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[ace_of_knaves]

[It's mid-afternoon and the Joker is curled over his NV. He looks as though he hasn't slept the last couple nights and his eyes are dark with dementia. Joker, who normally cackles his way through the worst of times, looks rattled.]

So I see the Network is once again humming with the voices of the Johnny-come-latelies.

[He jabs a finger towards the camera]

Welcome to the Port, sports. In Canada. Happiest place on earth!

Around here we enjoy harassment from the natives, human trafficking, and human experimentation. Or non-human.

[He sneers a bit, his voice humorless]

Whatever.

Oh, and there's a creepy gizmo under the city that doesn't want you to leave so dig in your heels for our neverending urban hootnanny.

[He rises a bit as if he's about to leave, then thinks again.]

One more thing, don't come looking for the dashing clown on the streets. I'm not gonna tell you where the nearest doughnut shop is, so just stay outta my way or I'll have to hurt you.

[A pause]

Second thought, if you see me, stick around enough for me to hurt you a little. Daddy needs to vent.

Comments

[video]--it's fine!

[ace_of_knaves]

Neither, Mister Rude. But thanks for playing.

[He grins but the grin is pained. Born like this? No....right? Lately looking back on his own life has felt like looking through the wrong end of a telescope. It leaves his ears ringing.]

[crowsicle]

fuck
i hate guessing games
but do i get a consolation prize
can it be to never actually see you try to smile again i mean jesus
i thought id seen it all but youve opened my mind to a whole new realm of unbridled horrorterror

[ace_of_knaves]

Shucks, I bet you say that to all the clowns.

[crowsicle]

yeah i do actually
so do you actually know anything about human experiments or were you just making a really hilarious funny

[ace_of_knaves]

If you're interested in human experiments, you'd have to talk to the cads who call themselves SERO.

[crowsicle]

whoa man
interesteds the opposite of what i am
i just want to know what me and my posse are up against here

[ace_of_knaves]

Two companies at war over your soul.

[crowsicle]

awesome
i always knew i was in high demand

[ace_of_knaves]

They're after everyone. They run this burg.

[crowsicle]

what is this a james cagney film
west side story with a side of NO THANKS
two households both alike in crimes against humanity
question do they have superpowers too or can i entertain the humongous fantasy im playing a game that isnt rigged for once in my life

[ace_of_knaves]

Everyone here has powers, Sonny Jim! From the governor to the cleaning lady.

[crowsicle]

you know just what to say to a guy
so basically i should avoid this sero shiznasty and watch out for soulsucking corporate monster fucks

[ace_of_knaves]

SERO, AGI, the monsters who come out at night, other Newcomers. The Port is just one big party.

[crowsicle]

well thanks for the invite bitches