branchifer: (013)
Branch ([personal profile] branchifer) wrote in [community profile] longestnight2023-10-07 06:01 am

Fandom's Come Knocking

Okay, did you guys know people in this world make stuff of some of us? Apparently the yetis make toys of us on their own if none exist but also imitate ones that do exist if kids want them.

[Branch is hopping along a table of merch that is meant to mimic exactly the merch of him in stores. A lot of it is actually bigger than he is. He shows off the dolls with his tiny little wrist comm. They look even weirder at that perspective.]

Now that I know they're not ritual effigies, the toy thing is kind of funny. Weird, but funny.

Look at this. Look.

[He holds up his comm so the camera picks up some absolutely hideous toys.]

Like, who is this guy? I wouldn't even know who this was if it wasn't labeled with my name. Like, some random guy from the village maybe. I've never dressed like that in my life.

[He points the camera at another.]

This one is the closest to actually looking like me and it still has the random skull symbol hair thing. What's up with that? [A pause as his face comes back in view. It screws up in thought.] ...Okay, actually I don't hate it.

[Because even though he's a much happier person than he once was, he's still slightly an edgelord. Just slightly.]

[He looks upward and similar skull designs suddenly appear in his own hair, thanks to his ability to change its color. Maybe that explains why some of the dolls have black hair and some have blue (if manufacturing inconsistencies aren't to blame).]

[(It's actually not but he's not about to explain the subtleties of troll coloration when it comes to emotional state.)]

Seriously, you should check it out, and see if the yetis made stuff based on you. It's hilarious.

[ooc: If none exists IRL, people can make up imaginary merch, though all merch at the Pole would be for kids or teens. The stuff made purely by the yetis would largely be decent-looking and accurate, uglier stuff would be based on designs existing in the game world because well, that's what the kid pointed at in the store. Googling themselves would produce other merch for other demographics, as well as let people find out about any internet fandom. People can feel free to thread hop a lot because the point of this is probably going to be a lot of pointing and laughing.]
bestbrotherever: (smirk)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
We may be forced to resort to theft, then, as we have no legitimate way of providing money.

[He doesn't look all that unhappy at the idea.]
mostdangerousbird: (036 nah boy i ain’t even slept)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
I don’t know. There’s a strong possibility they’re wildly inaccurate to my world, and there’s at least one that has a representation of me, or some version of me.

[ He shrugs indecisively. Letting someone view into his universe would be awkward to say the least. ]

What’s the net gain to knowing how the world views the Joker?
mostdangerousbird: (Default)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
Fame’s more of a hindrance than anything else.
credit_not_blame: (Happy)

[personal profile] credit_not_blame 2023-10-08 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Seems likely! [Stacia also seems unfussed about this plan of action.]

I wonder if I can't do some computer hacking to get us spending money out of rich people's bank accounts. I'm terribly rusty at it, haven't had much opportunity to practice what with being flung between realities.
bestbrotherever: (feral grin)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
If you have trouble, I have used my magic to facilitate bypassing electronic security.
bestbrotherever: (incognito)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
It is not as if any of us had lives in this world prior to our fame. Or any real opportunity to build ones now.
mostdangerousbird: (086)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
You don’t have to tell me anything, but I appreciate the honesty.

Your people sound nice. Maybe it’s a population density issue; Gotham City has a population of nearly 10 million. I don’t know if I’d know what to make of a town like that. I’d probably be worse than the town crank.

But I’m not a Bergen. I just have a hard time envisioning a world where a jail isn’t necessary. I wish I could.
credit_not_blame: (Happy)

[personal profile] credit_not_blame 2023-10-08 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, that's handy! I might take you up on that, at least until I get my skills back in fighting shape. Though I imagine the fact our base of operations is the North Pole would also make it extremely difficult to trace us.
bestbrotherever: (reading)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Ah. I do not have as much experience covering my tracks, at least with mortal systems. [He usually wants whoever was in charge of the database to know he was in there. Because it's usually either Stark or Fury.]
mostdangerousbird: (077)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
I think that would be for the best. Cults aren’t healthy for anyone involved.
bestbrotherever: (facepalm)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
We would know if he is widely celebrated. If this world is that... deranged.
bestbrotherever: (*sigh*)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose I should warn you, I have considered inspiring belief in us. In our existence in this world, as protectors of children. I have not had any opportunity to do so yet.
mostdangerousbird: (040 strange that no one saw a thing)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
That doesn’t mean we haven’t experienced it. This isn’t fame, anyway. It’s more like multi-dimensional exploitation.
credit_not_blame: the new moon at night (new moon)

[personal profile] credit_not_blame 2023-10-08 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
Covering your tracks is a valuable skill! If you're interested in learning, I'd be down to show you what I know. It might help me, too -- you know the saying: see one, do one, teach one.
mostdangerousbird: (038 now it’s all all wrong)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
If it’s accurate, I don’t want anyone else to see it.
mostdangerousbird: (119)

[personal profile] mostdangerousbird 2023-10-08 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
There’s a world of difference between inspiring beliefs and starting a cult. I still think deliberately trying to seed belief might be against the rules of the magic. Children believe freely and innocently. Engineering it might be a wasted effort.
bestbrotherever: (*sigh*)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
But would it be against the rules to allow ourselves to be seen as we protect them and to confirm that we are real and here on their behalf?
ninjavampire: (pic#16644190)

[personal profile] ninjavampire 2023-10-08 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
Emulating me in any way is a terrible idea, though I can't blame them for being excited.
ninjavampire: No!!!.... Yes (pic#16644283)

[personal profile] ninjavampire 2023-10-08 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
Merchandising also made this.

[ attached is a picture of a burger with his face on it. ]

The novelty wears off fast, trust me.
credit_not_blame: (Happy)

[personal profile] credit_not_blame 2023-10-08 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Stacia is delighted.]

I'm not sure why you think showing me something that cool would make your point for you, but I appreciate it none the less!
ninjavampire: (pic#16655959)

[personal profile] ninjavampire 2023-10-08 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
You've never actually tried eating the food with your face on it.

[ it's stupid!! it never tastes that good either!! ]

bestbrotherever: (feral grin)

[personal profile] bestbrotherever 2023-10-08 06:59 am (UTC)(link)
Why, do you have a good measure of self-awareness? How refreshing in a hero!
millenyal_pink: (Exp- Happy)

[personal profile] millenyal_pink 2023-10-08 07:28 am (UTC)(link)
Stacia. Stacia. I have lipsticks.

This is the best day of my life.
orivodika: (Exp- Down)

[personal profile] orivodika 2023-10-08 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
[There's an extended pause as he tries to think of a response. He's not scared. He's not!]

it's not like you're much better

[Nailed it.]
millenyal_pink: (Talk- Neutral)

[personal profile] millenyal_pink 2023-10-08 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
I can see it. Blacks, grays, browns, with red, gold, and green accents. Or maybe purple instead of green. Something like that.

I probably have a higher tolerance since I grew up in the time of modern fandom. I'm just not sure if I'm ready to see it applied to myself.

[Elle knows how female characters get treated. And even if there's good stuff out there, the idea of people picking apart her life for fun... it's uncomfortable, to say the least. She can deal with the stories. She can even deal with people having read them. Anything beyond that feels invasive.

But chances are her curiosity will get the better of her at some point so it's really just a matter of time.
]

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