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You know, I think some April Fool's pranks are okay! Like the silly ones they do on websites or the really good natured kind. But I am LESS okay with someone changing the ENTIRE layout of our entire building and giving us treasure maps to go around it which for the record my brother-in-law did and it's a pain!! There's some weird effects coming in from outside this planet at the moment, although they'll mostly miss the city itself. There'll be a localized temporal storm, but it shouldn't be more than a mild irritation. It looks like it's just going to yank some things around and send them on through. I think Maurice is going to call out sick that day, or if I were him I definitely would. Hey, I kind of want a four-leaf clover. I know that's more last month than this month, but still. If you find one, pass it along. Also, I want to do a cutesy April Fools thing, so don't get too mad! Joanne Wiseman Technician 2nd class Retrspec Incorporated For the remainder of the day all users will have their userpic replaced with a picture of them dressed as their favorite animal. It's pretty harmless as far as pranks go, and it will change back either at midnight or after trying to change the picture twice, prompting an "Are you sure?" message but no further ill effects. Per the mod plotting post, you may use this post to obtain one of this month's freebies! This month's freebie can be earned by turning in a thread on this post that has 5 or more consecutive comments from you with someone new. We define someone new as someone new to the game, or simply someone your character has never tagged before. Please feel free to use this post as a network mingle. Every toplevel can be considered a new post, and threadjacking is permitted. No NPC response will be given. Usernames are the character's full real AU names, not aliases or chosen nicknames or usernames, and seemed to have filled themselves in; nothing characters do can change or obscure their names currently. This post is the overflow for the post originally found here! Please feel free to make new toplevels or simply shift your threads over.

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[falsepretentious]

[Original Thread]

[Byakuya Kirigiri's icon is currently dressed as a particularly fluffy-looking lion.]

First, addressed to to Miss Wiseman: I suppose that I can agree with that much regarding April Fools pranks. The less troublesome, the better. All the same, we do have to deal with situations like this all the time, regardless of the holiday, so I hope that the maze helps you to understand things from our perspective.

To other users of the network: I notice that there seem to be new faces on the network. Unfortunately, this is not some elaborate prank, and you would do best to prepare for your concepts of reality itself to be challenged. A number of us are here to provide you with guidance should you need it. I myself have been honing my leadership skills as keenly as possible, and I don't mind guiding others.

I also currently happen to be curious about speaking to those with skills in the areas of art and animation.

[maidofmistakes]

Art and animation? Are you doing some kind of video?

[falsepretentious]

Not at the moment, though that could be one result of these efforts.

I happen to be a fan of anime. I feel that it's time that I picked up some hobbies related to the profession and see how well I can do with them. [Or rather to regain some memories, but he's keeping that on the down-low.]

[maidofmistakes]

I wish I could help with that. I mean, I do decent in art class, but I don't have any actual talents or anything.

[falsepretentious]

That's fine. I don't need the best of the best. Perhaps if I work on anything, you may be able to spot any amateur mistakes, at the very least.

[maidofmistakes]

For serious? I'll try not to screw up. Sounds like it's important to you, after all.

[falsepretentious]

Don't put unnecessary pressure on yourself. It's nothing more than a hobby that I'm trying out... I'm sure that any input of yours would have its uses.

[maidofmistakes]

I guess if you're sure. It's good to try new things all the time, right?

[falsepretentious]

Indeed. It helps to shape an open mind and a diverse skill set, after all.

[maidofmistakes]

Kind of like that whole Renaissance-man thing, right? Being good at everything important.

[falsepretentious]

Yes, it can be comparable. One can only stand to gain from a diverse skill set, especially with the unusual situations that we have to deal with regularly.

[maidofmistakes]

That's true enough. Especially with all these weird superpowers.

[falsepretentious]

Indeed. They certainly do complicate matters. For those of us who do not possess any, we have to work harder to be useful.

[kindhearted]

Byakuya, your icon is super cute! (≧∇≦) A lion really suits you.

[IT HAD TO BE SAID. Meanwhile Roji's a poofy dog in his icon.]

Also I saw you're looking into art. That's exciting! Are you gonna do fanart?

[falsepretentious]

Cute? How preposterous. But I thank you for the comparison. Lions are known for being strong leaders, so the association is flattering.

As for fanart, it's too soon to say. For now, I mostly intend to learn the basics and see where my limits lie. However, that is one path that I could end up taking.

[kindhearted]

I'm serious, though!! And yeah, that's what I was thinking of too. I wonder if Joanne's taken notice of your leadership?

Well, whatever path you end up art-wise, I'm rooting for you. I bet you'll do great!

[falsepretentious]

You think she may have acknowledged me? How interesting. That would be one of the closest thing to a nice act that Retrospec's ever done for me.

Of course, your own image seems fitting as well.

Why thank you, Roji. I'm honored to have your support.

[kindhearted]

Wouldn't it be neat if that's really the reason? Maybe they aren't so bad all the time... Joanne, at least.

Heh. It does, doesn't it? (*´꒳`*) I love animals in general, but the fluffier, the better.

I'll support as hard as I can!! Say if you do end up doing some fan content... Are you gonna share it with the club?

[falsepretentious]

It's hard to tell the nature of their character for sure. Just that, intentional or not, their actions can be benefical to us.

So that's your preference? I see. It's not surprising.

That remains to be seen. If I manage to produce something that seems sufficient enough? Then yes, that may very well be the case. Let's not tell the others about it for the time being, though, shall we?

[kindhearted]

It's at least nice to not expect the worst all the time when it comes to them...

Okay! My lips are sealed. ;) But you know, if it works out and now that we're talking about art... It would be pretty fun to have some kind of arts and crafts day. You'd get some practice in at the same time!

[falsepretentious]

That's fair.

Thank you, Roji. I knew that I could count on you. An arts and crafts day, you say? That may prove to be an acceptable cover. I shall have to give it some thought.

[kindhearted]

Yeah! In my experience, learning new skills is even more fun when you're doing it with others. When I was getting into cooking, I went to as many classes as I could.

Well, cooking's my job right now and not so much a hobby, but you get what I mean.

[falsepretentious]

I understand completely. Even a talent like yours had to be shaped by practice, as much as it seems as if it is all natural.

I suppose that there is some benefit in a communal effect. I'll be sure to take it into consideration.

[kindhearted]

[It doesn't come across as much through his response text, but Byakuya's comment flustered Roji a bit.]

You really think so? Thanks, Byakuya. ♫~ Who knows? Maybe you'll discover that art comes naturally to you like that!

Cool! Whatever happens, I'm looking forward to finding out how it goes. :)

[falsepretentious]

We shall see. Only time will tell.

Thank you. Again, your support is appreciated.