[video]

[infreefall]

[ The video opens up dark, with Futaba’s voice strangely muffled. ]

Darkness falls upon Recolle. The shadow organization grows ever stronger power reaching far beyond mortal eyes.

Only one group stands in their way!!

[ DRAMATIC ZOOM to a pair of Featherman figures, with the accompanying sound effects. Ochako’s voice, also muffled, picks up here: ]

It’s Featherman Papa, here to protect the city they love and all its citizens! But how do you maintain a proper work-life balance when you have a world to save and parent-teacher conferences?!

[ ZOOM OUT - are they wearing Featherman helmets?? You bet they are. The one in black seems to be Ochako, pointing dramatically at the camera. ]

This Saturday, one night only!

We’re doing a full marathon of the latest series!!

[ The one in green poses. hi-yAH ]

If you want to see the thrilling adventure for yourself, you’re welcome to join us at the Featherman Papa headquarters, starting Saturday morning!

[ Insert a time and Ochako’s address here, and the two of them strike another familiar pose. ]

Featherman Rangers, signing off!

(ooc: there will be an open log for marathon itself later in the week, and everyone is welcome! until then, either futaba or ochako will be answering replies here!)

Comments

[heiroglyphs]

...I do not understand any of what I just saw.

You may want to cut down on sugar.

[infreefall]

it’s not sugar, it’s Featherman!!
you should come! at least for an episode or two to see if you like it. it’s a good show!

[ okay maybe not good but it’s fun ]

[heiroglyphs]

So that's like a
bird
superhero?

[alitaba]

A mythical force of the skies look to grant teenagers with strong bearings special powers!!
They are: Featherman!!!

[ yes ]

[heiroglyphs]

...Then shouldn't it be Feathermen?

[alitaba]

but they're not all boys

[heiroglyphs]

But you're calling them Featherman whether they're a boy or a girl?
Gender doesn't impact grammar.

[infreefall]

featherpeople sounds weird though

[heiroglyphs]

It all sounds weird, to be honest.

[infreefall]

so do a lot of shows! but then sometimes you watch it and it's fun, right?
that's what matters most!
and saving the day, of course.

[heiroglyphs]

Right.
I just hope you two aren't out there actually trying to fight crime in those ridiculous outfits.

[infreefall]

of course not!
that’s a job for Featherman, the hero of Recolle!

[heiroglyphs]

Right.
Who is a completely different person.
And not you two wearing those ridiculous masks.

[alitaba]

that would be too obvious

[infreefall]

[ well futaba has a point but also ]

ahaha, it might be cool to be a hero, but i don’t know if i could do it!
i’ll leave it to the professionals.

[heiroglyphs]

Good. I hate seeing people that think too highly of themselves going out and getting themselves hurt because they think they're invincible.

And yes, it is cool.

[infreefall]

if i were invincible i'd be able to win the karate tournament every time!
but i don't so i must not be, huh?

see, if you think they're cool, you should definitely come! Featherman's the coolest hero there is, after all.

[compendiem]

I can't believe I'm out here missing Featherman. Is the headquarters providing refreshments or it is a bring-your-own-whatever type deal?

[infreefall]

headquarters will have snacks for all Featherman rangers! though you're always welcome to bring your own as well!

and you still have time!
it's not until this weekend. mark your calendars now!

[compendiem]

I'll try to make it back in time for it. Starting all the way from the beginning and watching through to the end? Might forego snacks and bring a dozen cases of energy drinks instead.

[infreefall]

actually we marathoned the rest a few months ago since a friend of ours hadn't caught up yet.
so this time it's just the latest season! Featherman Papa!!

[compendiem]

I haven't watched it in forever... I was going to say years ago, but I watched it in my other life. Phoenix Ranger Featherman R.

[alitaba]

[ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! kicks down the metaphorical door ]

I watched it in that other life too!! It's the one of the reasons why I'm watching the new series.

[compendiem]

Really? I want to say I'm surprised, but I'm not. If there's one thing that transcends dimensions, I'm glad it's Featherman.

[infreefall]

really?! that's so cool!
who would want to live in a world without Featherman, anyway?

[compendiem]

Absolutely nobody. Did you also have Featherman where you're from? Was he a universal icon?

[infreefall]

i don't know for sure. i haven't seen him yet, but that doesn't mean he wasn't around!
and if he's already known in more than one world, why not mine, too?

[compendiem]

That's true. Here's hoping you'll get Featherman flashbacks while watching Featherman.

[infreefall]

haha thanks!
but even if it wasn't there, we've got in this world and that's good enough for me!
are you going to try to come this weekend? futaba probably has an extra mask if you want one.

[compendiem]

Yeah. I'm out of town right now until the nebulous future, but I was promised this wouldn't take more than a week, so I'm hoping to be there. Save me a mask.

[infreefall]

will do!
futaba's got all kinds! she might even have your favorite color...

[compendiem]

Black Condor.

[alitaba]

the latest incarnation or neo condor???

[ she might have the whole set waiting for you at this point ]

[compendiem]

2009 Feather Condor who breaks the 4th wall to make a public service announcement.

[alitaba]

[ She's gotchu ]

We'll save it for you!!!

[compendiem]

Awesome. See you Saturday. Featherman Ranger, out.

Video

[deathboss]

What's Featherman?

i could have used the clip from arena instead but

[alitaba]

[ Have a link, Eikichi. ]

Only the greatest show ever!

Perfect

[deathboss]

Oh! I've never heard of it before...almost feels nostalgic, to be honest.

...do you have videos I could watch apart form the intro?

[infreefall]

the heroes of Recolle!!
only now they're all grown up. that's what the new season's all about!
even if you've never seen it before, you can still come and watch with us! it's a great show!

You get a video of him typing

[deathboss]

Is this a show where the city gets destroyed and rebuilt each week. Because if so, I am sort of in. tentatively.

[infreefall]

sort of!
the city isn't always destroyed, but there's always a new villain for the heroes to fight! usually someone the big bad hired to attack Featherman!
sometimes it is a distraction for destroying the city, though. and it'll always be rebuilt by the end of it!