MEADOWLARK

28 May 2019 @ 03:39 pm

Things are changing soon. Have changed. The new safehouse is nearly open for business, and while it's Morningstar property, Morningstar security and Morningstar interests, it's still yours. We've transferred the deed over, but we've set up a system where that can be handed back to us if anything goes wrong or if anyone disappears for good. It's set so we can pass it on. Plus: we don't disappear.

[ "we" = Morningstar. "we" = the people of this world. Gaby is no rhetorical genius but she knows what it means to draw that line. ]

Which is one of my two points.

1. We move to the new safehouse on the 1st of November. We have transportation to get over there, and it's a garage, so we can walk in like normal looking people hoping to start a business there. This place will be closed down. Detonated and cleansed. If you have anything here that's yours, get it out before then.

2. I've intended to stay on. El must stay on given zeir setup of your lives when you get here. But I realize some of you think you're going to be more independent than that. So, I'll leave it open. If you demand my absence – fine. But bear in mind that I am the only local resource and the only one who won't disappear. More than that? I'm invested. But if you say go, I go. It's up to you.

Discuss.

[ there is one big thing she's leaving out: the end result of the conflict with V. better to leave that for now, until she knows her status, and to pass it off then. only then. ]

Tags: detroit become human: connor, detroit become human: north, ffxiv: x'rhun tia, game of thrones: sansa stark, gdc: wei wuxian, mcu: daisy johnson, mcu: leo fitz, mcu: peggy carter, npc: gaby, starfighter: cain

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strove

16 April 2019 @ 11:12 am

@clarke.griffin

Thank you to Yalena for getting us sorted. [Sort of sorted. Sort of.] Now that we've arrived in New Tokyo and we're stuck inside for a little while, I think we should talk about some new changes that we're facing. I can't be the only one.

But first: a good number of us are here unwillingly, but we have to wait until we're fully prepped before we can go anywhere. Heading outside in these temperatures while unprepared could cost you your life. We all hate being trapped somewhere. I think that's pretty well-established. We also hate having to do anything or be anywhere when we didn't ask for that to happen. At least it doesn't seem like we were drugged, though it wouldn't hurt for Katelin and I to take some blood samples to confirm that. We'll have to store them until we get back.

As for the changes in your lives: have you noticed any? For instance, apparently I'm a lab tech at Giles Bell. I tried to set myself up for a new internship there that I could get easily, but I got ... elevated. Or hired beyond that? I'm not sure what the right terminology is here. Has anyone else noticed this? Or had it happen to them? I got permissions to take leaves from both of my jobs. And no, I'm really not prepared to work as a lab tech. I don't even know the first thing about setting up gels.

As a bit of a personal request ... does anyone think we can make pancakes in the small kitchen here? I have a craving for them. I've not really had cakes of the "pancake" variety before, but I want them now. And if you think we can, can you make them?

[This last bit is Loki's fault.]

Tags: dark angel: max guevara, dogs b&c: nill, ffxiv: x'rhun tia, ffxv: ardyn izunia, ffxv: ignis scientia, ffxv: prompto argentum, gangsta: alex benedetto, gdc: wei wuxian, mcu: bobbi morse, mcu: leo fitz, mcu: peggy carter, mcu: stephen strange, soma: simon jarrett, starfighter: cain, the 100: clarke griffin

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revlon

11 March 2019 @ 12:21 am

@margaret.carter, @leo.fitz

[ IC DATE: OCT 06, 17:00 ]

Good evening, everyone. For our new arrivals and those of you I haven’t yet met, I’m Peggy Carter. I arrived on the fifth transport in August. You’re likely already acquainted with Fitz (@leo.fitz) from the first transport. And as you may have noticed on the news, the problems in this world have escalated. So we have a proposition for you.

But first, to catch you up: We all woke up far from home, and a rebel organisation called Morningstar found us first, providing assistance. For over 50 years, Morningstar has fought to restore human rights, dismantle the influence of corporate conglomerates, fight government corruption, and save lives in this world. But on September 10th, the United Nations moved against them — and between the arrests and emergency relocation of the surviving agents, their ranks here have been severely depleted. (Check the Newbie Guide for more information).

Without Morningstar, crucial eyes and ears on the inside and boots on the ground are gone. If we want to understand and help this world, filling those gaps is a logical next step. Not just for ourselves but for the people who relied on Morningstar long before we got here.

Both Fitz and I chose to join up some time ago (and we aren’t the first of our group to do so). After the arrests, we approached Gaby with an offer to help rebuild Morningstar’s network and take on any unfinished business in the aftermath. She identified charity work in the poverty-stricken districts of the city as a chief priority.

If you want to help, you can lend a hand tonight. Carter and I will be at the safehouse from 19:00 to answer questions, and at 20:00 sharp, we’re heading out as Morningstar agents to deliver food and clothes to those in need. Even if you can’t yet leave the safehouse, you can help us prep packs.

And if you would like to do more or feel your position in New Amsterdam society could help Morningstar’s cause, do let us and Gaby know. We’re keen to assist anyone with exploring their options here or in person. Our varied backgrounds and skills mean we have the potential to strengthen Morningstar’s network of intelligence and contribute beyond our own objectives, too.

Our aim today is to share this information and the opportunity to volunteer. Unfortunately, because we’ve used precious resources and inadvertently attracted scrutiny in the public eye — often while asking for Morningstar’s help with investigations into our predicament, as I’ve done — our current relationship with Morningstar is tenuous at best, despite our recent assistance during the raids. But consider this a new chapter.

Our stay here may be temporary, but we can still strive to leave this world better than how we found it. Thank you for your time.

EDIT: Thanks to @nill.klein and @sansa.stark, we've set up two boxes for clothing at the safehouse: One for ready-to-donate items and one for items in need of repair. The labelling will appear when you scan them with your neural implant, so you know which is which.

[ ooc; For context, the plot engagement comment outlining all this information is here. There will not be a log for the clothing/food run mentioned in the post, so you’re welcome to handwave your character coming along or roll in here. Both Fitz and Peggy will be replying in the comments, although not necessarily to all of them, so feel free to discuss amongst yourselves, turn threads into in-person chats with our resident Brits, and ask questions! Let's get collaboratin'! 💪🏼]

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fledges

23 February 2019 @ 02:26 pm

@kate.bishop

hey guys. clarke and i have been trying to figure out more about the una soldiers. where they come from, who recruits them, that sort of thing.

so, a couple of things. it seems like most of recruits are young. 16 at the youngest, and never any older than mid twenties. a lot of them are also poor. the una apparently focuses their recruitment efforts on lower income parts of the city, trying to rope in kids who might not have much of a family or a place to live. clarke also found out that a lot of the kids were the kind whose families were given retroactive approval for a pregnancy, or whose families had serious issues with addiction or illness.

i've been working at a coffee shop, and as you can probably guess, our clientele is very rich. as you can also probably guess, most of our customers don't seem to know of anyone who was recruited by the una, unless those recruits did really, really well and rocketed up in social status. so, super predatory and super gross. most of those kids probably felt like they didn't have any other choice. i don't know where that leaves any of us, but i think it's important to keep in mind.

Tags: dogs b&c: giovanni rammsteiner, dogs b&c: nill, ffxiv: x'rhun tia, marvel comics: kate bishop, the 100: clarke griffin

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saviorexe

12 February 2019 @ 10:48 am

@markus.manfred

As some of you may already know, discussion has been taking place in regards to moving to a new safehouse; I understand that this isn’t a small endeavor, yet it’s something that should be seriously considered in the wake of all that’s happened. And while losing a multitude of Morningstar contacts is a detriment in its own right, it makes sense to view this as a new opportunity for the displaced. To become autonomous, self-sufficient, and able to move in whatever direction we deem as best for ourselves and those who would join us in the future. To finally be able to rely on our chosen initiatives, instead of depending on the generosity of an outside group with their own causes, objectives, and priorities to tend to.

This wouldn’t be a complete severance from Morningstar. Gaby, El, and a few others will still be willing to assist us when they can, and what previous resources left behind in the city will be available for us to use. It would be more akin to a partnership, with the understanding to give aid to the other when reasonably needed. Quid pro quo.

I’m not here to make these decisions for us, only to open the floor to discussion and to provide information so we can decide if and how we want to proceed. El’s given us a shortlist of unoccupied sites that are best suited for setting up a new safehouse. I’ve summarized them very briefly.

( BEEP BOOP a tiny cut )

All of these locations have an underground space which would house the core of the safehouse. What exists above is not only a front, but will have to act as a means of financially sustaining ourselves to keep supplies stocked, facilities running, and to afford basic upkeep. Which means that we’d be running a business on top of everything else, and should consider which will be the most viable as venture; which also means that we’ll need capital to get started, several people willing to devote their time and energy to this project, and reliable individuals who can work as actual employees once things are up and running.

Needless to say, I’m willing to commit the time and effort necessary to see it through to the end. But this is a large project that won’t get off the ground unless we compile resources and ideas together — and the earlier, the better.

[Please discuss!!]

((OOC; This is an open post for everyone to discuss matters about the future safehouse! Markus won’t necessarily be responding to each tag-in.))

Tags: detroit become human: markus, ffxiv: x'rhun tia, ffxv: aranea highwind, ffxv: ignis scientia, ffxv: prompto argentum, mcu: daisy johnson, mcu: leo fitz, mcu: peggy carter, mcu: stephen strange, soma: catherine chun, the 100: clarke griffin

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mercurio

11 February 2019 @ 01:10 pm

@prom.argentum

hey, guys! prompto here lol

i know there's a lot of information to go through after everything that happened. can you believe it's just been ten days since the UNA soldiers? sure feels like longer! that and we got some newcomers literally in the middle of NAEXPO which i think is the nicer of scenarios. (omgs speaking of is anyone else cosplaying? i don't think i've slept the past day, it's been a lot of fun!! if anyone's here or thinking of coming Hit Me UP there's so much to do.)

consider this your C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER for serious posts

mostly i just wanted to say that i got my camera back from home! and the best part is? the SD card was INTACT. all you earth dwellers be making faces at how ~weird~ the fauna is like in eos, but now i can finally show it to you. that and the adventures me and my friends had while we took a roadtrip out of the city and into the great unknown!

i've made a happy slideshow for you guys to check HERE. i've captioned everything too heh

you know
photography
just a lil hobby of mine no big deal

not that i think i could use it here without people getting all alarmed on my ass for it 😔📸

ADDITIONALLY

i know we're trying to set up something more comprehensive like a guide of sorts for what we know, and there's a couple of great people pushing towards meeting at least once a month to touch base. i think we're going for birthday celebrations as our incognito excuse? help me fill out this calendar with your birthdays. it's not gonna be a real party if you don't want it to be, and some of you don't actually have birthdays? whaaaaaaat... but like, what does your ID say? share your life story with me, etc. or don't lol

anyway plz look at my pix and have a look at what CHOCOBOS are! i miss having chocobos

Tags: ffxiv: x'rhun tia, ffxv: aranea highwind, ffxv: ignis scientia, ffxv: noctis lucis caelum, ffxv: prompto argentum, mcu: leo fitz, the 100: clarke griffin, voltron: keith

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shorelined

08 January 2019 @ 08:02 am

@anonymous

Are there others among the displaced not human? What attitudes have you encountered?

It is my understanding that it would be best to hide what distinguishes me from others if I am to leave the safehouse. [ eventually... ]

Tags: ffxiv: x'rhun tia, voltron: keith, young justice: kaldur'ahm

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