by fair means or foul, that investigation has fallen to the Citrine Theorist. I trust that this is clear? Or would you perhaps like me to headbutt you this time?"
And for your information? The C-CAD was malfunctioning. There's nothing wrong with me. Seriously.
"On account of it having blown up when pointed at a conveniently-located Sue. How very... inconvenient that must seem, for all concerned."
You want a CAD reading?! COME AND GET ONE, YOU-
Of course it had to happen during the Q&A... Naya! I'll be stepping out a moment. Dives is having a fit.
Console, end dictation mode, please.
"Indeed, to use one of Dives's species's turns of phrase, you're about as welcome as a swarm of wasps at a bat mitzvah. If Dives wishes to give in to her baser instincts, then you will of course be in receipt of a post-incident report. Whether it will be a full report depends entirely on how much your superiors are willing to give you."
*sighs and rubs temples* Has she always been this insufferable?
((Seems like it. Then again, old Rina would have been a lot more snappy had she run into this bunch before the transformation. This is comparatively tame for her. XD ))
-know her back on Gallifrey.
She's definitely been this bad since the first time I met her, though.
-R
Hey! Hey, Naya. Get a load of this: she's actually telling me how to do my job now.
[Falsetto] Oh, Grunt! You're a brainless cog in a machine! You're small, stupid, and unimportant! I piloted a TARDIS but ran away and I still did more good than you in the long run!
You were telling me to ignore her earlier, so try taking your own advice. I don't like having to be the reasonable one where she's concerned.
Don't feel too bad about it. :)
((That the Q&A isn't so much in the form of letters as it is a big panel with all the agents sitting at a long table and the Boarders are sitting in the audience asking questions. You know, like at comic-con?))
Rina: No, no, it's fine. I'm fine. *mutters something about where the Notary can shove it*
((Mainly because someone would definitely try to strangle the Notary. Several times.))
((~DF))
((It starts off like a nice, orderly panel, and then it gets disrupted by the Time Lords all screaming across the table at each other while the others either try to keep the panel going, hide, get exasperated, or join in the shouting!))
((Because it's beginning to reach the point where I will. Snippets of it, anyway. ~DF))
((Because seriously, I'm going to fall asleep thinking about this. The idea's just so hilariously ridiculous.))
((Just going to eat dinner, don't worry if I don't respond for a bit. ~DF))
((Email's iximaz(AT)gmail(DOT)com, but I won't be able to work until tomorrow afternoon, since I'm kicked off the computer after dinner and the phone has to go up at 9:00 (not that that ever stops me). I'm in EST, what about you?))
((I usually have volunteering on Wednesdays as well, but I think I have tomorrow off, I'd have to look.
Anyway, your plan sounds great! I can't wait to get started!))
Why do you provoke people that are stronger than you? It honestly seems rather stupid to make enemies of a bunch of homicidal maniacs on a hair-trigger, and yet you seem hell-bent on doing so. That's something I'd expect from an orc. Not from a human, and certainly not from a Time Lord.
"Hardly. I merely treat them as their innate inferiority requires me to; if this offends, then there is nothing I can do to change that."
Still, treating people as inferior... that seems like an invitation for someone to prove you wrong. Possibly with a weapon.
You're not the least bit concerned about this?
"I was a blockade runner during the Time War. I think I can stand up to the occasional grunting barbarian with a pointy stick."
Did you choose "Spinel" as part of your title in the Continuity Council? If so, why?
"The Promotor's position was traditionally grey; neither white nor black, but a balance. Spinels are commonly grey. Hence my choice."
"No, we are, and death is just a thing that happens. One might as well be in fear of coming rain. It's unnecessary to worry about that which is certain to occur."
I wouldn't want to be in your shoes if you encountered an Evolved, for instance. He or she would probably eat you, absorb all your memories, and grow stronger from it.
Time Lords are resilient and smart, sure, but I don't think you're physically stronger or faster than humans. Evolved can outrun cars and bench-press tanks. And you'd never know they were monsters until they killed you, because they look perfectly like humans before morphing out their weapons.
I think I can safely say that yes, we are stronger than humans— I had to get a new bow because I accidentally broke my old one— and have much better senses. I'm also faster than I was before, but that might be a regeneration-specific thing. Of course, not getting tired from running helps. Lemme tell you, two hearts are a lot more efficient than one, never mind the better respiratory system.
But, um, yeah, Time Lords are nothing compared to those Evolved you described.
Good luck with that. The source is damn near unkillable; even a nuclear blast didn't put him down.
"That's a shame. I suppose the kind of weaponry a Time Fleet is able to wield is of a similar nature - oh, no scratch that. No it isn't. Killerstars. Conversion bombs. The Could-Have-Been King. These are the weapons we unleash when Time Lords are killed by monsters lurking in the dark. A fission device is to them as a broken branch is to a staser."
"In the early stages, at least; they were more of a delaying tactic than anything else, since paradox resources were devoted to combating the virus rather than combating the enemy."
I still recommend checking out Prototype. It'll give you a clearer idea of what I'm going on about, and also you get to play as a creature that, in the words of the game, "rips tanks apart with his teeth."
... how much interest I have in doing that.
Let me tell you.
None.
((Also, the Notary never actually answered my questions, evasively or otherwise.))
I just realized that Rina... probably has a problem with this description. I didn't even notice that you were there, I was talking to the Notary. Uh... sorry?
No, no, it's... it's fine. Um, I'll just... be leaving now...
Notary: Is there anything in life that you do enjoy?
... that DOESN'T come at the expense of others, I mean.
Wobbles: What's the best thing that's happened to you since you joined the PPC?
How do you put up with such an insufferable b**** of a partner?
Notary, why are you such an insufferable b****?
I don't really spect alot of questions, 'cuz well, no missions yet, but oh well, here they are.
Solvig Karinsdotter, the auburn-haired clone of Supergirl.
Yuuna Takamiya, the violet-haired/eyed teenage ex-Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
How come you're so cute?
No, for real this time: since you're a technician, how do you use your bending to aid your work? Water knives to cut steel? Hydraulic fluid control? It seems like it'd be very useful.
Now regarding your actual question, mostly I don't use it. I don't have have the skill level to generate water blades with the precision required for my job, and hydraulics don't actually use water, they use oil.
That doesn't mean is not useful in certain situations, like for cleaning pieces using soapy water, drying by removing the water from them, cooling engines faster, and making a nice clean tea while working.
((Hydraulics doesn't have to do specifically with just water: it's just an application of fluid dynamics pertaining to liquids in general.
And cooling engines is a thermodynamics problem. Heat transfer, see? I'm not well versed at all it Avatar so ignore this is waterbenders can manipulate water temperature.))
((Waterbenders are never seen manipulating any sort of oil, only water and stuff that contains a lot of water, so just to be on the safe canonical side, let's say they can't. And yes, they can manipulate water temperature, in fact, they can freeze it.))
((I used the wrong name up there. XD))
What is your best time and difficulty for the Danger Room scenario? Have you ever attempted "Suicidal" difficulty?
... on 'Suicidal' difficulty. I take more time on lower difficulties, holo-robots take more time to respawn y'know. Nurse Chan says that I take that much, 'cuz I spend too much time trashing 'bots, but it's just so fun to do it!
Do you have any significant others at the PPC? Also, what were your respective homefics like, and how bad were they in terms of writing, characterization, etc.?
First off, I know I'm not in the right position for this, given my nature and excessive drinking habits, but... I just wanted to apologize on Lapis' behalf. It was an honest mistake on her part, since none of us agents from RC #333 know the Legend of Korra series in as much detail as you do. And I can imagine how you feel about what happened, too, given that I've been through the entire War against Hades and I KNOW you don't talk about him lightly. *drapes his wing over her like a blanket*
Anyway, moving on to my actual question... What's the best thing you can remember from your home continuum? Food, people, places, doesn't matter, really. As long as it made you happy, well...
HURT MY FEELINGS!? You... you... have no idea, you weren't there. The screams, the running, the pushing, the violet flashes, the explosions... *grabs her head* Oh Spirits, please make it stop... *falls on her knees* Make it stop! *screams to the top of her lungs*
((She only has one problem with that, is called "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". :D Cupid Carmine, you're in some deep s**t.))
I think you really do need counseling... Again, noon tomorrow. I will be there to help in any way I can.
Oh, and Cupid, please leave. Now. Whatever you had intended to do, it is clear as day that it didn't help AT ALL.
*Cupid gulps, horrified, and runs off without another word.*
(I swear, your agents never cease to surprise me...)
I have been diagnosed *sniff* with PTSD by FicPsych, since I *sob* arrived here. I need to get to my quarters, *cough* tke my meds with some tea, *sob* and rest. Yes, sleep, that will do me well.
((Want more? Take a look to Solvig's second reply to Gaspard, where Yuna interferes. Or the question to Huinesoron. 8D))
I can take you back to your RC, if you so wish. It's the least I can do for you. And rest assured that my patient and his partners will never bring this up ever again. *hugs her gently*
(...Yeah. An appointment with Jan sounds about right. Shall we leave this to be continued in the FicPsych thingy I'll be setting up soon? C:)
I understand if you are busy. If you still wish to talk to me, you are welcome to come and see me at any time. In the meantime, best of luck with today's endeavor!
(The thread's been set up! I'll have Lapis and her partners' intro up later today. Have fun!)
Technician Shui-Hua Liu, Department of Sufficiently Advanced Technology, Testing and Application Division, Technician in charge of the maintenance of the Danger Room.
You can ask her questions here too.
What was the scariest situation you have ever been in during one of your missions? How did you react?
How are you guys getting along? Did you discover anything about your partner that drives you up the wall?
You have reached the collected mailboxes of Barid, Brightbeard, Decima, Durotar, Kur'nak, Phobos and Voltarmi. Please leave a message after the tone and they will get back to you at their earliest convenience.
I guess you can leave a message for Oopart, too, if you think this system will still work in a post-apocalyptic future.
[BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!}
First of all, I just want to say you accent is awesome. ;)
Anyway, is there a secret to making such good-looking shrunken heads?
An' da secret to'a propaly made shrunken head is love. Ya gotta love ya work, ya know? Den, and only den, can ya have de attention ta detail necessary ta cut off ya enemie's head, skin it, magically shrink da skull, an put it all back tageder in a cruel mockery intended ta trap da soul.
Just gotta have love.
-Barid
Is love also how you got such good spin on those cinnamon buns, or is that just really good aim? :P
Dat's down ta da aerodynamics of da bun. Dat's jus' science, dat is.
I've been reliably informed that you've gone back in time to prevent a PPC apocalypse of some sort. Can we arrange a meeting or something and compare notes? I've got my own catastrophe to prevent and your sequence of events don't match up at all with mine.
I don't really know how much help I can be on this. I don't remember much about the events of my future. Everything is really hazy and my head hurts. But, listen... You've got to get me out of here so I can fix what you're talking about! They've got me locked up and --Connection Terminated--
What are your thoughts on the current affairs of the Alliance and Horde, along with the Draenor fiasco?
That's quite a question, lad. I dinnae think I've the time tae get intae all the political nuances recquired tae answer that tae the fullest extent. However, I will say that I ne'er liked Garrosh as Warchief. I could respect Thrall, but not that hot-headed child.
-Brightbeard
Perfectly understandable, then. Garrosh wasted what potential he was given, I think.
Alright, my next question for you: I've heard that you're both an accomplished blacksmith and a Paladin. What is the best thing about being a Paladin? As for blacksmithing, what is your favorite type of armor or weapon to forge?
The best thing about being a Paladin is that ye have the abilities and strength necessary tae be a shield for the powerless.
As for smithing, well, each piece is unique. Each a new challenge, and a new chance tae learn something about the craft and yerself.
*composure breaks for a half second* Prophet Velen... Even if he was of the alternate timeline, I... You know what, I think I will leave it for Master Brightbeard and the troll to answer.
What do you guys think of the Pandaren? Have either of you heard of the player DoubleAgent?
Barid: Da Pandaren are'a bunch'a weirdos if ya ask me. What's da point'a all dat meditatin' anyway? Now, don' get me wrong, I do like dere beer, an' all. Just wish dey'd pick'a sida a'ready.
Brightbeard: Neutraliy can be a double-edged sword. I mean, sure, ye dinnae have any real enemies; but do ye have any real friends? It takes a great amount of balance and effort, which the oddly named "DoubleAgent" seems tae have.
If it's not too personal, of course.
So, first time you regenerated into the opposite sex. What was your first reaction?
What was your time at the Academy like? I love hearing stories about that, since I won't ever get to go myself. :3
Did you participate in the Time War? I can't remember if you fell into HQ before or after it.
Their names are Gurnirel (female) and Naergondir (male). Both are Noldorin, though Gurnirel has Vanyarin blood as well, and they hail from the First Age. They're also both in SIELU.
~DF
The main active four are probably Kaitlyn, Selene, Huinesoron, and Morgan - but anyone with missions on my Webplex or a mention on my Wiki profile is fair game! Though if they're retired or dead, your answers might be a bit strange... ;)
hS
What inspired you to do the Driftwood missions and how would you feel if other agents followed on your footsteps?
[Incoming transmission from the Official Fanfiction University of Middle-earth.]
"Is this thing working?" *pause* "A!" *clears throat* "Well met Huinesoron, this is Erynloth from the Woodland Realm. May I ask, how is working for this 'PPC' for you? And for-- Wait, the little ones are coming. I must-- *PTOOM! CRASH!* "Ai! Ai! A--" *bzzzzzzzzzzzzzt*
[Transmission terminated.]
You're truly an inspiration for us all. *glares at someone in the distance*
((Actually is both! After all the concrit was given in-character, wasn´t it? ;) That reminds me... Neither Boarder, nor the character answered the second part of the question.))
Erynloth: *bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt* ((Sorry, she was taken by the mini-Balrogs, won't be answering anytime soon.))
What's it like being the most fabulous elf in all of HQ?
If you had a renegade name, what would it be?
that thing claiming to be the protagonist of The Host.
So, another question: *gestures at the squabbling Time Lords* Thoughts?
I'm prone to thinking, me.
Oh, you mean about my... esteemed... colleagues? I don't know; I'm somewhere between 'behold the majesty of Gallifrey, can you believe we didn't ever take over the universe?' and 'this is why I like guns'.
(M)
Oh, speaking of guns, which one's your favorite?
Have you ever met a problem that couldn't be solved by fire?
I have, unfortunately... that problem almost strangled me...
*curls up in a corner*
Everything can be solved by fire, or rather, by the correct application of fire.
Take for example my recent... instability. You might think that fire would be useless in that situation - but Dafydd made excellent use of it in getting me out of FicPsych, and once I had the Key, the mental equivalent to lightning was exceptionally gratifying.
~SMLPXW
Have you ever encountered a problem that's immune to fire? We had to kill a dragon Stu in our last mission, and Valon tried firebombing him. It worked on the Harry Potter replacements, but not on the Stu.
Which do you think is easier: Keeping the Continuity Council in line, or herding cats?
No, in all honesty, one of the best things about the Continuity Council is that they aren't all that fond of doing anything. More so than the High Council back home, sure (but rocks are more active than the High Council). But ultimately, when one of the Continuity Council suggests a ridiculous course of action, what they really want is for people to disagree with them so they can have a nice bicker.
Plus, on the few occasions when we've actually needed to do something, I think we've turned out rather well.
(M)
I thought they were kinda all about that? I mean, they'd be goose-steppin' all over the place if they knew what geese were or had legs to step with, they're like tiny little earth stars. Kind of adorable in a weird way. And I bet you'd be able to make a really nice wheelchair outta them, and I'd do it myself, but, uh... yeah.
But they are kinda pepper-pots, aren't they? Bit too easy to move around. Guess it wasn't the best choice of species...
~DM~
Ja, ich möchte eine Umarmung, aber nicht von Ihnen. Ich würde lieber sehen meine Frau, nicht Sie.
Aber vielen Dank für das Angebot.
>Mort
I'm all fluffy and cuddly and warm! Lots of agents like to hug me! Some of them squeeze too tight, but I don't mind. :3
What's it like having a perky hobbit-lover as a partner?
Kaitlyn, what's it like having Mrs. Grumpy as a partner?
Dafydd, how's the family? ((Sorry, you just had to tempt me...))
Taking questions for:
-Agent!Desdendelle
-The Librarian
-Navare
-Amris
*offers coffee*
How is that even a question?
What are some of your favorite works of literature?
Aside from a multitude of works you have not heard of, I find a particular Narrative of Existence somewhat amusing do to personal reasons.
It's a phenomenal series, let me tell ya.
Why do you hate everything?
Why 'the Librarian'?
Is your real name Alfonso? I bet it is.
How many times has Rina punched or attempted to punch him?
Do you use product on your hair? Because dang, you look fabulous.
And I'll keep flooding your inbox until you answer.
He's too important for such trivialities.
"It's not any kind of gel in that... thing squatting on the top of his head. I've half a mind to manipulate the coming paperwork for A Troupe By Any Other Name's coming staging of A Very Potter Musical so that he's cast as Professor Snape. Which... would technically make you a Snape/OC Self-Insert shipper, I believe."
For Agent!Des: what is the defining trait of a good tea?
For The Librarian: What is the best thing about being a Time Lord?
Des: Good tea has no single defining trait. It is a mixture of traits that makes one brew heavenly and the other - unworthy of the name.
Librarian: Why, the inherent superiority, of course.
For A!Des: What is the strangest thing you have ever seen?
For The Librarian: Is there a part of Gallifreyan culture you dislike, and why?
Des: Lemme quote Shakespeare as a generalisation: "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
Librarian: Is this a joke question?
What is this Osiris business and why are you interested in it? Does it have something to do with your past?
I suspect that this memory-related quest - 'riddle' is a misnomer; its scale is too large for it to consist of but a single one - would let me reach that which I require.
It only has to do with my past only as much as any other long-term undertaking has, so to speak.
So, when do we met again to enjoy some Ba Sing Se-style jasmine tea?
((One wonders what they do all day. Do their gadgets come in plain brown envelopes? >=] ))
Ever seen The Mythbusters? That's my headcanon of what every day is in T&A. XD
Time is a weird concept here in HQ. You should try to find RC 3-Apple-14 - you'd end up in log e, no doubt, and might even find me there.
"...got lost, and that has ne-- *realization kicks in* I... got lost again... I... uhm... Do you know what kind of tea does Agent Dives like?"
How do you really feel about Rina? ;)
Uh, that's all the time I have for today, I think my partner's about to try and kill me. *runs off*
That question does not merit an answer.
Where's your sense of fun?
-R
*clears throat and affects a deeper voice* "Dives is an immature and primitive monkey with no respect for her superiors."
And before anyone can ask, I hate him, too.
I don't have to listen to your nonsense. Good-bye, and good luck finding a surgeon to remove that pole jammed up your—
No, don't, I've just eaten. It's still repugnant, even if it isn't bestiality any more.
You continue like this and you'll be seeing your innards.
The Notary falls under "PPC personnel", something which my department is sworn to protect. Don't do anything stupid, okay? I don't like her either but that's how the game works.
Besides, she plays you until you make a fool of yourself. Don't fall for it: I only got out because of bodycam footage and my secret camera. She wants to be left alone? Fine. Give her what she wants. This isn't a battle worth fighting.
But you try having to live with the Librarian for any stretch of time and we'll see how tranquil you will be afterwards. Anebrin, at least, had the decency to mind his own business most of the time.
Now let's all go back to our respective mailboxes and forget this little spat happened, yes? *overly-hopeful grin*
"If the Grunt and the headtaker wish to belabour each other about the face with sharp objects, I see no reason to object. In fact, I'd rather assumed that such an occasion warranted not so much intervention as popcorn."
Now I have to deal with the leftovers. Again. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
If he's any good at TARDIS repair, I could use his help. If not, well, it's been a while since I had a good argument with someone who wasn't the Notary, and I can feed him. By the time you get him back, he should be all yelled out.
-R
Oh, I can lend you a hand with that. Just gimme a call and I'll have your back: it's been ages since I last got to work on a TARDIS!
What model is it? I can get my old manuals out and send them over to you. They've got schematics, repair procedures, whatever.
((...something along the lines of "But I was at the Academy!" The Guardsman will then ask for her age and connect the dots. Boom, problem solved!))
((Because if not, it should. I would read the heck outta that!
And yes. Yes they are.))
((When you said "Time Lord high school drama", my brain went "high school AU what??" ))
((Now I might write that.
~DF))
((With the Notary as the Alpha Bitch, the Librarian as the Haughty Nerd, the Guardsman as That Nice Guy on the football team, Rina as the awkward social outcast, and the Reader as... I dunno?))
((...and suddenly the Guardsman grew a neckbeard and a fedora. This is your fault, Iximaz.))
((I'm over here just going 'wat'.))
((Like this but in person:
No?))
((I think? Unless anyone's seen her lately?))
-months. She's around, just probably a bit too busy to get on the Board or something. ~DF))
Oh please oh please may I come to watch?!
*glances around and whispers* The questions are... erm, a bit embarrassing? Maybe later?
And WOO-HOO, AWESOME! Um, I mean, great! The only TARDIS I've seen is the Doctor's, and only in badfics at that. I haven't gotten the chance to actually poke around in one. Ohhh, thank you so much!
I swear to treat her as if she were mine.
*huge grin* I'm gonna get to see a TARDIS oh this is so exciting ahhh!
I do not have time for frivolity. I waste enough time running around and destroying Dalek Stus as things are, when I should be spending it chasing after the Riddle.
Now I have to deal with an irate Time Lord. Thanks, honestly, this is loads of fun.
-form a club.
-R
What's the best thing that's happened to you since you joined the PPC? I know some people say that the job is nothing but horrible, but there are good points to it!
...yes, I know I just asked Rina and Zeb about this. Doesn't matter, it's a universal question.
Now that you guys are capital-"o" Offically A Couple... now what?
Are there any creatures or beings immune to your venom? How would you react in the presence of animals that prey on mundane scorpions?
We girtablilu are immune to our own venom. You wouldn't believe how often we accidentally sting ourselves as kids. Our own legends say that dragons aren't bothered by it, but I have yet to test that.
As for scorpion predators... I don't like them. I'm not really scared of them, because they're generally creatures I could kill without even noticing them, but still. I just want them out of my field of vision.
What is the most dangerous situation each of you have ever been in? How did you react?
For Chakkik: What did you find most difficult about adapting to a human disguise?
For Gabby: I've heard that you have quite a bit of intimate friends. Got a preferred type?
For Kala: What is the strangest thing you have experienced within the PPC?
For Valon: Why the gender-bend thing, man? What was most surprising about your experience?
For ALL the agents: What annoys you most about your partner?
Chakkik: the fact that she brings guests into our response center without my knowledge or permission.
Gabby: Chak talks waaaaay too much. I don't even know a lot of the words he says.
Kala: He's pretty weird, and I am starting to get annoyed by all the minis in our RC. Also he tends to sneak up on me...
Valon: Kala's pretty trigger-happy with her tail. I've been accidentally paralyzed more times than I care to admit.
Chakkik: What is your greatest fear?
Gabby: What is the coolest thing about the PPC?
Kala: Is there a situation you hope never to face?
Valon: What is your favorite type of Mini?
Zeb: Well, most of the time, it's pretty fun, until you get a Sue actively trying to kill you instead of the other way around. Then it's flat-out terrifying. I've had my remote activator's speed dial set to Medical since-- since Rose Potter, just in case. *he falls quiet for a moment* The rest of the time, it's pretty cool, though!
Gabrielle: AHH! A Pikachu! You're so cute can I hug you can I can I please please please??? Oh, right, sorry, I'll answer your question! Anyway, Doktor and I get some really weird stuff-- I mean, we are in WhatThe-- but it's a lot of fun getting to see the characters in real life and getting to help them out!
I can call you Zebby-zeb, right?
Anyways: what do you like so much about the Inheritance Cycle? You realize that Eragon is a thinly-veiled maniac, right?
I am beink given to understand zat you are ein very experienced Poké-agent, und vish to know zis; vhat is zer proper meta for zer destruction uff zer Suvian threat? I do not vish to be ein liability in zer field, not vhen I am havink ein extremely new partner who might uzzervize be put into unnecessary peril.
I haven't seen one of you in person! *waves* You and the little Flareon took out Christmas Cuppa, right? Rina won't let me look at the mission report, but well done!
Um, anyway, as for your question, it really depends on the Sue in question. Some of them require a lot more strategy to kill than others. I like to use Thunder Wave to incapacitate them, whenever possible, but other status moves would be nice if I had them. Really, just go with your instincts. They're usually pretty reliable.
Mein moveset ist generally beink consistink uff Vaterfall, Thunder Vave, Spikes, und Toxic, but I am likink to svitch out zer stuff every now und again, my vord yes! I am given to vunder vhat zer effect uff Pain Split vould be on ein Immortal Sue...
Why are you so awesome?! 8D
In all seriousness, though... How come you two were able to finish so many missions so quickly? Yeah, I know that may have resulted in some pretty adverse side-effects, but still...
If so, what's working in Bad Slash like?
*waves* Hi there! Bad Slash is a helluva lot more fun than DMS, lemme tell you. And the risk of death is a lot lower, which is why I swapped in the first place. It's nice, so... yeah. :)
Hi! I'm your biggest fan and the founder of the "Randa Roan Fan Club", which has a membership consisting of... uhm... me.
Anyway, here's my question: Do you still have that awesome Sue-Hair Yo-yo?
Aw, thanks, bruh.
Yo-yo, you ask? *pulls it out and Walks the Dog*
*Takes out her urple notepad used to write down charges* Can you give me your autograph!?
For Zeb, (or Rina if she happens to know,): How do potions work? Do you drink them?
For Both: What is the most bizzare thing a SPaG error has ever caused for you?
If you ever plan on going to the PPC Agent school run by the Department of Operations, what language (besides English) do you want to study?
Rina: *mutters something*
Oh, okay! Um, well, since apparently Harry Potter spells are based off of Latin, that sounds cool- no, wait! The Ancient Language from Eragon! Well, only if they teach that. ^^;
Rina: *goes storming off*
Zeb: Oh, no, I'm not cut out for all that romance-y stuff, but I think it would sure be cool if Rina and the Librarian got together. He just needs to realize he's not as mean as he'd like everyone to think.
What aspects of human culture do you find most strange? Also, for us non-Pokemon... what does it feel like to evolve?
Oh, and a question for Rina as well: If you could be any magical creature from the Potterverse, what would you be?
Zeb: I'd have to say your guys' mating rituals. All the little nuances still seem to escape me... As for evolving, your whole body starts to feel all tingly, and then suddenly you glow really bright and the next thing you know, you're in a new body! I guess it's a bit like regeneration, but not painful.
Rina: Something that can fly, so I guess a hippogriff?
First, for Rina: If you could give any one piece of advice for a new, prospective agent, what would it be?
For Zeb: if you could learn any move in existance, what would you choose?
For Arinellya: Working in Bad Slash, you have to see a lot of weird things. But you never lose your cool. What is your secret?
Rina: Get out while you still can.
Zeb: Oh, gosh, I don't know, there are so many good ones! Maybe Close Combat? That would be neat!
Arinellya: Several centuries' worth of learning to be a priest. You develop some wonderful mental fortitude doing that.
Anyway, this is a special TM. Ignore the eldritch runes and screaming. This is a TM for Hyperspace Fury. Dark-type. 100 Base Power. Full accuracy. +2 Priority. Hits through Protect/Detect and similar moves. Again, ignore the screaming and the sound of people being sacrificed no I didn't kill them you can't prove it.
Arinellya: I apologize, but I'd rather not answer that. My love life, regardless of any status, is my own business. You could all stand to be more respectful of Agents Dives and Librarian, I'm sure they don't appreciate the attention.
Kalen: DMS, for sure! They get to see all the action. Man, I gotta tell ya, it's so [CENSORED] boring here in Bad Slash, but the [CENSORED] Flowers refuse to let me switch!
For ALL agents: what are the most annoying things about your partner or anything they do?
The first one is for Rina. At the start of your career, you were known to use a crowbar. Why did you pick that particular tool as a weapon?
For Zeb: In humanoid forms, you tend to use knives. Got any tips for those trying to learn?
For both agents: What would be your dream vacation continuum?
It ist zer love uff good friends, ja? Vee are two very dear friends, vhich is as it should be between Agents, my vord yes! Und you are havink many fine qwalities und ein useful role as ein physical attacker in NU-tier, und das ist okay, I am not makink vizz zer judgink unlike some, because I myself am only vun tier above zat in zer usage rankinks! Besides vhich, you are far more capable und versatile in zer field zan you are givink yourself credit for!
How weird do you find being in human disguise? Have you ever tried non-human disguise? If so, how was it?
~DF
Zeb: Well, it was really weird at first, especially the bipedal thing, but you get used to it. I must say, though, opposable thumbs are a nice bonus.
As for other disguises, I've been a Lord of the Rings orc before, but it was just once and for a short time, so I don't have much of an opinion on that one. Now that I think about it, I haven't seen much variety.
What's the best thing that's happened to you since you joined the PPC? I know some people say that the job is nothing but horrible, but there are good points to it!
...somehow that was English.
Rina: Hm, that's a toughie, since the job kind of sucks. I guess, really, just getting to see all the different continuua I grew up with. Being able to protect them makes the job worth it. Then there's being able to work with a good partner like Zeb. He's pretty cool.
Zeb: Oh, easy, getting to meet Rina and all sorts of other people! Getting to read books is also really cool, I never got the chance back home.
(Well, two. Did you know your name's really awesome?)
Anyway, I know you don't like the Continuity Council, but do you get along with any of its members, at least?
Much nicer than mine, that's for sure. My parents got it into their head to name me after a very shallow romantic comedy with abhorrent characters and whose plot I saw coming from miles away. But I digress.
Okay, another question: What kind of TARDIS is your dream model? Have you ever had the fortune to see one, or possibility be in one?
It's not a Prydonian, but the Notary's TARDIS is a type 83. I... think she said it was that. I'd check, but, um, that's a big ol' nono. And you can get some requisition forms for that, because she likes to keep hard copies of everything and there's some lying around here, and, um, I heard what she did because I was passing and I heard shouting. Like, a lot of shouting. And when I got back she was smiling but it wasn't a nice smile because I think she forgot how to do those. Um. So, if you wanna... grab a Type 83 blockade runner? That's your in. And it'd really tick her off. Just sayin', she started it.
((This is what I get for not keeping everything on file. =] ))
The Type 100s kind of creep me out, to be honest. The Type 83 sounds fantastic, though. :)
Now, me, if I were lucky enough to have a TARDIS, I'd pick a Type 52.
Are you Eeyore? No, Goober from Fraggle Rock. Wait a tick, scratch that, Nozomu Itoshiki! Er, no, that's not it either... Dolorous Edd Tollett! Is that you, Edd? How's life in the Night's Watch?
((I make no apologies if you don't get the references.))
He's strangely relatable on quite a few levels, actually. No idea about the other characters, though. I can google that, though, gimme a minute... ah, I see.
Yeah, no. Eeyore it is.
How would you feel if someone of your preferred gender (if any) said that they thought you were attractive? Directly to your face, that is, before Mister de Grasse considers dodging.
((And I'm bringing back this subject. Bleheheheheh.))
Hi Harris! How does it feel to be the shining knight saving a damsel in distress from the clutches of a perverted drunken angel? *wink*
Now for Gaspard! Which one is your favorite food?
Nah, I wasn´t flirting with ya Harris. Wait, Sonia? Is she there? Hi Sonia! *waves*
Hey Gaspie! That sounds delicious! So, think you can take me out in a date to eat one of those thingies?
((Well Solvig is not normal, she's very, very, very weird, in more ways than one. Her favorite food, anything not made in the Cafeteria. Yes, she's flirting with Gaspard. No, I have no regrets. 8D))
Harris: And she'll forget about you too, so no worries, eh?
Gaspard: Forgotten again. Yipee.
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((He's great at parties, I swear.))
((I wonder how Gaspard would react if locked in a building with Kala or Gabby while the moon is full. Liminals go kinda nuts under the full moon, to the point where I personally think not even Anti-Lustin could calm them down.))
((I haven't reached the skill level to write that scenario myself. Sue me.))
((It's a bit obvious, isn't it? Place anyone in a house with a half-human monster who becomes absolutely sex-crazed under the full moon and they'll be trying to get the hell out of there before they get raped, right?))
((The fact remains that they don't hold back their [often superhuman] strength, so it's very likely that if, say, a lamia was after you, you'd die from her affections.
That's pretty much the plot of Chapter 6 in MonMusu, except there's also a harpy [who's got razor-sharp talons] and a centaur [who's just plain heavy and strong].))
((And not my cup of tea. At all. It sounds like something out of a horror movie, not a comedy.))
((Don't worry too much about Kimihito. The girls do sober up/freak out when they think they've killed Kimihito... except he stands up and it turns out he'd fallen on a ketchup bottle. We're not sure what happens next, since it cuts to outside the house, but Kimihito's completely bandaged up the next morning. Misplaced anger for making them think they'd killed him?))
Something really similar happened to me in sixth grade. It sucks, but it gets better, I promise.
((And it won't get better for him: this is Gaspard we're talking about, remember?
He is Charlie Brown, the boy who frowns more than he smiles. He'll never win-- or if he does it will go forever unnoticed.))
Do you know how can I get a Sonic Screwdriver? I need it for research purposes. What? I'm serious about that!
She pesters every Time Lord she meets with that question, this is the third time in fact. It is nothing but a bless that she has no gone to the Notary with it.
If I recall correctly, Sonics are available by special request at the Armoury. Since they're a class 2 restricted item, you need the Quartermaster's approval to obtain one.
Personally, I don't bother with the Sonics. Lasers are more powerful-- better computer, better capabilities, better everything. Er, except the battery. The Lasers drew an incredible amount of power from their batteries: while Sonics can last forever without a charge Lasers are practically plugged in all the times. But the things you can do with a Laser... worth it. So worth it.
So, what forms must I fill out and which proceedings and tests must I undertake to get one?
Nurse Chan: *sighs* I certainly hope you know what you are doing, Emiranlanoamar, Guardsman of Gallifrey...
They'll fetch the necessary paperwork and have you fill it out. Once that's done you'll have to explain to the Quartermaster why you want restricted materials and why your current gear isn't doing the job. "Q" will make a decision based on that.
And of course I know what I'm doing, Nurse Chan. Rest assured that DoSAT will keep a close eye on that tech to make sure it isn't abused.
... for the maintenance of the Danger Room, are really hard to come by... I could say that, yeah, my current gear is insufficient for my current assignation.
Nurse Chan: I certainly hope so. I am growing weary of her repeated attemps to break in to take mine from my T-- Skit! Spoke too much...
I'm going to ask you two questions and I want "yes" or "no" answers for each one.
Firstly: do you have a TARDIS?
Secondly: are you Gallifreyan?
((I put my username instead of the character's name again. =P))
Since the Notary did not answer this question, I'll pose it to you next. How exactly did your feud with the Notary begin? Because it kind of seems like belligerent and unresolved tension of the intimate variety.
She tripped, a picture fell out of her dress, I commented on it, she's waged a campaign of terror against me ever since for reasons unknown.
Look, read into it all you want but the fact of the matter is that she's exacting some childish revenge on me for reasons unknown.
Is an overinflated ego a common trait to Time Lords? The Librarian and the Notary seem very assured in their superiority, and don't even seem to consider the possibility that someone might be better than them.
Honestly, that's asking for an invitation to prove them wrong.
-What's your favourite food?
-If you'd go native, in which continuum would that be? (Your home one doesn't count, obviously.)
Alright, you ever have angel hair pasta with an herbed olive oil sauce with diced tomatoes? That's my favorite.
I can't say I've had that exact recipe in my plate but it sure sounds pretty good. Tell you what: I'll make it myself and tell you how it is. I have to admit that it's a bit bland, though. I could maybe add some pancetta or something... it needs a kick. Pasta and diced tomatoes won't cut it.
I get you've been on diet pills or whatever for most of your life and probably can't get enough of the heavier foods, but you'll learn to appreciate lighter fare eventually.
Not a snack.
Give it some heft! Add some meat! Add some vegetables! Add some sauce!
(Though seriously, you should give light dishes a try.)
Go for stuffed pastas like tortellini and ravioli. I prefer cheese-stuffed, but mushroom-stuffed is good as well. You might like meat-stuffed, since you're all about that, it seems.
And another question! Does your time sense get messed up in HQ?
It's like having the weather forecast get 70% of its predictions wrong. It's absolutely infuriating but you get used to expecting the unexpected.
If it's not too personal, how many times have you regenerated? And what was your time at the Academy like?
