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Foolish Mortals Mod Account ([personal profile] grimgrinningghosts) wrote in [community profile] foolishmortals2017-05-06 11:18 pm
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THE MOCK WEEK

[You find yourself waking in a large dressing room, incredibly spacious, but in intense disarray. The bed is comfortable enough, and each room seems to be equipped with a working bathroom and shower, so it's at least livable. But aesthetically, the place has hit the floor.

The horrifying clock
mounted on the wall reads 9 am. After enough searching, you'll find a large tourist-y map of the studio on one of the dressers. An ominous note attached to the map with a paperclip reads "12PM WAITING AREA". It's not like you have any choice in the matter, seeing as there doesn't seem to be any way out.

Upon exiting the dressing room, you note a crooked star attached to the door bearing your name. There are 24 others like this, bearing names that you may or may not recognize. A quick tour around the studio reveals it to be in a similar state of disrepair, but something doesn't sit...right with you. Though the place is certainly creepy, you get strange vibes as you explore the building. As you move about the dust-filled halls of the abandoned building, you may spot movement out of the corner of your eye, or hear strange noises from behind you. It's nothing to be worried about, though...right?

At the very least, you'll find some comfort. The projection room and attached theater still seem to be in working order, though you'll have to manually grab one of the reels off the wall and start the thing yourself. In addition, the waiting area and lounge are both filled with reading materials, and the later features a large stage and a microphone. The commissary seems to replenish itself with food whenever you take your eyes off of it, ensuring that we won't be going hungry anytime soon. There are also cabinets full of ingredients and a small kitchen should you not trust whatever your benefactor is placing out for you.

Fortunately for them, the smaller individuals amongst your party won't find a great deal of difficulty moving around. Though their beds remain oversized, there seem to be appropriately-sized staircases and escalators placed about in appropriate spots, so as to make their lives easier. After all, they can't just keep relying on the others to get up to the cabinets and such, can they?

While you're waiting to find out what the deal here is, you might as well come out and socialize.]

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pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-09 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Tip does appreciate the encouragement, really. She gives a determined nod.] Yeah, we will. I've dealt with this kind of sh-stuff once already. I'm not going to let it go on longer than it has to.
pinkflip: is an ice-cold beer (the only thing i should be drinking)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-09 08:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Her own determination rising, Kim grins.] That makes two of us. 'til then, we'll stick together.
pardonmylanguage: (smile)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-09 12:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[Tip manages the first smile she's had since they got here.] Sounds like a plan. I don't think I got your name, actually. Mine's Tip.
pinkflip: (underestimated‚ look‚ i'm still around)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-09 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my gosh, really?! [Her grin turns sheepish and she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear.] Sorry 'bout that, I'm Kimberly.
pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-09 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
It's...nice to meet you, I guess. As nice as it can be under these circumstances. [she waves a hand at the walls.]
pinkflip: (i mean it‚ i promise)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-10 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, well... I've made a few friends while kidnapped before. The place sucks, but the company's alright. ...How old're you, Tip?
pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-10 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
You've been kidnapped before? Got any idea on whether whoever got us is going to show up, then?

...I'm twelve. [She sounds a tiny bit awkward about it? Hopefully this doesn't end up with her placed in a kid's corner or something.]
pinkflip: sing it right back (just sing it loud‚ until the kids will)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-10 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, yeah. [She laughs, lightly.] If they're anything like the dumb overlords I know? They'll be out here, yapping about their master plan in no time.

[Her face softens.] Well... I'm seventeen. So, it's kind of my responsibility to make sure you don't get hurt.
pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-10 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
...I can take care of myself, you know. [A pause] When the Boov arrived, they ended up taking my mom first, before they even made any announcements about their invasion or anything. So I know how to deal with...stuff.
pinkflip: that is all the time you got to make your point (seven seconds‚ seven seconds)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-10 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
I bet you can. [She takes care not to sound patronizing.] But just 'cause you've been through a lot of rough stuff doesn't mean you have to go it alone all the time. I know... Having a team to back you up, wouldn't that be a lot better?
pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-10 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
...yeah, I guess. [She has to concede to that, at least.] I had J. Lo back then too, although mostly for the part where I was actually traveling across America.
pinkflip: (but baby‚ i don't mean it)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-10 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
Who's J. Lo? A friend of yours? [...i don't know WHEN jennifer lopez got her nickname but her big breakthrough was like, 1996 or 1997 so i am assuming "not yet" is the answer]
pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-10 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
Kind of, I guess? He was one of the aliens who invaded, but he ended up helping me out a lot. And then he kind of ended up staying with us. [She shrugs, but smiles a bit.] He's kind of like my little brother now.
pinkflip: get the best of (♡ we are the people that you'll never)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-10 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
Ohh, really? That's great. The, uh. The Power Rangers get help from some friendly aliens too, so...it's nice to know there're all kinds, huh?

Is he a pain just like a real little brother?
pardonmylanguage: (smile)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-10 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, there are. Took a while for him to really understand just how his behavior was harmful, but we worked it out in the end.

[She smiles and nods.] And add on being pretty good at engineering...
pinkflip: now let's go (can it be‚ lucky me‚ lucky me)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-10 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
Ha-ha! Ohhh, I bet he's a real jokester, then, if he can mess around like that! I'm glad my little brother isn't into anything destructive.
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pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-10 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
Most of the time he's just trying to help. But...he still kind of needs work on understanding what our stuff is supposed to do.
pinkflip: (not forget the rest of‚ rest of)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-10 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I get that. My- uh, like... I've seen some people have to adjust, all that. [smooth save kim]
pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-10 08:17 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. I mean, lots of people had to adjust even after the Boov invasion was over. A bunch of buildings and stuff were still messed up, after all.
pinkflip: (or said something insulting?)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-10 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Ha. I can imagine. Evacuation routines and construction businesses get a workout in Angel Grove.
pardonmylanguage: (speaking)

[personal profile] pardonmylanguage 2017-05-10 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
What about insurance companies? Or do the premiums get too high?
pinkflip: get the best of (we are the people that you'll never)

[personal profile] pinkflip 2017-05-11 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
...You know, I've never owned a building, so I don't know? Huh. Shoulda asked Ernie that, ha.