[Video] un: QueenCobra, backdated to September 29th

[abornfighter]

[In the background, one can see a brand new amusement park. It’s equipped with some standard rides - a ferris wheel, two roller coasters, a scrambler, bumper cars, a merry-go-round, and a tilt-a-whirl.

The games are all standard faire, although the prizes are all varying degrees of odd - some are plush squids, and other plush toys appear to be either inebriated, or are mildly disturbing. The park also features a few other attractions - an enormous bouncy castle obstacle course can be seen, and there are a few other buildings.

In the center of the camera is Tory, but there's a young man in that can be seen in side profile, looking out at the misplaced amusement park. ]

Hi Trench! Look what we made. Pretty cool, huh? Robby, do you have any ideas on what we should name it? Or should we take suggestions?

[The camera swings onto the guy with her, who looks at her and at the camera of the omni, a baffled expression matched by an incredulous laugh. Brows high up, he waves a hand.]

She said we made it, but that's all her. And I'm still stuck on a park appearing out of nowhere to be thinkin' names.

[But it's the sort of stuck where a laugh is in his words. Like wow, this sure did and is happening, huh.

The camera focuses back onto Tory, and she wraps up the short PSA.]

Anyone who doesn’t suck is welcome to come and enjoy it. It’s just outside of Crenshaw. If you have any ideas for a good name for it, reply here.

Comments

voice: un: vi

[faceblocks]

You made that?! Like made built or made---

--- you know what? Doesn't matter. Either way gets the same answer: Damn. Two high fives and no suggestions for names, but I don't suck, and I'm comin' at ya with friends.

Permavoice

[abornfighter]

Made through reality warping blood powers. His powers have been amping mine up and we decided we wanted to test the limits and make something everyone could enjoy. So yeah, he gets credit for this, too. Mine have never been able to do anywhere near this on their own.

Come on out!

[faceblocks]

From the looks of it I'd say it's more like what limits? You made a whole place. And you made it fun.

You take drinks for credit? That's a question for both of you, by the way.

[abornfighter]

I can't speak for Robby, but I won't say no to drinks.

[faceblocks]

Maybe after we test the rides.

[abornfighter]

Booze plus roller coasters is generally not a good mix, yeah.

[faceblocks]

Generally, no. But I won't cross it off the list completely.

[abornfighter]

I'll have to hire someone I don't like all that much to do cleanup on whatever night you decide to blend booze and rides.

[faceblocks]

I'll definitely give you a heads up. If you really dislike 'em, maybe I'll have to take a tour through the food stalls first.

audio | un: sds

[fogsong]

Holy shit. [ there is a considerable amount of awe in her voice ] That's badass. I always thought Trench could use a wholesome place like that. I bet the orphans will get a fucking kick out of it, too.

I'd offer a name or two but... I'm guessing it should be kid-friendly and The Big Badass Amusement Park doesn't exactly hit that note.

[Voice] un: QueenCobra

[abornfighter]

I hope they will. Like taking kids to Disneyland except it doesn't cost an arm and a leg for admission.

Maybe BBA for short.

[fogsong]

"You down to go to the BBA?" [ and then she hmms at it. ] I dunno, maybe it could work? It sounds more like a bar or a bowling alley.

But what if you just went with your names? Tory and Robby's Totally Spectacular Wonderland? Or Cheaper than Disney?

[abornfighter]

I'll have to see how Robby feels about it, but I know I'd feel weird about naming it after myself. Maybe I can set up a little plaque at the entrance saying we made it or something instead.

[She might as well start spitballing name ideas with Sharon.]

Hmmm...Trenchieland? Squid World? Thrillzone?

[fogsong]

I mean, Disney named his park after himself but I get it. I'd feel weird if I named something after myself, too. I guess a plaque would be cute.

Trenchieland is too nail-on-the-head, I think. Squid World is cute, especially if you figure out a mascot for it. You know, like a squiddy version of Mickey Mouse?

[abornfighter]

Disney had a whole brand going on for himself when he opened it. This was just us going "hey, let's see if we can make something awesome".

There's some plush squids already, so I could probably make up a squid mascot. Somebody who isn't me would need to draw it, though.

[fogsong]

I'd say you fucking accomplished it. Disney would be jealous.

I could draw up a mascot for you if you want. You'll just have to give me an idea of what you're wanting.

[abornfighter]

Great! You can have free admission to Squid World in exchange for the mascot design.

[She glances down at the yellow shirt she's wearing, and over at Robby, most commonly found wearing green.]

Let's see...the mascot should be yellow-ish green, colour wise. And big eyes so it's kind of cartoonish and cute. I want the kids at the orphanage to not be scared of it.

[fogsong]

Oh, a perfect exchange. I'll hop right on designing him. You'll have to give me a few days but it shouldn't take too long.

[abornfighter]

Awesome. Looking forward to seeing him.

[fogsong]

[ It takes a little longer than a few days, maybe a week, but Sharon soon sends a text with several photos. ]

Here it is! I call him Fin but you can name it whatever you want to.

He's got three other color variations, too. One, Two, and Three. You know, just in case.

If you want something changed or want more colors, just let me know and I'd be happy to oblige!

voice; un: clarke

[romancekiller]

Wow— you made it? I don't have any name suggestions but that's pretty impressive.

[abornfighter]

Thanks. Seems like his powers amp up mine by a lot, so we thought we'd try and make something cool everyone could enjoy.

[romancekiller]

We don't really have anything like this back where I'm home but it seems like it definitely covers both those things.

[abornfighter]

Make sure you grab some friends and come try it out, then.

[romancekiller]

Do you have any recommendations?

video | un: dito

[syncopathic]

[Dito is silent for a few long moments as he takes in the sudden appearance of the amusement park-- all the lights and sounds and movement, the various games and attractions; the enormous rides that tower over it all like oddly-shaped colossi. It strikes a garish contrast to the aged and Victorian aesthetic of Trench.

Finally Dito tears himself away from the sight long enough to voice his opinion, his tone dubious and nonplused.]

What is it, though?

[Forgive him-- parks like this won't be invented in his world for another 600 years or so.]

[abornfighter]

It's an amusement park.

[Tory ticks an eyebrow up, trying to think of how best to explain it to someone who probably hasn't heard of of one before.]

People go there for fun and to play games.

[syncopathic]

...so like a fairgrounds, then? Why are there so many moving parts?

[Good luck trying to explain what rides are to someone who has no real-world equivalent to base them on.]

[abornfighter]

Yes, a lot like a fairgrounds.

[She pauses and tries to think of how to explain this to a person not familiar with technology.]

You know how it can be fun to go up high on a swing, or go down a hill really fast even though there's possibly some risk? The rides are machines that let you have the feeling of being on something dangerous but you're actually safe.

[syncopathic]

Never been on a swing, but I think I get what you mean.

[Actually, what he thinks is that it's stupid to seek an adrenaline rush without any kind of risk involved, but he's been cautious about voicing his opinions on the network after the epic clusterfuck of last time. It's not worth the hassle or the headache.]

And you're saying you made this? How long did it even take you?

video | un: sharpshooter

[azurestar]

Y'know, I'd been thinking this place was missing something. Creepy amusement park wasn't it, but I'll take it. So who gets to test the rides first?

Aaand who's gonna peel them off the pavement? [Fingerguns!]

[abornfighter]

You mean you're not stepping up to volunteer? I'm hurt.

voice: un: vi

[faceblocks]

That is him volunteering.

[abornfighter]

He's been voluntold.

[faceblocks]

I volunteer to peel him off the pavement.

[abornfighter]

Much appreciated. I'll make sure to call Sakura and ask her to heal him. Assuming he's not just going to wash up on shore as a squid the next day.

[faceblocks]

He's pretty tough. I think he can take it, but I'm down to chaperone. I do owe him ...maaaaaybe my life.

[abornfighter]

And what better place to repay that life debt than by testing out a brand new amusement park?

[azurestar]

[He takes a second to check another message for ONE SECOND…]

I am NOT volunteering! …But I am tough, like, the toughest.

…

But STILL not volunteering!

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[onekindsoul]

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!

This is so cool!

Are you guys officially open yet?

Because I want to come by the second that you are!

[Video] un: QueenCobra

[abornfighter]

Not officially open, but we could use a few people to try out the rides and give reviews.