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The Founding.

Posted by MittensFor group 0
Lev
player, 47 posts
Thu 24 Mar 2022
at 06:33
  • msg #41

The Founding

Lev gave a small hand clap at the Wu Shu demonstration. "Doesn't look too scary, but it does look cool! I imagine that helps in this case, and yeah... if trying to keep it hidden you know how to fight, it looks like it does the job!" He'd look towards Steven. "Could include multiple places where kids usually go? Arcade's one, but there is also parks! And choosing the right spot for doing cool... and safer... skate tricks also help if you're going to include multiple spots."
Bethany
player, 38 posts
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Thu 24 Mar 2022
at 22:15
  • msg #42

The Founding

Raichel grins at Lev and gives a bow.

Bethany says, "Come to think of it, a park is a perfect idea, Lev. Because it's public and wouldn't insinuate anything besides hanging out." she taps her cheek in thought. "Local park should be just fine for that..."

Timothius says, "And a park would be roomy for whatever dance and song we wind up doing." he glances at Mittens. "Including roller skating!"

Beth then looks at Mitts and says, "We can save the arcade credits for treating the first few who join."
Mittens
GM, 48 posts
Adventure Magnet
Fri 25 Mar 2022
at 03:26
  • msg #43

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Steve keeps writing notes into his notebook.  "Multiple locations.  Park.  Good ideas.  Keep 'em comin'."

Mits shrugs to Lev and Timothius.  "Mittens can't figure on any safer skating place than a skating rink.  And now I'm imagining bored kid slumped in a swing getting a magical invitation from a rainbow butterfly and they turn into a cartoon to hurry off to the club."

Steve chuckles.  "Copyright issues with the rainbow butterfly, but you make a point.  Reading Rainbow's got a very memorable jingle and opening sequence that appeals to kids.  I'll take another look at it.  Including cartoons may open the door to some of the ideas we otherwise couldn't get away with.  Such as the healing power."

Mits smiles at Beth.  "Generous idea!  Mittens likes!"
Lev
player, 48 posts
Sat 26 Mar 2022
at 05:24
  • msg #44

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Lev gave a bit of an excited grin at the notion of cartoons being involved. If anything's going to draw the attention of kids and keep the notion that things are kid-friendly, and everyone-friendly, it's probably going to be cartoons. "So we have a few running ideas now! Much much better improvements to the previous idea. Hm. And given all the arcade credits... very good use of them! Kind of hard to imagine using all of the store credit by one's self." He'd look towards Mittens. "There is a small random question to ask... how do you not fall over in skating shoes?"
Raichel
player, 2 posts
Sun 27 Mar 2022
at 07:01
  • msg #45

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Raichel looks at Lev and says, "Practice, of course. Like with riding a bike, you don't just explain how to do it in a conversation - you have to try it yourself while the one teaching you guides you. Tim and I are still learning, so if you wanna join us some time, we could all learn together."
Bethany
player, 39 posts
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Sun 27 Mar 2022
at 07:08
  • msg #46

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Bethany taps her cheek in thought. "Well... I do like the idea of using a rainbow. Maybe we could each wear a different color to symbolize we're from different walks of life, and then the camera pans to show we form a rainbow, showing that differences can make something beautiful?"
Timothius
GM, 6 posts
Sun 27 Mar 2022
at 07:09
  • msg #47

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Timothius sits down with his clipboard, licking his upper lip and pulls out a sheet of paper to start drawing. Apparently, all this talk has him wanting to draw some of the ideas. It's no storyboard, but it sure shows a neat perspective on how these things might wind up visually...
Mittens
GM, 49 posts
Adventure Magnet
Tue 29 Mar 2022
at 05:20
  • msg #48

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Mits does a quick pirouette followed by tada pose in Rai's general direction to indicate her answer is Mittens approved.

To Beth's idea she adds, "And then we all line up in a way to spell out 1-800-fun-4-u like bands sometimes do on football fields."

Scriptwriter really likes that idea and scribbles furiously in his notebook.  "Perfect!  Could also include the teaching each other thing as an activity we want to highlight."

Mits stumbles.  "Once again Mittens is flustered when her blurting out random things is taken seriously."
Lev
player, 49 posts
Tue 29 Mar 2022
at 06:02
  • msg #49

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Lev giggled just a bit before catching himself, looking towards Mittens. "Blurting out random things that sound like good ideas will mean smart or wise people take the advice and run with it. You said good ideas." He'd look towards Raichel and Mittens. "If going with teaching, maybe you two can teach others how to use skating shoes, and Tim and I can teach those interested in how to sing? Others with skills they'd like to teach can also join in!" He'd look to the others present, curious as to what things might be offered up into the pool of knowledge to teach!
Timothius
GM, 7 posts
Tue 29 Mar 2022
at 18:22
  • msg #50

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Timothius smiles up from his drawing at Lev mentioning teaching singing. "I'm still learning m'self, Lev. I only know a few things about singing. Standing is better, keep your knees unlocked, and breathe between lines..."

(IRL, that's about all I knew about singing at that age. But you'd be surprised how much I needed to hear "breathe between lines"... I used to sing nonstop and even sing while inhaling. XD)

Raichel says, "Cool! I get to be in a commercial AND teach martial arts?! AND learn skating on top? Who pushed the "win" button for us?"
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:30, Tue 29 Mar 2022.
Bethany
player, 40 posts
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Tue 29 Mar 2022
at 18:29
  • msg #51

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Bethany says, "I know computers really well! Also, I speak French, vous les gens mignons. So would it be cool to have a computer in the commercial?"

She uses her power to summon a computer monitor plush (the screen has a smiley face), and hugs it. Then offers to pass the plush around for people to hold and admire.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:29, Tue 29 Mar 2022.
Mittens
GM, 52 posts
Adventure Magnet
Wed 30 Mar 2022
at 02:49
  • msg #52

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Mits smiles.  "Thanks, Lev!  And sure!  Happy to teach skating!"

She nods to Timothius.  "Yeah... not breathing can be problematic."

Mittens squees over the cute plush and gives it a crushing hug before passing it on to Timothius.

Steve chuckles.  "Computer.  Sure?  Should be able to figure out something fun to do with that.  Handy that you know French.  You can translate for the French audience and save us having to hire a separate translator for that."

Mits huhs.  "Wait.  French Aud... oh right.  GLOBAL organization.  They even opening in Russia?"

Steve shrugs.  "Dunno.  But I doubt the Russian government has any interest in allowing some foreign capitalist make their mutant citizens happy with a fun club.  Just sayin."

Mittens' Dad nods jadedly.  "Yeeeah."
Lev
player, 50 posts
Fri 1 Apr 2022
at 23:47
  • msg #53

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Lev's ear perked at the prospect of helping translate, before sort of frowning a bit at realizing that... Russian probably isn't going to be a translation needed, given that most of the Russian-speaking lands are currently in a state of existence that may not accept the type of club they're seeking to advertise for. Still, he'd put the offer out there, since one may never know when it's handy. "If you ever need it translated for Russian at least, I know a bit, and if that doesn't work... I know someone who could definitely translate!" He'd give a bit of a nervous smile at that. Glancing towards the computer plush did ease the nerves a bit, the thing was cool! "That is one of the coolest tricks I've ever seen! Lot of cool things here today actually."
Bethany
player, 41 posts
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Sat 2 Apr 2022
at 00:41
  • msg #54

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Bethany griiiins. "So... people who dislike carebears usually use the excuse of it being for kids or something. And only little kids can get away with saying 'ewe' about carebears, right? I think it'll be the same for a russian translation of the commercial. Any grownup or government trying to ban or nay-say a happy friendship message is going to look bad even to their own people. So I am ALL in favor of a russian translation circulating."

Timothius mews at Mittens, "I mean... breathing between lines instead of breathing while singing the lines. Like I used to do."

Raichel just absent-mindedly says in a Russian accent, "What does that have to do with the trucks?"
Mittens
GM, 53 posts
Adventure Magnet
Sat 2 Apr 2022
at 19:09
  • msg #55

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"I'd rather my kids not be involved in the Cold War," kitty Momma asserts.

"They're involved already whether we like it or not," Daddy reminds.

"You know what I mean!" Momma retorts.

Mits blinks in surprise at Lev.  "You know Russian?!  COOL!  Say something cool in Russian!"

To try and explain Rai's comment she adds, "You know DARE and all those anti-drug commercials?  Rai's quoting a 'watch out for Commie spies,' commercial we saw."

Steve shrugs and says, "Paying for a Russian translation would be up to the client.  And because of previous mentioned reasons would only be seen by Russian-speaking kids in allied nations.  So sure.  I'll take down the number of that person you know in case the client wants to bother."
Lev
player, 51 posts
Sat 9 Apr 2022
at 06:01
  • msg #56

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Lev looked towards Mittens, blinking for a moment. He didn't expect to be asked to say something -cool- on the spot, but there was a lightbulb moment that flashed in his head! "Заботливые мишки крутые! Останься... в школе?" Lev paused for a moment, before bringing his palm to his face. He was sincerely hoping nobody understood part of that. Improvised cool phrase did not work in his favor.

"I....- Uhm, if it helps, I don't think they'd have any issue with making a big price... I can talk to them if preferred. And for the number... any paper?" He'd try to play off that he didn't just say something that belonged on a potentially very goofy cartoony 'stay in school' advertisement.

[OOC Context for what was said, or at least meant to be said, I don't personally know Russian, so apologies if google translate messes it up. 'Care bears are cool! Stay... in school?']
Raichel
player, 3 posts
Sat 9 Apr 2022
at 07:44
  • msg #57

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Raichel tries to copy the Russian phrase Lev just said and does such a horrible job it might not translate into anything anymore.

Timothius says, "You already know how to count in four languages, Raichel."

Raichel huhs? Then ooohs. And smiles.

Bethany says teasingly to Mittens, "Oh sure. I say I speak a foreign language and you don't even notice. Lev says he can and all the sudden it's cool!"

She smiles at Lev. "Though it IS cool." she boops his snoot.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:45, Sat 09 Apr 2022.
Mittens
GM, 54 posts
Adventure Magnet
Sat 9 Apr 2022
at 18:50
  • msg #58

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Mittens busts out laughing at the exchange.  To Lev she answers, "Sorry, can't answer your question if I don't understand the language.  Translation, please!"

She starts punching at the air, "Hana, dul, set, net, dah suht, yuh suht, eel gob, yuh duhl, ah hob, yuhl."

Mits gives an apologetic grin to Beth.  "Short attention span kitty was distracted with adorable plush.  Also, Russian is way more taboo."

Steve hands over his tablet and pen to Lev.  His handwriting isn't quite as bad as the stereotypical doctor?  But it's bad.  Only one or two words readable at a glance.  "I'm thinking maybe include all this multi-language stuff in the English commercial too.  To emphasize y'all's multiculturalism."
Lev
player, 52 posts
Mon 18 Apr 2022
at 22:11
  • msg #59

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Lev wiggled his nose a bit at the boop before giving a nervous chuckle. "Translation... I should probably never try writing commercial slogans, da? It was about Care Bears and staying in school. Catchphrases that are bad aside, French is just as cool as Russian! A little less taboo... no big global 'bleh' about that one, but anything said with confidence can sound cool! And anything said without confidence.... well, it wouldn't sound confident!" He'd clear his throat a bit before giving an example...

For the first one, he'd speak in a rather reserved and inoffensive tone. "Я Лев... и я возьму на себя управление тремя штатами?" (Translation: He is 'threatening' to take over the tri-state.)

For the second one, he'd clear his throat, take the most official posture he could, even adjusting his tone a bit before speaking in a stern and commanding tone, with as much of a sinister over-tone as he could project. "Вы все крутые и сделаете замечательный рекламный ролик!" [Translation: He is essentially calling everyone cool, and that the commercial is going to be great.]

Lev grinned after the second example. "See! Oh... and nothing bad was said in either one. First one was a joke of 'I will own a tri-state'.... second was calling you all cool."
Raichel
player, 4 posts
Tue 19 Apr 2022
at 01:51
  • msg #60

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Raichel giggles and says, "Mittens just spoke Korean. Now for Japanese..." she punches, "Ichi, ni, san, yon, go, roku, nana, hachi, kyuu, juu... and Mandarin... Yī, èr, sān, sì, wŭ, liù, qī, bā, jiŭ, shí..."

Beth smiles at Mittens, drilling a fist into Mitts' shoulder and says, "Was just teasing, Mittens."

To Lev, Raichel says, "Wouldn't that technically be the case for any language? Say something confidently and people think you are confident. Say the exact same thing timidly and people think you're a pushover."

Bethany says, "I dunno. I've had people laugh at my dad when he gets mad and shouts things in French. I'm guessing French doesn't sound intimidating no matter what."
Mittens
GM, 55 posts
Adventure Magnet
Tue 19 Apr 2022
at 02:24
  • msg #61

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Mits huhs.  "Anyone ever hear of a bi-state?  Or Quad State?  Why's it only ever tri-state?"

"Geography," her dad answers, "Look at a map of the USA and you'll see that there's far more places where 3 states come together in close proximity than four.  But ask the people who live in the southwest corner of Colorado, and I'll bet they call it the quad-state area.  And as for 'bi-state area,' people just refer to the region as the border."

Mits deliberately falls over from Beth's fist-drilling, but springs back to her feet with a grin for Beth.

"Mittens is made of 70% flubber!" she announces with supreme confidence.
Lev
player, 53 posts
Wed 25 May 2022
at 23:38
  • msg #62

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Lev giggled a good bit at the mention of flubber, a small half-restrained snort, before he'd very rapidly stop and clear his throat. "So you are 70% flubber, 30% cat, and 100% cool cat?" Lev looked to the rest, now contemplating what percentiles to use. "Further study is needed for determining how much percents you all are made of." He'd smile a bit. "You are 100% bright!" He'd point to Beth. "And cool too! You all are, but the ingredients that make said coolness must be studied!"
Bethany
player, 42 posts
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Thu 26 May 2022
at 00:30
  • msg #63

The Founding

Bethany smiles brightly at Lev calling her 100% bright. So she responds with lighting up! Bethany glows brightly with a beaming smile!

The twins giggle at the sight of Mitts falling, bouncing back up and making a flubber reference. Raichel says, "Well you're also made of velcro!"

As if psychically knowing what Rai was going to do, Timothius hugs Mittens right when Rai does and says, "Stick!" at the same time Rai says it!

Bethany says, "Now how does one calculate you, Lev? I don't think my brain can handle calculating your coolness. A bat with shaaaades!" she summons a pair of scifi sunglasses and hands them to Lev!

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Mittens
GM, 58 posts
Adventure Magnet
Fri 27 May 2022
at 01:12
  • msg #64

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Mittens blushes from the cuddles and returns her sibs hugs.  In response to Lev, she puts on a pair of cheap sunglasses and wiggles her eyebrows.

"Rai's made of various styles of martial arts.  Timothius made of music and art and cuddles.  But yeah.  Beth's right.  You're way cool too, Lev!"

The parents smile endearingly at the adorable snuggles and side-hug each other.

Steve smiles.  "Well you've given me a lot to work with.  I'll be brainstorming a new script to try and include as much as possible.  Feel free to familiarize yourselves with the rest of the crew.  Just try to not get underfoot, OK?  The smoother things go, the happier everyone'll be."
Lev
player, 54 posts
Fri 10 Jun 2022
at 17:13
  • msg #65

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Lev blushed just a smidge at the compliment of 'incalculable coolness', but did indeed put on the shades, trying to strike a fitting cool pose with the glasses. "And with our coolness' combined, we shall all make the coolest group yet! Incalculable, but cool nonetheless." Lev gave a quick nod to Steve. "Hm, how big do you think the crew is?" Lev would ask, looking towards -friends-!
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