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Every time you reply to me, I want to respond simply with 'o.O'.

...

Wait, sorry, did I say 'starting'? ^_~

hS

Little bit spooked that anyone on here even remembers I exist. Most days *I'm* not wholly confident I exist. But! I am both amused and humbled at the dedication you've shown to this thought experiment.

(Black hair, plain t-shirts in sombre colours, and dark jeans. Sort of grumpy-librarian-on-her-day-off. It's also a pretty good bet I'm wearing gloves or wristwarmers anytime between September and May.

(But I cannot deny that I wore a lot of sweaters with designs when I was a teenager . . . I didn't buy my own clothes . . .)

--Kaitlyn

-The Diary - obvious.
-Nagini - also obvious, plus Fantastic Beasts tells us she has a human form.
-The Locket - talks to Ron and presents visions to him. Easy.
-The Ring - houses the Resurrection Stone, which can bring people back in a similar fashion to the Diary, as 'memory made nearly solid'.
-The Diadem - is supposed to enhance the wisdom of the wearer. Shades of the Archchancellor's Hat here - maybe it just straight-up talks?
-The Cup - the Wiki speculates that it might have magic food-transporting powers, and I'm oddly taken with the idea of it attempting to flirt by just randomly giving Harry purportedly erotic or aphrodisiac foodstuffs - possibly very badly. "Oysters in whipped cream? What am I supposed to do with THAT?"

And if we count Harry as a Horcrux, then... he's Harry Potter.

hS

... is that on the one hand, I'm pretty sure this is actually Crowley and Aziraphale after a bizarre incident left 'Zira as a woman.

But on the other hand, Twistey's drawings quite clearly show that you are Crowley. So does that mean you're sneakily trying to replace me?

... omuguh. I just noticed she's drawn you right next to Azirakaitlyn.

And facing her.

And making... whatever that gesture is at her.

... dangit if I could get out of this chair it would be time for a Crowley-off.

(Meanwhile, in between, Delta is disco dancing, and I'm pretty sure Nesh's line is 'according to my research...')

hS

As of writing this, there are still thirteen empty slots. Since I want to give everyone a fair chance to volunteer the agents they want, I've not been filling in the additional "if you need more people" tributes. But since replies seem to be slowing down, I've come to a decision so this isn't postponed indefinitely:

As of 6:00 PM EST tomorrow, the secondary volunteers will be added. This will, as before, be first come, first serve - that is, the earlier they were given up, the more likely it'll be that they actually get in. Unless I find someone I just especially want to write in, in which case I declare that I'm running this and therefore get to take pleasure in having some specific names that make me smile. I'm sure everyone knows how that goes, and if you decide you don't like it... okay I'll probably change it if you come tell me it made you mad.

Is there a door or do we wait for the transporter to pick us up? (Asking for a link)

How does that happen?

And don't worry, I have trouble rhyming as well. Props to you for doing the whole song!

"Song for a Promotion"
(to the tune of "Canto Para Pedir Posada")

Somewhat abridged because the original song is a bit lengthy. Bold lyrics sung by Miguel Correa, italicized lyrics sung by the Floating Hyacinth.

Oh, Floating Hyacinth,
Why have you called for me?
Am I in trouble?
What must I do, what do you need?

Trainee Correa, I've been watching
You are performing your duties well.
One thing troubles me; why did you allow
Kei Amakura to live, pray tell?

Kei and her author explained
Themselves with logic that rang true;
I could not have forgiven myself
If I had killed her--no offense to you.

None taken. In any case,
Your time has come.
Trainee, do you swear by Eru
To fight against the uncanon?

In the name of Eru,
I vow to defend
Canon from Sues and bad OCs
Until my life ends.

Agents rejoice, rejoice
Welcome your new comrade
May your partners be loyal
And you never go mad.

If it is what I think, beam me up Scotty!

Set in the Cringe Factory, you can open a portal to it.
(Basically, a sparkly Hunger Games arena that’s open year-round.)

Thanks for letting me know!

And heh, probably. Rina was me when I was sixteen, and teenage me did wear a lot of faded jeans. I prefer dark wash now, though.

also my hair is starting to get shaggy again. I need to cut it soon...

The overall theme seems to be that I'm a few increments more butch than Willis guessed: jeans, (short-sleeved) t-shirt, and plaid flannel are normal wear, my hair's basically still in a thirteenth-doctor bob, and my wrists are undecorated. Skinny is right, pasty is wrong, although not through any effort on my part - I tan super easily.

For someone who has never seen a picture of me, it's a rather good portrait! I would not have been that close.

I'll have a look at it again and do some final clean up.

Let's see. I like how you show that Hip and Hop grate on each other during down time and start to bicker, but then become a more cohesive team when they have a mission to complete. I also like how you made Hip stand as a contrast to Aeron. She starts out attacking and threatening her partner just before a scheduled medication to rein in her Sue nature, showing how a relatively minor, reformed Sue's attitude can affect those around her. Then, during the mission, we see how a fully blown, no-holds-barred Sue can distort everything around her. Hip getting embarrassed when reminded of her past shows the difference in level of actual personality between the two characters, and why someone like Hip can be recruited, and someone like Aeron needs to be assassinated.

One minor technical criticism: you didn't show the Voldemort replacement getting charged. Any assassination needs to be charged, even if they weren't a proper Sue in-story. I know it's a bit rote at this point, but it is one of Da Rules Jay and Acacia established, so.

And here are some basic typos:

"Her mask was now slightly crooked and the pointy hood of her robe was blew away."
"Blew" is the plain past tense form. With "was" at the front, the verb becomes "was blown."

"She walked up to the Replacement, grabbed him by the neck, lifted in the air, and raged at him for be ballsy enough to demand anything from her . . ."
1. "Lifted in the air" still needs an object for the verb "lifted." It should be "lifted him in the air"
2. Mmmmm I kind of forget the grammar rule on this one, but it should be "for being ballsy."

"The portal opened in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the movie . . ."
The "the"s are redundant here. I would personally keep the first one, but the sentence still works either way.

—doctorlit, reviewing missions instead of playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The dragon one came from the Pyramid Collection catalogue many years ago. A quick look suggests they don't carry it anymore, but they DO have a couple other nifty dragon pendants, and lots more cool stuff besides.

The Time Turner is something Phobos found at a small con in Michigan. I don't know who the vendor was, unfortunately.

... I think I may have been thinking of Agent Rina with the jeans.

~Neshomeh

My guess based on pretty much nothing besides the name Willis: blond, kinda moppish hair; glasses; trying to start growing facial hair but it's not really working yet; sleepy and slightly confused and wearing a hoodie while camping. Image here, courtesy of Rinmaru Games' Mega Anime Avatar Creator.

~Neshomeh

That fic though... I don't... what?!

Seriously, was it done like that on purpose? I can't wrap my head around it...

hS

Oh my, no! My clothes only look like that when I'm at a funeral or wedding! I do prefer collared shirts, but I'm all about the short sleeves and shorts, even in winter. The chill feels good and shorts are comfy and easy to wear. I also prefer flip-flops when I'm not at work, also even in winter. (Do not listen to Larfen. They are called flip-flops, not thongs.)

As for hair, I definitely don't comb mine; I barely have time on weekdays as it is to shave and get dressed. My technical, official, default haircut is a #2 length buzz cut, but because I hate actually spending time on my appearance, I let it grow out as long as I can until it starts bothering my ears. I think I cut my hair four or fives times a year? I've never really though to keep track. But I definitely never comb it, no matter how long it gets. I do keep clean-shaved though, because facial hair is disgusting and I wish it would stop.

What else is in that picture? A belt. I don't wear belts, I wear shorts that actually fit me. I've never understood belts much. And then, that briefcase. Heh. I bring my work lunch in a good, old cheap Walmart backpack. The only briefcase I own is the one I keep my Magic: the Gathering decks in, which doesn't really see use any more.

—doctorlit, suddenly reminded that he has a physical appearance that other humans can see