nextgen_citizen (nextgen_citizen) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-06-08 21:45:00

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andrew summers, angelo bennet, inactive - dj whedon, inactive - jason reed jr, inactive - julian gallo, inactive - lisa graves, inactive - pauline argosy, plot-"open season", sengai senyaka, team - x-factor

The Siege of District X (bendytimed back)
"If we do this... there's no going back. This is going to burn through every favor you and I have above my pay grade." Police Captain Erica Strauss poured herself and her associate a shot of whiskey. The strongest she had.

"And yet you will do it. District X's time is over, and this is the way to do it." The gentleman raised the glass, before downing it. He pushed a dossier across the table to her. "This file does not exist. There is no file which contains this exhaustive a cataloging of the District's residents, and their... unique qualities. Just make sure you don't get anyone with wings involved. The media loves them, almost as a rule."

"Nobody's going to love anything about that hellhole after this, not until it's torn down and rebuilt as high-rises." Strauss flips through the files, downing her own drink. "This... if this existed--" she humors him. "--it would be perfect. Let's see those brats try to derail this now."

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"The public was shocked today as, in an historic announcement, the governor signed an act to grant emergency powers to the 11th Precinct. Martial law and standing search warrants for the entire District X area have been put into effect. Policymakers are still reeling, as this is the first act of it's kind within the city. Captain Erica Strauss was available for comment earlier today."

"I want everyone in the five boroughs and beyond to understand that no-one involved in this is looking to make any kind of history. These are unfortunate measures to have to be implemented, but it's been determined there is no other appropriate response to the still surging crime wave from District X, and the continuing allegations of disappearances. I'd like to thank my fellow captains of the neighboring precincts for helping to pool emergency funds, as, in an effort to protect taxpayers from the cost of bringing in the National Guard, as well as keeping public safety our first priority, we will be bringing in the brave men and women of Castleton Security Holdings to support our own men and women as we deploy into the District." Every syllable was crisp, except for the parts where the public would respond better to signs of stress or remorse.

Strauss locked her gaze on a camera. "I want those people hiding within this district of our fair city to know that we will not stop. We will put everything as it should be. To the law-abiding citizens of District X, I promise you this, we will be among you."

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The searches started the next day at dawn. Doors were pounded on. Homes were turned upside down. Residents were subject to 'mandatory relocation' to hotels and shelters in other parts of the city. Every 'successfully' searched building had security stationed nearby afterwards. By nightfall, and the enactment of the district-wide curfew, over five hundred residents had been moved, with well-crafted gentle assurances they would be back in their homes soon.

The efficiency alone was something of wondrous terror.

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dinosaur_jr
2011-06-08 11:41 pm UTC (link)

This is... not good. After the harassment, he's been on edge. Now, he distinctly does not trust this... and has found that he can't even take his usual mthods, because he can't get a permit to perform except in tiny clubs, and the places he's usually been spinning records have been shut down for inspections by the local narcotics unit. Of course.

He picks up the phone to make a call to Julian's offices.

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	indie_minor 2011-06-08 11:48 pm UTC (link)
	Pauline stands beside him, worried and smaller-looking than usual. "Feels like I'm back in Two Forks, but with smog." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2011-06-09 01:04 am UTC (link)
	Julian picks up the phone shortly. "DJ, it's Julian. Where are you and Pauline right now?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dinosaur_jr 2011-06-09 01:11 am UTC (link)
	"Our house, watching the news. We're doing ok at the moment, but could both use some direction on coordinating with the team... then I need a favor." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2011-06-09 01:39 am UTC (link)
	"What do you need, DJ? I'm thinking X-Factor needs to make its presence known, but if you've got another suggestion, I'm all ears." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

dinosaur_jr
2011-06-09 01:43 am UTC (link)

"I'm with the team for whatever you have in mind. I couldn't get stuff together fast enough for my plans... but when this is over, I don't want to let anyone forget it... they've even been denying us studio space, trying to shut down the clubs I work at while the search them for eX, anything they can do, ever since that phony visit... I need permits and zoning for a benefit concert, but I can't get it under my name. Any celebrity guests, media, anything else that might help push it, also good. But get me a permit and a big screen, and we'll give you a ratings grab you wouldn't believe."

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	hellfireprince 2011-06-09 02:25 am UTC (link)
	"The only things I need to know are when you want to do this and where? I'm sure I've got a few friends in LiveNation that wouldn't mind helping you pull something together. N.I.C.H Machinegun has fans in places you might not have thought, DJ. But you give me a time and place and you'll have everything you need for the concert." Julian vows. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dinosaur_jr 2011-06-09 02:38 am UTC (link)
	"We're not that big yet, but the show is helping... I figure half the promotion will be N.I.C.H. Machinegun, half will be 'good cause'. If we can get an arena near the place, ideal. If not, outdoors works too." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2011-06-09 02:45 am UTC (link)
	"What about Central Park? Will it do?" Julian asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dinosaur_jr 2011-06-09 02:47 am UTC (link)
	"Perfectly. We'll start planning that then... meanwhile, where do you want us?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

hellfireprince
2011-06-09 02:52 am UTC (link)

"Mutant Town. I want people to see what Strauss and her goons are doing, because when it's over, I don't want them worming their way out of this or claiming it's a hatchet job by the media. The governor is also going to end up in hot water and I'm going to boil him, too." Julian says.

"Most of all, though, let's make sure that Strauss' thugs don't injure, maim or kill anyone for 'obstructing justice'." Julian says.

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	dinosaur_jr 2011-06-09 03:04 am UTC (link)
	"Sounds good, we're on our way." DJ answers, before looking to Pauline. "Hope you're caught up on your riding lessons, we have somewhere to be to make sure the situation doesn't get out of hand. I'll work protection and evac, you work crowd control?" he asks, before shifting to one of his faster forms for ground speed, but still able to fit through doors. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	indie_minor 2011-06-09 03:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Right." And she'll climb on his back. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dinosaur_jr 2011-06-09 04:23 pm UTC (link)
	He covers ost of the distance in sabretooth leaps and bounds, transforing to a bigger, more durable form, with a neck shield to give extra cover for Pauline at that, when they get close. Over their link, she can get the impression its tie to call in and coordinate with the team now. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	indie_minor 2011-06-11 04:35 am UTC (link)
	"Julian?" Pauline asked on her cell phone. "I hope it's not bad enough that riding in on a cute but large triceratops would be the best plan." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dinosaur_jr 2011-06-12 04:44 am UTC (link)
	As soon as he's made sure there's no danger, DJ shifts into a somewhat less obvious form, still quick enough to react, but perhaps less likely to cause a panic in its own right. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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